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WorksheetsLand Acknowledgement
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Worksheet time: 45mins
According to the Land Acknowledgement, UBC’s campuses are located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of which peoples?
Coast Salish Peoples
Inuit Peoples
Métis Peoples
Cree Peoples
UBC’s campuses are located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the _______ , Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səlílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, as well as the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples.
xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam)
Haida
Nisga'a
Gitxsan
Which of the following Nations is NOT mentioned in the Land Acknowledgement for UBC’s campuses?
Tsleil-Waututh
Okanagan
Haida
Squamish
Select the correct way to ask someone about their preferred name and pronouns.
What is your preferred name and pronouns?
What is your favorite color and food?
How old are you and where do you live?
What is your job and hobbies?
The main purpose of taking this course is to:
Gain new knowledge and skills
Meet new people
Fulfill a requirement for another course
Pass the time
The instructor is being asked to introduce themselves.
The instructor is being asked to introduce themselves.
The instructor is being asked to leave the room.
The instructor is being asked to grade papers.
The instructor is being asked to start a test.
What is Arig's current professional title?
Associate Vice-President, Equity & Inclusion & Assoc Prof (Hon.), Educational Studies
Director of Student Affairs
Dean of Science Faculty
Professor of Computer Science
Which of the following degrees does Arig hold?
BScH Life Science
Master Public Administration
PhD Education
All of the above
How many years of experience does Arig have in higher education (HE)?
24 years
10 years
15 years
30 years
Which of the following is NOT listed as a course taught by Arig?
Race, Racialization & Racism
Feminist Pedagogies
Quantum Physics
Diversity & Human Rights
Name one of Arig's research interests related to social issues.
social inequity; human rights; global education; intergroup relations; higher education policy, leadership, governance and organizational change; intersectional critical race feminist lens; critical policy/discourse analysis; mixed research methods
quantum mechanics; string theory; astrophysics; particle acceleration
marine biology; oceanography; coral reef restoration; aquatic ecosystems
ancient history; medieval literature; classical archaeology; paleography
One of the guidelines for a Learning Community is to ________ critical thinking.
promote
ignore
discourage
avoid
In a Learning Community, it is important to lean into a Pedagogy of ________.
Discomfort
Comfort
Certainty
Routine
A Learning Community should attend to ________ and cognitive journeys in learning.
emotional
physical
financial
technical
Members of a Learning Community should contribute to and foster ________ spaces.
brave
silent
closed
competitive
In a Learning Community, it is important to acknowledge ________.
positionality
attendance
homework
uniform
What are the two dimensions of thinking critically about knowledge according to Sensoy & D'Angelo (2017)?
Knowledge Acquisition and Meaning-making
Objectivity and Subjectivity
Fact and Opinion
Analysis and Synthesis
________ is continually seeking out new information that lies beyond and may challenge our 'common sense' ideas about the world.
Knowledge Acquisition
Memory Recall
Passive Observation
Routine Practice
________ involves understanding the historical and cultural context in which knowledge is produced, validated, and circulated, as well as the social and political investments influencing the meanings given.
Meaning-making
Data analysis
Empirical observation
Quantitative reasoning
Critical thinking challenges the belief that knowledge is simply the result of a rational, objective, and value-neutral process, removed from any political agenda.
True
False
Which of the following plays a role in the construction of knowledge?
Ideology (i.e., worldview)
Random chance
Natural disasters
None of the above
According to the passage, most discrimination is:
Always intentional
Unconscious and takes place whether we intend it or not
Only present in people who do not believe in fairness
Not related to beliefs in equity
Research shows the dynamic of bias and discrimination.
True
False
The theory of democratic racism is underpinned by the belief that we do not engage in discrimination if we do not believe in it. (Henry & Tator, 2009)
True
False
Maintaining the belief that we do not engage in discrimination if we do not believe in it is characteristic of ______ (active or passive) and actually perpetuates bias and discrimination.
denial
acceptance
awareness
advocacy
What is Personal and cultural knowledge?
Personal and cultural knowledge is knowledge from family and community experiences.
Personal and cultural knowledge is knowledge only from textbooks.
Personal and cultural knowledge is knowledge from scientific experiments only.
Personal and cultural knowledge is knowledge from online sources only.
What is Popular knowledge? (from institutionalized mass-mediated popular culture)
Popular knowledge is knowledge from institutionalized mass-mediated popular culture.
Popular knowledge is knowledge that is only found in academic journals.
Popular knowledge is knowledge that is passed down through family traditions only.
Popular knowledge is knowledge that is exclusive to scientific communities.
What is Mainstream academic knowledge?
Mainstream academic knowledge is knowledge from 'traditional' established scientific canon.
Mainstream academic knowledge is knowledge based on personal opinions and beliefs.
Mainstream academic knowledge is knowledge derived from folklore and myths.
Mainstream academic knowledge is knowledge only found in ancient manuscripts.
What is School knowledge?
School knowledge is knowledge as presented in K-12 textbooks and curriculum.
School knowledge is knowledge gained only through personal experience.
School knowledge is information found exclusively on the internet.
School knowledge is knowledge passed down through family traditions.
What is Transformative academic knowledge?
Transformative academic knowledge is knowledge from expansive canon that may challenge mainstream academic knowledge.
Transformative academic knowledge is knowledge that only focuses on traditional values.
Transformative academic knowledge is information that is universally accepted without question.
Transformative academic knowledge is knowledge that does not influence mainstream academic thought.
Discomforting feelings are essential to transformative (un)learning related to the ways we may contribute to _________.
social biases and inequities
technological advancements
environmental sustainability
personal achievements
Leaning into a pedagogy of discomfort requires which of the following?
Awareness of (un)learning journey and associated emotions
Discernment between 'safe' and 'brave' spaces in educational contexts
Both A and B
Discernment between 'safe' and 'brave' spaces in educational contexts is a requirement for leaning into a pedagogy of discomfort.
True
False
According to the Four Stages of Learning (Burch, 1970), what is the first stage called?
Unconscious Incompetence
Conscious Competence
Unconscious Competence
Conscious Incompetence
According to the Four Stages of Learning (Burch, 1970), what is the second stage called?
Conscious Incompetence
Unconscious Competence
Conscious Competence
Unconscious Incompetence
According to the Four Stages of Learning (Burch, 1970), what is the third stage called?
Conscious Competence
Unconscious Incompetence
Conscious Incompetence
Unconscious Competence
According to the Four Stages of Learning (Burch, 1970), what is the fourth stage called?
Unconscious Competence
Conscious Incompetence
Unconscious Incompetence
Conscious Competence
In the Four Stages of Learning (Burch, 1970), what skills are important to move from Conscious Incompetence to Conscious Competence?
Resiliency Skills
Technical Skills
Physical Strength
Artistic Talent
According to the 'Process of Transition' (Fisher, 2012), which stage is associated with the thought 'Can I cope'?
Anxiety
Happiness
Fear
Hostility
According to the 'Process of Transition' (Fisher, 2012), what is the main feeling during the 'Happiness' stage?
At last something's going to change
Who am I?
I'll make this work if it kills me!!
I'm off!...this isn't for me!
In the 'Process of Transition' (Fisher, 2012), the stage where a person thinks 'This is bigger than I thought!' is called _______.
Fear
Excitement
Acceptance
Relief
Which stage in the 'Process of Transition' (Fisher, 2012) is associated with the thought 'Did I really do that'?
Guilt
Depression
Hostility
Gradual Acceptance
According to the 'Process of Transition' (Fisher, 2012), what is the thought associated with the 'Depression' stage?
Who am I?
Can I cope?
I can see myself in the future
What impact will this have?
The stage where a person thinks 'I'll make this work if it kills me!!' is called _______.
Hostility
Denial
Acceptance
Bargaining
Which stage in the 'Process of Transition' (Fisher, 2012) is associated with the thought 'I can see myself in the future'?
Gradual Acceptance
Disillusionment
Complacency
Fear
According to the 'Process of Transition' (Fisher, 2012), what is the final stage where a person thinks 'This can work and be good'?
Moving Forward
Denial
Anxiety
Resistance
In the 'Process of Transition' (Fisher, 2012), the 'Denial' stage is associated with the thought 'Change? What Change?'
True
False
Match the following stages with their associated thoughts from the 'Process of Transition' (Fisher, 2012):
Anxiety
I'll make this work if it kills me!!
Guilt
Can I cope?
Hostility
Did I really do that?
Gradual Acceptance
I can see myself in the future
What is psychological safety?
The belief that one will be accepted and their personal dignity respected if they openly voice their ideas, perspectives, and critiques, or if they make mistakes, without fear of being punished, humiliated, or shamed.
The belief that one should never make mistakes.
The belief that only certain people can voice their ideas.
The belief that criticism should be avoided at all costs.
In addition to adhering to anti-bullying, harassment, and discrimination laws, what should educational spaces, instructors, and learning communities aim to nurture?
Psychological safety
Strict discipline
Competition
Silence
Some expressions in learning environments may be characteristic of everyday indignities. What are these everyday indignities?
Unconscious and implicit micro-aggressions/inequities that can cause psychological harm and even traumatic impacts.
Open discussions about feelings.
Group activities.
None of the above.
Creating a 'brave space', not a 'safe space', is most appropriate in cases where everyday indignities occur in learning environments.
True
False
Fill in the blank: Safe spaces are interventions meant for and most effective in ______ environments or in voluntary and consent-based intra and intergroup dialogue programming contexts.
therapeutic
competitive
hostile
commercial
According to Arao & Clemens (2013), what is the primary purpose of brave spaces in educational contexts?
To avoid discomfort
To encourage leaning into discomfort associated with (un)learning about social biases and inequities
To censor all forms of expression
To ignore emotional impacts
In brave spaces (Arao & Clemens, 2013), which of the following is NOT a characteristic?
Divergent perspectives are invited
Emotional impacts on others are acknowledged
Challenging perspectives is mandatory
Respect for personal dignity is paramount
In brave spaces, ________ perspectives are invited. (Arao & Clemens, 2013)
divergent
similar
limited
narrow
In brave spaces, intentional targeting of others is permitted.
True
False
According to Arao & Clemens (2013), what is acknowledged in brave spaces, whether intentional or not?
Academic achievement
Emotional impacts on others
Physical appearance
Group membership
In brave spaces, respect for personal ________ is paramount. (Arao & Clemens, 2013)
dignity
property
wealth
appearance
Exercising an ________ of care involves the holistic and contextual treatment of individuals guided by principles of relationality, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed practices.
ethics
absence
illusion
avoidance
Developing ________ competencies enhances capacity for critical and constructive discourse, debate and dialogue, and helps to mitigate and respond to everyday indignities.
intergroup
technical
athletic
artistic
Which of the following is NOT suggested by Sensoy & D’Angelo (2017)?
Strive for intellectual and emotional humility.
Recognize the difference between opinions and informed knowledge.
Focus only on personal anecdotal events.
Notice your defensive reactions and use these as entry points for gaining deeper self-knowledge.
Sensoy & D’Angelo (2017) suggest recognizing how your own social ________ informs your perspectives and reactions.
positionality
mobility
creativity
productivity
According to Sensoy & D’Angelo (2017), it is important to let go of personal anecdotal events and look at broader societal patterns.
True
False
The holistic and contextual treatment of individuals should be guided by principles of ________, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed practices.
relationality
objectivity
individualism
detachment
Developing intergroup competencies is suggested to enhance capacity for critical and constructive discourse.
True
False
Which of the following is included in the course expectations?
Course summary and objectives (critical and praxis-oriented)
Only optional readings
No in-class activities
No assignments
Required and optional readings are grouped as:
1, 2, 3, 4
A, B, C, D
X, Y, Z
None of the above
In-class discussion of reading includes guidelines to help you prepare called _________?
Synthesis-Response-Questions
Reading-Logs
Discussion-Prompts
Literature-Reviews
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an in-class activity in the course expectations?
Scenarios
Case clinics
Exercises
Field trips
Where are materials for in-class activities posted?
Canvas
Blackboard
Google Drive
Assignments and due dates are part of the course expectations.
True
False
According to Corso (2023), policymaking is _________
complicated
simple
irrelevant
automatic
Who stated that the complexity and scope of policy analysis preclude the possibility of successful single theory explanations?
Corso (2023)
Ball (1993)
Smith (2020)
Johnson (2018)
There is a complexity in the relationship between policy intentions, texts, interpretations and reactions, which involves texts, discourses, and ________.
effects
policies
laws
leaders
Policy as textual intervention is encoded and decoded, contested and changing, and has a plurality of ________ and readings. (Ball, 1993)
readers
writers
authors
interpreters
Policy as and in discourse refers to policy ensembles, collections of related policies, exercising power through a production of 'truth' and '________', as discourse. (Ball, 1993)
knowledge
law
opinion
practice
Policy is not exterior to inequalities, although it may change them, it is also affected, inflected and deflected by them.
True
False
What are first order effects of policy according to the passage?
First order effects are changes in practice or structure.
First order effects are long-term economic outcomes.
First order effects are public opinions about the policy.
First order effects are unintended side effects.
What are second order effects of policy according to the passage?
Second order effects are the impact of these changes on patterns of social access and opportunity and social justice.
Second order effects are the immediate financial costs of implementing a policy.
Second order effects are the initial reactions of policymakers to new legislation.
Second order effects are the direct benefits received by individuals from a policy.
Who are the authors of the reference: 'From safe spaces to brave spaces: A new way to frame dialogue around diversity and social justice'?
Arao, B., & Clemens, K.
Sue, D. W., & Sue, D.
Freire, P., & hooks, b.
Adams, M., & Bell, L. A.
In which journal was the article 'A comparison between the ethics of justice and the ethics of care' published?
Journal in Advanced Nursing
Nursing Ethics Today
International Journal of Medical Ethics
Journal of Clinical Psychology
Which book contains the chapter 'Racism in Canadian education' by Henry, F. & Tator, C.?
The colour of democracy, 4th ed
Multiculturalism in Canada: Evidence and Anecdote
Race and Ethnic Relations in Canada
Canadian Education: Diversity and Controversy
Who is the author of 'Critical policy discourse analysis in higher education'?
Mulderrig, J.
Smith, L.
Johnson, P.
Anderson, R.
Which reference discusses 'Microaggressions and traumatic stress: Theory, research, and clinical treatment'?
Nadal, K.L. (2018)
Sue, D.W. (2010)
Smith, J.A. (2015)
Williams, M.T. (2017)
Who are the authors of 'Critical Policy Analysis in Education' published in 2023?
O’Connor, K. & Rudolph, S.
Smith, J. & Lee, A.
Patel, R. & Gomez, L.
Chen, Y. & Brown, T.
Which journal published 'A typology of intergroup competencies' by Ramsey V.J. & Kantambu Latting, J.?
The Journal of Applied Behavioural Science
Journal of Organizational Behavior
Human Relations
Academy of Management Journal
Who wrote about 'Critical thinking and critical theory' in the book 'Is everyone really equal?'
Sensoy, Ö. & D’Angelo, R.
Freire, P. & Giroux, H.
hooks, b. & Ladson-Billings, G.
Apple, M. W. & Kincheloe, J. L.
Which reference discusses 'Racial microaggressions in everyday life: Implications for clinical practice'?
Wing Sue, D., Capodilupo, C.M., Torino, G.C., Bucceri, J.M., Holder, A.M.B., Nadal, K.L., & Esquilin, M. (2007)
Helms, J.E., Nicolas, G., & Green, C.E. (2010)
Jones, J.M., Dovidio, J.F., & Vietze, D.L. (2014)
Carter, R.T., & Forsyth, J.M. (2009)
