Exam 10: Teaming: Collaboration, Problem Solving, and Inclusion Support

Which role is not appropriate for the teacher in the teacher-paraprofessional relationship?

One-to-one assistants should

Planning is the key for using a paraprofessional's time and talents.

Write a job description for a paraprofessional who would assist you during circle and snack time. Be very specific about the duties.

Outline the major steps involved in a typical problem-solving process.

How is the role of an itinerant consultant very different than the traditional role of a special education teacher in a special education classroom?

Describe situations that are likely to present difficulties in the development of a positive teacher-paraprofessional relationship.

Teacher-initiated evaluations should not be necessary because teaching assistants can learn most from self-evaluations.

Describe how you would determine a paraprofessional's skills and talents.

List three duties that you would like a teacher's assistant to do in your classroom. Now tell how you would provide feedback to the aide for each of those duties, using both praise and constructive criticism.

Name and describe the factors which support successful inclusion of young children with disabilities in community-based settings.

What is consultation?

Compare and contrast the teacher as boss and the teacher as coach.

Explain why the use of increase, decrease, or continue technique is a good method for the evaluation of the paraprofessional by the teacher and the teacher by the paraprofessional.

The use of a one-on-one assistant can actually impede the progress of a child.

All states are required by IDEA to develop training for paraprofessionals.

Important components of effective collaboration include

The job design is the responsibility of the

Which of the following does not contribute to effective Co-teaching?

Teachers cannot avoid focusing on the paraprofessional's personality when giving constructive criticism to the paraprofessional.