12. Multicultural teachers encourage cooperation among students rather than competition.
a. True b. False
13. Diversity in the schools is restricted to race and ethnicity.
a. True b. False
14. Cooperative learning is considered to be a culturally appropriate learning model.
a. True b. False
15. Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences is not compatible with culturally diverse students.
a. True b. False
16. Lack of English proficiency is a sign of limited intellectual ability.
a. True b. False
17. Which statement is accurate?
a. If a teacher comes from a different background, he or she will inevitably have trouble relating to students.
b. In recent years the means to assess students that qualify for gifted and/or talented programs has been standardized.
c. The U.S. Department of Education has developed a more exclusive definition of "giftedness."
d. The National Education Association affirms to protect the rights of gay and lesbian students in schools.
e. All the statements are accurate.
18. In this chapter three metaphors were used to describe perceptions of diversity. Which metaphor--used to describe perceptions of diversity--does not suggest that teachers accommodate for nor be appreciate of diversity found among their students.
a. Salad bowl
b. None of these
c. Melting Pot
d. Kaleidoscope
e. All of these
19. According to Sleeter and Grant, multicultural teachers should
a. Acknowledge that all students are innately curious.
b. Acknowledge that all students are innately curious, and, Believe that boys and girls should be treated differently based on their gender.
c. Believe that boys and girls should be treated differently based on their gender.
d. Foster competitiveness among students.
e. All of these.
20. James A. Banks believes that a school curriculum should encourage students to
a. Examine a culture within its context.
b. Get along with children from other cultures.
c. All of these.
d. None of these.
e. Evaluate historical events from varying cultural and ethnic perspectives.
21. Which statement is inaccurate?
a. When parents (whose first language is not English), do not participate in school-related activities, this indicates that they do not care about their children's academic success.
b. In the 1970's two important legislative acts related to special education were passed by the U.S. Congress.
c. All of these are inaccurate.
d. In 1990, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act was amended by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.