Group 11 Flashcards
Multicultural education
An educational strategy that focuses on an umbrella concept that includes race, language, social class, disability, gender and culture
Multiculturalism
The acknowledgment of commonalities among more than one culture and an appreciation of the differences that exist and
bilingual education
system in which students are taught in their native languages as well as in English
Culture
the accepted behaviors, customs, and values of a society.
linguistic diversity
Recognizes the importance of each individuals native language
Transitional programs
Taught in native language only until they have sufficient English, goal is to move all students to English-only as quick as possible.
maintenance program
Strong emphasis on native language, goal is to maintain proficiency in first language while being taught in English
Sheltered English
Instruction in English but may occasionally use native language to assist in understanding
Immersion progran
Language and culture are not incorporated, sink or swim philosophy
Differentiated Instruction
Using varied methods of instruction to accommodate and engage a variety of learners
Ethnocentrism
the practice of judging another culture by the standards of one’s own culture
Stages of parental reaction to disability
Primary Phase|Secondary Phase|Tertiary Phase
Primary phase
Shock|Denial|Grief |Depression
Secondary Phase
Ambivalence |Guilt |Anger|Shame|Embarrassment
Tertiary Phase
Bargaining |Adaptation |Reorganization |Acceptance |Adjustment