Question 1

Students who are lesbian,gay,bisexual,or transgender (LGBT)comprise approximately what percent of a schools population?

Accepted Answer

Research and surveys suggest that LGBT students typically make up around 10% of a school's population, though this can vary by location and other factors.

Question 2

Each of the following is a condition of rural education EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

School choice programs are not specifically a condition of rural education; they can be found in various educational settings, including urban and suburban areas.

Question 3

Praxis Style Questions
-This school year you have very culturally diverse students.In order to enhance your self-awareness of culture,you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Talking to each student's parents is not directly related to enhancing self-awareness of one's own culture.

Question 4

______________________________ is a term often used to refer to an individual's educational and income levels,and it may define some microcultures (e.g. ,working class or middle class).

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________________ is a term often used to...

Question 5

School professionals can positively influence interactions with family members who may find schools intimidating places by:

Accepted Answer

Meeting families in non-school settings can help create a more comfortable and neutral environment, reducing intimidation and fostering positive interactions.

Question 6

At least part of the problem of disproportionate representation can be attributed to _________________________________,_________________________or favoritism toward a particular group that occurs at multiple levels within a society or institution,making such favoritism an implicit part of it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At least part of the problem of...

Question 7

An instructional approach for students who are not native English speakers that uses controlled vocabulary and sentence structure,along with prompting,to facilitate comprehension in English language learners is:

Accepted Answer

Sheltered English is an instructional approach designed to help English language learners understand content by using simplified language, visual aids, and other strategies to make lessons more comprehensible.

Question 8

Each of the following is a condition of urban education EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Disability access to service is not specifically a condition of urban education; it is a broader issue that affects all educational settings, not just urban ones.

Question 9

Important equity issues for urban education include qualifications of school personnel,the physical condition of the school,and

Accepted Answer

Overcrowding is an important equity issue for urban education because it can lead to a number of problems, including:* Reduced access to resources and opportunities for students* Increased competition for resources and opportunities* A more stressful and chaotic learning environment* Lower student achievement

Question 10

Cho is immediately enrolled in a class where she will learn to speak English.This is called a/an:

Accepted Answer

An English as a Second Language (ESL) program is designed to teach English to non-native speakers, focusing on language skills.

Question 11

The preferred strategy for reaching the English proficiency standard is:

Accepted Answer

Bilingual education is the preferred strategy for reaching the English proficiency standard because it allows students to learn English while also maintaining their native language. This approach has been shown to be more effective than other methods, such as sheltered English or English as a Second Language, in helping students to develop English proficiency and academic achievement.

Question 12

What are the five major dimensions of multicultural education?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the five major dimensions of...

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of factors beyond the direct influence of educators that can adversely affect interactions with culturally diverse families?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is an example...

Question 14

________________________________ refers to a significant discrepancy between two or more cultural frames of reference.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________________________ refers to a significant discrepancy between...

Question 15

____________________________ implies that the curriculum that students learn should include content about diverse populations and present information from diverse points of view.Instruction should include examples of key concepts and principles from a variety of cultures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________________ implies that the curriculum that students...

Question 16

Praxis Style Questions
-You notice in your culturally diverse classroom that there are some underlying prejudices among certain students.How can you reduce these prejudices to create a culturally accepting environment?

Accepted Answer

Teaching about race as a social construct can help students understand and appreciate cultural diversity, reducing prejudices by fostering awareness and empathy.

Question 17

Which phase of a process that involves asking parents to identify goals they have for collaborative relationships and activities that may be used productively to accomplish these goals helps to answer questions such as these: Are we following through with our plan? Is our plan doing a good job of addressing our needs?

Accepted Answer

The evaluation of activities phase involves assessing whether the plan is being followed and if it effectively addresses the needs, which aligns with the questions mentioned.

Question 18

How does the representation of African American students in special education and
gifted education compare?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How does the representation of African American...

Question 19

Praxis Style Questions
-Ms.Smith is an ESL teacher at Friendly Elementary School.When she taught her students the vocabulary for fruits and vegetables,she brought in examples for them to handle.Ms.Smith used which instructional approach?

Accepted Answer

Ms. Smith used the Sheltered English approach, which involves using visual aids and realia (real objects) to help students understand and learn new vocabulary.

Question 20

When teachers attempt to "teach down" to students who have disability labels,it can lead to a ___________________________________,or the idea that students will do or become what is expected of them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When teachers attempt to "teach down" to...

Quiz 3: Multicultural and Bilingual Perspectives

Students who are lesbian,gay,bisexual,or transgender (LGBT) comprise approximately what percent of a schools population?