EDES Midterm Exam

What are the three main terms associated with Universal Design for Learning?

• Multiple means of representation, multiple means of actions/expressions, multiple means of engagement

• Multiple means of instruction, multiple means of assessment, multiple means of evaluation

• Multiple means of teaching, multiple means of learning, multiple means of testing

• Multiple means of communication, multiple means of interaction, multiple means of feedback

What does the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provide?

• Zero reject, FAPE, nondiscriminatory evaluation, LRE, procedural safeguards

• Free textbooks, transportation, lunch programs, extracurricular activities

• Scholarships, grants, loans, work-study programs

• Career counseling, job placement, internship opportunities

What is the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) principle?

• Educating students with disabilities together and removing them only when necessary

• Isolating students with disabilities in separate classrooms

• Providing online education for students with disabilities

• Offering home-schooling options for students with disabilities

What is People First Language?

• Putting the person before their disability

• Describing the disability before the person

• Using medical terms to describe disabilities

• Avoiding any mention of disabilities

Who needs to be at the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting?

• Parents, regular education teacher, special education teacher, representative for the local education agency

• Only the student and their parents

• The principal and the school board members

• The student’s friends and classmates

What is the difference between accommodation and modification?

• Accommodation is the same material presented differently; modification is changed material

• Accommodation involves changing the curriculum; modification involves changing the classroom

• Accommodation is for physical disabilities; modification is for learning disabilities

• Accommodation is temporary; modification is permanent

What is Assistive Technology?

• Technology that helps a student with disabilities learn efficiently

• Technology used for entertainment purposes

• Technology for communication between teachers

• Technology for administrative tasks

What is a common difficulty in learning?

• Dyslexia and issues with phonological awareness

• Lack of interest in sports

• Difficulty in socializing

• Poor handwriting

What does instructional support for learning disabilities include?

• Visuals, one-on-one learning, frequent feedback, learning strategies

• Group projects, peer teaching, competitive games

• Lectures, note-taking, standardized testing

• Online courses, video tutorials, self-study

What is the definition of a learning disability?

• A disorder in one or more basic psychological processes involved in learning

• A temporary lack of interest in academic subjects

• An inability to participate in physical activities

• A preference for artistic subjects over scientific ones