18 Questions
What is the primary objective of special education?
To develop the maximum potential of children with special needs and enable them to become self-reliant
Which of the following is NOT a term used to describe special education?
Regular education
What is the ultimate goal of special education?
To integrate and mainstream learners with special needs into the regular school system and eventually into the community
Which of the following is a basic philosophy of special education?
Every child with special needs has a right to an educational program that is suitable to their needs
Which prominent personality is associated with the establishment of the first American school for the deaf?
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
What was the primary focus of Jean Marc Gaspard Itard's work in special education?
Devoting his time and private fortune to the education of deaf persons
What term was replaced with 'individuals' in the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975?
Children
Which country is NOT mentioned as supporting special inclusive education?
Japan
In what year was the Philippine Foundation for Rehabilitation of the Disabled organized?
1949
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the history of special education in the Philippines?
All of the above are true.
What was the purpose of establishing the Elsie Gaches Village in 1953?
To care for abandoned, orphaned, and youth with physical and mental disabilities
In what year was the first week of August declared as Sight Saving Week?
1954
Who was the founding director of the New England Institution for the Education of the Blind?
Samuel Gridley Howe
What does the acronym 'AUTISM' stand for in the context of describing its primary features?
Always Unique Totally Interesting Sometimes Mysterious
Which of the following is NOT listed as a primary feature of autism?
Difficulty with motor skills and coordination
What term is used to describe an area of functioning in which an individual is significantly different from an established norm?
Exceptionality
Which of the following conditions is characterized by an inability to learn that cannot be explained?
Emotional disturbance
Who was the American teacher widely recognized for educating a person without sight, hearing, or normal speech?
Anne Sullivan Macy
Test your knowledge on historical figures who made significant contributions to education and psychology. Learn about Samuel Gridley Howe, Dorothea Dix, G. Stanley Hall, and Anne Sullivan Macy.
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