Describe the four claims that provide a common framework for all variations of constructivism
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On pages 346–349 of the text, the constructivist view of knowledge is discussed.
The first claim of constructivist views is that all meaningful knowledge is actively constructed, at least to some degree, by each individual based on existing knowledge and personal experience. The second claim is that one person's knowledge is never identical to that of another because knowledge creation is the result of how people interpret experiences, and that interpretation is influenced by such characteristics as age gender, race, ethnic background, and knowledge base. In addition, our understanding of any idea or set of ideas is influenced by the discussions and debates that we have with others. The third claim is that self-regulated learning is the basis of meaningful learning because it allows the learner to be an active and somewhat autonomous participant in the learning process rather than a passive recipient of someone else's knowledge. The fourth claim is that meaningful learning is more likely to occur when students are provided with realistic material and tasks so they can see how what is learned in the classroom is relevant to life outside the classroom.
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According to Alfred Binet, a seven-year-old boy labeled with an intellectual disability would
A. also have a learning disability. B. have cognitive abilities similar to those of younger children. C. have appropriate social interactions with children his age. D. be unable to be tested for cognitive ability.
Most students with learning disabilities and related mild disabilities are served through
a. general education classrooms. b. separate classes. c. separate schools. d. hospital programs. e. one-to-one instruction.
Describe the role of the general education teacher in working with students with communication disorders. Include their role in the identification process, ways they can facilitate speech and language development in the classroom, and ways they can create an accepting classroom community for students with communication disorders.
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Describe the roles of the special education teacher specializing in hearing loss, speech and language pathologist, interpreter, note taker, and general education teacher as they work with this student (include at least two responsibilities of each). Provide an example of how you plan to work together with these professionals if you share a student with hearing loss.
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