exam 3 Flashcards

Question

Compensatory Education Programs

Answer 1

Help disadvantaged students catch up academically

Answer 2

Teachers can use copyrighted materials under specific conditions

Answer 3

Protection of fundamental rights

Answer 4

Ruled schools can search students with reasonable suspicion

Answer 5

Ruled strip searches of students violated Fourth Amendment rights

Answer 6

Illegal acts by teachers or administrators

Answer 7

Repeated aggressive behavior causing harm

Answer 8

The larger community schools serve

Answer 9

Failure to act when required

Answer 10

Allowed race to be a factor in college admissions

Answer 11

Teachers failing to properly teach students

Answer 12

Recognizing and incorporating Native cultures in education

Answer 13

Recognizing and supporting Hispanic cultures in schools

Answer 14

Doing your job incorrectly

Answer 15

Failing to protect students from harm

Answer 16

Teaching that respects students’ cultural backgrounds

Answer 17

Integrating all students, including those with disabilities, into regular classrooms

Answer 18

Learning cultural norms and values

Answer 19

Banned official school prayers

Answer 20

Protects against cruel and unusual punishment, applied to discipline in schools

Answer 21

Allow parents to use public funds for private school tuition

Answer 22

Practices that push students from schools into the criminal justice system

Answer 23

Schools have the right to search students’ lockers and belongings if there is reasonable suspicion, as established in New Jersey v. T.L.O.. Additionally, random drug testing is permitted for students participating in extracurricular activities to ensure safety and maintain a drug-free environment.

Answer 24

Teachers are entitled to procedural due process, which includes formal hearings and clear reasons for dismissal to protect their employment rights. Similarly, students must be granted due process when facing disciplinary actions like suspension or expulsion, which ensures they have the opportunity to hear evidence and defend themselves.

Answer 25

If a student’s writing or artwork shows signs of violence, the teacher should first discuss the content privately with the student to understand their intent. If a threat is evident, the teacher must report it to school administration. The situation should also involve school counseling and intervention services to address underlying issues.

Answer 26

The concept of “in loco parentis,” meaning “in place of parents,” gives schools the responsibility to act as caregivers during school hours. Teachers must ensure student safety while respecting their rights, such as avoiding unreasonable searches, balancing authority with legal protections.

Answer 27

Field-dependent learners thrive in group settings and rely on external structure, while field-independent learners prefer working alone and focusing on details. For example, if you are field-dependent, you may find group projects and guided instruction helpful, while a field-independent approach suits those who prefer self-paced, independent tasks.

Answer 28

The five approaches to multicultural education include the contributions approach, additive curriculum, and social action, among others. The social action approach is particularly appealing as it promotes student engagement in real-world issues. Teachers can implement this by integrating cultural perspectives and encouraging students to create projects addressing social change.