ESE Flashcards
Public Law 94-142 and amendments, including PL 99-457 and PL 101-476 are incorporated in which Act
A. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
B. Education of the Disabled Act
C. Exceptional Student Education Act
D. Americans with Disabilities Act
A. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Assistive technology must be provided by the school district when it is?
A. necessary for a students optimal functioning
B. necessary for a student’s appropriate education
C. desired by the student’s parents
D. desired by the student
B. Necessary for a students appropriate education
Children ages 3 to 5 may be eligible for special education services under which federal legislation? A. Section 504 B. PL 94-142 C. PL 99-457 D. Americans with Disabilities Act
D. Americans with Disabilities Act
A student with emotional handicap is enrolled in a general education classroom with a consultant. Behavioral difficulties are escalating and interfering with his learning, as well as the learning of those around him. Another placement is being considered to better meet his needs. Choose the next least restrictive placement.
A. part-time ESE classroom
B. full-time ESE classroom
C. self-contained ESE classroom
D. self-contained ESE classroom at a special school site
A. Part-time ESE classroom
The classroom teacher report that Suzanne frequently stares into space slightly blinking her eyes. Which procedure should the teacher follow?
A. Recommend that the parents speak to their doctor about the symptoms
B. Move Suzanne to the front of the room
C. Develop a behavioral management plan for Suzanne
D. Assign Suzanne to a study cubicle
C. Develop a behavioral management plan for Suzanne
Maria family speaks Spanish at home. Her 2nd grade teacher states that Maria is quiet at school but seems to understand and speak English clearly. However Maria is having academic difficulties and her teacher would like to have her evaluated. What should be the teacher initial action?
A. administering all test in Spanish
B. administering standardized test in English
C. scheduling a parent-teacher conference with an interpreter
D. translating the IEP into Spanish
C. Scheduling a parent-teacher conference with and interpreter
Robert an 8 year old student with mild mental disabilities is in a general education classroom and receives consultative services only. His parents request modifications and accommodations in the general education classes. His service delivery model requires one hundred percent participation in general education classes. On what document will these modifications be listed? A. individual educational plan (IEP) B. Sector 504 Accommodation Plan C. individual transition plan (ITP) D. individual family service plan (IFSP)
A. Individual education plan (IEP)
Factors to consider while preparing the annual goals section of a student’s IEP should include the
A. severity of the students disability, attention skills, and special abilities.
B. availability of different types of services
C. availability of instruments that can be used to measure students progress
D. competency of the student’s teacher and therapy that is available at the school site.
A. Severity of the student’s disability attention skills and special abilities
Which of the following should be determined first when writing an educational objective?
A. current levels of academic functioning
B. results from vision and hearing screening
C. adaptive behavior
D. results from psychological testing
A. Current level of academic functioning
One aspect of disability legislation is “zero reject.” This means that
A. no child between the ages of 6 and 22 may be denies special education services
B. a regular classroom teacher may not reject students with disabilities
C. special education teachers may not use a “zero” as a grade
D. all children with disabilities from ages 3 through 21 must be provided a free appropriate public education
D. All children with disabilities from ages 3 through age21 must be provided a free appropriate public education
Tom is a student who is continuously disruptive has a violent temper and displays a general inability to perform successfully in the classroom. For which exceptionally will Tom most likely will be qualified to receive services A. emotionally handicapped B. specific learning disabled C. educable mentally handicapped D. visually impaired
A. Emotionally handicapped
To meet the EH eligibility criteria, there must be evidence that the emotional handicapped
A. is socially detrimental to the student and his or her peers
B. interferes with students and his or her peers.
C. creates and presents danger to all involved with the student
D. exist over an extended period of time and in multiple situations
D. Exist over an extended period of time and in multiple situations
Which of the following would be age-appropriate social behavior
A. A 4th grader cries when dropped off by a parent each morning
B. A 7th grader is resistant to taking younger siblings to the mall
C. An 8th grader plays tag after lunch outside
D. A high school student brings actions figures to school
B. A 7th grader is resistant to taking younger siblings to the mall.
Which of the following would be age-appropriate for a 6 year old child during a group discussion A. occasionally talk out B. leaves seat constantly C. hides under desk D. reads unrelated material
A. Occasionally talks out
A typical child begins to effectively interact with playmates at what age A. 0 to 1 years B. 1 to 2 years C. 3 to 4 years D. 4 to 5 years
D. 4 to 5 years
Which of the following professionals should a teacher consult to develop an augmentative communication system and specific methods of instruction for a nonverbal student? A. speech-language pathologist B. behavior specialist C. language arts clinician D. media specialist
A. speech-language pathologist
When a student with physical impairments is initially staffed, a general education teacher is required to
A. sign the staffing form but attended the staffing.
B. attended the staffing and sign the staffing form
C. neither sign the staffing form nor attended the staffing
D. attended the staffing but not sign the staffing form
B. Attended the staffing and sign the staffing form
Mrs. Reyes serves as a consultant for students with special needs placed full-time in general education classes. Which best describe the role she should assume
A. designing material for the students to use in each class
B. administering punishment to the student as necessary
C. being available to collaborate with the teachers
D. providing instruction to the students
C. Being available to collaborate with the teacher
Consultative services that are provided by the ESE teacher include
A. continuous provisions for part time placement services
B. co teaching in the general education classroom
C. parent counseling on a regular basis
D. maintaining communication with general education teachers.
D. Maintaining communication with general education teachers
Fragmentation of speech and language services and scheduling concerns are two problems associated with the
A. classroom-based speech and language model
B. strategies-based model
C. team teaching approach
D. pullout therapy model
D. Pullout therapy model
A 4th grade teacher and ESE teacher share a classroom. Both have responsibility for all students. This model represents A. mainstreaming. B. co teaching C. a resource room D. an itinerant teacher model.
B. Coteaching
which international organization has its purpose to to improvement of educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities and/or the gifted
A. Association for Children with Learning Disabilities (ACLO)
B. Council for Exceptional Children
C. Office of Special Education
D. Department of Health and Human Services
A. Association for children with Learning Disabilities (ACLO)
Which organization’s purpose is to disseminate free information to assist parents, educators, advocates, and others interested in supporting children and youth with disabilities
A. Association for Retired Citizens
B. Council for Exceptional Children
C. National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
D. Joseph P Kennedy Jr Foundation
C. National Information Center for Children and Youth with disabilities
What umbrella organization founded in 1922 is the major organization for special education professionals
A. Organization of Special Education (OSE)
B. National Education Association (NEA)
C. Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
D. American Association on Mental Deficiency (AAMD)
C. Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
The primary purpose of picture vocabulary test is used assessment is to A. measure receptive vocabulary B. assess general intelligence C. assess general academic achievement D. measure expessive
D. Measure expressive vocabulary
Assessment of students accomplishments of instructional objectives is conducted most efficiently through A. criterion-referenced tests B. rubrics C. check lists D. norm-referenced test
A. Criterion referenced tests
Information collected before any effort is made to change to a behavior is characteristic of which type of data A. summative B. intervention C. socioemotional D. baseline
D. Baseline
In reading the psychological report of a student the resource teacher notices that the child has a grade equivalent of 1.8 in mathematics but that the classroom teacher reports the child does especially well in his 5th grade mathematics class. The resource teacher should
A. question the accuracy of the entire psychological report
B. accept the psychologist score as accurate and proceed with remediation in mathematics
C. assume that if the students is doing satisfactory work in the 5th grade class, the 1.8 score is clerical mistake
D. meet with the psychologist and classroom teacher to review the student’s records to determine the reason for the discrepancy in the information
D. Meet with the psychologist and classroom teacher to review the students records to determine the reason for the discrepancy in the information
In terms of diagnostic testing for initial placement in spedcial education the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that
A. All students are assessed in social skills
B. Assessment is made by a multidisciplinary team or group of specialist
C. test must be administered in English Language.
D. the same procedure is always used as the sole criterion for
B. Assessment is made by a multidisciplinary team or a group of specialists
Mr. Willie is a general education elementary teacher. While reviewing students files before the Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) he realizes that one student James has a 504 plan. According to law Mr. Willie must
A. automatically exempt James from taking the FACT due to his 504 plan
B. ensure James has appropriate accommodations for taking the FCAT
C. allow James to take the FCAT but tell him that his scores will not count
D. develop an appropriate alternate assessment for James in reading.
B. Ensure James has appropriate accommodations for taking the FCAT
To assess how students in part-time ESE program are progressing academically compared to other students in the school at the same grade level what type of assessment procedure would be the most useful for the ESE teacher to consider
A. administering a countywide norm-reference test at the appropriate grade level to the ESE students in the class
B. administering a Peabody Individual Achievement Test to all students
C. giving a teacher made test in each of the basic subject areas
D. developing a criterion-referenced test to assess the acquisition of basic skills
A. administering a countywide norm-referenced test at the appropriate grade level to the ESE students in the class
At the end of the academic year Mr. Martin a #rd grade ESE teacher evaluates the educational progress for each student in his classroom. this document is an example of a A. summative evaluation B. formative evaluation C. context evaluation D. mastery learning evaluation
A. Summative evaluation
Charles Age 10 is a student identified as educable mentally handicapped who is experiencing difficulty in reading
Which of the following would NOT be assistance of Charles’s teacher in planning specific remedial instruction
A. Brigance Inventory of Basic Skills
B. California Test of Basic Skills
C. Woodcock Reading Mastery Test
D. Stanford Diagnostic Reading Test
B. California Test of Basic Skills
According to State Board of Education rules there are seven areas for determining discrepancies between performances and potential in order to identify students with specific learning disabilities. Which of the following best indicate language problems
A. reading comprehension and mathematics reasoning
B. written expression and reading skills
C. oral expression and listening comprehension
D. oral expression and reading compreshension
A. Reading comprehension and mathematics reasoning
The WISC-III score gives what information?
A. the Full Scale IQ of 113+7 places this child in the average range
B. The 15-point difference between the Verbal and Performance Scales was the result of low Verbal Scale sub tests.
C. The 15 point difference between the Verbal and Performance Scales is of importance
D. The 15 point difference the Verbal and Performance Scales is of no importance.
A. The full scale IQ if 113+7 places this child in the average range
A high school ESE teacher has completed a unit on appropriate social interaction skills. The most effective method to determine transference of these skills is through A. portfolio assessment B. interviews C. work samples D. observation
D. Observation
When the effects of social class are controlled, the relationship between ethnicity and behavioral disorders
A. remains quite significant
B. is minimal or nonexistent
C. varies dramatically between ethnic groups
D. fluctuates regionally
B. Is minimal or nonexistent
Nobu has recently moved from his native home in Hawaii to Jackson, Wyoming where he in enrolled in an ESE class. Reference to mufflers a galoshes and toboggans will require that the teacher provide additional explanation for Nobu. The teacher's actions are an example of A. assimilation B. acculturation C. cultural bias D. cultural sensitivity
A, Assimilation
Ramon a 7 year old Hispanic child has been referred for ESE services. His teacher is using a teacher made test and is basing the referral on the child's inability to read and define concepts included in "fruit family" such as a tangerine, kumquat, and persimmon. Because his arithmetic skills social skills and science skills are appropriate for age the child study team team is not agreeing to the request. The child study team is basing this decision on the A. student's nationally B. student's gender C. teacher's curriculum content D. teacher classroom environment
C. Teacher’s curriculum content
In reviewing the cumulative record for bill, a new student in the middle school ESE program Mr. Clark notices that Bill Functions on a 5.5 level in mathematics and 5.0 level in reading. The other students in Mr. Clark's class are functioning at a lower level. What should Mr. Clark first step in meeting Bill's current needs A. Place Bill in a general education classroom for mathematics and language arts B. Perform diagnostic teaching to determine the appropriate instruction for Bill. C. Place Bill in the same reading and mathematics groups as the other students in has class so he doesn't feel different D. Do not accept Bill as a student since he isn't mentally handicapped
B. Perform diagnostic teaching to determine the appropriate instruction for Bill.
An eight-step physical fitness training package was used with a class of nine children identified as emotionally handicapped. The exercise included daily 15-minute walk/run sessions. Progress was monitored by recording distances times for each participant. After the collection of baseline data individual goals were developed. these goals changed gradually as children’s fitness levels increased. This information may
A. generalized to mildly and moderately handicapped children
B. provide teachers with appropriate physical education guidelines for the development of IEPs
C. be generalized to EH children
D. provide teachers with appropriate positive reinforcement for academic skills.
B. provide teachers with appropriate physical education guidelines for the development of IEPs
Marry is a 2nd grader with a full scale IQ of 135 on the WISC-III; however, her verbal IQ is 90. Her high areas are in picture completion, picture arranging, block design, and object assembly. Her low areas are in vocabulary information similarities, and comprehension. On the basis of this information, the ESE teacher needs to make learning style adjustments in which subject area? A. reading B. arithmetic C. spoken language D. written language
A. reading
Ms, Case a 6th grade resource teacher of students with emotional handicaps, has just instructed her students to put away their spelling books and take out their maps of the United Stats. Ann a new student in the class, is a shy withdrawn girl who hesitates to try new skills even after its been explained to the class.
To ease the transition to a new task, which of the following should Ms. Case do to help Ann?
A. Have Ann repeat the directions three times
B. Have a point system that allows points for being on task.
C. Set Ann apart in her own carrel so that she will not disturbed by others
D. Go to Ann’s desk and assist her in getting started with the assignment
D. Go to Ann’s desk and assist her in getting started with the assisgnment
Select the rationale for electing to use a task analysis approach to teach a particular skill
A. Students will learn abstract concepts more thoroughly and quickly
B. Students who have mastered several steps will practice by repeating material learned previously
C. Students can be kept at the same pace regardless of their skill mastery background.
D. Students can participate at their individual level of mastery and need.
A. Students will learn abstract concepts more thoroughly and quickly
A 12-year old non ambulatory child with spina bifida complains about not being able to bowl when the family goes bowling.
Which course of action would be the most appropriate?
A. teaching the child to request an adaptive bowling ramp
B. teaching the child to keep score for the other family members
C. providing the lightweight ball
D. placing the student on a Special Olympics bowling league
B. teaching the child to keep score for the other family members
In School Hussain counts money with no difficulty. He can tell his teacher that a quarter equals twenty five cents and that four quarters equal one dollar. In line at a fast food resturant however Hussain has difficulty identifying a quarter especially when the restaurant is crowded and noisy. His teacher should
A. instruct him to wear headphones when he goes to a fast food restaurant
B. discuss with Hussain the differences between a quarter and other coins
C. provide opportunities for Hussian to practice money counting in different situations
D. set up a simulated fast food restaurant in the classroom for practice
C. provide opportunities for Hussian to practice money counting in different situations
Mr. Cooper shows evidence of his knowledge of developmental reading by
A. grouping his students according to mental age and grades earned in all subjects
B. cross grouping his students with those of another teacher according to levels of functioning and analysis of reading errors.
C. instructing his students using the structural analysis approach.
D. encouraging his students to reading independently after completion of assigned task
C. instructing his students using the structural analysis approach.
A student with a mental disability who receives instruction in areas such as managing money buying and preparing food and getting around the community is learning through which type of curriculum? A. academic remediation B. multi sensory C. functional living D. learning strategies
C. functional living
Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate accommodation for an ESE student with expressive language problems?
A. reading the student’s writing aloud for him or her
B. allowing the student to use word prediction software when writing
C. reducing the length of the student written assignments
D. letting the student use a thesaurus to find words to say
C. reducing the length of the student written assignments
Damien is a 7 year old student who is identified as educable mentally handicapped with mild cognitive disabilities. His ESE teacher is designing a program that includes a task analysis approach in teaching both academic and personal social skills. To ensure continual motivation which behavioral support program would be best suited for Damien? A. behavioral contracting B.cooperative learning C. successive learning D. thematic unit teaching
A. behavioral contracting
Tina is a 4th grade student with mild cognitive and behavioral disabilities. She has been resistant to individualized instruction as well as co teaching in her inclusion classroom. She is well liked and has many friends in school and in her classroom. Her teacher should initiate A. task analysis B. cooperative learning C. reduced curriculum content D.developmental teaching
B. cooperative learning
Mr. and Mrs. Collins have been notified that their 6 year old son with mild spastic cerebral palsy may be placed in non neighborhood school for needed ESE services. The school district’s first obligation is to obtain the
A. planned curriculum and management programs
B. transportation plan and schedule
C. suspension and expulsion guidelines
D. parents’ consent and permission
D. parents’ consent and permission
Mary is a 4th grade student identified as emotionally handicapped served in an ESE class. Although she is assigned a spelling book on her ability level she has never passed a weekly spelling test because she refuses to study. The teacher should motivate Mary to study for test by
A. Allowing her to study in class with a friend
B. taking privileges away each time she does not pass a test
C. putting her in a spelling book below her ability level
D. placing her in a private carrel to study
A. Allowing her to study in class with a friend
Janey continually refuses to bring in her homework. Her teacher has contacted her parents, but they have shown little interest. Her teacher should A. develop a contingency contract B. discontinue assigning her homework C. send her parents a warning slip D. subtract points from her grade.
A. develop a contingency contract
Bob's behavior on the bus has become a serious problem. He runs up and down the aisle, talks loudly, and throws paper. the general atmosphere on the bus is one of discord. Which statement would be found on an anecdotal observation report? A. Bob's behavior is a serious problem B. Bob is unruly C. Bob throws papers D. Bob has ADHD
A. Bob’s behavior is a serious problem
Which of the following is a component of a written behavioral objective? A. performance criterion B. Teaching materials C. prior knowledge D. learning modality
A. performance criterion
What is the initial step in designing a positive behavioral support management system for Terry, who demonstrates inappropriate social behavior?
A. measuring the frequency of the behavior(s)
B. defining and targeting the behavior(s)
C. interviewing previous teachers
D. recommending ignoring techniques to his new teacher
B. defining and targeting the behavior(s)
There is a general set of procedures that is followed in the successful implementation of behavior modification programs. The first step involves A. graphing the target behavior B. measuring the target behavior C. identifying the target behavior D. implementing the procedures
C. identifying the target behavior
Jose refuses to sit appropriately in his chair. He usually leans back and props his feet up on the desk. The teacher praises a nearby student for sitting appropriately. The teacher is using A. shaping B. peer modeling C. self-reporting D. frustrating stimulus
B. peer modeling
If there is a decrease in the occurrence of a given behavior when a specific event follows the event is referred to as a A. stimulus decrements B. reinforcer C. punishment d. frustrating stimulus
B. reinforcer
Student's in Mrs. Fender's class are loud and disruptive when walking from the classroom to the lunchroom. She Tells her students that if they walk in a straight line quite for 5 consecutive days they will have an ice cream party. All of her students agree to the deal. What behavior management techniques is Mr. Fender using? A. tension decontamination B. shaping C. interest boosting D. group contingency
D. group contingency
In language the study of word meaning is called? A. morphology B. phonology C. syntax D. semantics
A. morphology
What is the term used to describe the smoothness with which speech units flow together? A. rhythm B. duration C. fluency D. sequence
C. Fluency
The basic foundation of language growth is A. reading B. writing C. speaking D. listening
D. listening
The sequence or behaviors related to language development in children has several stages. Which of the following stages follows the babbling stage in language development? A. cooing B. echolalia C. crying D. voice control
B. echolalia
A student with or without disabilities has reached the highest level of language development when he or she uses different rule of language in different context. This level is called A. phonology B. morphology C. pragmatics D. syntax
C. pragmatics
During a staffing, the psychologist reported that Luis showed great potential, but due to his poor English language development Luis was afraid to speak in class.
Which of the following would be most appropriate method for Luis’s teacher to follow?
A. Whenever Luis speaks in class tell him that he should try to speak with an English/American accent
B. Consult with Luis parents to design a reinforcement strategy.
C. Refer Luis to the speech language pathologist for evaluation
D. Require Luis to speak loudly and distinctly in class
C. Refer Luis to the speech language pathologist for evaluation
A student in ESE with a stuttering problem has a communication disorder in A. dialect B. articulation C. blending D. fluency
D. Fluency
Identify two major approaches that tech conversational skills to children with serve disabilities who use augmentative and alternative communication systems?
A. Direct instruction and teaching in the natural environment.
B. direct instruction and teaching functional skills.
C. incidental teaching procedures and teaching in the natural environment.
D. teaching survival words and teaching functional skills.
D. teaching survival words and teaching functional skills.
Bruce is an 11 year old boy in an inclusive level 5 grade classroom. His expressive language skills and reading skills are significantly lower than that of the rest of his classmates. He refuses to read from appropriate grade-level books and materials because "They are too hard" or "This stuff doesn't interest me it's boring." What linguistically sound approach should his teacher use? A. a language experience approach B. a rebus symbol approach C. precision teaching D. augmentative communication
A. a language experience approach
Michelle is described as a “very she and reticent” 2nd grade student who is presently enrolled in Mrs.Wagner inclusive classroom. Mrs. Wagner has tried a variety of textbook programs, but Michelle refuses to respond. To help Michelle communicate verbally Mrs. Wagner should use
A. peer teaching with cooperative learning
B. a co teaching and collaborative consultation approach
C. puppetry and role-playing with reading materials
D. augmentative communication systems
C. puppetry and role-playing with reading materials
The initial step for building vocabulary is
A. listening to speakers with large vocabularies
B. copying new vocabulary words five times
C. memorizing word lists
D. having primary concrete experiences related to the new words
D. having primary concrete experiences related to the new words
Fred is an 8 year old ESE student in a general education 3rd grade classroom. He is working at grade level in mathematics and science but is significantly below grade level in reading and social studies. His teacher stated that his listening comprehension is at grade level when the selection is read to him. Consequently, she determined that his problem in reading is in the area of decoding or word identification. Which language-based teaching strategy should she use? A. context clues approaches B. phonological awareness approaches C. word configuration approaches D. structural analysis
B. phonological awareness approaches
A student in an ESE class is given a set of index cards with a multi syllabic word written on each one. The directions are to count the parts (syllables) as the word is spoken and clapped. This is an example of A. sight vocabulary training B. activity based instruction C. hands on language development D. phonological awareness training
D. phonological awareness training
To teach a struggling reader Ms. Wood models the precise process the student will need to perform and then gradually transfers the responsibility for the task so that the student performs independently. This method is called A. scaffolding B. phonological awareness C. direct instruction D. independence programming
C. direct instruction
Which of the following is an example of a low tech assistive e device? A. computer B. voice synthesizer C. augmentative communication D. communication booklet
D. communication booklet
Kristi a 15 year old student identified as profoundly mentally handicapped has a moderate hearing loss and communicates by using one and two word phrases. She struggles with articulation due to hearing loss. Which communication system would best allow Kristi to have functional communication skills? A. alternative keyboard B. word predication software C. word abbreviations D. communication board
D. communication board
Devices or services that restore, maintain, or replace bodily functions through technology are called A. acquired technology B. systemic programming C. approved programming D. assistive technology
D. assistive technology
Audrey a student who cannot use her hands, is able to complete her assignments on her computer by A. activating a wireless telephone B. using an eye gaze system C. engaging a smart switch D. typing on an adaptive keyboard
B. using an eye gaze system
Mr. Jones is teaching his students steps for ignoring inappropriate behaviors. He provides a rationale for learning the skill models the skill steps provide skill practice for the students and often assigns homework for practicing the skill at home. This approach for teaching social skills is a (an) A. experiential approach B. social problem solving approach C. pragmatic approach D. structured approach
D. structured approach
Richard an 11 year old ESE student enrolled in Ms. Walter's 6th grade classroom has poor interpersonal relationships because of his lack of cooperation and his belligerent behavior toward classmates who do not agree with him. The specific procedure that his teacher should implement that involves communication skill training is A. assertiveness training B. effective response C. conflict resolution training D. self-advocacy training
C. conflict resolution training
John who clears tables in a restaurant, works slowly and has difficulty remembering what he should be doing. As he works he tells himself what to do
“Clear the tables” “Put dishes in the tub”
“Wipe the tables clean” “Carry the full tub to the kitchen”
John is able to clear tables in a in a timely manner by using the strategy of
A. goal setting
B. effective instruction
C. problem solving
D.self-instruction
D.self-instruction
Mr. Bullock taught his 5th grade ESE class a social skill unit on acceptable classroom behavior. What is the most appropriate way to document skill maintenance in the students in the students general education classrooms? A. The students maintain a log documenting their use of each new new skill B. The maintain teacher places a poster with the new skill steps in a visible location of the classroom C. The mainstream teacher designates students to watch and document each time the students in ESE use each skill D. The school counselor observer the students use of each new skill in the classroom
A. The students maintain a log documenting their use of each new new skill
Peggy a 10th grade student with mild mental retardation participates in community based instruction at a local restaurant by setting up the salad bar. The ESE teacher wants to document Peggy’s performance when he is not present to document her progress in generalizing job skills. Select the most objective method for the teacher to use.
A. asking Peggy to complete a task analysis checklist as she is completing her assignment
B. arranging to videotape her performance after he leaves the restaurant
C. surveying the other store employees about her performance
D. sending in an anonymous observer to document her performance
D. sending in an anonymous observer to document her performance
Mr. Cranston's 8th grade general education classroom many different opportunities to show growth in the area of interpersonal interactions. One system that he uses includes charts and visuals with stated criteria and gradations or levels of quality. The procedures is called a (an) A. instructional rubric B. teacher checklist C. task-analysis checklist D. situational assessment
A. instructional rubric
An ESE teacher is working with a student on punctuality personal hygiene and proper dress. she records changes over a period of time. This student's progress would be best evaluated and documented by A. periodic portfolio assessments B. interview protocols C. performance based assessments D. teacher observations
C. performance based assessments
The teacher of a secondary ESE class is teaching the concept of self advocacy. Some of the skills might include A. networking and paying bills B. independence and hygiene C. interest inventions and goal setting D. self evaluation and multplication
A. networking and paying bills
Students with lower level cognitive skills may require assistance in locating jobs and developing appropriate skills. While on the job they may require the assistance of a job coach. These are all aspects of the concept of A. self advocacy B. self determination C. supported employment D. career awarness
C. supported employment
The specific nonacademic skills that students with disabilities need to succeed later in life include considering options making appropriate choices and communicating with others. These skills are known as A. meta cognitive skills B. self advocacy skills C. learning skills D. partnership skills
B. self advocacy skills
The ESE teacher allows time for Jim to chart his progress each day after mathematics. He is working toward increasing his problem completion by 3 problems each day. When he reaches 15 problems completed during a math period he will pull a prize from the class treasure chest. This strategy is an example of A. networking B. goal setting C. planning D. decision making
B. goal setting
An adolescent student constantly talks of a desire to seek employment in a position considered to be unrealistic given her disability. What approach would be most appropriate for a teacher to use with this student?
A. discussing aspects of the job that appeal to the students and suggesting an alternative occupation that incorporates these aspects
B. encouraging the students to strive toward this position goal even through it is unattainable in view of the physical involvement
C. giving the students a list of jobs within her range of her physical abilities and limitations
D. having the students prepare a job profile sheet on five jobs that are commonly available in the geographic area
A. discussing aspects of the job that appeal to the students and suggesting an alternative occupation that incorporates these aspects
Select the option that reflects the correct terminology and sequence for the stages of career education.
A. preparation, exploration, awareness, placement
B. awareness, exploration, preparation, placement
C. exploration, shadowing, coaching, preparation
D. awareness, placement, follow-up, intergration
B. awareness, exploration, preparation, placement
When working with parents in the transition planning process professionals should
A. require parents to submit written transition goals for their child
B. present standardized testing data to support the transition team’s position
C. be sensitive to cultural values, family values, and individual situations
D. encourage parents to assist with finding employment for their child
C. be sensitive to cultural values, family values, and individual situations
