Question 1

What demographic experienced the effect of education on one's quality of life? is felt most strongly by recent immigrants 2
A) native-born Canadians
B) Aboriginal Canadians
C) recent immigrants
D) second generation immigrants

Accepted Answer

Recent immigrants often experience the most significant impact of education on their quality of life as it can greatly influence their integration, employment opportunities, and overall adaptation to a new country.

Question 2

In addition to future economic security and social mobility, education is seen as contributing to one's
A) maturity.
B) psychological well-being.
C) family stability.
D) behaviour.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

A study of social structures in the sociology of education would examine
A) teacher-student interaction.
B) child development.
C) the role of bureaucracy.
D) gender roles.

Accepted Answer

The role of bureaucracy is a social structure that can be examined in the sociology of education.

Question 4

Social class closely relates to the _____ background of an individual and family.
A) socioeconomic
B) ethnic
C) occupational
D) cultural

Accepted Answer

Social class is primarily determined by socioeconomic factors, which include income, education, and occupation, influencing an individual's and family's status in society.

Question 5

Which of the following are not considered social structures?
A) bureaucracy
B) the family
C) legal systems
D) individual characteristics

Accepted Answer

Individual characteristics are personal traits and attributes, not social structures, which are larger frameworks that organize society.

Question 6

"Shannen's Dream" focused on the equal treatment of Aboriginal students, _____ and culturally-
Relevant curriculum.
A) positive well-being
B) adequate funding
C) language preservation
D) improved teacher training

Accepted Answer

Shannen's Dream is an initiative that advocates for equitable education funding for Aboriginal students, ensuring they have access to quality education and resources similar to non-Aboriginal students.

Question 7

Bringing in an outside manager to manage Aboriginal schools while mainstream schools are able to elect their own management shows a lack of _____ in Aboriginal education.
A) structure
B) agency
C) leadership
D) bureaucracy

Accepted Answer

This situation highlights a lack of agency in Aboriginal education, as it implies that Aboriginal schools do not have the same level of self-determination or control over their management as mainstream schools.

Question 8

What is considered the dominant cultural and racial group in Canada?
A) First Nations
B) French Canadian
C) English Canadian
D) "Whiteness"

Accepted Answer

"Whiteness" is considered the dominant cultural and racial group in Canada, reflecting the historical and ongoing influence of European settlers and their descendants.

Question 9

The educational priorities of _____ have historically been viewed as different, less legitimate or Inferior.
A) immigrants
B) First Nations communities
C) racial minorities
D) French Canadians

Accepted Answer

First Nations communities have historically faced discrimination and systemic racism in Canada, which has resulted in their educational priorities being viewed as different, less legitimate, or inferior.

Question 10

Due to isolation and insufficient resources, the Attawapiskat community faces challenges to social
A) closure
B) structure
C) class
D) mobility

Accepted Answer

The Attawapiskat community faces challenges to social mobility due to isolation and insufficient resources, which limit opportunities for economic and social advancement.

Question 11

Issues relating to First Nations education and housing is overseen by which level of government?
A) municipal
B) regional
C) provincial
D) federal

Accepted Answer

The federal government is responsible for First Nations education and housing as part of its constitutional obligations to Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Question 12

The _____ of Aboriginal education can be seen as more bands gain control of local schools.
A) decentralization
B) centralization
C) diversity
D) containment

Accepted Answer

Decentralization refers to the process of distributing or delegating power away from a central authority, which aligns with local bands gaining control of schools.

Question 13

Learning objectives and school subjects are at the center of
A) teacher training.
B) curriculum.
C) the sociology of education.
D) school administration.

Accepted Answer

Curriculum is designed around learning objectives and school subjects, which outline what students are expected to learn.

Question 14

Cultural relevant curriculum that reflects the beliefs and practices of First Nations populations reduces the impact of
A) whiteness.
B) socioeconomic status.
C) social class.
D) none of the above.

Accepted Answer

A culturally relevant curriculum that reflects the beliefs and practices of First Nations populations helps to reduce the impact of "whiteness" by acknowledging and valuing diverse cultural perspectives and histories, thus challenging the dominance of white cultural norms in education.

Question 15

The treatment of other cultures as "inferior" can be seen by trying to assimilate First Nations children in _____ schools.
A) private
B) residential
C) institutional
D) religious

Accepted Answer

Residential schools were institutions where First Nations children were forcibly assimilated into Western culture, often being stripped of their native languages and traditions.

Question 16

The _____ of children shapes them into the person that they become as adults.
A) social class
B) ethnicity
C) socialization
D) social mobility

Accepted Answer

Socialization is the process through which children learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of their society, shaping their development into adults.

Question 17

Shannen's comment that "It's hard to feel pride when our classrooms are cold" exemplifies the effect of education on
A) social mobility.
B) well-being.
C) educational attainment.
D) socialization.

Accepted Answer

Shannen's comment highlights the impact of physical conditions on student well-being, which is an aspect of education that affects overall well-being.

Question 18

The decision by Aboriginal youth to attend better secondary schools in other communities reflects the importance of education in
A) social class.
B) agency.
C) socialization.
D) economic success.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The decision by Aboriginal youth to attend...

Question 19

The failure of education to provide _____ and job readiness results in a cycle of poverty.
A) socialization
B) social mobility
C) culturally-relevant curriculum
D) positive well-being

Accepted Answer

Social mobility refers to the ability of individuals or families to move up or down the economic ladder, which is often facilitated by education and job readiness. Without these, individuals may remain in poverty.

Question 20

What ideological belief promotes a reliance on private enterprise within a global economy?
A) liberalism
B) conservatism
C) neoliberalism
D) neoconservatism

Accepted Answer

Neoliberalism promotes a reliance on private enterprise and free markets within a global economy, emphasizing deregulation, privatization, and reduced government intervention.

Quiz 1: Introduction

What demographic experienced the effect of education on one's quality of life? is felt most strongly by recent immigrants 2

In addition to future economic security and social mobility, education is seen as contributing to one's

A study of social structures in the sociology of education would examine

Social class closely relates to the _____ background of an individual and family.

Which of the following are not considered social structures?

"Shannen's Dream" focused on the equal treatment of Aboriginal students, _____ and culturally- Relevant curriculum.

Bringing in an outside manager to manage Aboriginal schools while mainstream schools are able to elect their own management shows a lack of _____ in Aboriginal education.

What is considered the dominant cultural and racial group in Canada?

The educational priorities of _____ have historically been viewed as different, less legitimate or Inferior.

Due to isolation and insufficient resources, the Attawapiskat community faces challenges to social

Issues relating to First Nations education and housing is overseen by which level of government?

The _____ of Aboriginal education can be seen as more bands gain control of local schools.

Learning objectives and school subjects are at the center of

Cultural relevant curriculum that reflects the beliefs and practices of First Nations populations reduces the impact of

The treatment of other cultures as "inferior" can be seen by trying to assimilate First Nations children in _____ schools.

The _____ of children shapes them into the person that they become as adults.

Shannen's comment that "It's hard to feel pride when our classrooms are cold" exemplifies the effect of education on

The decision by Aboriginal youth to attend better secondary schools in other communities reflects the importance of education in

The failure of education to provide _____ and job readiness results in a cycle of poverty.

What ideological belief promotes a reliance on private enterprise within a global economy?