DEI in Children's Books - PD Revi

Why is it important for students from marginalized groups to have access to books that mirror their experiences?

• To distort their self-worth.

• To create a sense of superiority.

• To build empathy and understanding of different perspectives.

• To make them feel isolated.

What skills are enhanced by culturally relevant texts?

• Only vocabulary skills.

• Comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills.

• Only critical thinking skills.

• Only comprehension skills.

What does integrating diverse stories help build in students?

• Confusion among students.

• Cultural literacy.

• Disinterest in reading.

• A sense of superiority.

What do children's picture books help foster according to the text?

• Competition

• Empathy, understanding, and a sense of belonging

• Isolation

• Fear

Which of the following is a key principle of culturally responsive teaching?

• Ignoring cultural differences to treat all students the same

• Recognizing and utilizing students' cultural references in teaching

• Focusing only on the dominant culture in the classroom

• Avoiding discussions about race and culture