Mario Is an 8-Year-Old Third Grader Who Lives in a Largely

question 40

Multiple Choice

Mario is an 8-year-old third grader who lives in a largely Hispanic community in Arizona.Considering typical ethnic group differences and without knowing anything else about Mario, with which instructional approach would you expect him to feel most comfortable?

• A)A textbook chapter appropriate for his reading skills
• B)An in-class workbook exercise
• C)A direct instruction lesson
• D)A cooperative learning activity

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Definitions:

Melting Pot

A metaphor for a heterogeneous society becoming more homogeneous by blending various cultural or ethnic groups.

Effective Social Worker

A professional who demonstrates competence, empathy, and ethical practice in addressing the needs of clients and communities, facilitating positive change.

Society

A structured community of people bound together by similar traditions, institutions, or nationality.

Cultural Competence

The ability to understand, appreciate, and interact effectively with people of different cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds.