Deck 9: Diverse Learners and Literacy

Question 1

Keeping eye contact, reminding children of behavior expectations, and using gestures are three ways of supporting students who:

A) are autistic.
B) are learning English.
C) have difficulty concentrating.
D) have an IEP.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Differentiation strategies that may assist children in literacy development include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) flexible grouping.
B) learning contracts.
C) permanent tracking.
D) interest centers.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Recommended approaches for teaching English language learners include:

A) using picture dictionaries, guided reading instruction, story retelling, choral reading.
B) reducing content complexity, guided reading instruction, story retelling, choral reading.
C) using picture dictionaries, guided reading instruction, story retelling, reducing content complexity.
D) reducing content complexity, using picture dictionaries, story retelling, choral reading.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Young children with attention deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD) commonly demonstrate which of the following behaviors?

A) restlessness and difficulty concentrating
B) a very good memory
C) issues relating with other children
D) high levels of self confidence

Question 5

Following predictable daily routines, using technology for individually paced learning, and fostering acceptance in the classroom are three ways of supporting students who:

A) have difficulty concentrating.
B) are learning English.
C) are autistic.
D) have an IEP.

Question 6

What are the four approaches to multicultural education described by Banks (1993)?

Question 7

Many children who speak English fluently use words, syntax, and language patterns that are different from Standard English.

Question 8

What is a common need among gifted and talented children?

A) the need to work independently
B) the need to explore content with more breadth, depth, or complexity
C) the need to set one's own rules
D) the need to teach other students about content

Question 9

Which of the following combinations of literacy teaching approaches is most appropriate for supporting diverse learners ages 4-5 years old?

A) using puppets to depict emotions during multicultural story telling; exploring mark making with art supplies
B) listening to audio books spoken in different languages; encouraging storytelling through visuals and costumes
C) encouraging the use of bilingual dictionaries; presenting online research on different countries to the class
D) presenting online research on different countries to the class; sharing different foods during snack time

Question 10

Using concise language, reading texts with illustrations, and pre-teaching vocabulary are three ways of supporting students who:

A) have difficulty concentrating.
B) are learning English.
C) are autistic.
D) have an IEP.

Question 11

Children who have recently immigrated to the United States are always emergent English readers.

Question 12

Primary goals of multicultural education include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) learning about diverse cultural backgrounds and abilities.
B) appreciating differences to promote respect and caring.
C) discovering how to solve problems using multiple perspectives.
D) ensuring that children learn to be self-sufficient.

Question 13

Inclusion, age-appropriateness, participation levels, empowerment, children-first language, and values are all concepts to guide the teaching of:

A) children with special needs.
B) children identified as gifted and talented.
C) children who are emergent English learners.
D) children who are uniquely creative.

Question 14

Name three aspects of instruction that can be modified in order to provide differentiated learning opportunities.

Question 15

Diversity involves teaching young children with various backgrounds and different learning and physical characteristics.

Question 16

The F.R.I.E.N.D.S. model of vocabulary teaching stands for what seven concepts?

Question 17

When selecting rich multicultural literature, teachers should consider factors like the authenticity of the text and illustrations.

Question 18

Differentiated instruction is essential in a diverse classroom.

Question 19

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) ensures which of the following for students with specific disabilities?

A) inclusion in classes to the fullest extent possible
B) pull-out services to the fullest extent possible
C) response to interventions (RTIs)
D) Tier 3 instruction

Question 20

Central considerations when selecting multicultural children's literature include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) the cultural authenticity of the text and illustrations.
B) the cultural authenticity of the text and illustrations.
C) the identities and experiences of children in the classroom.
D) the alignment between the teacher's cultural identities and those of the characters.

Question 21

Describe three of the most important considerations that teachers must bring to the literacy teaching of students with special needs, including students who have been labeled gifted and talented. Explain two specific ways that you can offer students opportunities to meet ambitious learning goals.

Question 22

Describe the role of multicultural education in the literacy learning of young children. Explain two specific ways that you can offer students opportunities to meet the goals of multicultural education. Be sure to specify the age of students in your response.