Human Diversity in Education: An Integrative Approach, 4/e

Kenneth H. Cushner, Kent State University, Kent
Averil McClelland, Kent State University, Kent
Philip Safford, Case Western Reserve University

The Classroom as a Global Community: Nationality and Region

True or False


1	As a result of globalization, the individual has more power to influence both markets and nation-states than at any time in world history.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	The Cold War system of power was built around nation-states.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	The traditional balance of power in global affairs continues to be maintained between the United States and Russia.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	Societies on the "Global-Postmodern" level have a great need to understand and interact with other societies and cultures.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	The most advanced stage of cross-cultural awareness can be described as an awareness of superficial cultural traits, which are often the basis for stereotypes.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6	Knowledge of global dynamics or world systems requires at least a modest understanding of the interconnectedness of global events and decisions.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	An awareness of human choice involves the emergence of a recognition that individuals have the power to create change.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	Effective global classrooms seek to develop add-on global education programs for students.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	The United States is the only nation in the world not actively using the metric system.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	Studies of classroom integration of children with disabilities generally have shown that exposure results in the formation of friendships.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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