FNDS 2120 Chapter 3
linh and huy are immigrant parents from vietnam who now live on the west coast of the us with their three young children. if they are raising their children according to the norms of their native culture, which of the following philosophies are they most likely to promote?
respect your parents and other adults
which of the following is not a primary contribution of culture in a child's development
culture determines the race of children
under which of the following circumstances should a teacher report conditions to a school counselor or principal?
dominic occasionally has tiny burns on his arms and now has a broken wrist and doesn't want to discuss the cause
which of the following qualities is not necessarily characteristic of children from lol-ses families?
economic prosperity due to public assistance
cameron teaches in a district in which more than 80% of the children live in poverty. he is well aware of the challenges his students face and wants to make a difference in their lives. which of the following activities is likely to achieve the goal of making a difference for students living in poverty?
establish a safe classroom environment with warm teacher-student relationships
nino is a young child living in a tight community where he is learning the language, religious beliefs, and traditions of the people. these influences are representative of which of the following?
ethnicity
sean is growing up in a single parent household with a mom who has a high school education. based on statistical norms, what advantage is sean most likely to experience over children in two parent households?
exposure to less adult conflict
mr. ledoux teaches a diverse group of students in a coastal city in the us and enjoys learning about his students backgrounds. for an upcoming social studies unit, mr. ledoux asked the children to tell about the special skills of their parents. he invited one parent to come and demonstrate how to make the bread that is common to her native background. mr. ledoux is capitalizing on which of the following?
funds of knowledge
many teachers strive to make a difference in the lives of low-income families. which of the following strategies would be the least effective in accomplishing this goal?
help children set lower standards for themselves
ms. catalina teaches second graders in a suburban area and has children from a range of family structures in her class, but most are from homes with married parents. during group activities, one child is teases about his parentage and another looks troubled about his parents divorce. based on recommendations for accommodating family diversity and transitions, ms. catalina's appropriate actions include all of the following except
ignore the behaviors and keep children's focus on learning
based on results of studies, which of the following children is most likely to become an open-minded adult who respects differences in others?
julian, whose parents are gay
immigrant children seem to adjust most successfully when they
learn a new culture while also retaining some customs of their previous culture
mr. revel noticed that many of his students come from families with more than one primary caregiver. parent-teacher conferences are coming up and he is not sure whom to invite. what should mr. revel do?
mr. revel should send an invitation to all heads of family
eight year old damon arrives at school every morning without breakfast and without a jacket during cold, snowy winter days. damon may be experiencing
parental neglect
children with disabilities may not be included in all academic endeavors with their age-mates. they typically receive an individualized education plan (iep). who participates in developing the iep?
parents, teachers, special education teacher, other specialists
which of the following is an example of a blended family
pete and trishells mother married lora and margaritas father. pete and trishell now have two new stepsisters, lora and margarita
which of the following parents exhibits an authoritarian parenting style?
randall's mother punishes him without explanation when randall breaks a rule
two month old sonya cries in her crib. sonyas father picks her up and sings to her. sonya makes cooing sounds in response. this example shows
reciprocal influences
lajlas parents immigrated to the us long before she was born. they gradually embraced the culture, celebrating american holidays and feeling welcomed by the community that accepted them with open arms. as a teen, lajla feels that she belongs in america as much as anyone whose family has lived here for generations. what level of acculturation does lajla exhibit?
assimilation
when immigrants embrace all values and customs of their new culture, their form of acculturation is called
assimilation
four year old makayla has difficulty understanding why she can't always have what she wants when she wants it. she cries when she makes demands and doesn't get her way but her parents resist her demands. they lovingly tell her repeatedly that she will have frustrations and disappointments, but she will learn to accept that it's not always best to get her way. they explain that some things are unsafe and others are worth waiting for and receiving when the time is right. based on diana baumrinds research on parenting styles, makayla's parents exhibit which parenting style?
authoritative
when do parents begin to take care of their children
before the child is born
six year old caitlin is resistant to her new stepmother. as with many children of divorced parents, caitlins resistance is likely which of the following?
caitlins feeling that she will betray her mom
divorce affects children in many different ways. which of the following statements is an inaccurate statement about divorce?
children who witness their parents in heated arguments are typically relieved when they hear of their parents divorce
which of the following statements does not reflect the values of collectivistic societies
collectivistic societies value the expression of personal needs
most children in the us live with
two married parents
mrs. novak has expressed concerns about her sons stage of development and his needs for physical fitness and peer support. she explains that despite his self-consciousness he wants to perform well academically. with students the age of mrs. novak's son the teacher informs parents of athletic and social programs at school and in the community as well as expectations that students at this age take responsibility and develop good study habits. based on these developmental trends and implications, mrs. novak's son is most likely what age?
12 years old
according to your textbook, which statement does not define the family
a family is defined by marriage and is composed of two birth parents, two adoptive parents, or one birth parent and one stepparent, in each case with their child or children
how might a teacher form a partnership with each of these mothers?
a teacher could try all of the strategies listed here
mr. martinez is concerned that his second grade students are delayed in reading. he is looking carefully at his own reading curriculum and assessments but also thinks parents can help at home. which of the following is the most productive route mr. martinez can take to involve parents?
send out a classroom newsletter on reading. acknowledge the many good things parents already do to foster their children's reading at home and encourage them to continue these. also advise parents of other things they could do if they have time, for example visiting the library once a week, reading 20 minutes nightly to children, or making a list of stories to read over the summer
which of the following statements does not characterize single parents?
single mother's invariably have limited resources and live in undesirable housing arrangements
mr. costa has a new student in his middle school class who has autism. the boy and his parents recently moved to the us from puerto rico. the boy speaks english, but his parents understand very little english. in his role, mr. costa is likely to take all of the following steps except
suggest that the boys parents not attend iep meetings
a student in mr. brevards third grade class has difficulty paying attention and frequently leaves her seat or talks to students around her. she recently disrupted the class during a test and resisted any encouragement from mr. brevard to return to her seat and complete the test. her behavior has become very disruptive to the learning process, and mr. brevard realizes he must take steps that lead to solutions. which of the following approaches is recommended?
talk to the parents and ask their advice about effective methods for dealing with their daughters behavior
everyday at lunch candis raises a hand and gives thanks aloud for her food. this custom is strange to other children in the class and they laugh at her. other girls avoid sitting next to her. based on recommended practices for supporting children from diverse cultures, what should the teacher do?
teach the class about different cultural practices such as candis's practice
mr. compton is a new fifth grade teacher and wants to make sure he does a great job of teaching and establishing positive relationships with parents and guardians of his students. his actions with parents and guardians during the first quarter include the following and all were appropriate and beneficial excelt
telling parents about their child's behavior problem and describing the best solutions for parents at home
what kinds of challenges are children of gay and lesbian parents likely to face?
the children are sometimes teased about their parents but nevertheless develop as well-adjusted individuals