Testing
Parent/Teacher Relationships
Staff
Cultures
Cultures
100
Measures what it is supposed to measure.
What is valid?
100
Lack of English proficiency, no transportation, parents can't read English lead to...
What are reasons parents aren't involved in school?
100
Usually is the first contact for EL and classroom teacher.
Who is the ESL teacher?
100
This particular cultural group practices vodou (voodoo). This religion is not considered “black magic,” but is a blend of African religious beliefs and Catholicism
Who are Haitians?
100
Some females from this cultural group cover their head with a scarf called a hijab or chador.
Who are Muslims, Followers of Islam?
200
Consistent among different raters and over time
What is reliable?
200
Right to FAPE, right to receive info in a language they understand, right to be informed, right to be included in disciplinary actions, right to appeal decisions and the right to actively participate in meetings are...
What is what parents need to know?
200
Coordinates services for the EL and can provide professional development for staff.
Who is the principal?
200
According to the 2002 Census Bureau 32.5 million people were foreign-born. Of the 32.5 million people 25.5 percent were this particular cultural group.
Who are Asians?
200
Cross-gender touching is frowned upon in this cultural group. In school is it preferable that these children are segregated by gender. Do not automatically offer your hand to a person of the opposite gender. Give a verbal greeting until you are sure of the proper social protocol.
Who are Muslims, Followers of Islam?
300
True or False. All ELs are required to take the ELA and math PSSA.
What is false?
300
Using translation, getting interpreters, sending invitations to meetings are ways to.
What are ways to reach out to families?
300
Usually the very first person to meet and greet students to and from school. Needs to be aware of cultural norms, body language and how to communicate rules when transporting students.
Who the bus driver?
300
In 1982 the Centers for Disease Control mistakenly assumed that AIDS began with this cultural group. Later, in 1985 this error was corrected.
Who are Haitians?
300
Confucianism and tradition along with Buddhism have an influence on this cultural group.
Who are Asian Americans/Indians?
400
True or False. It takes most ELs at least two years to learn academic English.
What is true?
400
Providing office/school with current phone numbers, addresses and health records is this persons responsibility.
Who is the parent?
400
Needs to be aware of students' dietary restrictions and what foods contain products those students can't eat.
Who are the food service personnel?
400
This particular cultural group includes over 500 indigenous tribes and more than 2,200 spoken languages.
Who are Native Americans or American Indians?
400
This cultural group teaches the value of living in harmony with the earth, respecting each other and honoring all life.
Who are Native Americans or American Indians?
500
Standardized or authentic assessment. PSSA ACCESS In View TerraNova
What is standardized?
500
This person helps plan multicultural days and helps staff understand how to differentiate instruction?
Who is the ESL teacher?
500
These people need to be aware of different culture groups in the community, their traditions and how to interact with them. They also need to be understanding if they are fearful and how to overcome that.
Who are police officers and fire fighters?
500
This cultural group likes physical closeness during conversations and stands about 18 inches apart, whereas, English speakers stand about 36-48 inches apart.
Who are Spanish speakers?
500
This cultural group believes that the present time is much more important than the previously scheduled appointment. This cultural group feels that the individual at hand is more important than the previous arrangement. This may cause conflicts when it comes to scheduling parent conferences or other types of meetings.
Who are Spanish speakers?
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