Deck 1: Living in Diversity: the Intricate Nature of Our Society

Question 1

One of the most effective programs for young children was started in the 1960s. It was

A)the School Lunch Program.
B)Head Start.
C)America Reads.
D)Community Childcare.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

National and international early childhood organizations

A)were founded to protect children of diverse cultures.
B)pursue access to good programs for young children.
C)define standards for early childhood education.
D)serve as advocates for all children and their families.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Hispanics are becoming the largest minority in the United States because of

A)high immigration.
B)high birth rate.
C)large families.
D)the need for cheap labor.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Overall, immigration laws establish

A)people's rights and responsibilities.
B)grounds for political discussion.
C)rules for legal entry into the country.
D)ways for obtaining documents and passports.

Question 5

Education for future generations of young children will have to include

A)skills to navigate a pluralistic world.
B)multilingual instruction.
C)a global curriculum.
D)children of illegal immigrants.

Question 6

The growing number of minorities will influence society in the United States by

A)taking the political and economic power away from mainstream groups.
B)increasing the population in many urban areas.
C)diversifying the culture.
D)creating non-English-speaking communities.

Question 7

The future demographics of the United States indicate that

A)Latinos will continue to be the largest group of illegal immigrants.
B)Asian Americans will become the most affluent group.
C)non-European Americans will be the largest group.
D)Native Americans will move into the metropolitan areas.

Question 8

Current demographics indicate that __________ will soon be the largest minority group in the United States.

Question 9

European Americans are defined as

A)white people who lived in one of the 13 original colonies.
B)heirs of those who came over on the Mayflower.
C)descendants of those who originally came to America from Europe.
D)people who came from distant places.

Question 10

Ideals of early childhood education include the preservation of the ________  of the child.

Question 11

The 1960s saw some of the most dramatic changes in recent U.S. history because

A)the hippie era took place.
B)the war in Vietnam was going on.
C)major civil rights legislation was passed.
D)the largest groups of immigrants entered the United States during this period.

Question 12

One of the primary goals of multicultural education in early childhood is to promote

A)cultural events with parents and community.
B)understanding and tolerance among young children.
C)creativity, literacy, and communication skills.
D)good training and professional development for early educators.

Question 13

The early settlers in the Northeast had an impact on the demographics of the United States because they

A)systematically eradicated native groups in the region.
B)involved the British in building settlements.
C)set the grounds for the slavery of African people
D)gave religious instruction to young children.

Question 14

The majority of immigrants who came to the United States in the beginning of the 20^th century were

A)from large countries in Europe.
B)economic immigrants.
C)running away from the law.
D)interested in visiting the "New World."

Question 15

Which groups belong to the largest minority in the United States?

A)European Americans
B)African Americans
C)Native Americans
D)Non-European Americans

Question 16

Addressing the diverse needs of young children and their families is an _______ responsibility.

Question 17

An early childhood classroom is considered to be diverse if

A)it has young children.
B)children have a variety of learning resources.
C)diversity concepts are taught there.
D)it has children of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Question 18

For early childhood educators, learning about cultural diversity in the United States

A)provides a rationale for multicultural education.
B)is essential to knowing about the many languages in one's community.
C)makes us aware about ongoing demographical changes.
D)teaches us about the families and people in our communities.

Question 19

The term ___________ defines people from ethnic groups other than Europe.

Question 20

Early immigration laws favored immigrants from ____________.

Question 21

Present a rationale for supporting advocacy efforts that address diversity in early childhood education.

Question 22

Examine the major social trends and characteristics of past and present immigrant groups. Explain your position regarding their negative and positive influences on U.S. society.

Question 23

Critical Reflection Questions
Is the historical perspective regarding immigration relevant to the state of our society today?

Question 24

Outline the key artifacts you would include in your professional portfolio that demonstrate knowledge about diversity and multiculturalism.

Question 25

Critical Reflection Questions
What information did you find most surprising in this chapter?

Question 26

Critical Reflection Questions
Which learning objective of this chapter was the most significant to you?

Question 27

Critical Reflection Questions
Which early childhood standard did you find most significant to the content of the chapter?

Question 28

A professional portfolio documents __________ and ___________ of key competencies in teaching with a multicultural perspective.

Question 29

Explain why serving young children from diverse backgrounds is an ethical responsibility of early childhood educators.

Question 30

Many communities across the country reflect the multicultural character of U.S. society. Choose two ethnic groups and discuss ways in which they may be brought together at the school and community level in order to benefit young children.

Question 31

Critical Reflection Questions
Where do you get your information about diversity and how do you process it?

Question 32

Consider the future demographics of the United States and explain the three greatest challenges that will be faced by early childhood teachers.