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Chapter 01: Living in Diversity: The Intricate Nature of Our Society
1. What was the main reason immigrants came to the United States in the early 1900s?
a. Religious freedom
b. To seek economic opportunities
c. To escape legal trouble
d. To explore the “New World”
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-1 The United States A Nation of Contrasts 1-3 How Did We Become a Diverse Society? 1-4 A Nation of Immigrants
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.01 - Comprehend that diversity is a major cultural trait of the United States.
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.03 - Describe the main highlights in the history of immigration in the United States.
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.1g
INTASC.9i
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
2. Which minority group has the largest population in the United States?
a. European Americans
b. African Americans
c. Native Americans
d. Non–European American
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-3 How Did We Become a Diverse Society?
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.03 - Describe the main highlights in the history of immigration in the United States.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.1g
INTASC.9i
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
3. Which of the following is one of the main reasons for immigrants to come to the United States?
a. Seeking a better life for themselves
b. Escaping legal trouble
c. Exploring the “New World”
d. Finding a better future for their children
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-4 B Nation of Immigrants
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.1g INTASC.9i
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
4. What was one of the main purposes of the quota system in the United States?
a. To preserve the original racial and ethnic composition of the United States
b. To help the poor and illiterate from certain countries
c. To limit immigrants from Western European countries
d. To make the United States more prosperous
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-4 B Nation of Immigrants
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.1.g
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
5. How are European Americans defined?
a. As white people who lived in one of the 13 original colonies
b. As descendants of those who came to America on the Mayflower
c. As descendants of those who originally came to America from Europe
d. As people who came from distant places
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-4 A Nation of Immigrants
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9a INTASC.9e
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
6. What is the main change in the ethnographic composition of schools in the last two decades?
a. Decrease in the number of students from non-European cultural backgrounds
b. Increase in the number of students from non-European cultural backgrounds
c. Constant number of students from non-European cultural backgrounds
d. Increase in the number of European cultural backgrounds
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-2 School The Place of Diversity and Action
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.02 - Recognize that schools reflect the societal makeup of our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.1b
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understanding
7. What is the main benefit of cultural diversity in the United States?
a. It brings knowledge from other parts of the world and makes the United States unique
b. It aids in maintaining cultural identity
c. It supports political harmony
d. It limits communication barriers
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-1 The United States A Nation of Contrasts 1-3 How Did We Become a Diverse Society?
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.01 - Comprehend that diversity is a major cultural trait of the United States.
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.03 - Describe the main highlights in the history of immigration in the United States.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.1g INTASC.9i
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understanding
8. What is the future trend of demographics in the United States?
a. Non–European Americans will be the largest group.
b. Asian Americans will become the most affluent group.
c. Native Americans will move into the metropolitan areas.
d. Latinos will continue to be the largest group of immigrants.
ANSWER: d
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-1 The United States A Nation of Contrasts 1-3 How Did We Become a Diverse Society?
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.01 - Comprehend that diversity is a major cultural trait of the United States.
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.03 - Describe the main highlights in the history of immigration in the United States.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.6d INTASC.9a
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understanding
9. What is one of the primary goals of multicultural education in early childhood?
a. Understanding and tolerance among young children
b. Good training and professional development for early educators
c. Creativity, literacy, and communication skills
d. Cultural events with parents and community.
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-1 The United States A Nation of Contrasts 1-2 School The Place of Diversity and Action
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.01 - Comprehend that diversity is a major cultural trait of the United States.
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.02 - Recognize that schools reflect the societal makeup of our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.6d
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understanding
10. Who were largely part of the new U.S. labor force at the turn of the 20th century?
a. Children of the wealthy
b. Children of the poor and immigrant families
c. Adults of wealthy families
d. Adults of poor and immigrant families
ANSWER: b
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-4 A Nation of Immigrants
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.1g
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
11. Which program, started in the 1960s, is considered to be one of the most effective for young children?
a. Community Childcare
b. America Reads
c. Head Start
d. The School Lunch Program
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-4 A Nation of Immigrants
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.6d
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
12. What was the name of the executive order passed by President Obama in 2012, which protected certain undocumented children from legal action or deportation for two years, subject to renewal?
a. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
b. The Immigration Protection Act
c. The Border Security Executive Order
d. The Dreamer's Protection Act
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-8 Call for Action
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.08 - Discuss the commitments of
professional organizations to early childhood education.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.6a NAEYC.SI.6d
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
13. According to the textbook, what is the estimated number of undocumented immigrants living in the United States?
a. 1 million
b. 5 million
c. 11 million
d. 20 million
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-7 Current Immigration Debate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.07 - Describe the current issues related to immigration.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9j
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
14. Which of the following is important in developing a culturally responsive classroom?
a. Focusing on a single cultural characteristic
b. Teaching activities in isolation from their cultural framework
c. Accepting all opinions with an open-mind
d. Having months devoted to different cultures
ANSWER: c
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-8 A Call to Action
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.07 - Discuss the commitment of early childhood education to address children’s divers needs.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9j
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remembering
15. What is one of the main purposes of creating a professional portfolio for early childhood education professionals?
a. To showcase personal accomplishments and achievements
b. To protect personal information
c. To store important documents
d. To sell or market a product or service
ANSWER: a
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-9 A Purpose of a Professional Portfolio
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.09 - Explore guidelines for creating a professional standards-based portfolio.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9k
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
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16. is a set of shared beliefs, attitudes, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that characterizes a group or society.
ANSWER: Culture
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-3 How Did We Become a Diverse Society?
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.03 - Describe the main highlights in the history of immigration in the United States.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9a
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
17. Demographic data suggests that will soon become the largest minority group in the United States.
ANSWER: Latinos
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-1 The United States A Nation of Contrasts 1-2 School The Place of Diversity and Action
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.01 - Comprehend that diversity is a major cultural trait of the United States.
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.02 - Recognize that schools reflect the societal makeup of our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9a
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
18. Educators who work with young children understand that to address diversity, programs need to be implemented that positively impact the learning and development of all students.
ANSWER: social
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-8 Call for Action
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.08 - Discuss the commitments of professional organizations to early childhood education.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.1a NAEYC.SI.6a
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
19. Cultural refers to the variations, contrasts, or distinctions in customs and traditions from the dominant culture.
ANSWER: diversity
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-3 How Did We Become a Diverse Society?
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.03 - Describe the main highlights in the history of immigration in the United States.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.6a
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remembering
20. A professional portfolio serves as evidence of one's and in teaching with a multicultural perspective.
ANSWER: knowledge; mastery/proficiency
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-9 Your Standards Portfolio
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.09 - Explore guidelines for creating a professional standards-based portfolio.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
INTASC.9a
INTASC.9b
INTASC.9e
INTASC.9o
NAEYC.SI.6a
NAEYC.SI.6d
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understanding
21. Evaluate the main social trends and features of past and present immigrant groups in the United States. Express your stance on the effects, both negative and positive, that they have had on American society.
ANSWER: Answers may vary.
• The large wave of European immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th century, many of whom were fleeing poverty and persecution in their home countries
• The influx of immigrants from Latin America and Asia in the latter half of the 20th century and early 21st century, many of whom were seeking economic opportunities and fleeing political turmoil in their home countries
• The recent increase in refugees and asylum seekers from various parts of the world
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: 1-3 How Did We Become a Diverse Society? 1-4 A Nation of Immigrants
QUESTION TYPE: Essay
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.03 - Describe the main highlights in the history of immigration in the United States.
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.6a
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Evaluating
22. Examine the projected demographics of the United States in the future, and identify the top three challenges that early childhood educators will likely face.
ANSWER: Answers may vary.
• Cultural and linguistic diversity
• Culturally responsive and inclusive education to children from diverse backgrounds
• Providing instruction in multiple languages; understanding and valuing different cultural practices and traditions
• Addressing implicit biases that can influence how they interact with and teach children from diverse backgrounds
• Addressing the social and emotional needs of children from diverse backgrounds
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-4 A Nation of Immigrants
1-7 Current Immigration Debate
QUESTION TYPE: Essay
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.04 - Explain the historical roots of diversity in our country.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.6d
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understanding
23. Today’s American schools reflect the country's diverse multicultural makeup. Identify two distinct ethnic groups and examine strategies that can be implemented at both the school and community level to promote cooperation and understanding among young children from these groups.
ANSWER:
Answers may vary.
Two distinct ethnic groups that can be considered in American schools are African American and Latino communities. To promote cooperation and understanding among young children from these groups, the following strategies can be implemented:
1. School-Level Strategies:
• Cultural competence training for teachers and staff to promote understanding of the cultural backgrounds and experiences of different ethnic groups
• Multicultural curriculum integration: Incorporating the history, traditions, and contributions of different ethnic groups into the curriculum to promote cultural understanding and appreciation
• Celebrating cultural events: Organizing schoolwide events to celebrate the cultural traditions and holidays of different ethnic groups
• Encouraging positive inter-group relationships: Fostering positive relationships among students from different ethnic backgrounds through group activities and projects
2. Community-Level Strategies:
• Community partnerships: Building partnerships with community-based organizations and cultural groups to promote cultural understanding and cooperation
• Cultural exchange programs: Organizing cultural exchange programs for students to learn about different ethnic communities and their traditions
• Parent engagement: Encouraging and supporting parent involvement in cultural activities and events to promote cultural understanding and cooperation
• Diversity awareness campaigns: Launching diversity awareness campaigns to promote understanding and respect for different ethnic groups in the wider community
By implementing these strategies, both the school and the community can promote cooperation and understanding among young children from different ethnic groups, leading to a more inclusive and culturally diverse environment.
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
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REFERENCES: 1-6 The United States: A Kaleidoscope of People 1-7 Current Immigration Debate
QUESTION TYPE: Essay
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.06 - Identify the main differences and similarities among various cultural groups and those of the mainstream culture.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9j INTASC.9k
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Application
24. Elaborate on the reasons why providing education to young children from diverse backgrounds is an ethical duty of early childhood educators.
ANSWER: Answers may vary.
• It is an ethical obligation to ensure that all children, regardless of their background, have equal access to educational opportunities. Providing education to young children from diverse backgrounds helps to level the playing field and provide them with the same opportunities for success.
• By providing education to children from diverse backgrounds, early childhood educators can help to promote cultural awareness and understanding. This can help to break down barriers and promote a more inclusive and respectful society.
Education plays a critical role in the social and emotional development of young children. Providing education to children from diverse backgrounds can help to foster positive relationships, build self-esteem, and promote empathy.
• By providing education to children from diverse backgrounds, early childhood educators are preparing them for the diverse and inclusive world they will face in the future. This can help to promote positive relationships and understanding between people from different background.
• As early childhood educators, it is our ethical responsibility to ensure that all children have access to quality education. By providing education to children from diverse backgrounds, we are fulfilling this responsibility and helping to create a more just and equitable world.
DIFFICULTY: Medium
REFERENCES: 1-8 Call for Action
QUESTION TYPE: Essay
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.08 - Discuss the commitments of professional organizations to early childhood education.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: NAEYC.SI.6b
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understanding
25. Identify the crucial pieces of evidence that can be included in a professional portfolio to demonstrate expertise and understanding of diversity and multiculturalism.
ANSWER: Answers may vary.
• Personal statement: A reflection on one's cultural background and values, and how they shape one's perspective on diversity and multiculturalism
• Training certificates: Proof of training and professional development related to diversity and multiculturalism, such as workshops, courses, or conferences attended
• Diversity initiatives: Evidence of involvement in initiatives that promote
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diversity and multiculturalism, such as creating a welcoming environment, promoting diversity in hiring and recruitment processes, and developing cultural competency training programs
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: 1-9 Your Standards Portfolio
QUESTION TYPE: Essay
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: DeMelendez.Beck.TYCMC.06.01.09 - Analyze guidelines for creating a professional standards-based portfolio.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: INTASC.9a INTASC.9e INTASC.9o
NAEYC.SI.6a
NAEYC.SI.6d
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understanding
Critical Reflection Questions
26. What information did you find most surprising in this chapter? ANSWER: Answers may vary.
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
PREFACE NAME: Critical Reflection Questions
27. What do you see as the greatest challenges immigrants face in today’s society? ANSWER: Answers may vary.
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
PREFACE NAME: Critical Reflection Questions
28. How would you introduce the topic of immigration to children in an early childhood classroom? ANSWER: Answers may vary.
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
PREFACE NAME: Critical Reflection Questions
29. In what major ways do the present migrations of people affect global society? ANSWER: Answers may vary.
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
PREFACE NAME: Critical Reflection Questions
30. Which learning objective and early childhood standard in this chapter were the most significant to you? ANSWER: Answers may vary.