Deck 3: Diversity in the Classroom

Question 1

The manner in which the European immigrants adjusted to this country's culture at the turn of the century presents an example of:

A) Assimilation.
B) Ethnocentrism.
C) Enculturation.
D) Acculturation.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The ways people learn the customs, beliefs, behaviors, and traditions of a culture; or the degree to which individuals from minority cultures identify with or conform to the attitudes, lifestyles, and values of the majority culture is:

A) Assimilation.
B) Acculturation.
C) Ethnocentrism.
D) Cultural Relativity.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

African American students are just as likely as White students to be labeled mentally retarded and emotionally disturbed.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

A concept or representation of a category of persons that can be inaccurate in terms of how it exaggerates real differences and the perception of those differences is:

A) Racism.
B) Worldview.
C) Stereotype.
D) Bias.

Question 5

Asian American students and parents may regard eye-to-eye contact between strangers as shameful.
Short Answer

Question 6

Activity orientation is one of the categories of worldview.

Question 7

Describe the concept of worldview, including the five categories of nature, time orientation, activity orientation, social relationships, and human nature.

Question 8

Consider the following variables associated with Asian-American culture: Smile or laugh to mask emotions or avoid conflict; Show deference to others, and try to be non-confrontational; Be very modest; and Consider eye to eye contact between strangers shameful. Select two of these variables and discuss how these may cause Asian-American children problems in the public schools today. Provide a solution.

Question 9

Children from the Hispanic/Latino culture may do better in cooperative learning activities, than in individualistic, competitive activities.

Question 10

Traditionally, American Indian children are taught to be assertive in voicing their opinions.

Question 11

Worldview describes how a person perceives his/her relationship to the world, such as nature and people.

Question 12

An ethnic group is defined as a people with common origins, customs, and styles of living.

Question 13

The belief that white middle class values should predominate in our culture is an example of:

A) Assimilation.
B) Ethnocentrism.
C) Enculturation.
D) Acculturation.

Question 14

Consider the following variables associated with some American Indian cultures:
Traditionally it is disrespectful to maintain eye contact with an elder; American Indian children learn to argue, criticize, or differ aloud with parents; and Traditional tribal people work for the good of the group. Select two of these variables and discuss how these may cause American Indian children problems in the public schools today. Provide a solution to the problems you describe as well.

Question 15

African-American children who grow up in predominantly Black communities are raised to believe in the collective view of success.

Question 16

When considering the worldview associated with cultural differences it is important to understand "nature" which refers to which of the following?

A) The relationship of people and their social hierarchy
B) The relationship of people and their environment
C) The ability of people to change their environment
D) The ability of people to examine their temporal focus
True/False

Question 17

Discuss the key concepts research has shown are valued by the African American community and how these may be at odds with the traditional American classroom expectations.

Question 18

Consider the following situation: You are a 5th-grade teacher and you are considering referring a male student to the Student Assistance Team (SAT) for academic concerns, mainly in the area of reading and writing. You must notify the child's parents/guardians before making the referral. Describe how you would do this differently for an African American child, an Asian American child, and a Hispanic American child?

Question 19

According to the 2008 U.S. Census Bureau, which of the following will constitute the largest minority group in the United States by 2050?

A) African Americans
B) Asian Americans
C) Hispanic Americans
D) Native Americans