PBC Cultural Diversity & Inclusive Practices Flashcards

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination in federally funded education programs on the basis of:

Answer: Sex and gender

Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination in any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

Which of the following best illustrates implicit bias in a classroom setting?

Answer: Unconsciously calling on boys more often than girls during class discussions

Implicit bias refers to unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that influence decisions without conscious intent, such as unequal participation patterns in class.

In education, 'funds of knowledge' refers to:

Answer: The accumulated knowledge and skills families develop through lived cultural experiences

Funds of knowledge are the cultural, social, and intellectual resources families possess that teachers can draw upon as valuable instructional assets.

Which bilingual education model aims to develop full proficiency in both the student's home language and English for all enrolled students?

Answer: Dual language two-way immersion program

Dual language programs develop bilingualism and biliteracy by providing instruction in both English and a partner language for native English speakers and ELLs together.

Which federal law prohibits discrimination based on national origin in programs receiving federal financial assistance?

Answer: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, and national origin in all programs receiving federal funding.

In an educational context, 'microaggressions' are best described as:

Answer: Subtle, often unintentional verbal or behavioral slights that communicate demeaning messages to marginalized groups

Microaggressions are brief, everyday exchanges that convey negative or invalidating messages to members of marginalized groups, often without the sender's conscious awareness.