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Chapter 3 Exception
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Multicultural Education | an educational construct that addresses cultural diversity, equity in schools, justice, and democracy. |
| Justice (education wise) | Broadening students' perspectives by exposing them to different opinions with respect to real-world issues such as sexism, racism, and poverty. |
| Subcultures | Shares common characteristics of the larger cultures. |
| Ethnicity versus Exceptionality | Focusing on these three primary objectives: 1. ensure that ethnicity s not mistaken for exceptionality. 2. Ensure that ethnicity does not inadvertently exclude individuals from special ed. 3. Increasing understanding of the subculture of exceptionality. |
| Exceptionality group | A group sharing a set of special abilities or disabilities that are especially valued or that require special accommodation within a given subculture. |
| Curriculum-based measurement (CBM) | Direct and frequent samples of performance from the curriculum in which students are being instructed. |
| Classwide peer tutoring (CWPT) | Research-validated teaching strategy that may be useful in helping elementary school children who are not proficient to learn English more efficiently. |
| Sheltered-English approach | Students receive instruction in English for most of the school day. |
| The Mexican American Legal Defense Fund | Focuses on numerous issues related to Hispanics/Latinos, including education. |
| Equity | Everyone gets what they need, not that everyone gets the same thing. |
| Diversity | This refers to differences and experiences that occur in a group where on person or experience is different. |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | May raise awareness of the injustices endured by Black people. |
| The goal of multicultural education in schools | To promote pride in students' identities, an understanding and appreciation of differences among all students. |
| Inclusion | Being part of a group or collection. |
| RTI | Response to Intervention |