Question 1

Are "full inclusion" and "least restrictive environment" mutually exclusive concepts? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

As presented in the text,full inclusion

Question 2

Research on the effectiveness of peer tutoring and cooperative learning strategies suggests that these methods are

Accepted Answer

A) very helpful for some students with exceptionalities and virtually useless for others. 
B) very helpful for all students with exceptionalities. 
C) virtually useless for all students with exceptionalities. 
D) very helpful for all students without exceptionalities. 
A) very helpful for some students with exceptionalities and virtually useless for others. 
B) very helpful for all students with exceptionalities. 
C) virtually useless for all students with exceptionalities. 
D) very helpful for all students without exceptionalities.

Question 3

Researchers have established conclusively that special classes are effective for children with exceptionalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Applications of technologies can improve the abilities of individuals with certain exceptionalities to do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) communicate. 
B) become smarter. 
C) access information. 
D) travel. 
A) communicate. 
B) become smarter. 
C) access information. 
D) travel.

Question 5

Critics of full inclusion have put forward all of the following arguments against full inclusion EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) research does not support full inclusion for everyone. 
B) parents are satisfied with the present system of special education. 
C) regular educators are often unwilling or unable to teach students with exceptionalities. 
D) students without exceptionalities do not want to be in the same class as students with exceptionalities. 
A) research does not support full inclusion for everyone. 
B) parents are satisfied with the present system of special education. 
C) regular educators are often unwilling or unable to teach students with exceptionalities. 
D) students without exceptionalities do not want to be in the same class as students with exceptionalities.

Question 6

In collaborative consultation,the special education teacher

Accepted Answer

A) teaches students with exceptionalities in the regular classroom. 
B) acts as an expert in providing advice to the regular education teacher. 
C) shares daily decisions about programming with the regular education teacher equally. 
D) pulls out students with exceptionalities for special instruction in a resource room. 
A) teaches students with exceptionalities in the regular classroom. 
B) acts as an expert in providing advice to the regular education teacher. 
C) shares daily decisions about programming with the regular education teacher equally. 
D) pulls out students with exceptionalities for special instruction in a resource room.

Question 7

The effectiveness of cooperative teaching is dependent on which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) degree of parental involvement 
B) availability of necessary materials and supplies 
C) student willingness to participate 
D) adequacy of planning time 
A) degree of parental involvement 
B) availability of necessary materials and supplies 
C) student willingness to participate 
D) adequacy of planning time

Question 8

Describe the relationship between prereferral teams and response to intervention.

Accepted Answer

Both prereferral teams and the technique

Question 9

Supporters of "standards-based" reforms feel that teachers have historically expected too much of all students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Special education advocates believe that removing students from school is an appropriate consequence for breaking rules such as fighting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Research evidence suggests that Response to Intervention is more effective than Prereferral Teams at reducing the number of students referred for special education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Some groups of individuals with exceptionalities oppose integration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Handicapism is a set of assumptions and practices that promotes

Accepted Answer

A) improvement of conditions for people with exceptionalities,regardless of the cost to society. 
B) differential or unequal treatment of people with exceptionalities. 
C) the view that exceptionalities are a matter of social perceptions and values,rather than characteristics inherent to the individual. 
D) full inclusion of people with exceptionalities in all aspects of society. 
A) improvement of conditions for people with exceptionalities,regardless of the cost to society. 
B) differential or unequal treatment of people with exceptionalities. 
C) the view that exceptionalities are a matter of social perceptions and values,rather than characteristics inherent to the individual. 
D) full inclusion of people with exceptionalities in all aspects of society.

Question 14

Activists feel that it would be good for the public to believe that all people with exceptionalities are alike,as such homogeneity would make it easier to join forces on specific issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The concept of transition involves more than just employment.It has a broad emphasis to include

Accepted Answer

A) movement from general education to special education. 
B) more parental responsibility for meeting transition goals. 
C) concern for other adult outcomes such as independent living and community adjustment. 
D) greater emphasis on vocational issues. 
A) movement from general education to special education. 
B) more parental responsibility for meeting transition goals. 
C) concern for other adult outcomes such as independent living and community adjustment. 
D) greater emphasis on vocational issues.

Question 16

One of the concerns related to transition for students with severe exceptionalities is

Accepted Answer

A) the school's need to reduce the number of social agencies involved in decision-making for these students. 
B) parents' perceptions that vocational training is not necessary for these students. 
C) special educators' lack of expertise in dealing with community environments. 
D) federal government's failure to sponsor initiatives related to transition. 
A) the school's need to reduce the number of social agencies involved in decision-making for these students. 
B) parents' perceptions that vocational training is not necessary for these students. 
C) special educators' lack of expertise in dealing with community environments. 
D) federal government's failure to sponsor initiatives related to transition.

Question 17

Partial participation strategies to accommodate students with exceptionalities listed in the text include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) using physical prompts for all parts of a task. 
B) providing assistance for the more difficult parts of a task. 
C) changing the rules of a game to make it less difficult. 
D) changing the way a task or activity is organized or presented. 
A) using physical prompts for all parts of a task. 
B) providing assistance for the more difficult parts of a task. 
C) changing the rules of a game to make it less difficult. 
D) changing the way a task or activity is organized or presented.

Question 18

According to advocates of full inclusion,all students should be placed in a regular classroom,regardless of their exceptionality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The few available rigorous studies of full inclusion suggest that it has not led to significant social or academic benefits for all students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The term for a discipline measure that includes a focus solely on the negative behaviour itself,and not the surrounding circumstances,is

Accepted Answer

A) No Child Left Behind. 
B) manifestation determination. 
C) No Excuse legislation. 
D) zero tolerance. 
A) No Child Left Behind. 
B) manifestation determination. 
C) No Excuse legislation. 
D) zero tolerance.

Are "full inclusion" and "least restrictive environment" mutually exclusive concepts? Why or why not?

Research on the effectiveness of peer tutoring and cooperative learning strategies suggests that these methods are

Researchers have established conclusively that special classes are effective for children with exceptionalities.

Applications of technologies can improve the abilities of individuals with certain exceptionalities to do all of the following EXCEPT

Critics of full inclusion have put forward all of the following arguments against full inclusion EXCEPT

In collaborative consultation,the special education teacher

The effectiveness of cooperative teaching is dependent on which one of the following?

Describe the relationship between prereferral teams and response to intervention.

Supporters of "standards-based" reforms feel that teachers have historically expected too much of all students.

Special education advocates believe that removing students from school is an appropriate consequence for breaking rules such as fighting.

Research evidence suggests that Response to Intervention is more effective than Prereferral Teams at reducing the number of students referred for special education.

Some groups of individuals with exceptionalities oppose integration.

Handicapism is a set of assumptions and practices that promotes

Activists feel that it would be good for the public to believe that all people with exceptionalities are alike,as such homogeneity would make it easier to join forces on specific issues.

The concept of transition involves more than just employment.It has a broad emphasis to include

One of the concerns related to transition for students with severe exceptionalities is

Partial participation strategies to accommodate students with exceptionalities listed in the text include all of the following EXCEPT

According to advocates of full inclusion,all students should be placed in a regular classroom,regardless of their exceptionality.

The few available rigorous studies of full inclusion suggest that it has not led to significant social or academic benefits for all students.

The term for a discipline measure that includes a focus solely on the negative behaviour itself,and not the surrounding circumstances,is

Exceptionality and Special Education

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents and Families

Learners With Intellectual Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioural Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learners With Low Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Exceptionalities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

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Exam 2: Current Trends and Issues

Are "full inclusion" and "least restrictive environment" mutually exclusive concepts? Why or why not?

Research on the effectiveness of peer tutoring and cooperative learning strategies suggests that these methods are

Researchers have established conclusively that special classes are effective for children with exceptionalities.

Applications of technologies can improve the abilities of individuals with certain exceptionalities to do all of the following EXCEPT

Critics of full inclusion have put forward all of the following arguments against full inclusion EXCEPT

In collaborative consultation,the special education teacher

The effectiveness of cooperative teaching is dependent on which one of the following?

Describe the relationship between prereferral teams and response to intervention.

Supporters of "standards-based" reforms feel that teachers have historically expected too much of all students.

Special education advocates believe that removing students from school is an appropriate consequence for breaking rules such as fighting.

Research evidence suggests that Response to Intervention is more effective than Prereferral Teams at reducing the number of students referred for special education.

Some groups of individuals with exceptionalities oppose integration.

Handicapism is a set of assumptions and practices that promotes

Activists feel that it would be good for the public to believe that all people with exceptionalities are alike,as such homogeneity would make it easier to join forces on specific issues.

The concept of transition involves more than just employment.It has a broad emphasis to include

One of the concerns related to transition for students with severe exceptionalities is

Partial participation strategies to accommodate students with exceptionalities listed in the text include all of the following EXCEPT

According to advocates of full inclusion,all students should be placed in a regular classroom,regardless of their exceptionality.

The few available rigorous studies of full inclusion suggest that it has not led to significant social or academic benefits for all students.

The term for a discipline measure that includes a focus solely on the negative behaviour itself,and not the surrounding circumstances,is

Exceptionality and Special Education

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents and Families

Learners With Intellectual Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioural Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learners With Low Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Exceptionalities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

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