Chapter 9 Vocab Teaching & Training
Exceptional Learners
students that require special educational modifications and, perhaps, other services that align with their abilities and potential
Motivation
personal incentive or drive to succeed
visual learners
seeing
inclusion
sometimes students w/ special needs attend regular classes, even if they're not able to keep up
Differentiated Instruction
different modes of instruction to match a student's preferred mode of learning, disability or background
learning diversity
differences in learning based on abilities & interests & experiences
Limited English Proficiency
Describes students who are not proficient in English.
kinesthetic-tactile learners
hands on
arduous
hard to do, requiring much effort
auditory learners
hearing/listening
multiple intelligences
idea that people vary in their ability levels across different domains of intellectual skill (Howard Gardner)
stereotype
preconceived generalizations about certain groups of people
special needs
a broad range of physical, mental, social, and behavioral challenges that impact learning
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
is a written plan for providing a student w/ the most appropriate opportunity for learning
accommodations
modifications to the environment, learning strategies, or materials that are made to help students with particular special needs succeed in the classroom
English Language Learners
most learn English while also mastering the content of their regular classes
special education
provides adapted programs, extra staff, and specialized equipment or learning environments or materials to help students with special needs to learn
Ethnicity
refers to a particular racial, national, or cultural group including that group's customs, beliefs, values, and often language and religion
mainstreaming
schools place students in one or more regular classes based on their ability to keep up with the standard curriculum.
learning styles
the methods individuals prefer and find most effective to absorb and process information
