Explain what psychologists mean when they say that a classroom assessment instrument is culturally biased. Then describe three strategies that you might use to minimize the presence of cultural bias on your classroom assessments
What will be an ideal response?
An assessment instrument has cultural bias if any of its items either offend or unfairly penalize some students on the basis of their ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic status. Examples of strategies that can help minimize cultural bias are the following
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How can you best document or verify that you possess the abilities and skills you claim for yourself?
a) From above-average scores on interest inventories and values surveys. b) By asking your teachers to give recommendations and testimonials on your behalf. c) From achievement experiences and above-average or high aptitude test scores. d) By ranking verbal and nonverbal strengths through a skills analysis.
Most non-family abuse committed is
a. physical abuse. b. sexual abuse. c. educational neglect. d. emotional abuse.
Write one question each in science from the comprehension, analysis, and evaluation levels of Bloom's cognitive domain
What will be an ideal response?
A number of studies of Positive Action in elementary schools found that the program:
a. decreased behavior problems, increased academic achievement and improved attendance while encouraging students to "demonstrate good character and engage in civic activities." b. decreased behavior problems, but attitude problems became worse after a set length of time. c. decreased behavior problems in elementary school, but little or no change occurred at the secondary level. d. contributed to the moral development and values clarification of disturbed students.