Deck 3: Teaching Diverse Learners in Inclusive Classrooms

Question 1

Which statement is most true regarding gender equity?

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.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Answers may vary

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

B

Question 4

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

Question 5

The Response to Intervention Model includes four tiers.

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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?

Question 11

What is culturally responsive teaching?  List a variety of strategies that you could incorporate into your classroom to make it culturally responsive.  Give specific examples.

Question 12

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

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 13

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

Question 14

Students will remember and retrieve more information if it has been presented:

A)visually.
B)orally.
C)by written word.
D)kinesthetically.

Question 15

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

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 16

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.

Question 17

The 504 accommodation plan is designed for:

A)students who are eligible for special education under IDEIA.
B)students who are blind and/or deaf.
C)students with temporary limitations (broken limb, illness).
D)students with a disability that may only need an accommodation, not special education.

Question 18

How is cultural diversity best defined?

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 19

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

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 20

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

Question 21

Which is the best description of "Response to Intervention"(RTI)?

A)an assessment tool that measures student achievement
B)special education services provided to students with learning disabilities
C)a tiered model to provide effective instruction and a systematic process for monitoring student progress
D)an intensive team intervention to modify inappropriate behavior and poor performance of children with behavioral challenges

Question 22

Which items below would be considered examples of assistive technology?

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 23

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

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 24

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

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 25

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

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