Practice Test #2

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What is inclusive education?

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Placement of students with special educational needs in mainstream settings, along with other students without disabilities.

Answer explanation

Inclusive education means placing students with special educational needs in mainstream settings alongside their peers without disabilities, promoting integration and equal opportunities for all learners.

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Examples of behaviorism-based inclusive education teaching practices: I. Emphasis on student behavior II. Manipulating stimulus materials III. Explicit or direct instruction-based practices that break down tasks into their smallest elements.

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I, II, and III

Answer explanation

All three options reflect behaviorism-based practices: I focuses on behavior, II involves manipulating stimuli, and III emphasizes direct instruction by breaking tasks down, making a comprehensive approach. Thus, the correct answer is a.

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Order of steps in behaviorism-based direct instruction in an inclusive classroom: The teacher: I. introduces a lesson II. teaches a structured lesson III. monitors student understanding. IV. receives student feedback to ensure understanding

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I, II, III, IV

Answer explanation

The correct order is b. I, II, III, IV. First, the teacher introduces the lesson, then teaches it in a structured manner, monitors understanding, and finally receives feedback to ensure comprehension.

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Which instructional strategies should be used to support the cognitive needs of students with special educational needs, based on the cognitive theories of learning? I. Outlining II. mnemonics III. Concept Mapping IV. Advance organizers

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Outlining, mnemonics, Concept Mapping, Advance organizers

Answer explanation

All strategies (I, II, III, IV) support cognitive needs by enhancing memory, organization, and understanding, making them effective for students with special educational needs. Thus, the correct answer is d.

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PQ4R method in cognitivism-based inclusive education practice

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Preview, Question, Read, Reflect, Recite and Review

Answer explanation

The PQ4R method stands for Preview, Question, Read, Reflect, Recite, and Review. This sequence helps students engage with material effectively, making it the correct choice for inclusive classrooms.

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Metacognitive strategies used for students with special needs in cognitivism-based inclusive education settings: I. Concept Mapping II. Reciprocal teaching III. Flow Chart IV. Concept maps

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Concept Mapping, Reciprocal teaching, Flow Chart, Concept maps

Answer explanation

All options (I, II, III, and IV) are valid metacognitive strategies for students with special needs in cognitivism-based inclusive education. They enhance understanding and learning through visual and collaborative methods.

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Examples of cognitivism-based concept maps used in inclusive classrooms.

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Charts, Graphic Organizers, Venn Diagrams, Flowcharts, Tables

Answer explanation

All options (I, II, III, IV, V) are examples of concept maps used in cognitivism-based inclusive classrooms, as they visually organize information and enhance understanding.

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Constructivism-based activities used in inclusive classrooms: I. Situating tasks in real-world context II. Using real-life examples III. Cognitive apprenticeships IV. Presenting multiple perspectives

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I, II, III and IV

Answer explanation

All listed activities—situating tasks in real-world contexts, using real-life examples, cognitive apprenticeships, and presenting multiple perspectives—are effective constructivism-based strategies for fostering inclusivity in classrooms.

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Who are referred to as "teacher" in the Teacher's Professionalization Act?

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Persons engaged in teaching at the elementary and secondary level, full time or part-time elementary and secondary levels, industrial arts or vocational teachers, persons performing supervisory and administrative functions in the elementary and secondary levels.

Answer explanation

The Teacher's Professionalization Act refers to I, II, III, and IV as "teachers" because it includes those teaching at elementary and secondary levels, whether full-time or part-time, and also vocational teachers and those in supervisory roles.

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Which act is unethical and unbecoming of a professional teacher based on the code of ethics?

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Applying for a teaching position which is not declared vacant

Answer explanation

Applying for a teaching position that is not declared vacant is unethical as it undermines the integrity of the hiring process and violates the code of ethics for professional teachers.