PBC PBC Cultural Diversity & Inclusive Practices

Question 1

Which term describes a teacher's ability to effectively recognize, understand, and interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds?

Accepted Answer

Cultural competence

Answer

Cultural competence involves the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to work effectively with students and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Question 2

English Language Learners (ELLs) in the US are legally entitled to appropriate language support under which law?

Accepted Answer

Title III of ESSA and civil rights laws protecting language access

Answer

Title III of ESSA and civil rights laws require schools to provide language support programs so ELL students can meaningfully access the curriculum.

Question 3

The practice of incorporating students' cultural backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives into instruction is known as:

Accepted Answer

Culturally responsive teaching

Answer

Culturally responsive teaching leverages students' cultural knowledge, prior experiences, and frames of reference as assets in the learning process.

Question 4

Which psychological phenomenon occurs when a student fears that their performance will confirm a negative stereotype about their social group?

Accepted Answer

Stereotype threat

Answer

Stereotype threat is the risk of confirming a negative group stereotype, which can create cognitive pressure that undermines academic performance.

Question 5

Disproportionality in special education refers to the:

Accepted Answer

Over- or under-representation of certain racial or ethnic groups in special education

Answer

Disproportionality is the inequitable over- or under-identification of students from specific racial, ethnic, or linguistic groups in special education programs.

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PBC PBC Cultural Diversity & Inclusive Practices