Educating in Diverse Classrooms: Questionnaire Ms. Faucette

1. Since 1972, how has the percentage of minority students changed in the U.S a. . by fifty percent b. doubled c. increased twenty-five percent? d. decreased by twenty- five percent

2. According to the Cognitive Theory, motivating minority students can be difficult using the traditional teaching method. a. True b. False

3. Multicultural education is concerned with student’s race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, religion, and exceptionality. a. True b. False

4. What is the “acting white” hypothesis in regards to multicultural education? a. white students are superior academically to minority students b. Minority students wish they can perform at the same level as white students c. The feeling amongst minority students, that education is a “ white” pursuit only

5. Science teachers do not generally believe in multicultural education, for which of the following reason: a. Women and minorities have been increasing their numbers in the science field in recent years. b. Since many science teachers are white middle aged males, they believe that science is a white middle-aged male profession. c. Science teachers believes that “science is science” regardless of the culture.

B- the percent of minority students increased from 21% to 42%. People who study population believes by 2050 people of european descent will comprise less than 50% of the total population. White people will still be the largest ethnic group but will no later make up the majority of the population.

True- multiculturalism can be used to increase motivation to get minority students to realize that they should be represented in the classroom and in society as a whole. Education isn't only for the member of the dominant culture.

True- the goal of a classroom teacher should be getting all students regardless of any “ism” to be engaged in the learning process

C-Conflicts often arises among minority students between their own ethnical identity and the of the dominant culture. Letting the belief that some minority students believes that education is a pursuit of members from the dominant culture. However, a strong awareness of an individual’s cultural has been shown to have a positive effect on academic achievement. A strong awareness: knowing your own culture contributions to american society.

C- example: if i was to drop an apple in harrisburg, pa it will fall to the ground as it would in Cairo, Egypt- the shows the gratvity works regardless of geographic or culture. That's why science teacher reluctant to address multicultural issues in the classroom. In general, most people especially in the white communities are uncomfortable with addressing issues of race or ethnicity.