Historical Development of Special Education

In the Old Testament era, what was a common belief about individuals with disabilities?

• they were seen as having special gifts

• they were denied certain rights

• they were viewed as wise mentors

• they were considered community leaders

What was the view of disability during the Greek and Roman Era?

• A punishment from God

• A gift

• A medical condition

• A social construct

What did Joseph Pereire teach deafmutes?

• Simple sign language

• Complex mathematics

• History

• Art

What did Jean Marc Itard teach Victor of Aveyron?

• Common objects and letters

• Mathematics

• Social skills

• Music

What was the focus of Edouard Seguin's work?

• Teaching individuals with intellectual disability

• Research on disabilities

• Creating educational materials

• Advocacy for rights

What did Maria Montessori develop for learners with intellectual disability?

• Techniques and materials

• Curriculum

• Assessment tools

• Therapeutic methods

What did the Education for All Handicapped Children Act aim to ensure?

• Access to public education for children with disabilities

• Funding for special schools

• Training for teachers

• Awareness programs

What was a notable contribution of Grace Fernald in the early 20th century?

• developing sign language for the deaf

• creating remedial education techniques in reading

• establishing schools for the blind

• advocating for the closure of special education institutions

The Salamanca Statement established the principle that:

• all children should learn separately based on their abilities

• special education should be confined to institutional settings

• education for children with disabilities is optional

• children with disabilities should be included in regular classrooms

What did the Education for All Handicapped Children Act aim to achieve?

• provide private schooling options for children with disabilities

• promote segregation in educational settings

• establish a national disability registry

• ensure public education access for every child with a disability