Special Education Foundational Knowledge 5355 Study Cards Quiz

What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and how does it impact special education?

• IDEA is a state law that only applies to certain school districts

• IDEA is a federal law that ensures students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education. It impacts special education by providing guidelines for the education of students with disabilities, including the development of individualized education programs (IEPs) and the provision of related services.

• IDEA is a program that provides financial assistance to families of students with disabilities

• IDEA has no impact on special education and only focuses on general education

Explain the concept of least restrictive environment (LRE) and its importance in special education.

• Students with disabilities should not receive any support in the educational setting

• Students with disabilities should be educated separately from other students

• Students with disabilities should only be educated in a specialized school for disabled students

• Students with disabilities should be educated in the most inclusive setting possible, while still receiving the support they need.

What are the key components of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and why is it important for students with disabilities?

• It is important for students with disabilities because it provides a personalized plan to address their unique needs and ensure they receive the appropriate support and services to succeed in school.

• It is important for students with disabilities because it limits their access to resources and support

• The key components include standardized testing and rigid curriculum

• It is important for students with disabilities because it provides a one-size-fits-all approach to education

Describe the role of a special education teacher in the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms.

• Providing advanced academic instruction to students without disabilities

• Ignoring the needs of students with disabilities in the classroom

• Supporting students with disabilities and collaborating with general education teachers

• Isolating students with disabilities from general education classrooms

What are the different types of disabilities that are covered under special education services?

• Physical disabilities, social disabilities, mental disabilities

• Learning disabilities, speech or language impairments, intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbance, hearing impairments, visual impairments, autism, traumatic brain injury, and other health impairments

• Behavioral disabilities, cognitive disabilities, sensory disabilities

• Developmental disabilities, psychological disabilities, neurological disabilities

Explain the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and its significance in special education.

• UDL is not important in special education

• UDL only benefits students without disabilities

• UDL does not address the diverse needs of students with disabilities

• UDL is significant in special education because it helps to create inclusive learning environments that support the diverse needs of students with disabilities, allowing them to access the curriculum and demonstrate their knowledge in ways that work best for them.

What are the key principles of behavior management in special education and how are they implemented in the classroom?

• No reinforcement, no expectations, randomness, and one-size-fits-all strategies

• Punishment, unclear expectations, inconsistency, and generic strategies

• Negative reinforcement, vague expectations, flexibility, and standardized strategies

• Positive reinforcement, clear expectations, consistency, and individualized strategies

Describe the process of conducting a functional behavior assessment (FBA) and its role in developing behavior intervention plans for students with disabilities.

• Conducting a medical examination and prescribing medication.

• Punishing the student without understanding the function of the behavior.

• Gathering information, identifying the function of the behavior, and developing a behavior intervention plan.

• Ignoring the behavior and hoping it will go away on its own.

What are the key strategies for promoting positive social interactions and communication skills among students with disabilities?

• Isolating students with disabilities from their peers

• Using negative reinforcement to discourage social interactions

• Providing opportunities for peer interactions, teaching social skills explicitly, using visual supports, providing positive reinforcement, and promoting inclusive environments.

• Ignoring the need for explicit social skills teaching

Explain the concept of assistive technology and its role in supporting students with disabilities in the classroom.

• Students with disabilities do not need support in accessing the curriculum.

• Assistive technology is only for students without disabilities.

• Assistive technology provides support for students with disabilities by helping them access the curriculum and participate in classroom activities.

• Assistive technology has no role in the classroom.