Describe pros and cons of using education interpreters (include the inverted pyramid of responsibility in your description)
What will be an ideal response?
Related services under IDEA include the use of interpreting services; however, it is important not to overuse such services, which could result in over-dependence by the students or further isolation from peers. Interpreters translate words into sign for students with hearing loss but may also participate in tutoring, general classroom assistance, planning, and sign language instruction. Teaching sign language to others so they can communicate directly with the student with hearing loss is important because students need unlimited access to communication. Some organizations feel so strongly about the importance of direct communication, that they think deaf students should be in separate settings where they all know how to communicate with each other. However, when this level of direct communication is not possible, it is important that the interpreter have excellent skills in facilitating communication with others. The inverted pyramid of responsibility simply indicates that as students age and transition to higher levels of school, they should do more and more work independently and communicate as much as possible for themselves.
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What does research evidence suggest about the applicability of Piaget's findings to children from different cultures?
What will be an ideal response?
A critical recommendation is that all assessments be conducted in the student's native language or __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The first tier of school-wide positive behavior support (SWPBS) includes
- targeted group interventions for students specifically identified as at-risk.
- intensive, individual interventions for individual students.
- referral for special educations services.
- core instructional interventions for all students.
Which of the following is true, in regards to assessment?
a. Authentic assessment is preferable to more traditional methods b. It is not necessary to compare a student's scores on several different assessments c. It is best to use the same type of assessment in order to be consistent d. It is best to give students one large assessment at the end of the year, rather than to continually assess their understanding