Chapter 3- Working in Muticultural communities

Question 1

percentage of all Deaf individuals born into hearing families

Answer 1

90%

Question 2

schema

Answer 2

cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information

Question 3

Deaf Family & Elders

Answer 3

fluent signers, accomplished story-tellers, political leaders fighting for Deaf rights

Question 4

Deaf Work Ethic

Answer 4

mixed - some have North American values, others see no shame in living off disability payments

Question 5

Deaf Spirituality

Answer 5

often gather information and perspectives from other community members before making a decision

Question 6

Deaf Home Language

Answer 6

usually English although the native language of Deaf individuals is ASL

Question 7

Deaf Time

Answer 7

connecting to the group of greater value than starting an event on time

Question 8

Deaf Learning Style

Answer 8

flourish in student-centered; cooperative; hands-on settings

Question 9

Hispanic Family & Elders

Answer 9

family is primary cultural structure; elders respected

Question 10

Hispanic Spirituality

Answer 10

many are influenced by traditional Catholic values