5 Questions
During which time period were children with intellectual disabilities and sensory deficits not permitted in schools?
1600-1800
When did students with exceptionalities start being served in segregated institutions?
1800-1900
What was the purpose of residential programs from 1880-1980?
To provide specialized education for children with intellectual disabilities and sensory deficits
When did students with exceptionalities start being served either outside the public schools or in isolated settings within them?
1920-1940
What was the practice of congregation based on?
The segregation of students with exceptionalities in separate schools and classrooms
Study Notes
Historical Timeline of Students with Exceptionalities
- Children with intellectual disabilities and sensory deficits were not permitted in schools prior to the mid-20th century.
Institutionalization and Segregation
- Students with exceptionalities started being served in segregated institutions from the mid-19th century onwards.
- From 1880 to 1980, the purpose of residential programs was to serve students with exceptionalities in isolated settings.
- During this period, students with exceptionalities were served either outside the public schools or in isolated settings within them.
Congregation Practice
- The practice of congregation was based on the idea of isolating students with exceptionalities from the rest of the student population.
Test your knowledge on the history of special education with this study guide quiz. Brush up on important dates and the timeline of how education for children with disabilities evolved over the years. From exclusion and isolation to institutionalization, this quiz will help you prepare for your upcoming test.
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