Question 1

Why is it inappropriate to frame the discussion of inclusion around questions such as "Does inclusion work?" or "Is inclusion right for our program?"
A) There is not enough evidence to state that inclusion works.
B) Inclusion is the law.
C) Parents and professionals do not agree on the answers.
D) Additional federal funds are needed for more research.

Accepted Answer

Inclusion is mandated by law, specifically through legislation such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which requires that students with disabilities be educated in the least restrictive environment possible. Therefore, the question of whether inclusion "works" or is "right" is not appropriate, as it is a legal requirement.

Question 2

In general, teachers' attitudes are favorable towards inclusion once they have done which of the following?
A) Spoken to their co-workers about inclusion
B) Learned about individualized programming
C) Learned about the benefits of inclusion
D) Worked with children with disabilities in an inclusive setting

Accepted Answer

Teachers' attitudes tend to become more favorable towards inclusion after they have firsthand experience working with children with disabilities in an inclusive setting, as this exposure helps them understand the practical benefits and challenges.

Question 3

Many of the concerns regarding inclusion expressed by parents and professionals may be remedied by providing which of the following?
A) Individualized programming for children with disabilities
B) Training to prepare professionals to work together to provide services in inclusive environments
C) An adequate number of parent-teacher conference meetings
D) Websites with information about the benefits of inclusion

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

According to the text, it is important for the field of early childhood education to have a shared definition of inclusion because without one, what might individual programs do?
A) Create their own working definitions
B) Provide support to individual children
C) Develop IEPS and IFSPs based on federal law
D) Refuse to serve students with disabilities

Accepted Answer

Without a shared definition of inclusion, individual programs might create their own working definitions, leading to inconsistencies in how inclusion is implemented across different programs.

Question 5

Based on the text, which of the following is a description of inclusion?
A) Inclusion is a set of strategies.
B) Inclusion is a special education placement.
C) Inclusion is about belonging to a community.
D) Inclusion is about making a family happy.

Accepted Answer

Inclusion is fundamentally about ensuring that individuals feel they belong to a community, where they are accepted and valued for who they are.

Question 6

Political and social activities during the 1960s led to which of the stages described by Caldwell?
A) Forget and hide
B) Screen and segregate
C) Identify and help
D) Include and support

Accepted Answer

The 1960s were marked by significant political and social movements aimed at identifying and addressing social injustices, which aligns with Caldwell's "Identify and help" stage.

Question 7

Why is the following parent's story from the book a rationale for inclusion?
Andrea came back from preschool saying she wanted to invite Katie home for lunch the next day. I could not figure out who Katie was. Andrea tried to describe Katie's hair, then their new jacket, then their paintings. I still couldn't place them. Finally, Andrea said, "Katie's the one who comes with shiny ribbons in their hair," and I knew immediately who Katie was. She was the child in the wheelchair who always had big colorful bows at the ends of her braids! Apparently, using a wheelchair was not one of Katie's outstanding characteristics for my child.
A) Children develop at different rates.
B) Unless otherwise influenced, children at a young age seldom have trouble accepting those who are different.
C) The majority of young children will acquire basic development on their own.
D) Young children with disabilities are entitled to the same experiences as children who are typically developing.

Accepted Answer

Young children often accept differences naturally and focus on commonalities rather than disabilities, as shown by Andrea's description of Katie.

Question 8

Merely placing children with disabilities in the same settings as their typical peers will not automatically lead to social interactions and acceptance. Teachers must do which of the following to foster social interactions?
A) Step back and observe the children playing
B) Provide an ample amount of play materials
C) Structure the environment to promote social interactions
D) Earn a degree in special education

Accepted Answer

Structuring the environment to promote social interactions is essential for fostering social interactions among children with disabilities and their peers. This involves creating opportunities and settings that encourage engagement and interaction.

Question 9

A program that provides afterschool child care.A parent who is looking for a preschool that is inclusive of all children should look for which of the following when visiting preschools?
A) A program located in close proximity to a special education school.
B) A program that provides training and support for its staff to work with all children.
C) A program that emphasizes the importance of all children being able to write their first name.
D) A program that provides afterschool child care.

Accepted Answer

A program that provides training and support for its staff to work with all children is crucial for inclusivity, ensuring that the needs of all children, including those with special needs, are met.

Question 10

Children who are typically developing benefit from being peer tutors because it allows them to do which of the following?
A) Learn about acceptable behaviors
B) Increase their own understanding of the skill they are teaching
C) Earn a special certificate from their teacher
D) Provide a well-deserved break for their teachers

Accepted Answer

Peer tutoring helps children reinforce their own understanding and mastery of the skill they are teaching, as teaching others requires them to clarify and organize their knowledge.

Question 11

According to the text, inclusion appears to have a long-term benefit on society as children who grow up with opportunities to interact with children with disabilities mature into adults who do which of the following?
A) Get involved in raising funds to support special education
B) Become involved in the field of special education
C) Have a greater understanding and respect for those with disabilities
D) Ask questions to learn about disabilities

Accepted Answer

Inclusion helps children develop empathy and understanding, leading to greater respect for individuals with disabilities as they mature into adults.

Question 12

Why is the concept of "goodness of fit" considered to be essential when developing inclusive programs?
A) The family identifies the community to which it belongs and in which the child is to be included.
B) Goodness of fit takes into account an inclusive program considering the uniqueness of every child and family and how it can address the child's strengths and needs as well as family priorities.
C) The term implies compatibility.
D) Inclusion reflects the cultural influences of the family.

Accepted Answer

Goodness of fit is essential because it ensures that inclusive programs are tailored to meet the unique needs and strengths of each child and family, aligning with their priorities and ensuring effective support.

Question 13

What significant children to children outcome was visible in the Devoney study?
A) When the teacher structured the environment, children with and without disabilities played together.
B) When children with disabilities played together with typically developing children, they played in a more organized and mature way than had been characteristic of their earlier play.
C) It demonstrated that children could learn to imitate their peers during small-group activities.
D) The amount of free time that children with and without disabilities played together in small groups during free-choice time increased.

Accepted Answer

The Devoney study found that when children with disabilities played with typically developing children, their play became more organized and mature, indicating a positive outcome in their social interactions and development.

Question 14

Define inclusion.

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Question 15

Name and briefly describe the four stages of public perception in reference to children with disabilities.
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Name and briefly describe the four stages of public perception in reference to children with disabilities.

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Question 16

What do inclusion and culturally unbiased curriculum have in common?

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Question 17

Define and give an example of a teachable moment.

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Question 18

What are three major ways society benefits from inclusion?

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Question 19

List five responsibilities of the teacher in an inclusive preschool.
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Question 20

List three major concerns that parents and teachers have about inclusion.

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Quiz 1: An Inclusive Approach to Early Education

Why is it inappropriate to frame the discussion of inclusion around questions such as "Does inclusion work?" or "Is inclusion right for our program?"

In general, teachers' attitudes are favorable towards inclusion once they have done which of the following?

Many of the concerns regarding inclusion expressed by parents and professionals may be remedied by providing which of the following?

According to the text, it is important for the field of early childhood education to have a shared definition of inclusion because without one, what might individual programs do?

Based on the text, which of the following is a description of inclusion?

Political and social activities during the 1960s led to which of the stages described by Caldwell?

Merely placing children with disabilities in the same settings as their typical peers will not automatically lead to social interactions and acceptance. Teachers must do which of the following to foster social interactions?

A program that provides afterschool child care.A parent who is looking for a preschool that is inclusive of all children should look for which of the following when visiting preschools?

Children who are typically developing benefit from being peer tutors because it allows them to do which of the following?

According to the text, inclusion appears to have a long-term benefit on society as children who grow up with opportunities to interact with children with disabilities mature into adults who do which of the following?

Why is the concept of "goodness of fit" considered to be essential when developing inclusive programs?

What significant children to children outcome was visible in the Devoney study?

Define inclusion.

Name and briefly describe the four stages of public perception in reference to children with disabilities. Name and briefly describe the four stages of public perception in reference to children with disabilities.

What do inclusion and culturally unbiased curriculum have in common?

Define and give an example of a teachable moment.

What are three major ways society benefits from inclusion?

List five responsibilities of the teacher in an inclusive preschool. List five responsibilities of the teacher in an inclusive preschool.

List three major concerns that parents and teachers have about inclusion.

Quiz 1: An Inclusive Approach to Early Education

Why is it inappropriate to frame the discussion of inclusion around questions such as "Does inclusion work?" or "Is inclusion right for our program?"

In general, teachers' attitudes are favorable towards inclusion once they have done which of the following?

Many of the concerns regarding inclusion expressed by parents and professionals may be remedied by providing which of the following?

According to the text, it is important for the field of early childhood education to have a shared definition of inclusion because without one, what might individual programs do?

Based on the text, which of the following is a description of inclusion?

Political and social activities during the 1960s led to which of the stages described by Caldwell?

Merely placing children with disabilities in the same settings as their typical peers will not automatically lead to social interactions and acceptance. Teachers must do which of the following to foster social interactions?

A program that provides afterschool child care.A parent who is looking for a preschool that is inclusive of all children should look for which of the following when visiting preschools?

Children who are typically developing benefit from being peer tutors because it allows them to do which of the following?

According to the text, inclusion appears to have a long-term benefit on society as children who grow up with opportunities to interact with children with disabilities mature into adults who do which of the following?

Why is the concept of "goodness of fit" considered to be essential when developing inclusive programs?

What significant children to children outcome was visible in the Devoney study?

Define inclusion.

Name and briefly describe the four stages of public perception in reference to children with disabilities. ​ Name and briefly describe the four stages of public perception in reference to children with disabilities.

What do inclusion and culturally unbiased curriculum have in common?

Define and give an example of a teachable moment.

What are three major ways society benefits from inclusion?

List five responsibilities of the teacher in an inclusive preschool. ​ List five responsibilities of the teacher in an inclusive preschool.

List three major concerns that parents and teachers have about inclusion.

Name and briefly describe the four stages of public perception in reference to children with disabilities. Name and briefly describe the four stages of public perception in reference to children with disabilities.

List five responsibilities of the teacher in an inclusive preschool. List five responsibilities of the teacher in an inclusive preschool.