Fundamentals of Diverse Learners-
WGU D096 Questions with Accurate
Answers
2 ways teachers can intentionally lessen implicit biases in the classroom correct
answer 1. Make connections with people from cultures other than their own
2. Model how to talk about culture and diversity in a positive and transformative
way
3 characteristics of systematic instruction correct answer Goal based
Supported and scaffolded
Logically sequenced
4 characteristics of feedback for students correct answer Timely
Respectful
Constructive
Goal-Oriented
504 Plan correct answer Accommodation plan for students with disabilities who
don't qualify for special needs services
504 Plan is governed by what kind of law? correct answer Civil Rights law
A class is given a reading assignment with words that EL's are not likely to know-
how can the teacher help students understand? correct answer Pointing to
pictures that depict the word
,A classroom teacher learned about person-first language at a workshop she
recently attended. As a general education English teacher in a large school
district, she has quite a diverse classroom. With her new awareness, she altered
her behavior and became careful to use person-first language when talking about
her students (i.e., a student with autism, a student from Mexico). correct answer
Positive equity pedagogy
A general education teacher and an EL teacher are co-teaching an English
language arts class in a diverse urban classroom. This particular class is taught in
English. During this lesson on note taking, the general educator provides the
lecture while the EL teacher walks the room answering questions and modeling
when needed. Which model of co-teaching are these two teachers using? correct
answer One teach, one assist
A general educator and special educator are co-teaching in a first-grade
classroom. Each morning, they begin the day by breaking the students into small
groups of mixed ability. The teachers each sit at different tables, while other
spaces are created for independent work. Students rotate around the room to
each location with their small group. Each teacher focuses on a review concept
from the previous day. Which model of co-teaching are these two teachers using?
correct answer Station teaching
A scheduled IEP meeting takes longer than expected, and the parent of the
student must head back to work. What should the IEP team do next? correct
answer Schedule another meeting
A special education team has determined that a student with a learning disability
learns best in a regular classroom for most of the day and in a special education
classroom for two hours a day.Which component of the Individuals with
,Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is being addressed? correct answer Least
Restrictive Environment (LRE)
A student gets easily confused when completing complex tasks or answering multi
part questions. What can the teacher do to provide a differentiated assessment?
correct answer Designing Tiered Activities
A student performs well on math but often struggles on reading assignments,
what could be a reason for this? correct answer The student may have a learning
disability
A student performs well on mathematics tasks but often struggles with reading
assignments.Which inference can be made? correct answer The student may
have a learning disability.
A student spends half the day learning in their native language and the other half
of the day learning in English- What EL program is this student enrolled in?
correct answer Dual Immersion
A students supports and services are based on... correct answer *His/Her unique
needs, not the educational disability category specifically.
*SPED qualification testing will provide a more in-depth understanding of the
student's strength and needs
A teacher allows students to complete work together during study time, but he
also keeps a quiet part of the room where students can do their work individually
if they prefer. Is the teacher using culturally responsive teaching methods?
correct answer Yes, because the teacher is allowing students to choose a style of
learning that best aligns with their individual style.
, A teacher gives English learner (EL) students story maps, a Venn diagram, and a
cause-and-effect sheet to use when expressing comprehension of colonization.
Which term identifies these resources? correct answer Graphic organizers
A teacher has a classroom of students who mostly share the same mainstream
culture, the teacher has a different background and culture.
Should the teacher consider using culturally responsive teaching in the
classroom? correct answer Yes, because all students can benefit from these
teaching strategies.
A teacher has a word wall with terms posted and asks students to write sentences
using 2 words from the wall- What strategy is the teacher using? correct answer
Reinforcing language
A teacher is asking English learners (ELs) to relate to a vocabulary word by sharing
their personal experiences, thoughts, and ideas with it.Which scaffolding strategy
best describes what the teacher is using? correct answer Tap into prior
knowledge
A teacher observes disruptive behavior among a number of students, what should
she do? correct answer Reduce long delays between activities to hold students
attention
A teacher uses preassessments to determine where each student's instruction
should begin and then matches students with appropriate activities. Which
differentiation method is the teacher using? correct answer Content
WGU D096 Questions with Accurate
Answers
2 ways teachers can intentionally lessen implicit biases in the classroom correct
answer 1. Make connections with people from cultures other than their own
2. Model how to talk about culture and diversity in a positive and transformative
way
3 characteristics of systematic instruction correct answer Goal based
Supported and scaffolded
Logically sequenced
4 characteristics of feedback for students correct answer Timely
Respectful
Constructive
Goal-Oriented
504 Plan correct answer Accommodation plan for students with disabilities who
don't qualify for special needs services
504 Plan is governed by what kind of law? correct answer Civil Rights law
A class is given a reading assignment with words that EL's are not likely to know-
how can the teacher help students understand? correct answer Pointing to
pictures that depict the word
,A classroom teacher learned about person-first language at a workshop she
recently attended. As a general education English teacher in a large school
district, she has quite a diverse classroom. With her new awareness, she altered
her behavior and became careful to use person-first language when talking about
her students (i.e., a student with autism, a student from Mexico). correct answer
Positive equity pedagogy
A general education teacher and an EL teacher are co-teaching an English
language arts class in a diverse urban classroom. This particular class is taught in
English. During this lesson on note taking, the general educator provides the
lecture while the EL teacher walks the room answering questions and modeling
when needed. Which model of co-teaching are these two teachers using? correct
answer One teach, one assist
A general educator and special educator are co-teaching in a first-grade
classroom. Each morning, they begin the day by breaking the students into small
groups of mixed ability. The teachers each sit at different tables, while other
spaces are created for independent work. Students rotate around the room to
each location with their small group. Each teacher focuses on a review concept
from the previous day. Which model of co-teaching are these two teachers using?
correct answer Station teaching
A scheduled IEP meeting takes longer than expected, and the parent of the
student must head back to work. What should the IEP team do next? correct
answer Schedule another meeting
A special education team has determined that a student with a learning disability
learns best in a regular classroom for most of the day and in a special education
classroom for two hours a day.Which component of the Individuals with
,Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is being addressed? correct answer Least
Restrictive Environment (LRE)
A student gets easily confused when completing complex tasks or answering multi
part questions. What can the teacher do to provide a differentiated assessment?
correct answer Designing Tiered Activities
A student performs well on math but often struggles on reading assignments,
what could be a reason for this? correct answer The student may have a learning
disability
A student performs well on mathematics tasks but often struggles with reading
assignments.Which inference can be made? correct answer The student may
have a learning disability.
A student spends half the day learning in their native language and the other half
of the day learning in English- What EL program is this student enrolled in?
correct answer Dual Immersion
A students supports and services are based on... correct answer *His/Her unique
needs, not the educational disability category specifically.
*SPED qualification testing will provide a more in-depth understanding of the
student's strength and needs
A teacher allows students to complete work together during study time, but he
also keeps a quiet part of the room where students can do their work individually
if they prefer. Is the teacher using culturally responsive teaching methods?
correct answer Yes, because the teacher is allowing students to choose a style of
learning that best aligns with their individual style.
, A teacher gives English learner (EL) students story maps, a Venn diagram, and a
cause-and-effect sheet to use when expressing comprehension of colonization.
Which term identifies these resources? correct answer Graphic organizers
A teacher has a classroom of students who mostly share the same mainstream
culture, the teacher has a different background and culture.
Should the teacher consider using culturally responsive teaching in the
classroom? correct answer Yes, because all students can benefit from these
teaching strategies.
A teacher has a word wall with terms posted and asks students to write sentences
using 2 words from the wall- What strategy is the teacher using? correct answer
Reinforcing language
A teacher is asking English learners (ELs) to relate to a vocabulary word by sharing
their personal experiences, thoughts, and ideas with it.Which scaffolding strategy
best describes what the teacher is using? correct answer Tap into prior
knowledge
A teacher observes disruptive behavior among a number of students, what should
she do? correct answer Reduce long delays between activities to hold students
attention
A teacher uses preassessments to determine where each student's instruction
should begin and then matches students with appropriate activities. Which
differentiation method is the teacher using? correct answer Content
