Briefly trace the development of special education. In what context did it appear? When? What were the concerns of those who began working with individuals with disabilities? Which categories of classes were the forerunners of special education needs we know today? Why and to what did specialized pedagogy for children with disabilities take second place?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary

Education

You might also like to view...

A clause that prohibits the creation of a national religion in the United States is best described as:

a. the establishment clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution. b. the free exercise clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution. c. the freedom of religion clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution. d. the separation of church and state clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution.

Education

All of the following are important characteristics of personal futures planning EXCEPT:

a. It describes capacities and opportunities in people and environments b. It seeks ideals c. It is a standardized test with high validity d. It encourages experimentation with a new course of action

Education

Looking at ceremonies, communication and language, and heroes/heroines in the school are ways to _____.

a. create a shared vision b. examine school culture c. identify promising practices d. gain support for professional development

Education

Which of the following is an example of splintered development?

A. Half of Mrs. Wu's class performs at grade level in math, but the other half performs below grade level. B. Travis has excellent math skills but behaves in socially inappropriate ways. C. Gloria has average verbal, reading, and writing skills. D. John has excellent math skills, but Chen has excellent reading skills.

Education