EDUC 3350 Ch 3, 5, 11

What is culture?

• The dominant language in a society

• The shared attitudes, values, belief systems, norms, and traditions of a group

• A set of educational policies

• A type of government system

What is the primary purpose of bilingual education?

• To replace the student's native language

• To promote monolingualism

• To assist students in becoming proficient in both their native language and English

• To teach only cultural aspects of a language

What does "ethnocentrism" mean?

• Valuing all cultures equally

• Viewing one’s own cultural practices as superior

• Promoting bilingual education

• Supporting multicultural education

Which is NOT a characteristic of the American macroculture?

• Individualism

• Ambition

• Communalism

• Competitiveness

What are microcultures?

• The main culture of a nation

• Subcultures within a larger culture with distinct values and norms

• A type of multicultural education

• Educational programs for gifted students

Field-dependent learners thrive in:

• Cooperative learning situations

• Competitive settings

• Independent research

• Structured environments

Field-independent learners are typically:

• Collaborative and intuitive

• Detail-oriented and analytical

• Dependent on group feedback

• Focused on oral presentations

Which of these is a potential consequence of overrepresentation in special education?

• Increased educational equity

• Improved standardized test scores

• Unequal educational opportunities

• Greater classroom diversity

What is portfolio assessment?

• A standardized test in English

• A collection of student work samples over time

• A single-session oral test

• A group-based project evaluation

What does SETT stand for?

• Special Education Technology and Training

• Student Evaluation for Technology Testing

• Student Environment Tasks and Tools

• Speech Education and Technology Training