Describe two reasons why the definitions of learning disabilities have been so varied
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: 1) It is a broad generic term that encompasses many different specific problems? 2) The
study of learning disabilities has been undertaken from a variety of fields and disciplines?
3) The IDEA definition is somewhat vague? 4) The field has grown at a very rapid pace.
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As an educator, one is likely to conference with parents and/or guardians who have questions about their child’s speech and language development. Briefly, yet clearly, describe red flags in speech and language development that may signal a communication or language disorder. Discuss how you would describe such “red flags” with parents or guardians. Conclude by explaining what you would
suggest to parents or guardians as appropriate next steps to deal with a possible problem. What will be an ideal response?
What report, published in 1983, influenced the modern standards movement?
a. National Commission of Excellence c. A Nation at Risk b. Excellence in Education d. Technology in the Classroom
Healthy self-esteem
a. is static. b. is constantly changing. c. is separate from our personality. d. is the same as personality
Mr. Zimmer wants to discourage Mario's disruptive behavior. Mario often drums his pencil on his desk while Mr. Zimmer is reading aloud to the class. Based on social cognitive theory, which of the following is most likely to help Mr. Zimmer reach his goal?
a. Stop reading aloud to the class. b. Dismiss Mario to the hallway until Mr. Zimmer finishes reading aloud to the class. c. Let Mario see Mr. Zimmer punish Mario's friend Carlos when Carlos makes disruptive noises. d. Ignore Mario's behavior and read loudly to keep the attention of other students on the reading rather than on Mario.