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Gifted and Talented Learners
Special Education
Assistive Technology
Emotional Intelligence
Learning Styles
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There are five elements of giftedness. Name one.
Specific Academic Ability, Leadership, Creative Thinking, General Intellectual Ability, Visual and Performing Arts. (page 40)
100
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, gives six fundamental provisions. Name one provision.
1. Zero Reject and A Free and Appropriate Education 2. Parental Participation 3. Nondiscriminatory Education 4. Least-restrictive Environment 5. Procedural Due Process 6. Individualized Education Program (pages 43-44)
100
Give an example of an assistive technology.
Wheelchair, Hearing aids, Voice control switches, Computer programs, (page 48)
100
The definition of emotional intelligence includes three parts. What is one of those parts?
1- Ability to monitor one's own and others' emotions 2- Discriminate among them (emotions) 3- Use the information to guide one's thinking and actions. (page 34)
100
Three types of factors contribute to a student's individual learning style. Name one.
1- Physiology (hungry, tired, morning, light, sound, temperature) 2- Affective (attitudes, motivation to learning, values) 3- Cognitive (information processing, visual, auditory, kinesthetic) (pages 34-35)
200
In secondary schools, students may take part in one of two programs, that can be considered special instruction. AP (Advanced Placement) and IB (International Baccalaureate) Explain one of these programs.
AP- college level courses for high-achieving highschoolers IB- Degree program that teaches rigorous science, math and foreign language courses along with diverse cultural studies. (page 41-42)
200
_____________________ makes up the largest group of special needs students.
Learning disabilities (page 46)
200
One pitfall of assistive technology is...
Sometimes assistance can prevent a teacher from assessing certain skills. (Spell/grammar checker used, but then can a teacher assess grammar?) (page 48)
200
What experiment was used to test the EQ (emotional intelligence quotient) of four year olds?
The marshmallow test (page 32)
200
What is the process of neuroplasticity?
When the brain is challenged, it can grow by developing new neural pathways. (Students can retain more deeply and can apply information more creatively.)
300
An important characteristic of effective gifted programs is the sense of ____________________ offered to students.
Community (page 42)
300
The regular education initiative encourages schools to do what?
Provide special services within the regular classroom.
300
The types of assistive technology used will _______ in the years to come.
grow