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Teacher Training: Special Education and Inclusion

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What is the primary goal of special education?

  1. To provide students with disabilities with the skills they need to live independently.

  2. To help students with disabilities reach their full potential.

  3. To prepare students with disabilities for employment.

  4. To provide students with disabilities with a safe and supportive learning environment.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary goal of special education is to help students with disabilities reach their full potential, both academically and socially.

What is the difference between special education and regular education?

  1. Special education is for students with disabilities, while regular education is for students without disabilities.

  2. Special education provides students with disabilities with more individualized instruction, while regular education provides students with disabilities with the same instruction as students without disabilities.

  3. Special education is more expensive than regular education.

  4. Special education is only available in certain schools.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Special education provides students with disabilities with more individualized instruction, while regular education provides students with disabilities with the same instruction as students without disabilities.

What are some of the most common disabilities that students with special needs may have?

  1. Learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbances, and physical disabilities.

  2. Autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and speech and language impairments.

  3. Blindness, deafness, and orthopedic impairments.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above disabilities are common among students with special needs.

What is the role of the special education teacher?

  1. To provide students with disabilities with individualized instruction.

  2. To collaborate with other teachers and staff to ensure that students with disabilities have access to the general education curriculum.

  3. To provide students with disabilities with social and emotional support.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the special education teacher is to provide students with disabilities with individualized instruction, collaborate with other teachers and staff to ensure that students with disabilities have access to the general education curriculum, and provide students with disabilities with social and emotional support.

What is inclusion?

  1. The practice of educating students with disabilities in the general education classroom.

  2. The practice of providing students with disabilities with individualized instruction.

  3. The practice of providing students with disabilities with social and emotional support.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Inclusion is the practice of educating students with disabilities in the general education classroom.

What are some of the benefits of inclusion?

  1. Students with disabilities learn more in the general education classroom.

  2. Students with disabilities are more likely to graduate from high school.

  3. Students with disabilities are more likely to get jobs.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above benefits are associated with inclusion.

What are some of the challenges of inclusion?

  1. General education teachers may not be prepared to teach students with disabilities.

  2. Students with disabilities may need more individualized instruction than can be provided in the general education classroom.

  3. Students with disabilities may be bullied or excluded by their peers.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above challenges are associated with inclusion.

How can teachers create an inclusive classroom?

  1. By providing students with disabilities with individualized instruction.

  2. By collaborating with other teachers and staff to ensure that students with disabilities have access to the general education curriculum.

  3. By providing students with disabilities with social and emotional support.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above strategies can be used to create an inclusive classroom.

What is the role of the family in the education of a child with a disability?

  1. To provide the child with love and support.

  2. To advocate for the child's needs.

  3. To work with the child's teachers to develop an appropriate educational plan.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above roles are important for the family of a child with a disability.

What are some of the resources available to teachers of students with disabilities?

  1. Special education teachers.

  2. Related service providers.

  3. Assistive technology.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above resources are available to teachers of students with disabilities.

What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

  1. A federal law that ensures that all children with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education.

  2. A federal law that provides funding for special education services.

  3. A federal law that protects the rights of students with disabilities.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

IDEA is a federal law that ensures that all children with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education, provides funding for special education services, and protects the rights of students with disabilities.

What are some of the key provisions of IDEA?

  1. All children with disabilities are entitled to a free and appropriate public education.

  2. Students with disabilities must be educated in the least restrictive environment.

  3. Students with disabilities must be provided with an individualized education program (IEP).

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above provisions are key components of IDEA.

What is the role of the IEP team?

  1. To develop an appropriate educational plan for a student with a disability.

  2. To review the student's progress and make changes to the IEP as needed.

  3. To ensure that the student is receiving the services that he or she needs.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above roles are important for the IEP team.

What are some of the challenges facing special education teachers?

  1. Large class sizes.

  2. Lack of resources.

  3. Lack of support from administrators.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above challenges are faced by special education teachers.

What are some of the rewards of being a special education teacher?

  1. The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students.

  2. The challenge of working with students with a variety of needs.

  3. The opportunity to learn new things every day.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above rewards are associated with being a special education teacher.

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