ALT Culturally Responsive Teaching and Equity in Education 2

Question 1

Which strategy BEST supports equity for students with limited access to technology at home?

Accepted Answer

Offering alternative non-digital assignments and access to school devices during the day

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Assigning all homework digitally to prepare students for future technology use

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Reducing homework expectations only for identified low-income students

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Assuming all families can access a public library within walking distance

Question 2

A teacher observes that Black and Latino students in her class are referred to the office for discipline at higher rates than White peers for similar behaviors. This pattern MOST likely reflects:

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Disproportionate discipline practices that may stem from implicit bias

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Higher rates of behavioral disorders among minority student populations

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The natural result of stricter rules applied consistently to all students

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A lack of parental involvement in minority households

Question 3

Gloria Ladson-Billings' framework of culturally relevant pedagogy emphasizes which THREE pillars?

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Academic achievement, cultural competence, and critical consciousness

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Memorization, repetition, and standardized testing

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Obedience, punctuality, and respect for authority

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Technology integration, project-based learning, and flipped instruction

Question 4

When selecting literature for an alternative learning classroom with diverse students, a teacher should PRIORITIZE:

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Texts featuring protagonists and themes that reflect a range of cultural backgrounds

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Books written only by authors from the dominant cultural group for academic rigor

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Stories set in historical periods to avoid current cultural controversies

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Literature chosen solely based on Lexile reading level scores

Question 5

The 'achievement gap' in US education is BEST understood as:

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Disparities in educational outcomes that reflect systemic inequities

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A natural difference in academic ability between student groups

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A temporary gap that resolves itself once students mature

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Evidence that certain groups of students lack motivation

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of microaggression in an educational setting?

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Telling a student of Asian descent 'You must be great at math'

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Assigning a research project on a student's home country with their permission

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Adjusting lesson pacing to meet diverse learner needs

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Celebrating cultural heritage months in the classroom

Question 7

A teacher wants to build stronger relationships with families from cultures that prioritize collective decision-making. The MOST effective approach is to:

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Welcome extended family members to conferences and community gatherings

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Conduct all conferences individually and discourage group attendance

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Send automated emails rather than personal outreach to save time

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Insist that only the legal guardian attend school meetings