Which of the Following Terms Is Closest in Meaning to the Intended

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms is closest in meaning to the intended outcomes of the late-nineteenth-century "Americanization" approach to educating immigrants?

• A) assimilation
• B) pluralism
• C) multiculturalism
• D) separation

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Definitions:

PL94-142 and IDEA

U.S. laws ensuring the right to a free and appropriate public education for all children with disabilities; PL94-142 is the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, which was renamed and reauthorized as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Vocational Assessment

An evaluation process that identifies an individual's skills, abilities, and interests to match them with suitable careers or vocational paths.

Disenfranchised Groups

Communities or groups of individuals who are deprived of certain rights or privileges, often leading to exclusion from mainstream society.

Ethical Decision Making

The method of assessing and selecting options in a way that aligns with moral values.