Which statement highlights the evolution of early childhood special education?

A. Social reform and new laws have influenced the development of early childhood special education.
B. The efforts of religious leaders, reformers, philosophers, and educators have shaped contemporary thinking about early childhood special education.
C. Empirical investigations of preschool children’s behaviors have led the thinking on how to develop early childhood special education.
D. The demand for more schools for children of all abilities has been the primary influence on the development of early childhood special education.


B. The efforts of religious leaders, reformers, philosophers, and educators have shaped contemporary thinking about early childhood special education.

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Some of the most successful social studies teachers cover less content not because they run out of time, but because they:

a. follow district mandates, pacing guides and quarterly testing. b. adhere to students’ interests and make time for classroom discussions. c. follow a sequence that alternates social studies and science instruction. d. reduce content coverage and make time for student thinking.

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Which of the following is an example of assistive technology?

a. Wheelchair b. Artificial limbs c. Computers d. Wheelchair, artificial limbs, and computers.

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Learners with mild disabilities tend to exhibit field dependent cognitive styles longer than their typical peers

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The intended goal of an IEP is to ______.

A. create an extremely focused, standardized, fully detailed curriculum for a child with special needs B. fully engage the family with planning, developing, and implementing a standardized curriculum C. identify existing school curriculum and programming that closely meets the needs of a child for placement D. focus attention and teaching on areas where a child lags in certain skills or learning abilities

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