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Multicultural Classrooms Issues, Concepts, and
Strategies, 6th Edition Wilma Robles de Melendez
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,Chapter 01: Living in Diversity: The Intricate Nature of Our Society
1. What was the main reason immigrants came to the United States in the early 1900s?
a. Religious freedom
b. To seek economic opportunities
c. To escape legal trouble
d. To explore the “New World”
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-1 The United States—A Nation of Contrasts
1-3 How Did We Become a Diverse Society?
1-4 A Nation of Immigrants
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.01 - Comprehend that
diversity is a major cultural trait of the United States.
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.03 - Describe the main
highlights in the history of immigration in the United States.
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical
roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.1g
INTASC.9i
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
2. Which minority group has the largest population in the United States?
a. European Americans
b. African Americans
c. Native Americans
d. Non–European American
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-3 How Did We Become a Diverse Society?
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.03 - Describe the main
highlights in the history of immigration in the United States.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.1g
INTASC.9i
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
3. Which of the following is one of the main reasons for immigrants to come to the United States?
a. Seeking a better life for themselves
b. Escaping legal trouble
c. Exploring the “New World”
d. Finding a better future for their children
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-4 B Nation of Immigrants
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical
roots of diversity in our country.
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,ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.1g
INTASC.9i
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
4. What was one of the main purposes of the quota system in the United States?
a. To preserve the original racial and ethnic composition of the United States
b. To help the poor and illiterate from certain countries
c. To limit immigrants from Western European countries
d. To make the United States more prosperous
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-4 B Nation of Immigrants
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical
roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.1.g
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
5. How are European Americans defined?
a. As white people who lived in one of the 13 original colonies
b. As descendants of those who came to America on the Mayflower
c. As descendants of those who originally came to America from Europe
d. As people who came from distant places
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-4 A Nation of Immigrants
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical
roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9a
INTASC.9e
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
6. What is the main change in the ethnographic composition of schools in the last two decades?
a. Decrease in the number of students from non-European cultural backgrounds
b. Increase in the number of students from non-European cultural backgrounds
c. Constant number of students from non-European cultural backgrounds
d. Increase in the number of European cultural backgrounds
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-2 School—The Place of Diversity and Action
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.02 - Recognize that schools
reflect the societal makeup of our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.1b
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understanding
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,7. What is the main benefit of cultural diversity in the United States?
a. It brings knowledge from other parts of the world and makes the United States unique
b. It aids in maintaining cultural identity
c. It supports political harmony
d. It limits communication barriers
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-1 The United States—A Nation of Contrasts
1-3 How Did We Become a Diverse Society?
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.01 - Comprehend that
diversity is a major cultural trait of the United States.
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.03 - Describe the main
highlights in the history of immigration in the United States.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.1g
INTASC.9i
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understanding
8. What is the future trend of demographics in the United States?
a. Non–European Americans will be the largest group.
b. Asian Americans will become the most affluent group.
c. Native Americans will move into the metropolitan areas.
d. Latinos will continue to be the largest group of immigrants.
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-1 The United States—A Nation of Contrasts 1-3 How Did We
Become a Diverse Society?
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.01 - Comprehend that
diversity is a major cultural trait of the United States.
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.03 - Describe the main
highlights in the history of immigration in the United States.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.6d
INTASC.9a
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understanding
9. What is one of the primary goals of multicultural education in early childhood?
a. Understanding and tolerance among young children
b. Good training and professional development for early educators
c. Creativity, literacy, and communication skills
d. Cultural events with parents and community.
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-1 The United States—A Nation of Contrasts 1-2 School—The
Place of Diversity and Action
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.01 - Comprehend that
diversity is a major cultural trait of the United States.
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, DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.02 - Recognize that schools
reflect the societal makeup of our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.6d
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understanding
10. Who were largely part of the new U.S. labor force at the turn of the 20th century?
a. Children of the wealthy
b. Children of the poor and immigrant families
c. Adults of wealthy families
d. Adults of poor and immigrant families
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-4 A Nation of Immigrants
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical
roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.1g
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
11. Which program, started in the 1960s, is considered to be one of the most effective for young children?
a. Community Childcare
b. America Reads
c. Head Start
d. The School Lunch Program
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-4 A Nation of Immigrants
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical
roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.6d
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
12. What was the name of the executive order passed by President Obama in 2012, which protected
certain undocumented children from legal action or deportation for two years, subject to renewal?
a. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
b. The Immigration Protection Act
c. The Border Security Executive Order
d. The Dreamer's Protection Act
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-8 Call for Action
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.08 - Discuss the
commitments of professional organizations to early childhood
education.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.6a
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, NAEYC.SI.6d
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
13. According to the textbook, what is the estimated number of undocumented immigrants living in the
United States?
a. 1 million
b. 5 million
c. 11 million
d. 20 million
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-7 Current Immigration Debate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.07 - Describe the current
issues related to immigration.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9j
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
14. Which of the following is important in developing a culturally responsive classroom?
a. Focusing on a single cultural characteristic
b. Teaching activities in isolation from their cultural framework
c. Accepting all opinions with an open-mind
d. Having months devoted to different cultures
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-8 A Call to Action
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.07 - Discuss the commitment
of early childhood education to address children’s divers needs.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9j
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
15. What is one of the main purposes of creating a professional portfolio for early childhood education
professionals?
a. To showcase personal accomplishments and achievements
b. To protect personal information
c. To store important documents
d. To sell or market a product or service
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-9 A Purpose of a Professional Portfolio
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.09 - Explore guidelines for
creating a professional standards-based portfolio.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9k
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
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,16. __________ is a set of shared beliefs, attitudes, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that characterizes a
group or society.
ANSWER: Culture
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-3 How Did We Become a Diverse Society?
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.03 - Describe the main
highlights in the history of immigration in the United States.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9a
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
17. Demographic data suggests that __________ will soon become the largest minority group in the
United States.
ANSWER: Latinos
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-1 The United States—A Nation of Contrasts 1-2 School—The
Place of Diversity and Action
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.01 - Comprehend that
diversity is a major cultural trait of the United States.
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.02 - Recognize that schools
reflect the societal makeup of our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9a
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
18. Educators who work with young children understand that to address diversity, programs need to be
implemented that positively impact the learning and __________ development of all students.
ANSWER: social
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-8 Call for Action
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.08 - Discuss the
commitments of professional organizations to early childhood
education.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.1a
NAEYC.SI.6a
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
19. Cultural __________ refers to the variations, contrasts, or distinctions in customs and traditions from
the dominant culture.
ANSWER: diversity
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-3 How Did We Become a Diverse Society?
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.03 - Describe the main
highlights in the history of immigration in the United States.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.6a
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
20. A professional portfolio serves as evidence of one's _________ and _________ in teaching with a
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,multicultural perspective.
ANSWER: knowledge; mastery/proficiency
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-9 Your Standards Portfolio
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.09 - Explore guidelines for creating a pr
standards-based portfolio.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9a
INTASC.9b
INTASC.9e
INTASC.9o
NAEYC.SI.6a
NAEYC.SI.6d
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understanding
21. Evaluate the main social trends and features of past and present immigrant groups in the United
States. Express your stance on the effects, both negative and positive, that they have had on American
society.
ANSWER: Answers may vary.
The large wave of European immigrants in the late 19th and
early 20th century, many of whom were fleeing poverty and
persecution in their home countries
The influx of immigrants from Latin America and Asia in the
latter half of the 20th century and early 21st century, many of
whom were seeking economic opportunities and fleeing
political turmoil in their home countries
The recent increase in refugees and asylum seekers from
various parts of the world
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: 1-3 How Did We Become a Diverse Society?
1-4 A Nation of Immigrants
QUESTION TYPE: Essay
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.03 - Describe the main
highlights in the history of immigration in the United States.
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical
roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.6a
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Evaluating
22. Examine the projected demographics of the United States in the future, and identify the top three
challenges that early childhood educators will likely face.
ANSWER: Answers may vary.
Cultural and linguistic diversity
Culturally responsive and inclusive education to children from
diverse backgrounds
Providing instruction in multiple languages; understanding
and valuing different cultural practices and traditions
Addressing implicit biases that can influence how they
interact with and teach children from diverse backgrounds
Addressing the social and emotional needs of children from
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, diverse backgrounds
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-4 A Nation of Immigrants
1-7 Current Immigration Debate
QUESTION TYPE: Essay
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical
roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.6d
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understanding
23. Today’s American schools reflect the country's diverse multicultural makeup. Identify two distinct
ethnic groups and examine strategies that can be implemented at both the school and community level to
promote cooperation and understanding among young children from these groups.
ANSWER: Answers may vary.
Two distinct ethnic groups that can be considered in American schools
are African American and Latino communities. To promote
cooperation and understanding among young children from these
groups, the following strategies can be implemented:
1. School-Level Strategies:
Cultural competence training for teachers and staff to promote
understanding of the cultural backgrounds and experiences of
different ethnic groups
Multicultural curriculum integration: Incorporating the
history, traditions, and contributions of different ethnic groups
into the curriculum to promote cultural understanding and
appreciation
Celebrating cultural events: Organizing schoolwide events to
celebrate the cultural traditions and holidays of different
ethnic groups
Encouraging positive inter-group relationships: Fostering
positive relationships among students from different ethnic
backgrounds through group activities and projects
2. Community-Level Strategies:
Community partnerships: Building partnerships with
community-based organizations and cultural groups to
promote cultural understanding and cooperation
Cultural exchange programs: Organizing cultural exchange
programs for students to learn about different ethnic
communities and their traditions
Parent engagement: Encouraging and supporting parent
involvement in cultural activities and events to promote
cultural understanding and cooperation
Diversity awareness campaigns: Launching diversity
awareness campaigns to promote understanding and respect
for different ethnic groups in the wider community
By implementing these strategies, both the school and the community
can promote cooperation and understanding among young children
from different ethnic groups, leading to a more inclusive and
culturally diverse environment.
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Multicultural Classrooms Issues, Concepts, and
Strategies, 6th Edition Wilma Robles de Melendez
Notes
1- The file is chapter after chapter.
2- We have shown you few pages sample.
3- The file contains all Appendix and Excel
sheet if it exists.
4- We have all what you need, we make
update at every time. There are many
new editions waiting you.
5- If you think you purchased the wrong file
You can contact us at every time, we can
replace it with true one.
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,Chapter 01: Living in Diversity: The Intricate Nature of Our Society
1. What was the main reason immigrants came to the United States in the early 1900s?
a. Religious freedom
b. To seek economic opportunities
c. To escape legal trouble
d. To explore the “New World”
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-1 The United States—A Nation of Contrasts
1-3 How Did We Become a Diverse Society?
1-4 A Nation of Immigrants
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.01 - Comprehend that
diversity is a major cultural trait of the United States.
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.03 - Describe the main
highlights in the history of immigration in the United States.
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical
roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.1g
INTASC.9i
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
2. Which minority group has the largest population in the United States?
a. European Americans
b. African Americans
c. Native Americans
d. Non–European American
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-3 How Did We Become a Diverse Society?
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.03 - Describe the main
highlights in the history of immigration in the United States.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.1g
INTASC.9i
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
3. Which of the following is one of the main reasons for immigrants to come to the United States?
a. Seeking a better life for themselves
b. Escaping legal trouble
c. Exploring the “New World”
d. Finding a better future for their children
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-4 B Nation of Immigrants
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical
roots of diversity in our country.
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,ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.1g
INTASC.9i
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
4. What was one of the main purposes of the quota system in the United States?
a. To preserve the original racial and ethnic composition of the United States
b. To help the poor and illiterate from certain countries
c. To limit immigrants from Western European countries
d. To make the United States more prosperous
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-4 B Nation of Immigrants
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical
roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.1.g
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
5. How are European Americans defined?
a. As white people who lived in one of the 13 original colonies
b. As descendants of those who came to America on the Mayflower
c. As descendants of those who originally came to America from Europe
d. As people who came from distant places
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-4 A Nation of Immigrants
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical
roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9a
INTASC.9e
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
6. What is the main change in the ethnographic composition of schools in the last two decades?
a. Decrease in the number of students from non-European cultural backgrounds
b. Increase in the number of students from non-European cultural backgrounds
c. Constant number of students from non-European cultural backgrounds
d. Increase in the number of European cultural backgrounds
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-2 School—The Place of Diversity and Action
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.02 - Recognize that schools
reflect the societal makeup of our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.1b
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understanding
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,7. What is the main benefit of cultural diversity in the United States?
a. It brings knowledge from other parts of the world and makes the United States unique
b. It aids in maintaining cultural identity
c. It supports political harmony
d. It limits communication barriers
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-1 The United States—A Nation of Contrasts
1-3 How Did We Become a Diverse Society?
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.01 - Comprehend that
diversity is a major cultural trait of the United States.
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.03 - Describe the main
highlights in the history of immigration in the United States.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.1g
INTASC.9i
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understanding
8. What is the future trend of demographics in the United States?
a. Non–European Americans will be the largest group.
b. Asian Americans will become the most affluent group.
c. Native Americans will move into the metropolitan areas.
d. Latinos will continue to be the largest group of immigrants.
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-1 The United States—A Nation of Contrasts 1-3 How Did We
Become a Diverse Society?
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.01 - Comprehend that
diversity is a major cultural trait of the United States.
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.03 - Describe the main
highlights in the history of immigration in the United States.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.6d
INTASC.9a
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understanding
9. What is one of the primary goals of multicultural education in early childhood?
a. Understanding and tolerance among young children
b. Good training and professional development for early educators
c. Creativity, literacy, and communication skills
d. Cultural events with parents and community.
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-1 The United States—A Nation of Contrasts 1-2 School—The
Place of Diversity and Action
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.01 - Comprehend that
diversity is a major cultural trait of the United States.
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, DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.02 - Recognize that schools
reflect the societal makeup of our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.6d
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understanding
10. Who were largely part of the new U.S. labor force at the turn of the 20th century?
a. Children of the wealthy
b. Children of the poor and immigrant families
c. Adults of wealthy families
d. Adults of poor and immigrant families
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-4 A Nation of Immigrants
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical
roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.1g
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
11. Which program, started in the 1960s, is considered to be one of the most effective for young children?
a. Community Childcare
b. America Reads
c. Head Start
d. The School Lunch Program
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-4 A Nation of Immigrants
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical
roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.6d
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
12. What was the name of the executive order passed by President Obama in 2012, which protected
certain undocumented children from legal action or deportation for two years, subject to renewal?
a. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
b. The Immigration Protection Act
c. The Border Security Executive Order
d. The Dreamer's Protection Act
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-8 Call for Action
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.08 - Discuss the
commitments of professional organizations to early childhood
education.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.6a
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, NAEYC.SI.6d
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
13. According to the textbook, what is the estimated number of undocumented immigrants living in the
United States?
a. 1 million
b. 5 million
c. 11 million
d. 20 million
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-7 Current Immigration Debate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.07 - Describe the current
issues related to immigration.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9j
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
14. Which of the following is important in developing a culturally responsive classroom?
a. Focusing on a single cultural characteristic
b. Teaching activities in isolation from their cultural framework
c. Accepting all opinions with an open-mind
d. Having months devoted to different cultures
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-8 A Call to Action
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.07 - Discuss the commitment
of early childhood education to address children’s divers needs.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9j
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
15. What is one of the main purposes of creating a professional portfolio for early childhood education
professionals?
a. To showcase personal accomplishments and achievements
b. To protect personal information
c. To store important documents
d. To sell or market a product or service
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-9 A Purpose of a Professional Portfolio
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.09 - Explore guidelines for
creating a professional standards-based portfolio.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9k
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
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,16. __________ is a set of shared beliefs, attitudes, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that characterizes a
group or society.
ANSWER: Culture
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-3 How Did We Become a Diverse Society?
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.03 - Describe the main
highlights in the history of immigration in the United States.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9a
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
17. Demographic data suggests that __________ will soon become the largest minority group in the
United States.
ANSWER: Latinos
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-1 The United States—A Nation of Contrasts 1-2 School—The
Place of Diversity and Action
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.01 - Comprehend that
diversity is a major cultural trait of the United States.
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.02 - Recognize that schools
reflect the societal makeup of our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9a
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
18. Educators who work with young children understand that to address diversity, programs need to be
implemented that positively impact the learning and __________ development of all students.
ANSWER: social
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-8 Call for Action
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.08 - Discuss the
commitments of professional organizations to early childhood
education.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.1a
NAEYC.SI.6a
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
19. Cultural __________ refers to the variations, contrasts, or distinctions in customs and traditions from
the dominant culture.
ANSWER: diversity
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-3 How Did We Become a Diverse Society?
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.03 - Describe the main
highlights in the history of immigration in the United States.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.6a
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
20. A professional portfolio serves as evidence of one's _________ and _________ in teaching with a
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,multicultural perspective.
ANSWER: knowledge; mastery/proficiency
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-9 Your Standards Portfolio
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.09 - Explore guidelines for creating a pr
standards-based portfolio.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9a
INTASC.9b
INTASC.9e
INTASC.9o
NAEYC.SI.6a
NAEYC.SI.6d
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understanding
21. Evaluate the main social trends and features of past and present immigrant groups in the United
States. Express your stance on the effects, both negative and positive, that they have had on American
society.
ANSWER: Answers may vary.
The large wave of European immigrants in the late 19th and
early 20th century, many of whom were fleeing poverty and
persecution in their home countries
The influx of immigrants from Latin America and Asia in the
latter half of the 20th century and early 21st century, many of
whom were seeking economic opportunities and fleeing
political turmoil in their home countries
The recent increase in refugees and asylum seekers from
various parts of the world
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: 1-3 How Did We Become a Diverse Society?
1-4 A Nation of Immigrants
QUESTION TYPE: Essay
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.03 - Describe the main
highlights in the history of immigration in the United States.
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical
roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.6a
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Evaluating
22. Examine the projected demographics of the United States in the future, and identify the top three
challenges that early childhood educators will likely face.
ANSWER: Answers may vary.
Cultural and linguistic diversity
Culturally responsive and inclusive education to children from
diverse backgrounds
Providing instruction in multiple languages; understanding
and valuing different cultural practices and traditions
Addressing implicit biases that can influence how they
interact with and teach children from diverse backgrounds
Addressing the social and emotional needs of children from
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, diverse backgrounds
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-4 A Nation of Immigrants
1-7 Current Immigration Debate
QUESTION TYPE: Essay
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical
roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.6d
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understanding
23. Today’s American schools reflect the country's diverse multicultural makeup. Identify two distinct
ethnic groups and examine strategies that can be implemented at both the school and community level to
promote cooperation and understanding among young children from these groups.
ANSWER: Answers may vary.
Two distinct ethnic groups that can be considered in American schools
are African American and Latino communities. To promote
cooperation and understanding among young children from these
groups, the following strategies can be implemented:
1. School-Level Strategies:
Cultural competence training for teachers and staff to promote
understanding of the cultural backgrounds and experiences of
different ethnic groups
Multicultural curriculum integration: Incorporating the
history, traditions, and contributions of different ethnic groups
into the curriculum to promote cultural understanding and
appreciation
Celebrating cultural events: Organizing schoolwide events to
celebrate the cultural traditions and holidays of different
ethnic groups
Encouraging positive inter-group relationships: Fostering
positive relationships among students from different ethnic
backgrounds through group activities and projects
2. Community-Level Strategies:
Community partnerships: Building partnerships with
community-based organizations and cultural groups to
promote cultural understanding and cooperation
Cultural exchange programs: Organizing cultural exchange
programs for students to learn about different ethnic
communities and their traditions
Parent engagement: Encouraging and supporting parent
involvement in cultural activities and events to promote
cultural understanding and cooperation
Diversity awareness campaigns: Launching diversity
awareness campaigns to promote understanding and respect
for different ethnic groups in the wider community
By implementing these strategies, both the school and the community
can promote cooperation and understanding among young children
from different ethnic groups, leading to a more inclusive and
culturally diverse environment.
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