Unit 5 Module 11 tests Flashcards
Which of the following instructional approaches focuses on having a student develop skills to be a more active learner and to apply these skills in any learning context?
A. Direct instruction
B. Cognitive training
C. Learning strategies
C. Learning strategies
Assistive technologies may be applied in a number of different ways for students like Tammy. Assistive technologies that help students manage their schedules and keep track of assignments are often referred to as
____________________.
A. cognitive prostheses
B. e-readers
C. augmentative communication devices
D. concept-maps
A. cognitive prostheses
Have a box or bin right by the door for Tammy to immediately drop her keys, purse, backpack, etc. into as soon as she comes into the house.
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Not helpful
Helpful
Use the graphic organizer on her smartphone for important deadlines and meetings. Set it up to give her periodic reminders about upcoming events.
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Helpful
Always give Tammy directions that have no more than two steps or important ideas at the same time. Ask her to repeat both back if necessary before giving her any more new information.
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As a senior, Tammy has a tremendous reading load in her English, History, and Biology classes. Mrs. Angelle suggested that she use ____________________
to compensate for her reading rate, fluency, and comprehension problems. In addition, she will monitor Tammy’s success using this new accommodation.
A. large print books
B. a note-taker
C. extra times for exams
C. extra times for exams
The current trend for students with learning disabilities is to provide their education in a separate special day school.
True
False
False
Consider the service delivery options presented in this figure. Which level applies to Tammy’s current educational placement in her high school.
Level 1: Regular classroom with modifications and supportive services available
Level 2: Regular classroom with consultations plus resource room services
Level 3: Part-time special class (part-time regular classroom)
Level 4: Full time special class
Level 5: Special day school
Level 6: Residential school
Level 7: Homebound instruction
Level 8: Hospital and treatment centers
Level 2: Regular classroom with consultations plus resource room services
As young adults with learning disabilities transition into adulthood, their employment success and level of independence is influenced in a positive way when they reduce their reliance on support systems and compensatory strategies.
True
False
False
The ITP was written by a multidisciplinary team composed of Tammy, her father, Mrs. Angelle, and other applicable professionals.
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Does Not Apply
Applies
The ITP should reflect both Tammy’s goals and wishes, and her family’s ideas about her future.
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Does Not Apply
Does Not Apply
The ITP stresses vocational training, college opportunities, and career plans applicable to Tammy’s strengths and deficits.
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Does Not Apply
Applies
The scenario about Tammy and her family clearly illustrate one of the most puzzling challenges for students with LD—how to acquire and use their accommodations, especially AT, in the real world of adulthood.
In addition to using the graphic organizer and a reminder application on her smartphone, Tammy also uses audiobooks and word processing features, such as word prediction, that help to ______________.
A. compensate for her reading and writing challenges
B. address her memory problems
C. accommodate for her problem solving difficulties
A. compensate for her reading and writing challenges
Mrs. Angelle has expressed a major concern facing many adults like Tammy who use AT every day to compensate for their learning disabilities. Her teacher is worried that Tammy will not be able to use the accommodations that were so necessary in high school to succeed in the new challenges of adult settings.
True
False
A. compensate for her reading and writing challenges
Which of the following actions is NOT one of the six steps of self-instruction?
A. Teacher drills students using a tightly controlled script.
B. Student self-evaluates performance.
C. Student performs activity while verbalizing aloud.
D. Teacher models performing a task.
A. Teacher drills students using a tightly controlled script.
