Test 1 - Chapter 4 Flashcards
learning disability
The disability category that is characterized by students not achieving commensurate with their ability levels.
cognitive model
A curriculum model, based on the work of Jean Piaget, with a primary focus on stimulating the child’s cognitive or thinking abilities.
remediation
The offering of special aid or attention to learners who are struggling in a certain area.
dysgraphia
A disability in which a person finds it difficult to form letters or write within a defined space.
self-monitoring
A cognitive strategy where students keep track of and record information about their own behaviours.
behavioural model
A curriculum model in which concepts are learned by direct instruction and the theory of reinforcement.
strategy
A skill that is taught to students to give them the ability to deal with instructional content and social situations on their own.
dyslexia
A specific learning disability in which a person typically experiences difficulties in accurately and/or fluently recognized spelling and decoding words.
self-determination
Making students more active participants in designing their educational experiences and monitoring their own success.
self-regulation
The ability to appropriately adapt one’s behaviour to an environment or situation.
metacognition
Thinking about thinking; individuals with problems in this area may have difficulty knowing, using, and monitoring their own use of thinking and learning strategies, and learning from their mistakes.
developmental model
A curriculum model stressing the provision of an enriched environment, in which the child is given numerous experiences and opportunities for learning,
whole language method
Development in areas, such as phonics, is thought to occur naturally within a wider language context; the teacher teaches specific needed skills through mini-lessons.
dyscalculia
A disability in which a person has difficulty understanding math concepts and solving arithmetic problems.
