Children With Special Needs Final Exam PDF - Lincoln University College

FINAL EXAM Faculty : FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE ARTS AND HUMANITIES Course : Diploma in Early Childhood Education Year/ Semester : Year 01 / Semester 02 Module Title : Children With Special Needs Date : 16th December 2023 Time Allowed...

FINAL EXAM Faculty : FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE ARTS AND HUMANITIES Course : Diploma in Early Childhood Education Year/ Semester : Year 01 / Semester 02 Module Title : Children With Special Needs Date : 16th December 2023 Time Allowed : 3 HOURS Start : 01.00 Pm Finish : 04.00 Pm Instruction to candidates 1. This question paper has 3 SECTIONS. 2. SECTION A, Multiple Choice Questions. Answer all questions. 3. SECTION B, Short Answer Questions. Answer all questions. 4. SECTION C, Essay Questions. Answer only 2 questions. 5. No scripts or answer sheets are to be taken out of the Examination Hall. 6. Start the answer for each question on a new page 7. Write in DARK BLUE or BLACK pen ONLY. 8. Write clearly; illegible answers will not be marked. Do not open this question paper until instructed SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION (20 MARKS) Answer all the questions on this section. 1. Which of the following is true about learning disabilities? A. They can all be cured. B. They do not only affect academics. C. Those with LDs lack intelligence. D. LDs only affect children. 2. Having trouble understanding other people’s emotions might be a sign of; A. Autism spectrum disorder B. Dyslexia C. Dyscalculia D. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 3. Bypass Interventions mean that; A. A combination of mainstreaming and special education B. Children with disabilities are placed in regular classes C. Weaknesses are circumvented D. Extra time is dedicated to improving weak points 4. Which of the following disabilities never use medication as a treatment method? A. ADHD B. Down Syndrome C. Autism Spectrum Disorder D. Dysgraphia 5. Cerebral Palsy is best described as; A. A group of disorders affecting social cognition and communication skills B. A group of disorders that affect a person cerebellum and memory C. A group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. D. A group of disorders that affect eye-hand coordination and movement. 2 6. What are the 2 categories of symptoms of ADHD? A. Hyperactivity & Impulsivity, and Inattention B. Hyperactivity and Impulsivity C. Hyperactivity and inattention D. Inattention & impulsivity, and hypoactivity 7. Down Syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21 because; A. There are 21 extra chromosomes in those affected B. There are 21 sets of chromosomes in those affected C. There is an extra copy of the chromosome 21 in those affected D. There are 47 sets of chromosomes in those affected 8. What is Person Centred Planning (PCP)? A. It involves students in learning things by themselves B. It involves person-centred characteristics when planning education C. It focuses on the person’s abilities over their disability D. It involves students in designing their own education plans 9. Which of the following is not a teaching method in special education? A. Multi-sensory Learning B. Legal framework C. Assistive technology D. Task analysis and chunking 10. What is disability-based discrimination known as? A. Ableism B. Ageism C. Anti-ableism D. Disableism 3 SECTION B: SHORT ANSWERS (20 MARKS) Answer all questions on this section. (4 marks each) 1. Explain any 2 methods used in special education using about 1 or 2 sentences each. 2. Provide 2 symptoms each for any 2 learning disabilities. 3. What is Response to Intervention (RTI)? 4. Briefly mention how to ensure a Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) in special education. 5. Name 4 misconceptions/myths about disabilities in society. SECTION C: LONG ESSAY ( 30 MARKS) Answer only Three of the questions on this section. (10 marks each) 1. Outline what measures can be taken to destigmatise mental disabilities? 2. Write short notes for the following – language and speech problems, inclusion classroom, Down Syndrome, and non-verbal language processing disorder. 3. Briefly summarise the challenges encountered in providing special education in Sri Lanka. 4. Evaluate some modern trends in special education today. 5. Explain the benefits of early identification of children special needs and early intervention. 6. Briefly explain Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). End of question paper ***************** 4