Ch. 3 Assessment in SpEd

Listening a. is a nonverbal communication skill b. is a passive role c. is one of the least important components of communication d. a and c

A

Steps to prepare for a conference with parents include all of the following except a. determining the desired outcome of the meeting b. contacting parents to communicate the purpose of the meeting c. determining whether special accommodations are needed d. formulating questions to ask the parents

A

The six themes/dimensions of collaborative partnerships identified by Blue-Banning et al. are a. communication, commitment, equality, skills, trust, and respect b. communication, commitment, equality, social skills, trust, and respect c. communication, confidence, equality, skills, trust, and respect d. communication, commitment, expertise, skills, trust, and respect

A

To assure assessments are non-biased, professionals need to consider a. each individual's culture, language, and life experiences b. the primary language the student speaks c. the learning style of the individual d. the disability the student may have

A

When interpreting information shared by families, the goal is to a. extrapolate the information that provides insight and knowledge about the student's behavior, skills, motivation, etc. b. search for underlying meaning, family dynamics, or pathology c. identify facts that support the professionals' perspectives of the student d. none of the above

A

Which of the following is not always a part of the opening of a parent-professional meeting? a. Ask the family to share their story b. Establish rapport and reduce anxiety c. Introduce those present at the meeting d. Clarify the purpose of the meeting

A

According to the textbook, the foundations of effective communication are a. listening, respect, and empathy b. respect, a nonjudgmental attitude, and empathy c. sympathy, empathy, and listening d. good verbal skills and listening

B

Parents have been recognized as essential IEP team members in special education law since a. IDEA Amendments in 1997 b. PL 94-142 in 1975 c. Section 504 in 1973 d. IDEA in 1990

B

Reporting interview information should be focused on a. background information important to the parent b. educationally relevant information for planning c. explaining the underlying meanings embedded in the interview d. accurately communicating the diverse viewpoints of the participants

B

When negative communication must be given to parents about their child, professionals should a. determine who caused the problem b. ask for the parents' advice in solving the problem c. frequently communicate with the parents about the problem d. send a note home with the student about problems

B

Which of the following statements is not true? a. Parents and interpreters should have an opportunity to talk before the interview. b. Finding a person who speaks the parent's language qualifies the person as an interpreter. c. The content and the nature of the interview should be shared with the interpreter before the meeting. d. The interpreter may need to prepare ways to describe specific terms the professional may use.

B

An advantage of meeting in the student's home is a. most parents welcome having home visits b. home visits are more convenient for parents c. meeting other family members d. the extra time it takes

C

Assessment issues important to parents include all of the following except a. assessment in the child's primary language b. assessment information that is understandable and clear c. assessment that provides a label for the child's disability d. assessment whose usefulness can be explained

C

Restating what someone has said using one's own words is called a. responding to affect b. furthering responses c. paraphrasing d. summarizing

C

"Listening" is all of the following except a. a way to show respect b. acknowledging that the speaker has been understood c. an active role d. a passive role

D

All of the following scenarios may keep families from participating fully in the assessment process except a. Life circumstances such as a lack of adequate housing. b. Parents speak another language and are unfamiliar with schools in the USA. c. Parents regularly hear only negative reports regarding their child's performance at school. d. all of the above may keep families from fully participating in the assessment process.

D

During an interview, the interviewer should a. nod and smile every time parents mention something unrelated to their student b. provide opportunities for parents to ask questions and request information c. redirect parents if they stray from the topics relevant to their child d. b and c

D

Parents who view professionals as "experts" present challenges when establishing a collaborative relationship because a. a barrier may exist when parents view professional as experts. b. parents may feel that disagreeing with a professional is disrespectful. c. parents may fee their experience is not as extensive as the professionals. d. all of the above.

D

Parents' roles in the assessment process include all of the following except a. providing information about applied academic skills b. advocating for quality services c. reinforcing school programs and keeping data d. selecting assessment instruments and strategies that are not biased

D

Summarizing is effective when a. engaging in problem solving b. bringing one part of an interview to closure c. concluding the meeting d. all of the above

D

The first step to becoming culturally sensitive to parents and students is to a. get involved with community events b. learn to speak the primary language of the students c. make home visits a priority d. examine one's own attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors

D

The parent/family-professional model proposed in the textbook focuses on a. differential roles b. frequent, positive communication c. family empowerment d. all of the above

D

When making a home visit, the professional should a. consider their own safety b. consider the appropriateness based on the student's age c. consider the family's comfort and willingness d. all of the above

D

When recording the content of the meeting, the author suggests a. audiotaping or videotaping the meeting b. keeping the note pad in full view of the parents c. making a copy of the notes for the parents d. both b and c

D

Which of the following is not an open-ended question? a. How does Jonathan approach homework tasks? b. What information would help me best meet Mary's needs? c. What are your priorities for today's meeting? d. What is Kevin's disability?

D