ORELA ORELA Diversity, Equity & Cultural Responsiveness

Question 1

What term describes a teaching approach that uses students' cultural backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives as resources for learning?

Accepted Answer

Culturally responsive teaching

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Assimilation pedagogy

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Deficit-based instruction

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Standardized instruction

Question 2

Which practice best demonstrates a teacher's commitment to equity for students with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds?

Accepted Answer

Providing differentiated access to resources and removing material barriers to participation

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Treating all students identically regardless of context

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Focusing only on grade-level standards without modification

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Encouraging students to adapt to existing school culture

Question 3

What is 'implicit bias' in an educational context?

Accepted Answer

Unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect teacher decisions and interactions

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Intentional discriminatory actions toward students

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A formal school policy that discriminates

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A student's awareness of their own learning differences

Question 4

Oregon's statewide plan addresses the disproportionate discipline of students of color through which approach?

Accepted Answer

Restorative practices and culturally responsive discipline frameworks

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Zero-tolerance expulsion policies

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Stricter attendance monitoring

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Increased referrals to law enforcement

Question 5

When building a culturally inclusive classroom library, a teacher should prioritize:

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Diverse texts that reflect a wide range of cultures, identities, family structures, and experiences

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Books only from the dominant culture to provide common reference points

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Only recently published best-sellers

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Books at a single reading level for consistency

Question 6

What does the term 'microaggression' refer to in school settings?

Accepted Answer

Subtle, often unintentional verbal or behavioral slights that communicate negative messages to marginalized individuals

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Physical bullying incidents

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Formal discrimination complaints

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Loud disruptive behavior in class