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What does 'self-advocacy' mean?
What does TEACCH stand for?
Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication Related Handicapped Children
What does AT represent?
Assistive Technology
What does SETT stand for?
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Positive behavioral reinforcement is less effective than negative disciplinary techniques.
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A struggling learner can learn at an average rate.
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Gifted or talented learners require special instructional consideration.
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Culturally responsive teaching is instruction that ignores cultural diversity.
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Exceptional students do not require any special help to reach their potential.
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What does IDEA stand for?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary and Definitions
- Self-advocacy: Responsibility for expressing personal wants and needs clearly.
- TEACCH: Acronym for Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication Related Handicapped Children.
- AT: Stands for Assistive Technology, tools to aid learning and development.
- SETT: Framework focusing on Student, Environment, Task, and Tools for effective learning.
- Positive behavioral reinforcement: Classroom management emphasizing positive techniques over negative discipline.
- Cognitive ability: Encompasses skills in information processing, problem solving, and learning strategies.
- Intelligence: The ability to understand facts and relationships, indicating cognitive capability.
- Struggling learner: A student who learns at a slower rate than average, needing additional support.
- Gifted or talented learners: Students with above-average abilities requiring special instructional methods.
- Affective area: Concerns emotions and attitudes affecting learning.
Learning Styles and Strategies
- Psychomotor skills: Include both gross and fine motor skills, essential for various physical tasks.
- Learning style: Individual preferences for environments and materials that facilitate the learning process.
- Cognitive style: Involves unique strategies for processing information and completing tasks.
- Field-dependence/field-independence: Refers to a person's ability to focus on relevant cues amidst distracting elements.
- Sensory modality: Engagement with the environment through senses like sight, sound, touch, etc.
Cultural and Exceptional Learners
- Cultural diversity: The range of different values, beliefs, and practices within various cultures.
- Culturally responsive teaching: Educational practices that recognize and incorporate cultural diversity.
- Exceptional students: Require additional support and resources; encompasses both disabilities and giftedness.
Educational Legislation
- IDEA: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, ensuring students with disabilities receive appropriate education.
- Modification: Adjustments made to learning expectations to ensure they are realistic and individualized.
- Students at risk: Those lacking necessary skills for personal and societal development.
Socioeconomic Context
- SES: Socioeconomic status, a gauge of a family’s position based on income, occupation, and education level.
Instructional Tiers
- Tier 1 instruction: Core classroom instruction designed for 75-85% of students.
- Tier 2 instruction: Supplemental instruction offered in addition to Tier 1, targeting about 10-15% of students needing extra help.
- Tier 3 instruction: Intensive interventions required for 5-10% of students who do not respond to prior support.
Educational Techniques
- SQR: A strategy involving Survey, Question, and Read to enhance comprehension.
- Frayer model: A concept mapping tool to help students connect vocabulary with related concepts.
- Mnemonic devices: Memory aids that simplify remembering information.
- Graphic organizers: Visual tools that structure data and aid in problem-solving.
- Paraphrasing Strategy: Restating information to solidify understanding.
Collaborative Learning and Conflict
- Cooperative learning: Students work together in groups towards assigned objectives.
- Conflict: Occurs when individuals have opposing desires or interests.
Health and Assessment
- TBI: Traumatic Brain Injury affecting cognitive function.
- ACC: Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems for enhancing communication skills.
- Formative assessments: Ongoing evaluations providing feedback during instruction.
- Age appropriate assessments: Continuous data collection on a student's abilities relative to current and future environments.
Life Skills and Transition Services
- Functional skills: Essential skills for independent living.
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS): Supports students with disabilities in transitioning from school to work.
- Independent living skills: Skills necessary for adult functioning in life settings.
Health Conditions
- CF: Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic condition impacting the lungs and digestive system.
- Diabetes mellitus: Characterized by high blood glucose due to insulin issues.
- Sickle cell disease: A chronic disorder affecting blood circulation and oxygen delivery.
- Epilepsy: A condition marked by recurrent seizures.
- Tourette syndrome (TS): A neurobiological disorder characterized by tics.
Testing and Evaluation
- Norm-referenced tests: Assess a student's performance compared to peers within the same category.
- Percentile rank: Reflects a student's performance in comparison to others.
- Criterion-referenced tests: Evaluate performance based on specific standards rather than peer comparison.
- Curriculum-based measurement (CBM): Tracks student progress regarding the curriculum.
- Portfolio assessment: Collects student work over time to demonstrate development and competency.
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