MultiCultural Issues Flashcards
What is a conceptualization of multicultural compentancy
Knowledge, skill, and Awareness
BICS
Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (use nonverbal cues and highly contextual) 2 years to develop
CALPS
Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency Skills 5-7 years to develop
5 areas of cultural competency
Value Cultural Diversity, Conduct a cultural Self Assessment, Manage the dynamics of difference, Acquire and institutionalize cultural knowledge, Adapt to diversity and cultural context
Acculturation
multidirection-individuals carry knowledge of heritage culture while assessing cultural patterns of dominate society
Multicultural Competence Framework - 3 things
Awareness of cultural values and biases, awareness of client worldview, culturally appropriate intervention strategies
Multicultural Flashpoints 4 components for change
Awareness, Acknowledge & Knowledge, Advocacy, Action
Native Language
Language normally used by the child or parents
Dr. Ortiz Language demand & Cultural loading WISC test Low
Matrix reasoning and cancellation
Dr. Ortiz WJ low
Spatial relations
Diana V State Board of Education
1970 California children assessed in native language-must assess primary language competence prior to administration of test
Riles
Assessments non-discriminatory. California and disproportionate of African Americans in SPED. Test industry had to redo tests to make them less culturally and racially discriminatory.
Guadalupe
assessments in native language or nonverbal AND IQ test can’t be sole criteria for mild MR and requires 2 SD below the mean AND adaptive assessed outside of school setting
5 Stages of 2nd Language acquisition
- Preproduction/entering 2. early production/beginning 3. Speech emergence/Developing 4. Intermediate Fluency/expanding 5. Advanced Fluency/Bridging
When a school psychologist is seeking support related to a new cultural situation they may consult a
Cultural broker and then use that information to provide what type of consultation?
multicultural consultation
What can stereotypes prevent?
understanding of factors unique to individual students and their families.
Which THREE of the following does NASP suggest school psychologists do to combat implicit bias?
Helping school staff raise awareness of implicit bias, advocating for diversity in hiring practices, and being mindful of one’s own biases are all steps school psychologists should take
What should you do if you are concerned about a specific population be at-risk on benchmarking?
Comparing the current data with last year’s first-semester data to see whether the pattern represents a trend across classes. determine whether the trend is historical and whether it affects more than one grade of students.
In which TWO of the following ways can a teacher best create an inclusive environment for students who are English learners (ELs)
By including small-group work to allow students to work with peers with whom they are comfortable
By advocating representation of diverse groups in school showcases
Which of the following is true with respect to assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse students
he assessment process should include gaining information pertaining to the culture and language use of the family and is recommended by Rhodes et al. (2005) and Sattler (2008) as part of the assessment process.
Which of the following represents a culturally sensitive trauma-informed practice in schools
Conflict-resolution strategies represent the best option for a culturally sensitive trauma-informed approach to dealing with student misconduct.
What is Atmosphere bias?
Atmosphere bias relates to factors in the testing situation that may inhibit performance of children from ethnic minority backgrounds.
