Deck 11: Teaching Students Who Are at Risk

Question 1

Which of the following statements is false regarding students who are at risk?

A) children who are at risk do not qualify for special education services
B) the term "at-risk" has often been used to describe children who have personal characteristics, or who live in families that display characteristics that are associated with problems in school
C) students who are at risk have been historically segregated from their age-appropriate peers
D) children who are at risk have historically been neglected in the classroom

Answer 1

students who are at risk have been historically segregated from their age-appropriate peers

Question 2

____________________ may be the number one factor that places children at risk for academic failure.

A) child abuse
B) poverty
C) grade retention
D) parental divorce

Answer 2

poverty

Question 3

Today, as many as _____ of homeless persons are children.

A) 50%
B) 10%
C) 39%
D) 70%

Answer 3

39%

Question 4

Which of the following has been an outcome of recent research on the family?

A) the percentage of children living in a home with only one parent is increasing
B) the number of single-parent homes headed by fathers has increased significantly over the past decade
C) nearly 70% of all children have working mothers
D) over half of all children today will live with only one parent during their childhood

Question 5

Research on the effects on children from living in a single-parent home indicates that

A) the absence of a mother has a negative impact on boys.
B) academic achievement is affected, with lower achievement correlated with limited presence of the father.
C) single-parent mothers tend to use other adults in their support networks than do single-parent fathers.
D) all of the above

Question 6

The three major types of abuse are

A) emotional, physical, and sexual abuse
B) emotional, intuitive, and sexual abuse
C) physical, sexual, and cognitive abuse
D) none of the above

Question 7

Which of the following statements accurately reflects findings from recent research on physical abuse?

A) the incidence of physical abuse is on the decline in Canada
B) in Canada, in 2003, youth under 18 accounted for 21% of victims of physical abuse
C) children who are physically abused often compensate academically
D) none of the above

Question 8

When child abuse is suspected, school personnel

A) should set up a conference with the child's parent(s) to discuss this suspicion
B) have a moral and legal obligation to report the suspected child abuse
C) should make a special education referral
D) should discuss the matter with other teachers to gain advice and guidance

Question 9

Parental factors such as __________________ are associated with the likelihood of substance abuse.

A) level of education
B) degree of affection
C) family managements style
D) number of children in the family

Question 10

Research has shown that substance-abusing adolescents do not respond well to ______________.

A) counseling
B) lecturing
C) peer helpers
D) behaviour therapy

Question 11

In recent years, there has been increased attention paid to the use of __________ among children and youth.

A) marijuana
B) crack-cocaine
C) over-the-counter drugs
D) inhalants

Question 12

A (n)_______________is a person who serves as a support person for a child or youth.

A) mentor
B) advocate
C) tutor
D) peer

Question 13

One of the most negative outcomes, according to your textbook, for teens involved in a pregnancy is

A) emotional immaturity
B) dropping out of school
C) dependency on the welfare system
D) none of the above

Question 14

Juvenile delinquency is highly correlated with

A) substance abuse
B) poverty
C) school failure
D) all of the above

Question 15

Which one of the following has been proposed as an approach to educating students who are at risk?

A) compensation
B) intervention
C) prevention
D) all of the above

Question 16

Which of the following factors has been associated with schools that provide effective programs for students at risk?

A) healthcare prevention
B) strong disciplinary programs
C) a positive school climate
D) social skills instruction

Question 17

Many students are _____________________even faced with some difficult life situation.

A) resilient
B) resistant
C) happy
D) uncooperative

Question 18

Children who are hungry have a difficult time concentrating on schoolwork and frequently display ______________________ problems.

A) attention
B) concentration
C) behaviour
D) friendship

Question 19

One of the most significant risks of pregnancy in high school is

A) drop out
B) failure
C) stigma
D) social isolation

Question 20

LGBT youth are at greater risk for ______________and attempting suicide.

A) anxiety disorders
B) panic attacks
C) depression
D) exhaustion

Question 21

Describe two ways that teachers can assist children who are homeless.

Question 22

Describe four positive ways that schools can assist students who live in single-parent homes.

Question 23

Describe three ways that schools can involve a student's noncustodial parent in the educational process.

Question 24

Describe five possible characteristics of children who are being emotionally abused.

Question 25

Describe five physical and behavioural symptoms of sexual abuse among children.

Question 26

Identify at least five characteristics that might suggest that a student is abusing substances.

Question 27

Describe at least 3 ways in which schools can intervene in teenage pregnancy situations.

Question 28

Barr and Parrett (1995) described several strategies for teaching students at risk. Describe three of these strategies and give illustrative examples of each.

Question 29

Explain why the term "vulnerable children" is often a more preferred term when describing children who may be "at risk."

Question 30

Identify five ways children may respond to the death of a parent.

Question 31

Define the term neglect. Give four examples of neglect.

Question 32

Describe three actions schools can take to improve the climate of acceptance for students who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered.

Question 33

Choose two of the groups described in your texts who are at risk for school failure. Describe the issues that place each of these groups at risk, and discuss the implications for educational programming.

Question 34

You have been recently employed in an inner-city school that is comprised of predominately poor students who come from a variety of culturally different backgrounds. Your principal has indicated that he expects you and other faculty to develop an aggressive mentoring program. Describe the major components of this mentoring program that you and your colleagues intend to develop. Give specific examples regarding how these components will be used in your program.

Question 35

Describe the issues to consider before referring students from culturally diverse backgrounds for special education programs.

Question 36

Describe the role and benefits of inclusion in the education of students who are at risk.