Deck 5: The Student and the Teacher: Acknowledging Unique Abilities

Question 1

This law requires states to provide services for all children with disabilities so these children can receive a "full and appropriate education."

A)Equal Opportunity Amendment
B)Title IX
C)Inclusion for All Children
D)Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Answer 1

D

Question 2

What is the best strategy for teaching a student with Interpersonal intelligence?

A)Sing and write songs
B)Group projects and discussions
C)Independent projects
D)Classify and sequence activities

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Jared is a student in your class who exhibits the following characteristics: little eye contact, does not understand sarcasm, and seems socially awkward.What type of disorder does Jared appear to have?

A)Dyslexia
B)Autism
C)ADHD
D)Intellectual disability

Answer 3

B

Question 4

One of the major provisions of IDEA is the assurance of due process.Which statement accurately describes the rights of parents or guardians?

A)Access to portions of their child's school records
B)Given notice before any change in placement or classification is made c.Allowed to choose their child's teacher
D)Provided a consultation after their child is evaluated

Question 5

A method used for early identification of students who may have special needs.This method employs strategies to impact learning.What is this method?

A)Early Identification Program
B)Special Education Tracking
C)Response to Intervention
D)Assistance to Learning

Question 6

In your class, Vanessa exhibits outstanding abilities that allow her to excel in several subjects.What should you expect from your gifted student?

A)She will not need any help from you
B)She will serve as an example to others and assume extra responsibility
C)She may be a perfectionist and idealistic
D)She will be very creative and does need any encouragement to succeed

Question 7

Roberto has a learning disability.Which one would be the least restrictive environment for him?

A)Special school
B)Part time spent in a resource classroom
C)Regular classroom with some special assistance
D)Home schooling

Question 8

Mr.Brown has been informed that he will have 3 students with learning disabilities next year in his class.What should Mr.Brown expect from these students?

A)Students should have normal intelligence or above
B)Students will be disruptive and not cooperative
C)Students will not get along with the other students
D)Students have below average intelligence

Question 9

You have a student with a visual impairment in your class.The law requires that you create a plan for meeting the educational needs of the student.What is this plan?

A)Individualized Education Plan
B)Inclusive Plan
C)Mainstream Program
D)Disabilities Contract

Question 10

Catherine is a student with Autism in your regular 3rd grade class.She is included in all activities in your class.What is this approach to special education?

A)Transformation approach to education
B)Education in the least restrictive environment
C)Parental request for equality
D)Coeducational classroom

Question 11

What is one of the current decisions made about students using their IQ scores?

A)Intellectual ability group
B)Category of cultural bias
C)Socioeconomic status
D)Multiple Intelligence strengths

Question 12

What is the concept of differentiated instruction?

A)Whole class instruction followed by discussion
B)One instructional strategy for all the students
C)Each student receives personalized instruction
D)Instruction that is tailored to the different needs of students

Question 13

Ms.Tran is teaching a lesson on habitats.She is showing pictures of various types of habitats.Then, her students will construct different habitats.Which learning modalities are being implemented?

A)Auditory and visual
B)Visual and tactile
C)Linguistic and spatial
D)Naturalistic and interpersonal

Question 14

What are the legal rights of gifted students?

A)Federal legislation is in place to provide services for gifted students
B)Students have a right to have a teacher with a gifted and talented endorsement
C)Each state has its own laws and policies regarding services for gifted students
D)Parents have a right to place their child in a gifted program

Question 15

Kaitlyn has Cerebral Palsy and uses an adaptive keyboard to help her perform tasks in the classroom.What is the adaptive keyboard considered?

A)Assistive Technology
B)Modified Materials
C)Technology Facilitation
D)Adapted Furniture

Question 16

As a teacher, what may you notice about your student that will help you determine if the student has a learning disability?

A)Repetitive behavioral issues in the class
B)Inability to communicate with other students
C)Impulsive actions and inability to concentrate
D)Gap between a student's ability and his/her performance

Question 17

Mr.Taylor is a certified math teacher and Ms.Johnson is a certified special education math teacher.Both teachers are going to co-teach an Algebra class.What does co-teaching in an inclusive classroom involve?

A)Students with disabilities go to the back of the room for their own instruction
B)Special education teacher walks around the room all period while the other teacher teaches the material
C)Both teachers plan for instruction and provide instruction together
D)One teacher will teach the class while the other teacher catches-up on administrative duties

Question 18

In a constructivist approach, how do people learn?

A)Learning happens when it is connected to each individual's already existing knowledge and experiences
B)Information is given in a variety of ways and the learner absorbs it
C)Learning occurs by observing others and modeling behaviors
D)Positive and negative consequences reinforce learning

Question 19

Jeff enjoys doing puzzles and building model boats.Which multiple intelligence describes Jeff?

A)Bodily-Kinesthetic
B)Intrapersonal
C)Auditory
D)Spatial

Question 20

Which of the following is an accurate statement about Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder?

A)ADHD is over diagnosed
B)Children with ADHD are over medicated
C)ADHD can be caused by poor parenting
D)Children along with adults may be diagnosed with ADHD

Question 21

Howard Gardner identifies 8 different intelligences in his multiple intelligence theory.What is the difference between linguistic intelligence and bodily-kinesthetic intelligence?

Question 22

What is intelligence as indicated by the Merriam-Webster dictionary and how is it measured?

Question 23

What is your prior knowledge about teaching and how did you use your existing knowledge and experiences to construct the concept of an effective teacher?

Question 24

How do multiple intelligences differ from learning styles?

Question 25

What are some ways a teacher can adapt instruction for students with learning disabilities?

Question 26

What are the benefits of inclusion for students with special needs? What are the benefits of inclusion for the other students in the class?

Question 27

Explain how co-teaching and differentiated instruction can help you as a teacher promote achievement of learners with disabilities, ADHD, special talents, and particular preferences for learning.

Question 28

You are teaching a lesson on poetry.How will you differentiate the lesson for your students?