Question 1

Construct a short summary of how implementation of IDEIA will affect your professional decision making.

Accepted Answer

The implementation of IDEIA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act) will have a significant impact on my professional decision making. As an educator, I will need to ensure that I am providing appropriate accommodations and support for students with disabilities in order to comply with the requirements of IDEIA. This may involve making adjustments to my teaching methods, providing additional resources, and collaborating with other professionals to create individualized education plans for students with disabilities. Additionally, I will need to stay informed about the latest research and best practices in special education in order to effectively support all of my students. Overall, the implementation of IDEIA will require me to be more intentional and thoughtful in my decision making as an educator, with a focus on meeting the diverse needs of all students.

Question 2

Mixed ability group arrangements include differing levels of ability, skill, or language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Describe one co-teaching strategy and its strengths and weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

One co-teaching strategy is station teaching, where the class is divided into smaller groups and each co-teacher is responsible for leading a different station. This allows for more individualized instruction and support for students, as well as the opportunity for co-teachers to focus on their areas of expertise.

One strength of station teaching is that it allows for differentiation and personalized learning, as students can receive targeted instruction based on their needs and abilities. It also promotes collaboration between co-teachers, as they can plan and implement their stations together. Additionally, it can help to keep students engaged and active in their learning, as they move between stations and interact with different activities and materials.

However, a potential weakness of station teaching is that it requires careful planning and coordination between co-teachers to ensure that each station is effectively addressing the learning objectives. It may also be challenging to manage behavior and keep all students on task when they are working in smaller groups. Additionally, some students may struggle with transitions between stations or feel overwhelmed by the variety of activities. Overall, while station teaching can be an effective co-teaching strategy, it requires strong communication and organization between co-teachers to be successful.

Question 4

Which setting is considered to be the "least restrictive environment"?

Accepted Answer

A) The special education resource room 
B) The general education classroom 
C) The special education self-contained classroom 
D) institutional facilities or hospitals 
A) The special education resource room 
B) The general education classroom 
C) The special education self-contained classroom 
D) institutional facilities or hospitals

Question 5

Name the required components of the IEP. What role does the classroom teacher have in developing and implementing the IEP?

Accepted Answer

The required components of an Individual

Question 6

Which is a good example of a Focused Group Arrangement for Instruction?

Accepted Answer

A) skills grouping: students with similar skills and abilities are grouped for intensive instruction 
B) buddy grouping: students work with friends 
C) project grouping: students are grouped according to project interest 
D) cooperative learning: students take on different roles and tasks according to their abilities and skills 
A) skills grouping: students with similar skills and abilities are grouped for intensive instruction 
B) buddy grouping: students work with friends 
C) project grouping: students are grouped according to project interest 
D) cooperative learning: students take on different roles and tasks according to their abilities and skills

Question 7

The best practice for teachers related to the multiple intelligence theory would be:

Accepted Answer

A) to repeat lessons a multiple number of times. 
B) to provide students with multiple ways to engage with content and demonstrate their learning. 
C) to determine whether your students are either visual, kinesthetic or auditory learners and teach     to that preference. 
D) to consistently require homework assignments that reinforce the lessons of the day. 
A) to repeat lessons a multiple number of times. 
B) to provide students with multiple ways to engage with content and demonstrate their learning. 
C) to determine whether your students are either visual, kinesthetic or auditory learners and teach     to that preference. 
D) to consistently require homework assignments that reinforce the lessons of the day.

Question 8

Discuss recent findings in neuroscience and how they can be applied to learning diversity. Include examples of "neuromyths" and misinterpretations of neuroscience findings as well as appropriate applications in the classroom.

Accepted Answer

Recent findings in neuroscience have she

Question 9

Culturally Responsive Teaching involves a variety of skill and instructional strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A neuroscience finding related to learning diversity and therefore helpful to educators is:

Accepted Answer

A) instruction should be tailored to the brain type of left handed and right handed learners. 
B) student experience (and direct practice) can increase skill mastery and comprehension. 
C) students only use 10% of their brains at one time. 
D) specific body movements can impact student achievement. 
A) instruction should be tailored to the brain type of left handed and right handed learners. 
B) student experience (and direct practice) can increase skill mastery and comprehension. 
C) students only use 10% of their brains at one time. 
D) specific body movements can impact student achievement.

Question 11

Which statement is most true regarding gender equity?

Accepted Answer

A) There are still challenges in providing equitable programs for male and female students. 
B) Boys still receive more of the teacher's attention in K-12 classrooms. 
C) Due to recent studies and improved practices on gender inequity there are few problems with       gender equity in U.S. schools. 
D) More than half of U.S. student who attend college are male. 
A) There are still challenges in providing equitable programs for male and female students. 
B) Boys still receive more of the teacher's attention in K-12 classrooms. 
C) Due to recent studies and improved practices on gender inequity there are few problems with       gender equity in U.S. schools. 
D) More than half of U.S. student who attend college are male.

Question 12

An example of a co-teaching model is one teaches-one observes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An example of supporting ELLs in your classroom is to penalize a learner when they speak incorrect English.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

As specified by IDEIA laws, the general education teacher of a child with disabilities will be required to:

Accepted Answer

A) develop the IEP. 
B) include the child in all classroom activities and learning. 
C) be a member of a team that designs and implements the IEP. 
D) implement the teaching goals of the IEP designed by the special education teacher. 
A) develop the IEP. 
B) include the child in all classroom activities and learning. 
C) be a member of a team that designs and implements the IEP. 
D) implement the teaching goals of the IEP designed by the special education teacher.

Question 15

Which items below would be considered examples of assistive technology?

Accepted Answer

A) pencils with adapted grips and papers with raised lines 
B) abacus or number line and writing templates 
C)  voice output device and electronic communication board ​ 
D) all of the above 
A) pencils with adapted grips and papers with raised lines 
B) abacus or number line and writing templates 
C)  voice output device and electronic communication board ​ 
D) all of the above

Question 16

Discuss the principles and practice of "Universal Design for Learning" and "Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom".  How are they different and how can they work together?

Accepted Answer

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and

Question 17

As a teacher designing lessons based on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles you would:

Accepted Answer

A) plan all aspects of the lesson: content, learning and assessments so that it is accessible to a wide range of learners. 
B) design a lesson and then make subsequent and necessary adaptations for specific students based on their disabilities. 
C) assess the learning preferences of the students in your classroom and choose teaching  strategies based on these. 
D) emphasize the use of modern technology including use of CDs, digital books and computer software programs. 
A) plan all aspects of the lesson: content, learning and assessments so that it is accessible to a wide range of learners. 
B) design a lesson and then make subsequent and necessary adaptations for specific students based on their disabilities. 
C) assess the learning preferences of the students in your classroom and choose teaching  strategies based on these. 
D) emphasize the use of modern technology including use of CDs, digital books and computer software programs.

Question 18

Co-teachers are utilizing the "parallel" model when:

Accepted Answer

A) one teacher provides instruction for the entire group and the other teacher observes students. 
B) students are divided into groups and each teacher instructs a group. 
C) both teachers plan and implement a lesson together. 
D) one teacher is responsible for a small group of students (who may need extra support) while  the other teaches the majority of students. 
A) one teacher provides instruction for the entire group and the other teacher observes students. 
B) students are divided into groups and each teacher instructs a group. 
C) both teachers plan and implement a lesson together. 
D) one teacher is responsible for a small group of students (who may need extra support) while  the other teaches the majority of students.

Question 19

How is cultural diversity best defined?

Accepted Answer

A) a population of people with varying physical characteristics 
B) a common set of cultural beliefs, languages, perspectives, race and sometimes ancestry 
C) a variety of linguistics and languages spoken by populations 
D) an overarching construct that encompasses community practices as well as student beliefs,            attitudes, values, and perceptions. 
A) a population of people with varying physical characteristics 
B) a common set of cultural beliefs, languages, perspectives, race and sometimes ancestry 
C) a variety of linguistics and languages spoken by populations 
D) an overarching construct that encompasses community practices as well as student beliefs,            attitudes, values, and perceptions.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a typical challenge for children living in poverty?

Accepted Answer

A) lower academic achievement 
B) poor physical and dental health 
C) transportation to and from school 
D) higher dropout rates 
A) lower academic achievement 
B) poor physical and dental health 
C) transportation to and from school 
D) higher dropout rates

Construct a short summary of how implementation of IDEIA will affect your professional decision making.

Mixed ability group arrangements include differing levels of ability, skill, or language.

Describe one co-teaching strategy and its strengths and weaknesses.

Which setting is considered to be the "least restrictive environment"?

Name the required components of the IEP. What role does the classroom teacher have in developing and implementing the IEP?

Which is a good example of a Focused Group Arrangement for Instruction?

The best practice for teachers related to the multiple intelligence theory would be:

Discuss recent findings in neuroscience and how they can be applied to learning diversity. Include examples of "neuromyths" and misinterpretations of neuroscience findings as well as appropriate applications in the classroom.

Culturally Responsive Teaching involves a variety of skill and instructional strategies.

A neuroscience finding related to learning diversity and therefore helpful to educators is:

Which statement is most true regarding gender equity?

An example of a co-teaching model is one teaches-one observes.

An example of supporting ELLs in your classroom is to penalize a learner when they speak incorrect English.

As specified by IDEIA laws, the general education teacher of a child with disabilities will be required to:

Which items below would be considered examples of assistive technology?

Discuss the principles and practice of "Universal Design for Learning" and "Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom". How are they different and how can they work together?

As a teacher designing lessons based on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles you would:

Co-teachers are utilizing the "parallel" model when:

How is cultural diversity best defined?

Which of the following is NOT a typical challenge for children living in poverty?

Frames of Reference for Teaching

The Big Picture in Your Classroom: Focusing the Instruction Kaleidoscope

Objectives Taxonomies and Standards for Instruction

Mastering Instructional Planning

Sequencing and Organizing Instruction

Assessment

The Process of Classroom Questioning

Small Group Discussions and Cooperative Learning

Inquiry Teaching and Higher-Level Learning

Managing the Classroom

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Exam 3: Teaching Diverse Learners in Inclusive Classrooms

Construct a short summary of how implementation of IDEIA will affect your professional decision making.

Mixed ability group arrangements include differing levels of ability, skill, or language.

Describe one co-teaching strategy and its strengths and weaknesses.

Which setting is considered to be the "least restrictive environment"?

Name the required components of the IEP. What role does the classroom teacher have in developing and implementing the IEP?

Which is a good example of a Focused Group Arrangement for Instruction?

The best practice for teachers related to the multiple intelligence theory would be:

Discuss recent findings in neuroscience and how they can be applied to learning diversity. Include examples of "neuromyths" and misinterpretations of neuroscience findings as well as appropriate applications in the classroom.

Culturally Responsive Teaching involves a variety of skill and instructional strategies.

A neuroscience finding related to learning diversity and therefore helpful to educators is:

Which statement is most true regarding gender equity?

An example of a co-teaching model is one teaches-one observes.

An example of supporting ELLs in your classroom is to penalize a learner when they speak incorrect English.

As specified by IDEIA laws, the general education teacher of a child with disabilities will be required to:

Which items below would be considered examples of assistive technology?

Discuss the principles and practice of "Universal Design for Learning" and "Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom". How are they different and how can they work together?

As a teacher designing lessons based on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles you would:

Co-teachers are utilizing the "parallel" model when:

How is cultural diversity best defined?

Which of the following is NOT a typical challenge for children living in poverty?

Frames of Reference for Teaching

The Big Picture in Your Classroom: Focusing the Instruction Kaleidoscope

Objectives Taxonomies and Standards for Instruction

Mastering Instructional Planning

Sequencing and Organizing Instruction

Assessment

The Process of Classroom Questioning

Small Group Discussions and Cooperative Learning

Inquiry Teaching and Higher-Level Learning

Managing the Classroom

Filters