CTEL 3 - Chapter 1: Lessons 8, 9, 10, 11

Question 1

the term used to describe many different cultures co-existing within one larger culture.

Answer 1

culture diversity

Question 2

is the shared culture of the largest and usually most powerful group.

Answer 2

dominant culture

Question 3

are the social norms and expectations of a society.

Answer 3

hegemonic culture,

Question 4

One of the best ways to support cultural diversity is recognition of different cultures. By avoiding assumptions, resisting the urge to lump different groups together, and creating a respectful environment for individuals to share aspects of their own culture, societies can create circumstances that allow cultural diversity to thrive.

Answer 4

One of the best ways to support cultural diversity is recognition of different cultures. By avoiding assumptions, resisting the urge to lump different groups together, and creating a respectful environment for individuals to share aspects of their own culture, societies can create circumstances that allow cultural diversity to thrive.

Question 5

educational philosophy that focuses on celebrating cultural differences while also recognizing the importance of challenging all forms of discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, ability or sexual orientation.

Answer 5

multicultural education

Question 6

Approaches to Multicultural Education

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Answer 6

contribution
additive
transformation
social action

Question 7

Teachers using this approach provide examples of the relevant contributions and heroic accomplishments of people from different races and cultures, without changing the lesson plan or goals of the unit being taught. For example, in a science unit students could learn of the contributions of scientists from different countries or American ethnicities.

Answer 7

contributions

Question 8

This approach requires adding cultural realities that traditionally are left out of a curriculum that focuses on a traditional holiday, like Independence Day or Thanksgiving. Providing stories about how Native Americans were involved in the first Thanksgiving celebration would be one way to add a multicultural element. The Additive approach does not change the overall curriculum.

Answer 8

additive

Question 9

seeks to change the attitudes about cultural differences by using a different curriculum, one that encourages students to view problems and concepts from the perspective of different cultures. For example, if students were studying the American Indian wars, they would consider the views of the settlers, soldiers, and also the native peoples.

Answer 9

tranformation

Question 10

The social action approach uses the concepts from the transformation curriculum and takes it a step further, where students take action for social change.

Answer 10

social action