Deck 4: Collaboration in Special Education

Question 1

When two teachers share the instructional responsibility for an entire group,they are demonstrating the concept of:

A)Team teaching
B)Alternative teaching
C)Parallel teaching
D)Consultative teaching

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Communicating optimism about success is important in which step of a problem-solving model?

A)Identifying the problem
B)Creating a climate for problem solving
C)Implementing the idea
D)Evaluating the outcome

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following indirect services would be used as a transition strategy for a student who no longer needs special education services?

A)Parity
B)Collaboration
C)Consultation
D)Resolution

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The person most responsible for creating a school culture that incorporates collaboration is:

A)Classroom teacher
B)Principal
C)Parents
D)Special educator

Question 5

Within the context of IDEA,collaboration is:

A)Now required by special education law
B)More than ever before,an expectation in services for students
C)Strongly suggested for the RTI process
D)Required by individual states

Question 6

In collaboration,the contributions of all participants have equal value.This concept describes the term:

A)Mutual goal
B)Accountability
C)Parity
D)Emergent

Question 7

When implementing problem-solving steps,generating alternatives should include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Brainstorming ideas
B)Placing value on all individual suggestions
C)Eliminating unrealistic options
D)Evaluating others' ideas

Question 8

When one professional voluntarily assists another to address a problem concerning a third party (usually a student),this is called:

A)Venting
B)Collaboration
C)Consultation
D)Co-teaching

Question 9

Personal belief systems,communication skills,interaction processes,programs and services,and supportive contexts are:

A)Characteristics of effective collaboration
B)Barriers to effective collaboration
C)Elements necessary for collaboration
D)The results of effective collaboration

Question 10

A general education teacher prepares a rubric for an assignment and a special education teacher prepares a graphic organizer for students to use when completing the assignment.This is an example of the collaborative characteristic of:

A)Shared responsibility
B)Accountability
C)Parity
D)Shared resources

Question 11

How you interact with others,not what you do,refers to

A)Consultation.
B)Collaboration.
C)Communication.
D)Co-teaching.

Question 12

For co-teaching to be effective,the individuals working together must do each of the following EXCEPT:

A)Discuss their instructional philosophies
B)Know their own professional strengths and weaknesses
C)Be honest about their expectations of themselves and each other
D)Have the same,or similar,educational philosophy

Question 13

Whenever someone is explaining something problematic that happened,your reaction should be to:

A)Offer to take care of it
B)Ask what the person wants you to do
C)Seek additional information
D)Offer an excuse,or suggest a reason,for what happened

Question 14

Professionals who coordinate their efforts but keep separate the responsibilities traditionally associated with their roles are part of which type of team?

A)Trandisciplinary
B)Interdisciplinary
C)Independent
D)Multidisciplinary

Question 15

All of the following are defining characteristics of collaboration EXCEPT:

A)Parity
B)Accountability for outcomes
C)Sharing resources
D)Developing close friendships

Question 16

If,during a meeting with parents,a teacher repeatedly refers to formal reports and other paperwork that the parent does not have,there is likely to be a problem with:

A)Mutual goal
B)Parity
C)Accountability
D)Sharing resources

Question 17

Each of the following is a suggested communication strategy EXCEPT:

A)Listening
B)Encourage others to continue speaking through the use of nonverbal signals
C)Use open-ended questions
D)Use evaluative language

Question 18

Mrs.Jones and Mrs.Smith have been co-teaching for two years.For social studies they divide their class in half and both teach the same material simultaneously.This is an example of which approach to co-teaching?

A)Parallel
B)Station
C)Alternative
D)One teach,one drift

Question 19

Each of the following is TRUE of communication skills EXCEPT:

A)They cannot be readily taught and learned
B)They include facial expressions,posture,and nonverbal signs
C)They include the words we choose and the way we express them
D)They can have a huge effect on the development of collaboration

Question 20

Team effectiveness is based on each of the following EXCEPT:

A)The quality of the outcomes
B)The clarity of the goals
C)Monitoring each other's behavior
D)Belief that benefits outweigh costs

Question 21

What are two examples of effective communication skills and two examples of ineffective communication skills?

Question 22

During which phase related to their child's disability diagnosis do parents grow in acceptance of and accommodation to their child's needs?

A)Reaction
B)Integration
C)Guilt
D)Transition

Question 23

Which of the following statements about collaboration is FALSE?

A)Collaboration is based on positive and affirming characteristics.
B)Collaboration is universally accepted and supported by research.
C)Collaboration is an emergent and learned skill.
D)Collaboration takes time,skill,effort,and commitment.

Question 24

When coupled with our facial expressions,posture,and other nonverbal signals,the words we choose and the way we express them comprise our __________________________________.

Question 25

In collaboration,______________________________ for key decisions contributes to parity and mutual goals while allowing professionals to be efficient through a division of labor.

Question 26

Each of the following is TRUE concerning the extent to which parents are involved in their children's services and the extent to which they are satisfied with these services EXCEPT:

A)Families with the lowest income have the least involvement in services and the lowest degree of satisfaction with them.
B)Parents whose primary language is English are more likely to be involved.
C)Parents of children in elementary school are more positive about services.
D)Parents of children with more severe disabilities are less satisfied with services.

Question 27

An example of appropriate collaboration between a teacher and a paraprofessional is demonstrated in which of the following?

A)An appropriate snack time during the week of end-of-grade testing
B)The math goals for Mary in which the paraprofessional can assist her
C)Calling Mary's parents to discuss her outbursts during math
D)Discussing the removal of a student from class with the principal

Question 28

Define collaboration as it is discussed within the text.

Question 29

Cultural differences can impede collaboration if not properly addressed.Which statement about cultural differences is FALSE?

A)Culture is dynamic,and professionals must stay current on such cultural issues.
B)Culture is static and parents of different cultures are generally not able to interact in a collaborative manner.
C)Culture is only one of the many factors that influence ideas and beliefs.
D)No cultural group is homogeneous.

Question 30

Mrs.Jones opened the IEP meeting by welcoming Marty's parents and thanking them for making time in their busy schedules to attend this important meeting.She then asked,"What concerns do you have about Marty's academic progress so far this year?" Mrs.Jones is:

A)Inviting parent input
B)Using effective listening
C)Using nonverbal communication
D)Showing understanding

Question 31

Traits such as trust,respect,and a sense of community among participants cannot exist,fully developed,at the outset of a working relationship,and so these characteristics of collaboration are referred to as ___________________.

Question 32

A common barrier to parent and professional collaboration is:

A)Some parents just do not care about their child's education.
B)Some parents have a lack of resources such as transportation and child care.
C)The children do not want their parents involved.
D)Most teachers discourage parents from becoming involved.

Question 33

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the role of paraeducators?

A)It is often appropriate for paraeducators to contact the parents of students in place of the teacher.
B)Paraeducators are assistants and do not have the educational knowledge to be part of a collaborative team.
C)Teachers and paraeducators must have a top-down relationship in order to work together.
D)In some situations it is appropriate for the teacher to be directive rather than collaborative toward a paraprofessional.

Question 34

During an IEP meeting with the parents of a child recently identified as needing special education services,Mrs.Smith provided the parents of the student with the following explanation: "Based on the test scores of the WISC III and the Woodcock-Johnson,Jeff had a discrepancy of 23 points in written language,20 points in reading,and 12 points in math.This indicates that he fits in the category of LD and is eligible to receive services in a resource setting.We will need you to read and sign his IEP in order for Jeff to receive services.Jeff also demonstrates behaviors characteristic of ADHD,which will need to be evaluated further." Mrs.Smith demonstrated which of the following communication weaknesses?

A)Using evaluative language
B)Nonverbal signals
C)Listening
D)Using jargon

Question 35

Parents and families of children with disabilities are valued members of the special education team because:

A)Their signature is needed to provide services
B)They can help their children with homework
C)They have a unique and valuable perspective on their child
D)They are needed as volunteers in the school

Question 36

Ms.Roberts is a special education teacher at the high school level.She is part of a collaborative team that has only recently begun.She has a bad habit of being chronically late to the scheduled meeting times with the other members of the team.Which of the following statements most likely describes how Ms.Roberts' behavior could affect the group?

A)They do not mind because they know she takes time to chat with students between classes.
B)The group is resentful because she is showing a lack of interest in and respect for the shared work of the group.
C)Mrs.Roberts' tardiness does not matter since she does not contribute much,so the team can start without her.
D)The group will change the meeting times to better accommodate her schedule so she can equally contribute.

Question 37

___________________________ is an effective means for professionals to collaborate when the student in question needs only minimal support.

Question 38

The greatest barrier to effective collaboration in schools is:

A)Poor attitude toward collaboration.
B)Lack of education on how to effectively collaborate.
C)Lack of time for shared planning.
D)Lack of research supporting collaboration.
Praxis Style Questions

Question 39

What is a team? Give an example of a team in which you have participated,and explain why that team was successful or unsuccessful.

Question 40

An individual who is employed as a non-certified staff member to assist certified staff in carrying out education programs is a:

A)Volunteer
B)Speech therapist assistant
C)Paraprofessional
D)One-on-one assistant

Question 41

What are the various aspects of time mentioned in the text that impede collaboration among professionals?

Question 42

How can professionals encourage parent participation?