Explain why special educators use people-first language when discussing learners with exceptionalities
What will be an ideal response?
The emphasis on people-first language is intended to remind us that all students are human beings who need to be treated with respect and care, and having a disability should not reduce the level of respect and care that they receive.
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a. True b. False
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a. phenotype b. genotype c. karyotype d. monotype
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a. delayed gratification is a vague concept. b. delayed gratification is arranged by the learner. c. distant consequences are not contingent on behavior. d. distant consequences do not provide knowledge of results.
A Nation at Risk
A. detailed potential threats to the nation through terrorist activities. B. perpetuated the myth that schools of the past were excellent but had gradually become very poor. C. provided data that drive public perception and educational policy. D. explained potential threats to educational policies of the nation.