KERALA TEACHER ELIGIBILITY TEST (K-TET) Flashcards
Theories of Learning-E (50 cards)
Which term refers to children who have exceptionally high abilities in one or more areas?
A. Learning disabled
B. Gifted
C. Mentally challenged
D. Physically challenged
Gifted
Children who struggle significantly in academic areas but have average or above-average intelligence are often classified as:
A. Gifted
B. Learning disabled
C. Physically challenged
D. Mentally challenged
Learning disabled
Inclusive education aims to:
A. Separate students with special needs from their peers
B. Integrate all students, regardless of their abilities, into mainstream classrooms
C. Focus solely on academic achievement
D. Provide special schools for all children with disabilities
Integrate all students, regardless of their abilities, into mainstream classrooms
Which of the following is a characteristic of gifted children?
A. Below-average intelligence
B. Difficulty in learning basic skills
C. High levels of creativity
D. Physical disabilities
High levels of creativity
A child who has difficulties in processing information and learning new skills may be diagnosed with:
A. Physical disability
B. Giftedness
C. Learning disability
D. Mental retardation
Learning disability
Which educational approach is characterized by adapting teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of all students in a classroom?
A. Segregated education
B. Inclusive education
C. Special education
D. Traditional education
Inclusive education
Mentally challenged children often require:
A. Advanced coursework
B. Specialized instructional strategies
C. No special interventions
D. Only physical accommodations
Specialized instructional strategies
The term “physically challenged” refers to children who:
A. Have cognitive impairments
B. Are gifted and talented
C. Have physical disabilities affecting mobility or dexterity
D. Have emotional disturbances
Have physical disabilities affecting mobility or dexterity
A child who exhibits significant discrepancies between their intellectual potential and academic performance may be considered:
A. Physically challenged
B. Learning disabled
C. Gifted
D. Mentally challenged
Learning disabled
An important aspect of inclusive education is:
A. Creating separate classrooms for students with disabilities
B. Providing individualized support within the general education classroom
C. Excluding students with severe disabilities from mainstream education
D. Lowering academic standards for all students
Providing individualized support within the general education classroom
Which of the following is a common challenge faced by gifted children in traditional classrooms?
A. Lack of interest and boredom
B. Difficulty in understanding basic concepts
C. Physical limitations
D. Severe learning disabilities
Lack of interest and boredom
hildren with Down syndrome typically have:
A. Learning disabilities only
B. Physical disabilities only
C. Both cognitive and physical impairments
D. No disabilities
Both cognitive and physical impairments
Which of the following strategies is most effective in supporting students with learning disabilities?
A. Ignoring their individual needs
B. Providing repetitive drills without context
C. Using multisensory teaching techniques
D. Isolating them from peers
Using multisensory teaching techniques
Inclusive education promotes:
A. Segregation of students with disabilities
B. Collaboration between special and general education teachers
C. Homogeneous classrooms
D. Exclusive focus on academic skills
Collaboration between special and general education teachers
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with students who are mentally challenged?
A. Significant limitations in intellectual functioning
B. Difficulties in adaptive behavior
C. High levels of abstract thinking and problem-solving
D. Need for extensive support in daily living skills
High levels of abstract thinking and problem-solving
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates:
A. Exclusion of students with disabilities from public schools
B. Free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment
C. Standardized testing for all students
D. Segregation of students with severe disabilities
Free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment
Which of the following is a common misconception about children with physical disabilities?
A. They may need physical accommodations
B. They have the same cognitive abilities as their peers
C. They are less intelligent than their peers
D. They may require assistive technology
They are less intelligent than their peers
A student who has difficulty with reading, writing, and spelling but has average or above-average intelligence is likely to have:
A. Dyslexia
B. Intellectual disability
C. Physical disability
D. Giftedness
Dyslexia
Which of the following is an educational provision often used for gifted students?
A. Advanced placement programs
B. Special education classes
C. Occupational therapy
D. Speech therapy
Advanced placement programs
The primary goal of inclusive education is to:
A. Educate all students in the same classroom environment
B. Separate students based on ability
C. Focus exclusively on students without disabilities
D. Lower academic standards for students with disabilities
Educate all students in the same classroom environment
Which professional is typically involved in creating an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students with special needs?
A. General education teacher
B. Special education teacher
C. School psychologist
D. All of the above
All of the above
Children with ADHD often benefit from:
A. Highly structured classroom environments
B. Unstructured, chaotic settings
C. Being left to manage on their own
D. No special accommodations
Highly structured classroom environments
Which of the following is an example of assistive technology for physically challenged students?
A. Textbooks
B. Wheelchairs
C. Pencils
D. Whiteboards
Wheelchairs
Students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may require support in:
A. Social interaction
B. Communication
C. Repetitive behaviors
D. All of the above
All of the above
