EDU 121 MIDTERM QUESTIONS

An English language learner is in a class where no other languages are spoken outside of English. This is an ______. transitional program maintenance (developmental program) immersion program enrichment program

immersion program

This instructional option for teaching students who are bilingual is a "sink or swim" philosophy. immersion programs maintenance (developmental) programs enrichment programs transitional programs

immersion programs

Universal design for learning takes into account all of the following EXCEPT ______. individual student plans individual student differences individual student preferences individualizes representation, presentation, and response

individual student plans

An online portal that provides resources and access to information. medical technology productivity technology information technology instructional technology

information technology

A language arts teacher incorporates pencil grips, spell checkers, and screen magnifications in their classroom. The teacher is using ______ to help students with assistive technology needs. positioning adaptive environments instructional aids augmentative communication

instructional aids

One advantage of labeling individuals with special needs is ______. labels can be stigmatizing and lead to stereotyping labels can contribute to low self-esteem labels establish an individual's eligibility for services labels may focus attention on limitations

labels establish an individual's eligibility for services

The IFP______. is designed to preserve the family's role as primary caregiver provides modifications needed to participate in state or district-wide assessments is reviewed every six months includes the name of the service coordinator

provides modifications needed to participate in state or district-wide assessments

Students who are identified as exceptional do not automatically require special education. True or False

True

Technology is now a part of the lives of all students inside and outside of school. True or False

True

A new non-English speaking student arrives at an elementary school. The school assess the skills of the student, then creates a plan to move the student as quickly as possible to English-only classes. transitional programs maintenance (developmental) programs enrichment programs immersion programs

transitional programs

In this instructional option, students are instructed in academic content areas via their native language only until they are sufficiently competent in English, then transition to all-English classes. transitional programs immersion programs enrichment programs maintenance (developmental) programs

transitional programs

The primary goal of this program is to move students as quickly as possible to English-only classes. enrichment programs maintenance (developmental) programs transitional programs immersion programs

transitional programs

Despite the increasing cultural and linguistic diversity within our schools, the overwhelming majority—over ______ percent of educators are white and female. 60 70 80 90

80

Which of the following is an example of a multidisciplinary team? A science, art, and language teacher each deliver their own interventions and assessments in the classroom, separate from one another but all to improve student success. Three science teachers collaborate with a math teacher to work on an intervention to improve student tests scores. Six language arts teachers across two schools work to create a new teaching delivery method. A science, math, and teacher aid work to establish an intervention that can be used in both science and math classes with the teacher aid helping in the assessment.

A science, art, and language teacher each deliver their own interventions and assessments in the classroom, separate from one another but all to improve student success.

Which of the following is an example of a biased standardized question? A student being asked about ice fishing in Alabama. A math equation testing basic addition. A recall question on a passage the student just read in their native language. A question reading a map key.

A student being asked about ice fishing in Alabama.

______ happens along a continuum, and is the amount of freedom or independence each family has. Adaptability Cohesion Interactions Functions

Cohesion

______ believed that sensorimotor activities were an important aid to learning. Jean-Marc Gaspard Itard Samuel Gridley Howe Philippe Pinel Edouard Seguin

Edouard Seguin

This is not a true form of bilingual education. Children typically receive instruction in English outside the regular classroom. The goal is to quickly develop English. maintenance (developmental) programs sheltered English English as a second language (ESL) programs immersion programs

English as a second language (ESL) programs

All families successfully negotiate live cycle changes. True or False

False

Alternative views about disabilities can affect all of the funding received from the federal government. True or False

False

Assistive technology was included as part of IDEA in 1975 with the passage of PL 94-142. True or False

False

Asylums, popular in the middle 19th century, provided treatment and education for individuals with disabilities. True or False

False

DAISY is text-to-speech assistive technology created after NIMAS that mandated students with print disabilities receive access to accessible text. True or False

False

Individuals with disabilities often exceed beyond their peers in terms of mathematics. True or False

False

It is up to individual school districts and classrooms to define developmentally delayed and at risk. True or False

False

Once an English Learner student obtains conversation fluency in English, he or she is ready to move into the monolingual English class setting. True or False

False

Parents of children with disabilities are required to pay for related services. True or False

False

Research evidence strongly suggests that immersion is the most appropriate approach for working with students who are English learners. True or False

False

Services for individuals with disabilities have been reduced as a result of several reauthorizations of IDEA. True or False

False

Services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers significantly increased with the passage of PL 94-142: Education of All Handicapped Children Act, 1975. True or False

False

The least restrictive environment placement is based on the individual student's disability. True or False

False

______ are sophisticated devices like laptops or tablets. No-tech assistive technologies Low-tech assistive technologies Mid-tech assistive technologies High-tech assistive technologies

High-tech assistive technologies

Each of the following is not a recommended strategy for providing families with culturally and linguistic varieties? Address parents and other caregivers as "Mr.," Mrs.," or "Ms." rather than using first names. Conduct meetings in family-friendly settings. Attend social events and other functions held in the local community. Insist that all meetings be in English.

Insist that all meetings be in English.

Reasonable accommodations are required by Section 504. Which of the following does not apply to the intent of reasonable accommodations? It is designed so that individuals can participate in educational programs provided to other students. It might include modifications of the general education program. It may include a behavior management plan. It provides optimum learning opportunities in the general education environment

It provides optimum learning opportunities in the general education environment

As a new teacher, you implement a framework that suggests assistive technology devices or tools should match with the student, work within the student's contexts, and fit the student's tasks. National Assistive Technology Research Institute (NATRI) Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI) Matching Person and Technology (MPT) University of Kentucky Assistive Technology (UKAT) Toolkit

Matching Person and Technology (MPT)

Joe was in a car accident and suffered several broken bones but is expected to a full recovery in about 8 weeks and can return to his Charter School after a few days of rest. Which of the following about Joe is accurate? Joe qualifies for ADAA protections while he is undergoing his recovery. Joe would not receive protections under Section 504 because he attends a charter school. Joe would not receive protections under Section 504 because his disability is considered transitory. Joe qualifies for protections for one year under Section 504 to ensure that he receives adequate services from the Charter School.

Joe would not receive protections under Section 504 because his disability is considered transitory.

Placing students with hearing impairments into regular classes and educational programs is ______. LRE Regular Education Initiative Full inclusion Mainstreaming

Mainstreaming

Compare the differences between Public Law 101-336 and Public Law 110-325. PL 110-325 extended the definition of disability to include more categories to impact more individuals. PL 110-325 limited the number of categories and definition of disability and was upheld by the Supreme Court. PL 101-336 expanding the definition of "major life activities" from PL 110-325. PL 101-336 expanded the definition of disability to also include protections based on gender identification.

PL 110-325 extended the definition of disability to include more categories to impact more individuals.

______ ushered in an era of parent-professional relationships that changed from passive recipients of services to that of active participants. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 No Child Left Behind The Americans with Disabilities Act PL 94-142—IDEA as it is known today

PL 94-142—IDEA as it is known today

What is the difference between part B and part C of IDEA? Part C adds protections for infants and toddlers with disabilities but does not require that early intervention be provided. Part C mandates that states provide comprehensive programs for infants and toddlers. Part B offers services for the gifted and talented students. Part B adds protections for infants and toddlers with disabilities and requires early interventions be provided.

Part C adds protections for infants and toddlers with disabilities but does not require that early intervention be provided.

Parents are beneficial allies with professionals. True or False

True

Parents have the right to refuse consent for a special education for their child/children. True or False

True

A referral is a formal request that a student be evaluated for special education services. It is characterized by which of the following? A formal approval of special education personnel. The first step toward a special education. 95% of referrals for special education result in placement. Mandatory written notice to parents is required prior to referral.

The first step toward a special education.

A school is liable to provide accommodations for students covered by the IEP. True or False

True

African American students represent about 19% of the total enrollment in special education programs. True or False

True

Assistive technology essentially is anything or can come from anywhere, as long as it helps or just maintains an individual's skills. True or False

True

Effective teachers are sensitive to the cultural heritage of each learner and attempt to provide educational experiences that are culturally relevant and culturally appropriate. True or False

True

Flexibility and freedom of movement allow the cascade of services to work. True or False

True

In order to develop optimal relationships with parents, their cultural and linguistic heritage must be respected. True or False

True

Many professionals now operate under the assumption that the family serves as the primary decision maker in regard to setting goals and establishing priorities for the student with a disability. True or False

True

Multicultural education and bilingual education are not the same thing. True or False

True

To avoid ______, you as an educator must make sure to take into consideration a student's interests and self-confidence before selecting an assistive technology. stigmatization abandonment mismatch family input

abandonment

Which group did the reauthorization of IDEA mandate that IEP teams consider assistive technology for? all students with disabilities students with intellectual disabilities students with visual impairment students with hearing impairments

all students with disabilities

In arranging meetings with parents/families, ______. conduct meetings only in the school setting provide transportation for all who wish to attend the meeting allow for some flexibility in setting a date and time for the meeting provide child care during the meeting for younger siblings

allow for some flexibility in setting a date and time for the meeting

During each introduction of a new topic in a history class, the teachers split the students into two unequal group sizes. This is an example of ______. one teach, one support station teaching team teaching alternative teaching

alternative teaching

A math teacher begins each lesson by first illustrating the lesson with an example of going to the grocery store. This is an example of ______. anchored instruction computer-assisted instruction (CAI) virtual manipulatives direct instruction

anchored instruction

The process of gathering information and identifying a student's strengths and needs through a variety of instruments and products. assessment criterion-referenced assessment norm-referenced assessment multidisciplinary team

assessment

An electronic presentation of a text that can be read on a computer. instructional technology supported e-text universal design for learning e-text

e-text

Knowledge of the stages parents experience after learning their child has a disability is essential for parents of students without disabilities is required of all special education teachers is required of all general education teachers can facilitate professionals' understanding of parental behavior

can facilitate professionals' understanding of parental behavior

A student with autism in the second grade is given a test to determine their mastery level in basic math skills is taking a(n) ______. norm-referenced assessment criterion-referenced assessment non-referenced assessment controlled assessment

criterion-referenced assessment

A perspective adopted by professionals when working with families in which there is an awareness of and respect for the values, customs, and traditions of individuals and families. diversity training multicultural socialization cultural sensitivity adaptive education

cultural sensitivity

A set of parents recently learned about their child's learning disabilities. At first they were in disbelief. What is the next expected stage of emotions they might show according to stage theory? shock and grief bargaining emotional disorganization acceptance

emotional disorganization

As a teacher, it is important to understand the family systems model core principal of ______. engaging with the entire family, as one event can impact the group engage with the student first before discussing plans with the family assessing the student with permission of the parents allowing the parents to decide when the pupil is tested

engaging with the entire family, as one event can impact the group

This instructional option is typically used with monolingual children who are introduced to new language and culture. transitional programs enrichment programs maintenance (developmental) programs immersion programs

enrichment programs

Individuals who deviate from the norm to the extent that special education services are required are referred to as ______. typical children exceptional children troubled children at risk children

exceptional children

One condition that may cause a child to be considered at risk is ______. the level of education of grandparents living in urban areas in the South exposure to toxins having a highly motivated sibling

exposure to toxins

Affection, self-esteem, economics, daily care, socialization, recreation, and education are all activities necessary to fulfill the individual and collective needs of the family. They are referred to as ______. family interactions family life cycle family functions family cohesion

family functions

Which of the following is NOT a parental issue during the school age stage (ages 5-12)? feelings of jealousy over less attention establishing routines to carry out family functions participating in IEP conferences locating community resources

feelings of jealousy over less attention

Mike is a student that approaches learning naturally instead of in a logical manner. Mike is considered to be ______. field dependent individualized field independent mathematical

field dependent

A sibling that begins to act out aggression or verbal harassment towards their brother or sister with a disability, is showing signs of ______. hostility grief fear resentment

hostility

This instructional program has a strong native language emphasis. Pupils maintain proficiency in first language while receiving instruction in English. transitional programs maintenance (developmental programs) enrichment programs immersion programs

maintenance (developmental programs)

A heart monitor is a(n) ______, that can be used to keep track of one's health. medical technology productivity technology information technology instructional technology

medical technology

In its most basic interpretation, ______ refers to more than one culture. cultural pluralism assimilation melting pot multiculturalism

multiculturalism

A group that may be comprised of teachers, counselors, and social workers that work together but perform their roles independent of one another. multidisciplinary team interdisciplinary team cohort norm-referenced evaluators

multidisciplinary team

During the adulthood stage (ages 21+), which of the following would be considered a sibling issue? addressing the need for appropriate adult implications of dependency need for information on career/living options addressing the need for socialization opportunities outside the family for individuals with exceptionality addressing possible peer isolation and rejection

need for information on career/living options

The use of mnemonics is an example of ______. no-tech assistive technologies low-tech assistive technologies mid-tech assistive technologies high-tech assistive technologies

no-tech assistive technologies

An example of ______ is when a teacher sees that some of the students are struggling with their math lessons. To help, they create a new program to offer tutoring in the class and after school to help each of the struggling students. category program parallel teaching noncategorical program service delivery teams

noncategorical program

A student with disabilities that takes a standardized end of the year exam is taking a(n) ______. assessment criterion-referenced assessment norm-referenced assessment test accommodation

norm-referenced assessment

The first step in determining whether a student has a disability and in need of a special education is ______. child-find referral parental consent to evaluate prereferral interventions

parental consent to evaluate

Although the eugenics movement gradually lost influence by the middle of the twentieth century, it provided the foundation for later thinking that ______. parents had little to do with their child's disability parents were the cause of their child's disability parents of children with disabilities were being punished a child's disability could be avoided

parents were the cause of their child's disability

Select the non-family characteristic. family size family make-up geographical location political affiliation

political affiliation

What is used by general educators, but requires collaboration between them and professionals? intra-individual plan inter-individual plan IEP prereferral interventions

prereferral interventions

A disability that prevents an individual from gaining information from printed material refers to ______. print disability reading disability visual impairment specific learning disability

print disability

A special education instructor has a small class with three new non-English learners. To help the students, they should ______. mix their language instruction and include experiences for the entire class teach English culture in their primary language provide stereotypical examples to help the students learn provide experiences that are shared between cultures

provide experiences that are shared between cultures

Which of the following is not part of a consultation model? modifying teaching methods modifying the learning environment providing all instruction in a self-contained environment accommodating the needs of individual students with disabilities

providing all instruction in a self-contained environment

What is not a possible condition that could put children "at risk" for special education? oxygen deprivation low birth weight child abuse recessive genetic profiles

recessive genetic profiles

Medical services, physical therapy, and transportation are examples of ______. school choice offerings for special education strategies for improving all students educational attainment related services that are mandated by IDEA are suggested related services offered under IDEA

related services that are mandated by IDEA

PL 94-142 did not ______. become known as a "Bill of Rights" for children with exceptionalities and their families replace the No Child Left Behind legislation become known as the legislative heart of special education become the culmination of many years of dedicated effort by both parents and professionals

replace the No Child Left Behind legislation

One of the provisions stipulated in IDEA 2004 stated that ______. resolution sessions are required prior to a due process hearing. transition planning is included in the IEP when a student turns 18. criteria for identifying students with specific learning disabilities were discontinued. transition services were removed for some categories of disabled students.

resolution sessions are required prior to a due process hearing.

A home health nurse that visits an individual with disabilities once a month is an example of ______. nursing home care private nursing vacation for family respite care

respite care

Parent notification of the intent to evaluate requires ______. school officials must notify the pupil's parent(s)/guardian(s) in their native language that parents are notified of all costs involved with evaluation that parents must seek additional evaluations from their family physician that the school system use only informal assessments to complete the evaluation

school officials must notify the pupil's parent(s)/guardian(s) in their native language

In this instructional option, students receive instruction in academic subjects exclusively in English; and no effort is made to maintain or develop proficiency in the first language. English as a second language (ESL) program sheltered English enrichment programs immersion programs

sheltered English

The SETT is a decision-making tool that assists IEP team members as they consider which of the following when determining appropriate assistive technology for students with disabilities? student, environments, testing and techniques student, environments, tasks, and tools strengths, environments, technology, and tools services, educational technology, and tools

student, environments, tasks, and tools

A shelter program is different from other bilingual programs, in that ______. students receive instruction in their primary language to learn English it moves pupils into English speaking classrooms very quickly students receive instruction in academic subjects exclusively in English pupils maintain proficiency in first language for one year before learning English

students receive instruction in academic subjects exclusively in English

In the 2004 IDEA, ______ were omitted from the definition of assistive technology. computer programs surgically implanted devices materials in Braille

surgically implanted devices

A team of teachers from a math department works together to create an intervention in the classroom. One teacher is selected as a team leader and is the primary interventionist. This is an example of ______. multidisciplinary teams transdisciplinary teams cooperative teaching station teaching

transdisciplinary teams

An example of ______ can be seen when a history teacher redesigns their lessons plans to provide multiple methods of instruction, discussion, and expression of answers. one teach, one observe universal design for learners team teaching one teach, one support

universal design for learners

Concrete manipulatives are not ______. typically found in elementary and secondary classrooms considered an evidence-based practice for educating students with disabilities one of the most common low-tech assistive technologies for mathematics used in reading programs

used in reading programs

After World War II, the stage was set for the expansion of special education. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the expansion? litigation political activism wealthy parents could pay their child's way leadership at the federal level

wealthy parents could pay their child's way

In an underfunded school, a new teacher is struggling to find ways to use assistive technologies. What is one possible solution with the use of no-tech assistance? whiteboards e-readers highlighters raised lined paper

whiteboards