EDUC 808 Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Pre-Test

What is culturally relevant pedagogy?

• a) Teaching that focuses exclusively on the dominant culture.

• b) Teaching that uses students' cultural experiences to enhance learning.

• • c) Teaching that ignores cultural differences to ensure equality.

• d) Teaching that emphasizes standardized testing.

Which of the following is a component of culturally relevant pedagogy?

• a) Assimilation of students into the dominant culture.

• b) Maintaining high academic expectations for all students.

• c) Using a fixed, universal curriculum for all students.

• d) Encouraging competition among students.

Who is credited with developing the concept of culturally relevant pedagogy?

• • a) Paulo Freire

• • b) bell hooks

• • • c) Gloria Ladson-Billings

• • d) John Dewey

Which of the following best describes an outcome of culturally relevant pedagogy?

• • a) Students becoming more assimilated into the dominant culture.

• • • b) Increased student engagement and academic success by validating their cultural identities.

• • • c) Standardized test scores becoming the sole measure of success.

• • d) Homogenizing student experiences for uniformity.

True or False: Culturally relevant pedagogy requires teachers to have lower expectations for students from diverse backgrounds.

• True

• False

True or False: A key aspect of culturally relevant pedagogy is helping students develop a critical consciousness about societal inequalities.

• True

• False