Deck 6: Ecology of the School

Question 1

A school that is authorized and funded by a public school district, formed by a group of parents, teachers, or other community members with a shared education philosophy is known as a

A) Charter school.
B) Magnet school.
C) Home-based school.
D) Private school.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The residents of Community A gather to discuss their school system. They agree that in order for their children to be able to evaluate rules, select leaders, and meaningfully discuss issues, their children must be educated. The residents of Community A are basing their discussion on

A) Political Ideology.
B) Economics.
C) Culture/Ethnicity.
D) Religion.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

How much society is willing to pay for the education of its citizens is influenced by

A) Values .
B) Concepts of knowledge and skills required for the future.
C) Opinions about the affordability of programs and curricula.
D) All answers are correct.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Traditional values of the macroculture enter the school through

A) The school curriculum.
B) Classroom management techniques.
C) Both curriculum and classroom management.
D) Neither curriculum nor classroom management.

Question 5

A magnet school differs from a charter school in that

A) Magnet School runs a full-day program.
B) Magnet school is designed by the district; Charter school is designed by parents, teachers and others.
C) Magnet school must meet state educational standards; Charter school does not need to meet state educational standards.
D) Magnet school serves only children from a local neighborhood.

Question 6

The process whereby a minority cultural group takes on the characteristics of the dominant cultural group is called

A) Cultural Assimilation.
B) Cultural Pluralism.
C) Bilingual Education.
D) Classism.

Question 7

The Individuals with Disabilities Act was passed in

A) 1910.
B) 1925.
C) 1975.
D) 1990.

Question 8

In the United States, education first became public

A) In 1776.
B) After the Civil War (after 1865).
C) In the early 1900's.
D) In the 1970's.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of an unintentional way in which a school might influence children?

A) Competitive grading by a teacher which reduces students' motivation to study
B) A district's choice of mathematics curriculum
C) Efforts made by a school to meet Title IX requirements
D) All answers are correct

Question 10

The No Child Left Behind Act was designed to

A) Give parents options.
B) Give the wealthy tax breaks.
C) Ensure parents keep children at one particular school.
D) Create better after-school programming.

Question 11

Janet has lost the use of her legs due to an inherited condition. Loss of the use of her legs is Janet's

A) Handicapism.
B) Impairment.
C) Disability.
D) Developmental trend.

Question 12

Assumptions and practices that promote the differential and unequal treatment of people because they are different physically, mentally, or behaviorally are called

A) Classism.
B) Stereotyping.
C) Handicapism.
D) Title IX.

Question 13

Melting Pot refers to the idea that

A) A majority cultural group should take on characteristics of a minority group.
B) Society should socialize diverse groups to blend into a common culture.
C) Educational activities should occur in the child's native language.
D) Schools should create a common set, or pot, of science activities.

Question 14

All of the following are macrosystem factors which affect schools except

A) Political Ideology.
B) Economics.
C) Religion.
D) Teacher-Parent Relationships.

Question 15

Compared to the Euro-American teacher, the Navajo teacher discussed in your text was _________ in response to children's statements.

A) Quicker
B) Slower
C) More positive
D) Less elaborate

Question 16

Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act gave women and girls new opportunities in schools. Title IX was passed in

A) 1910.
B) 1942.
C) 1972.
D) 1995.

Question 17

From an historical perspective, attitudes toward individuals with disabilities have generally progressed from

A) Pity to widespread acceptance.
B) Acceptance to pity.
C) Denial to Title IX.
D) Acceptance to denial.

Question 18

The schools' function in the United States can be described as

A) Universal.
B) Formal.
C) Prescriptive.
D) All of the above.

Question 19

When Asishma and her family moved to the United States from India, her family began to speak only English and celebrated traditional American holiday. This is an example of:

A) Cultural assimilation.
B) Melting pot.
C) Cultural pluralism.
D) None of the above choices.

Question 20

From a historical perspective, the most significant changes in the field of special education have been the result of work and advocacy by

A) Teachers.
B) Parents.
C) Disabled children themselves.
D) Religious leaders.

Question 21

Obesity in children and adolescents is a major concern because

A) It is associated with social and psychological problems.
B) Many children have at least one additional risk factor for heart disease.
C) They are more likely to become overweight adults.
D) All of the above.

Question 22

Marisol teaches third grade at a public school. There is one child in her class whose parents seem reluctant to come to school. What is a good strategy for Marisol to try?

A) Send positive notes home
B) Call the parents to let them know their child is doing well
C) Invite the parents to share something about their work or occupation(s)
D) All answers are correct

Question 23

An individualized education program must include

A) Methods which will result in the same standardized test scores as other children in the class.
B) A statement of the child's present levels of educational performance.
C) Subjective criteria for evaluation.
D) A plan for the child's education throughout elementary school.

Question 24

Cooperative learning can be used to

A) Promote acceptance of students with disabilities.
B) Foster relationships among ethnic groups.
C) Increase student achievement.
D) All answers are correct.

Question 25

Eddie has no interest in becoming involved in his child's school. According to your text, what is the likely reason Eddie is not interested?

A) Perhaps Eddie did not like school when he was a child.
B) Perhaps Eddie feels he is only called to school when there is a problem.
C) Perhaps Eddie does not speak English fluently and the teacher does.
D) All answers are correct; All are potential barriers to Eddie's involvement.

Question 26

The No Child Left Behind Act provided federal funds to

A) Implement any program to prevent illegal use of substances.
B) Implement any program to prevent violence.
C) Implement programs to prevent the use of illegal substances and violence, but only if the programs were grounded in scientific research.
D) No answers are correct; Prevention programs were not part of NCLBA.

Question 27

Coleman (1961) found that in most high schools, boys value _________ whereas girls value _________.

A) Athletic ability; popularity
B) Athletic ability; intelligence
C) Popularity; scholarship
D) Intelligence; popularity

Question 28

Children from low SES and ethnically diverse families fare comparably to middle-class children when families do which of the following?

A) Create a home environment that encourages learning
B) Express high expectations for their children
C) Become involved in their children's education at school and in the community
D) All answers are correct

Question 29

Redco, a plastics manufacturing firm, has partnered with the school district in their town to provide job-training skills and scholarships for youth who wish to learn more about manufacturing. The Redco company is part of the

A) Exosystem.
B) Microsystem.
C) Chronosystem.
D) System of Thought.

Question 30

The abuse of substances such as alcohol and drugs is linked to

A) Missing school.
B) Violent behavior.
C) Lack of motivation.
D) All answers are correct.

Question 31

The educational philosophy that all children are entitled to participate fully in their school and community is called

A) Inclusion.
B) Disability Awareness.
C) Classism.
D) Freedom to Learn.

Question 32

Mary sits on her child's school advisory board, which helps determine school programs and policies. Mary is engaged in which kind of school involvement?

A) Partnership
B) Decision-making
C) Authoritarian
D) Mediation

Question 33

The incidence of hate-motivated violence is

A) Rising.
B) Falling.
C) Remaining constant.
D) No answers apply; Hate-motivated violence cannot be measured.

Question 34

Violence

A) Transcends all socioeconomic levels.
B) Is not found in areas of high unemployment.
C) Is linked to growing up in non-violent neighborhoods with little crime.
D) Is not related to family variables.

Question 35

The Individuals with Disabilities Act covers children ages

A) Birth to 3 years.
B) 3 years to 5 years.
C) 3 years to 21 years.
D) 5 years to 18 years.

Question 36

Over _________ of American teenagers have tried an illicit drug by the time they have finished high school.

A) 10%
B) 1/3
C) 1/2
D) 3/4

Question 37

According to your text, Channel One

A) Is a for-profit television news program.
B) Is an example of a school-media linkage.
C) Includes commercials.
D) All answers are correct.

Question 38

In small schools (less than 400 pupils), students are found to

A) Engage in fewer activities
B) Hold fewer leadership positions
C) Are more likely to report they are satisfied with their school
D) Have lower graduation rates

Question 39

A strength of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) is that it

A) Requires discriminatory evaluations.
B) Gives parents a voice.
C) Does not require follow-up.
D) No answers are correct.

Question 40

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Education have identified ways for schools to participate in the prevention of substance abuse. These include all but which of the following?

A) Schools must provide factual information about the harmful effects of drugs.
B) Schools must collaborate with parents and community members.
C) Schools must provide referrals to appropriate treatment programs.
D) Schools must do random drug testing.

Question 41

Educational policies are generally under the jurisdiction of the government at which level?

Question 42

Physical damage or deterioration to the body is called _________.

Question 43

Something that hampers a person, thus creating a disadvantage or hindrance is termed a _________.

Question 44

A school formed by a group of parents, teachers, or other community members with a shared philosophy, that is authorized and funded by a public school district is called a _________ school.

Question 45

In a _________ society, the role of the school is continually debated by its citizens until consensus is reached on various issues.

Question 46

The separation of church and state is guaranteed by the first amendment to the _________.

Question 47

There are about _________ different religious groups in the United States.

Question 48

_________ refers to the idea that society should socialize diverse groups to blend into a common culture.

Question 49

Self-realization is an example of a _________ goal of a school.

Question 50

The idea that children are entitled to participate fully in their school and community is the principle of _________.

Question 51

The link between schools and families is an example of a _________.

Question 52

A major challenge facing educators is how to balance diversity with _________.

Question 53

Intellectual development is an example of the _________ goal of a school.

Question 54

_________ refers to the process whereby a minority cultural group takes on the characteristics of the majority (dominant) group.

Question 55

The IDEA requires _________ evaluations that are appropriate to a child's background.

Question 56

A document that functions like a coupon good for the amount of money a school district would normally spend on a child's education is called a _________.

Question 57

In the United States, education in the student's native language as well as English, respect for the student's culture and ethnicity, and enhancement of the student's self-concept is termed _________ .

Question 58

An example of the socialization philosophy of cultural pluralism is the concept of ________________________.

Question 59

English immersion programs or celebrating American holidays are examples of ____________________________ .

Question 60

Gracetown has a school in which the primary focus is on the arts. The Gracetown arts school draws children from many different neighborhoods. Gracetown's arts school would be called a _________ school.

Question 61

Write a description of how disability has been conceptualized over time.

Question 62

Using cultural background as a framework, describe the factors other than language proficiency that contribute to a child's success in school.

Question 63

When a trained peer listens to all perspectives and gives assistance in working out a compromise, the strategy is called _________.

Question 64

Using the United States as an example, compare and contrast personal goals for schooling with those that are social, civic and cultural.

Question 65

Compare and contrast the concepts of cultural assimilation and melting pot.

Question 66

Imagine you are employed as the head of the Board of Education for the state of New Jersey. You have final responsibility for setting all educational policy in the state. Your staff members come to you and want to implement a new curriculum aimed at reducing drug and alcohol use in school. Drawing upon information provided in your text, describe the macrosystem factors that will influence whether or not you adopt the curriculum.

Question 67

Describe the impact of changing technology on educational environments.

Question 68

When a teacher discusses solutions to conflict that are agreeable to all parties, this is an example of which strategy? _________

Question 69

_________ refers to a consistent pattern of behavior and performance by which an individual approaches educational experiences.

Question 70

Describe the ways in which families affect and are affected by schools. Include in your discussion variations among families, as well as the importance of consistency in environment.

Question 71

Describe how a magnet school differs from a charter school and give examples.

Question 72

Imagine you are writing a newspaper feature story on disabilities. Write a brief essay which discusses the concepts of disability, impairment, and handicapism. Focus your work on the socialization issues surrounding disability as found in your text.

Question 73

Compare and contrast how the socialization experiences of children vary by size of the class.