A White Teacher Talks About Race

Inclusion

100

What is the common term for purposely leaving someone out?

Exclusion

200

What is the definition of inclusion?

The action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure.

300

Name one of the relatable assignments talked about in White Teacher Talks About Race that demonstrated inclusion in the classroom (Be specific).

Job Hour

400

In White Teacher Talks About Race, name one example when the teacher went out of her way to demonstrate inclusion in the classroom. (hint - think reports)

The teacher found authors that students could relate to in order to complete reading and report assignment.

500

What is the title of the court ruling that disallowed segregation of children by ethnicity?

Brown vs The Board of Education

Perspective

100

What is perspective?

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

200

In "A White Teacher Talks About Race", Julie Landsman speaks of her own day to day interactions with students. What point of view is she writing the book from?

First person.

300

In 1954 segregation was on the way out the door for education. How have views changed on the matter in the last 61 years?

Open ended question

400

In a "White Teacher Talks About Race" Tyrone is an African-American student who has had trouble with the law in the past but is working very hard to finish school and keep out of trouble. During a meeting with other teachers, Julie Landsman was one of two teachers to try and push Tyrone to further his education. If 6 out of your 8 teachers are not urging you to go to college, what would likely be your perspective on your ability to succeed in college.

With 6/8 teachers not believing in you, it may cause you to doubt your own ability to succeed. (The book leaves off with Tyrone looking into furthering his education; Landsman believes she helped him decide that.)

500

What is being colorblind mean in terms of race? Why is this not the goal?

Colorblind refers to not seeing different races. The goal is to recognize peoples differences and not pass judgment based on those differences, not to ignore the differences.

Stereotypes

100

What is the definition of stereotype?

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

200

What is prejudice?

A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

300

Daily double! (Answer both questions to get double the points) What is one positive stereotype? Can positive stereotypes be damaging still and how?

Ex: Asians are good at math. Yes, if someone who is of Asian ethnicity is not good at math, it can put some unneeded stress on the student for them to perform better.

400

As discussed earlier, Julie Landsman discusses a place in school where there are “racial barriers and stereotypes." Name that location discussed in the PowerPoint

The Lunchroom

500

What is the difference between race and ethnicity?

Ethnicity is commonly referred to as having a distinct culture of its own and a group that shares ancestral heritage. Race looks more at physical characteristics. Therefor, a black Dominican and an African American are of the same race but not the same ethnicity.

Cultural Awareness

100

What is cultural awareness

Developing sensitivity and understanding of another ethnic group

200

What is cultural sensitivity?

Knowing that cultural differences as well as similarities exist, without assigning values, i.e., better or worse, right or wrong, to those cultural differences

300

Fill in the blank. Cultural awareness begins with __________. A. Other people B. National pride C. Paying attention to others perspectives D. None of the above

C. Paying attention to others perspectives

400

Can someone from a different area feel foreign to us?

Yes, think of someone who grew up in a small town or on a farm who goes to work or school in a big city.

500

What is one antonym for cultural diversity? (Hint) Having no differences.

Homogeneity

Empathy

100

What is the definition of empathy?

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

200

What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?

Empathy means you feel what another feels. Sympathy means that you feel bad for another but do not feel for them.

300

A dog and it's owner of many years are in the living room, the dog on its bed across the room. The owner answers their phone, starts to cry, and then hangs up the phone. The dog walks over in a submissive posture and gently lays their head on the owners leg. Is the dog showing empathy or sympathy?

Empathy

400

"College students who hit campus after 2000 have empathy levels that are _______ lower than those who came before them." A. 10% B. 20% C. 30% D. 40%

D. 40%

500

True or False: Mrs. Landsman writes a little bit on teacher candidate preparation in her book. She notes that many readings are assigned to introduce to a candidate how to teach a student of minority.

False She says that most readings are for the candidate to ..."learn about minorities through their personal accounts and descriptions of them." This way they learn about the minority to be more empathetic.