GCPS Diversity, Equity & Cultural Responsiveness 2

Question 1

Which example best illustrates a microaggression in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

A teacher tells a multilingual student 'You speak English so well!' with surprise

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A teacher calls on all students equally during discussion

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A teacher provides accommodations for a student with a disability

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A teacher uses multiple languages in classroom signage

Question 2

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) supports diverse learners by:

Accepted Answer

Building multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression into lessons from the start

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Creating a single, standardized lesson plan for all students

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Designing curriculum exclusively for students with disabilities

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Removing all assessments to reduce student stress

Question 3

An asset-based pedagogical approach to teaching diverse students means:

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Recognizing and building on the strengths, knowledge, and experiences students bring

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Focusing on the gaps and deficits students must overcome

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Comparing students' abilities to a single standard benchmark

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Assigning remediation work to students who underperform

Question 4

According to Stephen Krashen's theory of language acquisition, which condition is most important for second language acquisition?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensible input that is slightly beyond the learner's current level (i+1)

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Extensive grammar drills and error correction

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Immersion without any home language support

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Rote memorization of vocabulary lists

Question 5

Stereotype threat in the classroom occurs when:

Accepted Answer

Students are aware of a negative stereotype about their group and fear confirming it, which can impair performance

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Teachers explicitly tell students they will underperform

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Students from diverse backgrounds outperform their peers consistently

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Teachers assign culturally biased reading materials

Question 6

GCPS's commitment to cultural responsiveness is best demonstrated in the classroom by:

Accepted Answer

Embedding diverse perspectives, voices, and histories consistently across all curriculum areas

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Celebrating one multicultural holiday per semester

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Translating homework assignments into other languages only upon parent request

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Grouping students by cultural background for separate instruction

Question 7

Which approach best helps reduce disproportionate discipline referrals for students of color?

Accepted Answer

Implementing restorative practices and examining personal biases in discipline decisions

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Applying the same punishment consistently regardless of context

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Increasing surveillance of students with prior referrals

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Deferring all discipline decisions to school administrators