Exam Preview for 31431: Working with Diverse Families and Coworkers

Working with Diverse Families and Coworkers

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. When you cannot pronounce a name the best practice is to: Pronounce the name the best you can Ask parents' permission to use a similar name Ask the child's permission to use a nickname Shorten the name to something easier
2. Thinking about personal space, which of the following is NOT a helpful strategy when working with Latino families? Sit closer to the family Give a pat on the shoulder for greetings Lean toward the parent when conversing Sit across the table from the family
3. Which one is NOT a potential barrier for children coming from collectivist families? Expecting children to be competitive Finishing one's work first then assisting others Valuing work based only on individual contributions Penalization for not helping friends and relatives in the classrooms
4. For many Latino families, making decisions could mean that: Many people will be involved in decision making Meetings are expected to be attended by multiple family members Decision making will be lengthy in order to be culturally appropriate All the above
5. Cultural awareness in a school or program benefits: Children Staff Parents All of the above
6. One example of LGBTQ-inclusive language is: Gender-neutral terms such as "Parent 1 and Parent 2" Only having male or female as gender options Not giving the opportunity to provide a name other than a legal name Requiring parents to identify either as "mother" or "father"
7. One way to ensure inclusion of LGBTQ parents is to: Do not disclose to parents that staff has LGBTQ inclusion trainings Only feature opposite-sex (male/female) parents on promotional materials Feature same-sex parents on promotional materials Do not provide information on safe and affirming environments for LGBTQ individuals
8. One way to provide a nurturing environment for LGBTQ students is: Provide students with non-discrimination policy that includes LGBTQ Tell students not to mention their LGBTQ status to anyone Require that girls wear skirts or dresses and boys wear pants Leave trans-affirming policies out of the non-discrimination policy
9. One tool that can be used to assess school climate for non-discriminatory culture is: Short Form-36 Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) school climate survey SAT test IQ Test
10. Educators and caregivers should know that children playing with opposite sex clothing, etc is: A sure sign that the child is transgender A sure sign that the child is gender-variant Abnormal in child development A normal part of development