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Describe "institutional racism" as it pertains to America's K-12 classrooms. Discuss how this kind of racism can be effectively addressed and eliminated. How must teacher attitudes shift in order to meet the academic needs of all students? What specific actions must teachers take in the classroom to avoid stereotyping and racism?
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Should academic subject areas include a multicultural curriculum that gives particular attention to student diversity? Or do you believe that most subjects do not lend themselves to this approach? Discuss your position and provide evidence to support your arguments.
3

What classroom strategies might you choose to employ in order to meet the needs of English Language Learners? Describe specific aspects of these strategies. How will you provide students with opportunities to acquire and practice new vocabulary and language skills?
4

Use your knowledge of gender differences to design a lesson plan for junior high students that addresses gender bias. Explain the strategies that you, as a teacher, would engage in to encourage students to become more open-minded concerning gender roles.
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Distinguish between cultural and biological factors that lead to differences between the behavior or ability of males and females. Provide examples of both cultural factors and biological factors. Imagine a situation in which one of your students plays a gender role that contradicts your own cultural views and norms. How would you handle this and why?





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