Deck 7: Collaboration and Cooperative Teaching Tools for Teaching All Learners

Question 1

Core principles of effective collaboration include all of the following, EXCEPT:

A)adequate time.
B)clear communication.
C)mandatory participation.
D)common goals.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Mr. Arnold didn't want to serve on the IEP team because he didn't feel other members pulled their weight and did as much work as he did. This best illustrates a lack of which of the following core principles of collaboration?​

A)Common goals
B)Reflection
C)Shared responsibility
D)Adequate time

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Cooperative teaching represents a logical extension of collaborative efforts between educators, as it is built on the same principles as other successful collaborative relationships.​

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Although no one discipline or professional has all the answers to the complex demands of an inclusive classroom, special educators typically have most of the answers; whereas general educators are more often in need of collaborative consultation.​

Question 5

There is little doubt that as a teacher, you will be expected to work with others for all the following reasons, EXCEPT:

A)meeting the needs of the increasing student diversity in our classrooms requires collaboration among many professionals.
B)IDEA 2004 requires teaming for multidisciplinary assessment teams and IEPs.
C)general and special educators need to work together if children with disabilities are to succeed in inclusive classrooms.
D)IDEA 2004 mandates co-teaching between general and special education teachers.

Question 6

Collaboration between general and special educators is imperative in schools today, despite the differences that often exist for all of the following, EXCEPT:

A)a desire to see their students succeed.
B)professional preparation.
C)personal belief systems.
D)teaching styles.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a desirable personal quality for paraprofessionals as identified by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)?​

A)Dedication to helping students
B)Flexibility and resourceful
C)Willingness to support the teacher
D)Physical fitness

Question 8

Often general and special educators share the common goal of supporting students with disabilities in general education classrooms, therefore collaboration is synonymous with inclusion.​

Question 9

Since it is impossible to know everything about the cultures and languages of all children we serve, we must rely on generalizations, as they usually turn out to be true.​

Question 10

Cultural sensitivity implies that teachers should always agree with what parents say, or what they want for their child.​

Question 11

Parents are a valuable resource for teachers for all the following reasons, EXCEPT parents:

A)generally have the greatest investment in their children.
B)can ensure that their children always perform well at school.
C)typically spend more time with their children than anyone else.
D)typically know their children better than anyone else.

Question 12

Cooperative teaching is the solution to meeting the multiple challenges encountered when serving students with disabilities and other special needs in general education classrooms.

Question 13

Meaningful collaboration between the school and home results in better academic achievement and fewer discipline problems.​

Question 14

All of the statements that follow are false, EXCEPT:​

A)administrators, unlike teachers, do not view collaboration as a critical component in inclusive environments.
B)paraprofessionals can legally only provide non-instructional support to students.
C)teachers need to collaborate with each other, but not with paraprofessionals.
D)the role of paraprofessionals has evolved from a clerical position to a vital and valued member of the educational team.

Question 15

A potential disadvantage of using the alternative teaching model is that segregated learning environments can be created within the classroom if the same, low-achieving students are always singled out for the small group.​

Question 16

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 specifies that paraprofessionals who provide instructional support must meet specific requirements including:​

A)meeting highly qualified teacher criteria.
B)an associate's degree (or pass a rigorous state developed assessment).
C)obtaining a baccalaureate degree.
D)taking on more responsibilities in IEP meetings.

Question 17

The seven core principles of collaboration include all of the following, EXCEPT:

A)reflection, self-evaluation, willingness to accept the suggestions of others.
B)group evaluation to make sure that each member puts in the same amount of effort.
C)adequate time to meet and plan in a collaborative manner.
D)clear communication with a focus on active or empathic listening.

Question 18

In order for teacher/paraprofessional collaboration to be successful, it is critical that:

A)paraprofessionals provide direction to teachers in working with students with disabilities.
B)teachers ensure that paraprofessionals are not overworked.
C)teachers provide ongoing supervision and support to paraprofessionals.
D)teachers avoid requesting input and feedback from paraprofessionals.

Question 19

Collaboration is:​

A)working together with colleagues.
B)a cooperative partnership between two or more people who are working to achieve a shared goal.
C)having an allocated time to plan with team members each week.
D)discussing  students with colleagues in the teacher's lounge.

Question 20

Though there is a growing trend toward educators working together, most teachers today still work in isolation.​

Question 21

_________ teaching is the most collaborative of the various cooperative teaching models.​

A)Team
B)Alternative
C)Station
D)Parallel

Question 22

The three most common teaming models identified in the literature are​

A)multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary.
B)multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and megadisciplinary.
C)multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and tridisciplinary.
D)megadisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary.

Question 23

The transdisciplinary team approach incorporates all of the following, EXCEPT:

A)team members work collaboratively across individual discipline lines.
B)team members teach their skills to other team members.
C)there is a high degree of professional autonomy as each team member contributes according to their own specialty area.
D)this approach attempts to provide a more coordinated and unified approach to assessment and service delivery.

Question 24

Families meeting with team members separately (e.g., one meeting with the teacher, another with the occupational therapist, another with the mobility specialist, etc.)is typical of which type of collaborative team?​

A)Multidisciplinary
B)Interdisciplinary
C)Interdisciplinary
D)Transdisciplinary

Question 25

The contemporary focus on building family and professional partnerships suggests:​

A)professionals have lost power.
B)professionals achieve power with families.
C)families have power over professionals.
D)professionals have power over families.

Question 26

Indirect consultation is when:​

A)a teacher acquires information through extended family members rather than directly from parents.
B)teachers provide consultation without direct observation.
C)teachers phone home with information rather than scheduling a meeting.
D)another professional, service provider, or a parent assists the teachers by providing information or suggestions.

Question 27

Today, parents should be viewed as:

A)adversaries to be avoided whenever possible.
B)collaborators and equal partners in their children's educations.
C)passive and uninvolved in their children's educations.
D)pushy and micromanaging regarding their children's educations.

Question 28

Which type of cooperative teaching arrangements is demonstrated in the following scenario? The lesson is divided into two or more segments, presented in different locations in the classroom. One teacher presents one portion of the lesson while the other provides a different portion, then the students rotate groups and the teachers give the lesson again to the new group.

A)Team teaching
B)Alternative teaching
C)Station teaching
D)Parallel teaching

Question 29

IDEA mandates the use of _____________________ teams.​

A)multidisciplinary
B)megadisciplinary
C)transdisciplinary
D)interdisciplinary

Question 30

A potential disadvantage to using the ___________ cooperative teaching models is that the increased noise and activity levels in the classroom can pose problems.

A)alternative and station
B)station and parallel
C)team and parallel
D)parallel and alternative

Question 31

Cooperative teaching within an inclusive setting is currently considered:​

A)experimental.
B)a best practice.
C)too challenging to be carried out effectively.
D)an arrangement reserved for only the most experienced teachers.

Question 32

In order to develop meaningful collaborative relationships with parents who are culturally and linguistically diverse, professionals must:​

A)respect the family's interpretation of the disability and its origin.
B)provide research and information to help the family see past non-scientific religious and superstitious beliefs.
C)provide training on child-rearing according to the standards and practices of western culture.
D)use e-mail as the primary form of home-school communication.

Question 33

As opposed to parent participation, family involvement means participation by:​

A)any member of a family constellation.
B)mothers and fathers.
C)"blood relatives" only.
D)parents, grandparents, or nannies.

Question 34

How parents respond to having a child with a disability:​

A)has little impact on the rest of the family.
B)can affect family dynamics and professional relationships.
C)depends on the ages of the parents.
D)depends on their parenting skills.

Question 35

Collaborative consultation is a voluntary,

A)open-ended, and passive process.
B)open-ended, and active decision-making process.
C)focused, and shared decision-making process.
D)open-ended, and shared decision-making process.

Question 36

All of the following obstacles may hinder the meaningful involvement of individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in their child's education, EXCEPT:

A)previous negative experiences with schools.
B)limited language proficiency.
C)deference to teachers as the "expert."
D)lack of caring about their child's education.

Question 37

Most of the strategies and programs designed to encourage parental involvement are geared toward:​

A)all families.
B)African-American families.
C)middle- and upper-income English speaking families.
D)families who are culturally and linguistically diverse.

Question 38

Salend (2011)suggest that when parents are going through a roller coaster of emotions after finding out their child has a disability, teachers should do all of the following, EXCEPT:

A)be honest with them.
B)tell them you know exactly how they feel.
C)show genuine caring and compassion.
D)encourage them to obtain supportive services.

Question 39

Friend and Cook (2010)identified six steps as a framework for problem solving. Which step involves the decision on how to reach a proposed goal?

A)Problem identification
B)Planning
C)Intervention
D)Evaluation

Question 40

Effective collaborative consultation is much more than merely joint planning and problem solving because it involves:​

A)sharing resources and taking responsibility for your actions along with communication.
B)shared responsibility, resources, and accountability along with a willingness to appreciate other views and values.
C)shared accountability along with a willingness to agree with parents in the problem solving phase.
D)shared responsibility, resources, and a willingness to ensure everyone has an equal work load.

Question 41

While there are many elements necessary for a successful cooperative teaching experience, __________ is the key.​

A)friendship
B)planning
C)expertise
D)independence

Question 42

What are the differences between multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary teams?​

Question 43

Though no one can say how parents will respond to discovering their child has a disability, what does contemporary stage theory suggest might happen?​

Question 44

Look at the guidelines for working effectively with paraprofessionals, and choose the three that you think are most important. Explain why.​

Question 45

What is the difference between the roles the teacher and the paraprofessional play in the classroom?

Question 46

With which cooperative teaching arrangement would you feel most at ease, and why?​

Question 47

Why is it important that teachers be knowledgeable about different values, social customs, and traditions of culturally and linguistically diverse families?​

Question 48

How has the parent-professional relationship changed since 1975 when PL 9-142 became law?

Question 49

From a special educator's viewpoint, what do you think is the most important advice given in the recommendations for successful cooperative teaching? Provide a rationale for your choice.​

Question 50

When teachers are involved in cooperative teaching they should consider many aspects, but the key question teachers must answer is ____________?​

A)Will I be given extra days off for planning?
B)Is what we are doing good for our promotion and tenure?
C)Is what we are doing good for our students and good for us?
D)Will I receive a pay increase?

Question 51

Compare and contrast the various approaches to cooperative teaching.​

Question 52

What commonalities can be found across various configurations of collaborative processes, such as collaboration among general educators, between general and special educators, between teachers and paraprofessionals, or between teachers and families?​