Final Exam Flashcards
T or F:
In 1990, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act was renamed the Americans with Disabilities Act
False
T or F:
There are no advantages to labeling a child with a disability.
False
T or F:
An Individualized Education Program must be prepared for every student enrolled in a formal special education program.
True
T or F:
The terms Least Restrictive Environment and Mainstreaming are synonymous.
False
T or F:
An example of Segregated Special Education Program is a Resource Room.
True
T or F:
Federal government data indicate that mainstreaming is working.
True
T or F:
Children may appear to be engaged in learning even though they are not.
True
T or F:
Test should be modified for students with mild disabilities in their construction, design, and administration.
True
T or F:
Students with mild disabilities have no difficulty with engaged time.
False
T or F:
Emotional intelligence can be measured like IQ.
False
T or F:
When using values clarification in the classroom the teacher encourages reflection.
True
T or F:
Social skills can be taught directly or indirectly.
True
Students with mild disabilities are often recognized.
A. During school years
B. At birth
C. When employed
D. During infancy
A. During school years
Which of the following is not considered to be a disability due to genetics?
A. Schizophrenia
B. Riley Day syndrome
C. Dyslexia
D. Fetal alcohol syndrome
D. Fetal alcohol syndrome
Which of the following is a disorder characterized by inattention and hyperactivity?
A Pervasive developmental delay
B. Asperger’s syndrome
C. Nonverbal learning disability
D. ADHD
D. ADHD
The most vulnerable at-risk population is
A. Adolescents
B. Adults
C. Infants
D. College students
C. Infants
Specific learning disabilities are attributed primarily to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ disorder. A. Environmental B. Cultural C. Economic D. Neurological
D. Neurological
Students with preferred mode of right hemispheric thinking are especially at an advantage when the teacher relies upon
A. Sequenced learning
B. Verbal skills
C. Artistic skill
D. Analysis of problems
C. Artistic skills
According to Mallory’s (1971) interviews with high school students, teachers earn students respect when they
A. Post rules and reinforce students for following those rules
B. Build self-confidence, independent thinking, and personal expression
C. Help students learn about themselves and the world around them
D. Prepares students for college
B. Build self confidence, independent thinking, and personal expression
All of the following would be observed in a student-centered classroom except
A. Four students creating a play at the writing center.
B. Three students sitting on pillow reading library books in the “ quiet corner”
C. A student working on a brain teaser at the math center
D. All students sitting at their desks completing handouts on the use of commas
D. All students sitting at their desk completing handouts on the use of commas.
The “learning style” literature emphasizes A. “Correct” teaching methods B. Conformity C. Student difference D. Completion of curriculum objectives
Student differences
A functional curriculum
A. Emphasizes topics needed to prepare students for college
B. Takes the place of vocational training or education
C. Seeks to improve student’s grades
D. Includes life skills and teaches them in the classroom and community
D. Includes life skills and teaches them in the classroom and community.
According to Glasser, students have four needs that schools should strive to fulfill. Which of the following is not on the list?
A. Students need to belong
B. Students need power
C. Students need freedom
D. Students need discipline
D. Students need discipline
Baker (1985) reported a strong relationship between acceptable school behavior and
A. Graduation rates
B. Good grades
C. College admissions
D. High SAT scores
Good grades
The aim of discipline is to teach
A. Students to help determine rules and sanctions.
B. Students how to conduct classroom meetings.
C. Students causes for misbehavior.
D. Students how to behave in a socially responsible manner.
D. Students how to behave in a socially responsible manner
Teachers who believe students need to learn to be responsible for their own behavior
A. Do not tolerate name calling
B. Assume students know how they are expected to behave
C. Approach discipline as in end in itself
D. Approach discipline as a process
D. Approach discipline as a process
________ is a common problem today that is not receiving attention. It can be triggered by isolation, alienation, abuse, and drugs as well as other factors.
Suicide
______________ is the process of rewarding good behavior and punishing the bad behavior.
Behavior modification
For the classroom teacher, the main difficulty in dealing with mildly disturbed students is __________.
Motivation
_____________ is a function of the environment according to behaviorists.
Behavior
List three environmental causes of intellectual disability and provide an example of each.
Toxin
Deprivation
Health
Examples of toxins that cause intellectual disabilities
Lead Mercury Radiation Drugs Alcohol
Examples of deprivation that causes intellectual disabilities.
Prematurity
Fetal malnutrition
Trauma
Examples of heath causes of intellectual disabilities.
Chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome.
High bilirubin levels
Infections either at birth or after birth.
How can teacher communicate with parents?
Teachers can contact parents in a written form such as a letter home or text through a school approved app.
Teacher can call a parent
