Group 11 Flashcards
Multicultural education
An educational strategy that focuses on an umbrella concept that includes race, language, social class, disability, gender and culture
Multiculturalism
The acknowledgment of commonalities among more than one culture and an appreciation of the differences that exist and
bilingual education
system in which students are taught in their native languages as well as in English
Culture
the accepted behaviors, customs, and values of a society.
linguistic diversity
Recognizes the importance of each individuals native language
Transitional programs
Taught in native language only until they have sufficient English, goal is to move all students to English-only as quick as possible.
maintenance program
Strong emphasis on native language, goal is to maintain proficiency in first language while being taught in English
Sheltered English
Instruction in English but may occasionally use native language to assist in understanding
Immersion progran
Language and culture are not incorporated, sink or swim philosophy
Differentiated Instruction
Using varied methods of instruction to accommodate and engage a variety of learners
Ethnocentrism
the practice of judging another culture by the standards of one’s own culture
Stages of parental reaction to disability
Primary Phase|Secondary Phase|Tertiary Phase
Primary phase
Shock|Denial|Grief |Depression
Secondary Phase
Ambivalence |Guilt |Anger|Shame|Embarrassment
Tertiary Phase
Bargaining |Adaptation |Reorganization |Acceptance |Adjustment
intellectual disability
A disability characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills. Originates before 18.
adaptive behavior
conceptual/social/practical skills that people have learned in order to function in everyday life
Conceptual skills
Language and literacy; money, time, and number concepts, and self-direction
Social skills
Interpersonal skills, social responsibility, self-esteem, gullibility, social problem solving, ability to follow rules and avoid being victimized
Practical skills
Daily living activities
Intermittent Support
Provided as needed; often during life transitions
limited support
time-limited support
extensive support
regular involvement in at least some environments
pervasive support
daily involvement; long-term
The likelihood of having a baby with Down syndrome increases with __
Age
Characteristics of a person with an intellectual ability
Attention deficit |Memory deficit |Academic performance |Low motivation |Generalization|Language development
intellectual disability assessments
The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children |The Diagnostic Adaptive Behavior Scale |The Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children
Approaches for teaching functional academics
Functional generalized skills usable across life routines |Embedded academic skills usable in specific life routines |Adaptations to bypass academic skills
Functional generalized skills usable across life routines
Students learn pivotal skills to use at home, school, and community activities (useful aids and number recognition, counting, money counting )
Embedded academic skills usable in specific life routines
Students will acquire academic response as part of a daily life routine (use money to buy lunch, use word schedule to organize day)
Adaptations to bypass academic skills
Students will learn to use adaptations that avoid the need for an academic skills (money envelopes, bus passes)
