STUDY GUIDE—CHAPTER 3: WHO ARE TODAY’S STUDENTS IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY?

STUDY GUIDE—CHAPTER 3: WHO ARE TODAY’S STUDENTS IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY?

Name: Mackenna Papst          Date: 9-7-14

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1.      List at least four different categories of student diversity in the classroom.

Student diversity includes, racial and ethnic backgrounds, language other than English, academic abilities, achievements and learning styles, and diverse needs.

2.      Define cultural pluralism.

An understanding and appreciation of the cultural differences and languages among     U.S. citizens.

3.      According to Glasser’s choice theory, what are an individual’s basic needs?

Love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun.

4.      What are the eight areas in Gardner’s multiple intelligences?

Verbal-linguistic intelligence, logical-mathematical intelligence, spatial intelligence, bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, musical intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, interpersonal intelligence and naturalistic intelligence.

5.     List and give a one-sentence description of each of the four basic learning styles.

6.     Describe PL94-142 and IDEA, and their major provisions.

7.     Distinguish between the practices of inclusion and mainstreaming.

8.     Why is adjusting instruction for culturally and economically diverse students a special challenge for most teachers?

9.     List some considerations related to gender that classroom teachers should be aware of. What classroom interventions might be useful to eliminate some of the ongoing examples of gender bias in classrooms?

10.   What are some things that teachers can do to make the classroom safer for all students, especially gay and lesbian students?