Inclusive & Equitable Instruction Flashcards
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Which pedagogical approach best addresses varying levels of prior knowledge among diverse postsecondary learners?
Answer: Using tiered assignments that allow students to demonstrate mastery at different entry points
Tiered assignments acknowledge and work with diverse knowledge bases, providing appropriate challenge and entry points while working toward the same learning objectives.
A transgender student asks to be addressed by a different name and pronouns than those on institutional records. What is the most inclusive response?
Answer: Honor the student's stated name and pronouns in all class interactions
Affirming a student's chosen name and pronouns is a foundational inclusive practice that supports psychological safety and academic belonging.
What does 'intersectionality' mean as applied to inclusive postsecondary instruction?
Answer: The recognition that students hold multiple social identities that interact to shape their experiences
Intersectionality, coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, describes how overlapping social identities (race, gender, class, etc.) combine to create unique experiences of privilege or disadvantage.
An online course has no captions on its video lectures. Which federal law is most directly violated?
Answer: Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Section 508 requires that electronic and information technology used by federal agencies and federally funded institutions be accessible, including captioned video content.
Which of the following is an example of a 'microaffirmation' in the postsecondary classroom?
Answer: Consistently acknowledging and amplifying contributions from marginalized students during discussions
Microaffirmations are subtle, often spontaneous acts of inclusion—like validating and elevating student contributions—that counteract microaggressions and build belonging.
A student from a collectivist cultural background resists individual competitive grading. The most culturally responsive accommodation would be to:
Answer: Incorporate collaborative projects as a meaningful graded component
Incorporating collaborative assessment options acknowledges that collectivist students often thrive in cooperative structures, validating cultural values while maintaining rigor.
Which of the following best describes 'ability grouping' and its equity implication in postsecondary education?
Answer: It can reproduce systemic inequalities if historically marginalized students are consistently placed in lower tracks
Research shows that rigid ability grouping can solidify and perpetuate existing social inequalities by tracking students from marginalized groups into lower-expectation courses.