Cognition
What is Cognitive Function?
The ability of a student to receive, process, and commit information to memory.
Define receptive communication
Receptive language refers to the ability of a student to receive and process information.
What are the two types of sensory issues students may experience in music
hyper(more than) or Hypo(less than) reaction to sound and their surroundings.
What does IEP stand for?
Individualized Education Program/Plan
Why do students with behavior problems tend to fall behind in school?
Lack of social and coping skills
What should a teacher examine while assessing their students?
How students hear music, express themselves musically, and remember musical concepts.
Provide a receptive communication strategy
Simplified Language, Picture Icon, etc.
A 504 plan is___
Accommodations and modifications to ensure students have equal access to general education.
How are special education programs typically funded?
Real Estate Tax-based systems
If a student has an outburst a teacher should question ___
What is the reason for this behavior?
Is the behavior disrupting other students or themselves?
Is the behavior internal or external?
1st step for cognition to occur
Convert Sensory energy into neural information
Define expressive communication.
Expressive language is the ability to use symbols of language to express thoughts.
Gross motor needs is ___
Accommodations needed for abilities that use the body's large muscle groups (arms, legs)
IDEA
Bonus: Individual Disabilities Education Act
Name a coping mechanism listed in the book
Self talk exercises and acknowledging the negative emotion
2nd Step for cognition to occur
Our perception utilizes sensory information
Provide an expressive communication strategy
Pointing to a picture icon, small one or two word phrases, assistive technology, and signing.
Define Fine-Motor Needs
Accommodations needed for muscles in the hands and fingers,
What is the overall message of Chapter 1?
Every child deserves an equitable education
What is the key to help students with these challenges
Coping Mechanisms
The 3rd step for cognition to occur
Actively be able to recall given information
Teachers can help cultivate success for their ELL students by ____
Teachers can implement their knowledge of the social, cultural, and language backgrounds to their instruction and lessons.
A teacher should ___ to prevent/help a students sensory issues
Talk to the students special ed teacher/aid/legal guardians to figure out what sensory issues the child faces
What is the percentage of Universities that have a music course on teaching special education?
38.9%
Define Emotional disturbance
A condition that affects students in one or more of the following ways:
A. inability to learn that can not be explained by intellectual sensory or health factors.
B. issues maintaining/developing relationships
C. inappropriate behavior in normal circumstances
D. Depression