Why are some teachers uncomfortable about teaching multicultural education?
What will be an ideal response?
Suggested Response: Most people are of the opinion that students of color benefit from multicultural education but white teachers and parents see little benefit in it. Studies show that many teachers are uncomfortable incorporating multicultural issues because they may be too sensitive for students and they do not feel adequately prepared to teach such issues. Because multicultural education challenges what many white people regard as "normal" or "common sense" students have to unlearn their assumptions first. Teachers who add the contributions of people of color are avoiding teaching multicultural education in a meaningful way,
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a. True b. False
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a. Continues to decline b. Is greater for immigrant children and children of Hispanic origin c. Is greater for children living in urban areas d. Is unrelated to children's learning and development outcomes
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a. Poor health is a risk factor in development and learning b. There are strong correlations between low income and poor health c. Lead toxicity that can impair development cuts across income levels d. All of the above
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A. the core studies component of teacher preparation. B. INTASC requirements C. the professional education studies of teacher preparation. D. the teacher specialization studies of teacher preparation.