Competency 7 Flashcards
1
Q
- Of the following, the most effective means of providing program continuity for children transitioning from preschool to kindergarten is to offer
A. a preschool program that stresses the development of independent work habits and the ability to follow directions.
B. a developmentally appropriate program in both preschool and kindergarten that is responsive to individual differences.
C. a preschool environment that strongly emphasizes the development of literacy skills.
D. an environment in both preschool and kindergarten that engages children in collaborative planning and problem solving.
A
B. a developmentally appropriate program in both preschool and kindergarten that is responsive to individual differences.
because preschool students need a developmentally appropriate program in kindergarten that will improve their self-esteem and develop their cultural identities.
2
Q
- At an Admission Review Dismissal (ARD) committee meeting for a 4-year-old student with a mild intellectual disability, it was decided that the student will transition from a self-contained preschool classroom to an inclusion kindergarten classroom. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the current special education teacher to take to make sure that the student has a smooth transition?
A. Finding opportunities for the student to interact with nondisabled peers to foster the acquisition of social skills
B. Preteaching the kindergarten curriculum to help the student keep up with nondisabled peers academically
C. Concentrating instruction in the area of reading so that the student will have mastered the alphabetic principle prior to entering kindergarten
D. Providing the student with the schedule of the new classroom so that the student becomes accustomed to the new routine
A
A. Finding opportunities for the student to interact with nondisabled peers to foster the acquisition of social skills
Option A is correct because for a four-year-old student with an intellectual disability, learning social skills is crucial in order to be successfully included with typically developing, same-aged peers.
