What does author Peggy McIntosh mean when she talks about an "invisible knapsack"? Why does she refer to this phenomenon of "invisible knapsack"? Discuss the ways in which you have experienced this phenomenon. As a teacher, how can you help your students become aware of the invisible knapsack? Be sure to provide specific examples to support your discussion.
What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?
Literal comprehension involves
a. evaluating. b. reading beyond the lines. c. making inferences. d. None of these
The focus of Wasserman's primary play model is to foster the development of competent "can-do" students.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
An Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) has just gotten a new referral. The student has never been on their "radar" before and so it is odd to them that the student is now having difficulty. They have tried helping the student as much as possible, but nothing seems to be working, so they decide to continue on with an evaluation. They receive parental consent and begin the process. The school
psychologist collects information on the child's behavior by interviewing the child's teacher and through observation. They also gather information on the child's intelligence and academic achievement through standardized testing. The speech pathologist examines the child's verbal abilities, and the teacher provides work samples and academic grades for the team to examine. The team has gathered a lot of information about this student, and decided to qualify the student for services. Who did they miss when asking about for information on the child and what kind of information are they potentially missing that may be influencing the child's current performance in school?