Deck 2: The Nature of Culture, the Nature of People

Question 1

Values, beliefs, shared meaning, and rules make up one's

A)social web.
B)family relationships.
C)frames of reference.
D)religious ceremonies.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

In recent decades, the focus of early childhood practices changed from being ________ to being __________.

Answer 2

teacher centered; child centered

Question 3

The success of early childhood teachers in multicultural classrooms depends on the teachers becoming more ___________.

Answer 3

culturally competent

Question 4

Overt and tangible aspects that are easily observed in a culture are known as

A)material culture.
B)diversity.
C)stereotypes.
D)nonmaterial culture.

Question 5

Ethnicity is defined by

A)nationality, color, and geography.
B)family history and immigration status.
C)its group's members.
D)nationality, ancestry, and religion.

Question 6

Race refers to

A)phenotypical features of a group.
B)historical origins of a group.
C)political designation of a group.
D)ethnic origin of a group.

Question 7

Equality is defined as __________________________________.

Question 8

Ways and manners in which people perceive, interpret, see, relate, and assign value and meaning to the reality they live or experience is known as

A)multiculturalism.
B)"group think."
C)culture.
D)racism.

Question 9

_________ is a bias-free attitude toward others.

Question 10

The process of acculturation into American society was traditionally depicted as a

A)melting pot.
B)political problem.
C)free choice.
D)problem for teachers.

Question 11

Today, the definition of race has become more of a

A)biological category.
B)sociopolitical category.
C)way to discriminate.
D)problem with young children.

Question 12

The main purpose of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 was to mandate ___________.

Question 13

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 affirms the rights of every citizen to

A)have equal educational resources.
B)be treated equally under the law.
C)be protected against violence.
D)be educated in public schools.

Question 14

The presence of diversity in school is forcing teachers of young children to

A)be certified in their field.
B)know the early childhood education standards.
C)be more cognizant of their own cultures.
D)learn other languages.

Question 15

The purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1975 was to

A)identify young children with disabilities that needed help and address classroom inclusion.
B)establish legislation for people with disabilities to receive educational services according to their needs.
C)promote educational equality among school age children with disabilities.
D)amend the Civil Rights Act of 1960 to include those with physical and mental disabilities.

Question 16

A teacher who creates a classroom as a culture of peace

A)creates a mostly bias-free environment for children.
B)invites parents to participate in the curriculum.
C)uses community resources to promote peace.
D)reduces prejudice among young children.

Question 17

Holding negative views about others not supported by scientific evidence is known as

A)hatred.
B)multiculturalism.
C)material culture.
D)prejudice.

Question 18

Diversity is defined as

A)a set of characteristics native-born Americans do not possess.
B)a variety of social factors that exert their influence on the behavior of individuals and groups.
C)a society where many groups from different cultural backgrounds live and intermarry.
D)members of ethnic groups that immigrated to the United States and are not citizens.

Question 19

Typically, divergence in ethnic perceptions occurs in connection with

A)members of a group.
B)early immigrants of the 20^th century.
C)non-European Americans.
D)young children.

Question 20

Each culture should be examined

A)in terms of its role in society.
B)in its historical context.
C)from the point of its uniqueness.
D)from the perspective of its members.

Question 21

Identify the elements of material and nonmaterial culture, and give examples of how they could influence a young child.

Question 22

Describe the difference between prejudice and stereotypes, and discuss how they evolve. Detail two specific examples of their influence on two different cultural groups.

Question 23

Discuss specific legislation that affects the education of all young children. Comment on the advantages and disadvantages of such laws on teachers and students.

Question 24

Critical Reflective Questions
In your opinion, should an individual preserve his or her own culture, or adopt the mainstream culture?

Question 25

Explain the major elements that define ethnicity.

Question 26

Consider the statement that "everyone has culture." Explain the impact culture has on the young child.

Question 27

Critical Reflective Questions
What unfamiliar information did you encounter?

Question 28

Critical Reflective Questions
How do you validate someone else's culture?

Question 29

Critical Reflective Questions
What are the values and challenges of your own culture?

Question 30

Critical Reflective Questions
What did you learn about yourself after examining the idea of culture?