Question 1

The rising cost of postsecondary education is a major concern of parents/educators in our society. Why has the cost of a college/university education increased so much in recent years? What has Canada done to make schooling more affordable? What can Canada do to make schooling more affordable?

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Question 2

What is cultural imperialism?

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Question 3

What is the self-fulfilling prophecy as it relates to education?

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Question 4

Which of the following applies to alternative schools generally?
A) They have low student populations.
B) They have formal classes.
C) They place little emphasis on close interaction between students and teachers.
D) They offer very high pupil-to-teacher ratios.

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Alternative schools typically have lower student populations than traditional schools.

Answer: B 
 Alternative schools usually have formal classes, although their teaching methods may differ from those in traditional schools.

Answer: C and D are incorrect 
 Alternative schools often place a strong emphasis on close interaction between students and teachers, and they typically have lower pupil-to-teacher ratios than traditional schools.

Question 5

What are alternative schools? What roles do they serve in the contemporary Canadian educational system?

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Question 6

School dropouts or "early leavers" are not randomly distributed throughout the population. Who are Canada's dropouts and why do they leave school early?

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Question 7

In education, what does the term "social promotion" refer to?

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Question 8

Which of the following do alternative schools typically offer?
A) a non-traditional curriculum
B) a liberal arts curriculum
C) a female-friendly curriculum
D) innovative and experimental programs

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Question 9

Discuss the reasons why students from low-income families achieve lower levels of education on average than students from middle- and upper-income families.

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Question 10

What are some of the currents regarding affordability of postsecondary education in Canada?

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Question 11

Should the experiences of minorities be incorporated into the educational curriculum? Present both sides of this debate.

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Question 12

What is multicultural education?

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Quiz 12: Problems in Education