Question 1

It is best to implement a multicultural education program with a narrow focus on only issues of gender and class.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When planning multicultural programs, educators should:

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A)   consider a narrow approach that targets only part of the curriculum
B)   direct attention to past wrongs of discrimination, but focus on respect and acceptance
C)   maintain the idea that programs that have previously shown results should not be changed
D)   address the ethnocentrism of only the learners
E)   ignore criticism of multicultural programs F) B) and C)
G) All of the above B

Question 3

Examine how you and your co-workers can improve or change your views on the cultural beliefs/ideas of others in order to broaden your own understandings and the ways in which such understandings will translate to all whom you teach and work with on a daily basis.

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As a team, we can improve or change our views on the cultural beliefs and ideas of others by actively seeking out opportunities to learn from different perspectives. This can include engaging in open and honest discussions with individuals from diverse backgrounds, reading literature and articles that offer insights into different cultures, and participating in cultural events or activities. By actively seeking out these opportunities, we can broaden our understanding of the world and develop a greater appreciation for the diversity that exists within our community.

By broadening our own understanding of cultural beliefs and ideas, we can then translate this knowledge to those whom we teach and work with on a daily basis. This can be done through incorporating diverse perspectives into our curriculum, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all individuals, and actively addressing and challenging any stereotypes or biases that may exist within our workplace. By doing so, we can create a more inclusive and respectful environment for all, and ultimately foster a greater sense of understanding and empathy among our team and those we interact with on a daily basis.

Question 4

Some of the characteristics of social justice include:

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A)   educators transform the school culture through policies and practices
B)   educators deemphasize inclusion
C)   educators view social justice as both a process and a goal
D)   all of the above
E)   a and c onlyF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Teaching about different ethnic and cultural groups may best be described as:

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A)   broad-based teaching
B)   only a concern for minority learners
C)   ethnic studies
D)   homogeneous grouping
E)   none of the aboveF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Multicultural education should be targeted first toward African Americans.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Repressing one's cultural identity is a stepping-stone for achieving success.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Many misconceptions exist about multicultural education and include:

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A)   that schools can create unity by assimilation
B)   such education is an entitlement program
C)   that it is in opposition to Western tradition
D)   its goal is to eradicate ethnicity and diversity
E)   all of the aboveF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Developing "awareness"will help to ensure acceptance and respect for the differences of others.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 10

Because the majority of people finally understand racism and how it affects people, teachers can expect racism to be eliminated in the twenty-first century.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If a group of parents came to you, as an educator, and stated that they did not want your trying to change their children's attitudes/beliefs about a culturally different group in the classroom, how would you respond? Explain.

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Question 12

In preparation for a multicultural education program, educators should develop multicultural skills that include the following three attributes:

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A)   attitudes, skills, and empathy
B)   skills, knowledge, and foreign language proficiency
C)   attitudes, knowledge, and skills
D)   knowledge, language skills, and attitudes
E)   empathy, knowledge, and social justice idealsF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

Discuss the concept of "social justice". What implications does it have for teachers and learners, white and non-white?

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Question 14

Multicultural education is both a concept and a targeted process designed to:

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A)   teach that all learners share essentially the same cultural background
B)   teach learners to recognize, accept, and appreciate differences in culture, ethnicity, social class, sexual orientation, religion, special needs, and gender
C)   create a curriculum that denies cultural differences
D)   increase racial tension to promote change
E)   lessen concern over Multicultural-Education-WeekF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Past events of racism will not benefit multicultural education as much as providing a driving force toward changing the future.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

By displaying on a classroom bulletin board all male students who have achieved high academic scores in math, a teacher will be recognized as an excellent role model in gender equity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Multicultural Education of Children and Adolescents is based on several assumptions which are a part of its philosophy. Which assumptions speak to the authors' philosophy?

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A)   cultural diversity is an enrichment of society
B)   a "one-course" approach is sufficient for developing a positive multicultural education program
C)   our society will increase in growing numbers of diverse groups; therefore, we need to prepare ourselves and especially our learners for this challenging and enriching experience
D)   multicultural education primarily benefits minority students
E)   a and c onlyF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Because multicultural education is such a controversial subject, one might wish to delay discussing it with parents.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discuss how educators can help reduce the effects of racism. How can beliefs/attitudes be changed in a more positive direction? Think about your own beliefs/biases and how have they changed in recent years. What seems to be most effective in reducing your own prejudices?

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Question 20

Discuss some of the misconceptions and sources of resistance pertaining to multicultural education. How can these misconceptions be dispelled?

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Examine how you and your co-workers can improve or change your views on the cultural beliefs/ideas of others in order to broaden your own understandings and the ways in which such understandings will translate to all whom you teach and work with on a daily basis.

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Teaching about different ethnic and cultural groups may best be described as:

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Multicultural education should be targeted first toward African Americans.

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Repressing one's cultural identity is a stepping-stone for achieving success.

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Many misconceptions exist about multicultural education and include:

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Developing "awareness"will help to ensure acceptance and respect for the differences of others.

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Because the majority of people finally understand racism and how it affects people, teachers can expect racism to be eliminated in the twenty-first century.

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If a group of parents came to you, as an educator, and stated that they did not want your trying to change their children's attitudes/beliefs about a culturally different group in the classroom, how would you respond? Explain.

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Multicultural education is both a concept and a targeted process designed to:

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Past events of racism will not benefit multicultural education as much as providing a driving force toward changing the future.

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By displaying on a classroom bulletin board all male students who have achieved high academic scores in math, a teacher will be recognized as an excellent role model in gender equity.

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Multicultural Education of Children and Adolescents is based on several assumptions which are a part of its philosophy. Which assumptions speak to the authors' philosophy?

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Because multicultural education is such a controversial subject, one might wish to delay discussing it with parents.

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Teaching about different ethnic and cultural groups may best be described as:

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Multicultural education should be targeted first toward African Americans.

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Many misconceptions exist about multicultural education and include:

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Because the majority of people finally understand racism and how it affects people, teachers can expect racism to be eliminated in the twenty-first century.

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If a group of parents came to you, as an educator, and stated that they did not want your trying to change their children's attitudes/beliefs about a culturally different group in the classroom, how would you respond? Explain.

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By displaying on a classroom bulletin board all male students who have achieved high academic scores in math, a teacher will be recognized as an excellent role model in gender equity.

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