chapter 3 flash cards

Question 1

differentiated instruction

Answer 1

tailoring instruction to meet individual needs

Question 2

accommodations

Answer 2

changes in input and output processes in teaching and learning

Question 3

modifications

Answer 3

changes in content or standards; they change the task or course content itself

Question 4

adjustments

Answer 4

the ability to change things for the beneficial success of the children they are teaching; general term to include both accommodations and modifications.

Question 5

textual materials

Answer 5

any type of materials that requires reading as the primary means of obtaining information

Question 6

three types of textual materials

Answer 6

a. ) substitution of an alternative material in place of the existing textual materials
b. ) content enhancement techniques that that include strategies to increase comprehension and tactics for retaining information over time.
c. ) use of supplemental materials to assist in the use of text materials.

Question 7

name the seven types of instructional material techniques of adapting.

Answer 7

1. ) graphic organizers
2. ) use of audio version of textual materials
3. ) reading the materials aloud
4. ) pair students
5. ) use other ways to deliver the materials
6. ) work with students individually or in small groups
7. ) simplify existing materials

Question 8

what are the four instructional delivery adjustments?

Answer 8

1. ) location
2. ) multisensory experiences
3. ) lecture-related tactics
4. ) instructional variation

Question 9

name the twelve different homework adjustments.

Answer 9

1. ) assign homework from the beginning of the year
2. ) establish a class routine for homework
3. ) communicate consequences
4. ) minimize demands on teaching time
5. ) present instructions clearly
6. ) use assignment books
7. ) evaluate assignments
8. ) help students recognize the purpose and relevance of the assignment
9. ) adapt assignments
10. ) develop self-regulation skills
11. ) consider student preferences
12. ) communicate with parents

Question 10

name the ten testing adjustments.

Answer 10

1. ) test preparation (study guides)
2. ) test construction (space, number of question)
3. ) test administration
4. ) form of response (oral, written)
5. ) site of testing (distraction-free)
6. ) forms of feedback
7. ) curriculum modification
8. ) use of portfolios
9. ) use checklists
10. ) development of shared grading approaches between general and special educators

Question 11

name the top five testing adjustments that teachers think to be the most helpful.

Answer 11

1. ) give extra help preparing for testing
2. ) give individual help with directions during tests
3. ) read test questions to students
4. ) simplify wording of the test questions
5. ) give practice questions as a study guide

Question 12

name the three major grading adjustments.

Answer 12

1. ) altering grading criteria (e.g., variant weights for assignments, individualized contracts)
2. ) supplementing letter and number grades with additional information (e.g., comments, portfolio)
3. ) providing alternative to number or letter grades (e.g., checklist)

Question 13

name the top five testing adaptations middle schoolers prefer.

Answer 13

1. ) open notes
2. ) multiple choice over short answer/essay
3. ) simplified words in questions
4. ) practice questions
5. ) open-book test

Question 14

name the four testing adaptions teacher prefer.

Answer 14

1. ) teachers reading questions aloud
2. ) tests with fewer items than others
3. ) tests covering less material for some students
4. ) teaching of test-taking strategies

Question 15

name the four co-teaching models

Answer 15

1. ) supportive teaching
2. ) parallel teaching
3. ) complementary teaching
4. )team teaching

Question 16

name the seven major responsibilities that a teaching has when working with a paraeducator. (para for short)

Answer 16

1. ) establishing and clarifying roles
2. ) planning the task s that paraeducators will perform
3. ) developing schedules for paaraeducators
4. ) delegating responsibilities
5. ) monitoring the day-to-day performance and providing feedback
6. ) coaching and mentoring
7. ) maintaining effective communication

Question 17

name the four attributes of successful home-school collaborative partnerships.

Answer 17

1. ) prompt honest, open sharing of information, impressions, and judgement
2. ) two-way sharing of information without fear of being negatively judge
3. ) mutual respect for each other’s expertise and sensitivity to new areas of learning
4. ) share goals, planning, and decision making