Belonging TEST

Open Ended

Why do you think having a sense of belonging is important in our lives?

Open Ended

If you could spend one year working anywhere in the world (without worrying about money), where would it be and what would you do?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the highest level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

• Esteem needs

• Belongingness and love needs

• Self-actualization

• Safety needs

Open Ended

How do the concepts of belonging and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs connect to creating an inclusive classroom environment?

Open Ended

How do schools address the different levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and which levels do they struggle with the most?

Multiple Choice

Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs focuses on achieving one's full potential, including creative activities?

• Self-actualization

• Esteem needs

• Belongingness and love needs

• Safety needs

Open Ended

How can teachers foster a sense of belonging in a diverse classroom environment?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics would best exemplify a diverse classroom roster?

• Students from different socioeconomic backgrounds

• Students with similar interests

• Students of the same nationality

• Students with identical learning abilities

Open Ended

What is one way technology can support inclusion and belonging in the classroom?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a key objective for fostering belonging in the classroom, according to the lesson objectives?

• Recognize the importance of belonging for both students and educators

• Explore strategies for building relationships with students from diverse backgrounds

• Create a competitive classroom environment

• Explore culturally responsive teaching

Open Ended

How do we create classroom environments where everyone feels included?

Open Ended

What strengths or assets do students bring to the classroom that can be used to support their achievement and provide opportunities for success?

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: According to the asset vs. deficit narratives chart, which of the following are characteristics of an asset narrative?

• Emphasizing strengths/possibilities

• Long-term solutions

• Highlight past failures

• Discovery & Surprise

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between an asset narrative and a deficit narrative in education?

• Asset narratives focus on what’s working, while deficit narratives focus on what’s broken.

• Asset narratives highlight past failures, while deficit narratives highlight past successes.

• Asset narratives are externally driven, while deficit narratives are internally driven.

• Asset narratives emphasize weaknesses, while deficit narratives emphasize strengths.

Open Ended

What positive qualities can we recognize in our students? Recall something a teacher once appreciated about you.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for building respectful and inclusive classrooms?

• Culturally Responsive Teaching

• Relationship Building

• Student Voice & Choice

• Ignoring Student Strengths

Open Ended

Describe how the idea of culturally responsive pedagogy works to build an inclusive classroom.

Multiple Select

Which actions help connect learning to students?

• Identifying students’ assets

• Creating a supportive classroom environment

• Ignoring student backgrounds

• Continuing your own learning

Open Ended

Which component connected with you the most, and what makes it meaningful to you?

Open Ended

How has your understanding of belonging changed after today's lesson?