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Study Test Questions

Study Test Questions

These questions will check your understanding of the theory and practice in developing partnerships with families in the education of children with special needs.

This activity contains 20 questions.

	Which of the following is LEAST accurate about parents of children with disabilities?   They frequently have to struggle to get help for their child. They often receive ongoing negative feedback from educators making them feel unwelcome and unsupported. They frequently feel teachers do not care about their children. They frequently have little information about their child to share with teachers.

	For most of history, the term "family" has meant   mother, father, children and grandparents. the full village. mother, father, children, and first degree relatives. mother and father with children.

	For many years, researchers studied learning in _________ settings rather than seeking to understand the "life ecology" of the child.   private school classroom settings High school classroom settings controlled, clinical settings elementary school classroom settings

	Schools that have NOT embraced inclusive education typically   encourage parents to explore the possibility of inclusion. provide little information to parents about inclusion for children with disabilities. support parents in their efforts to develop inclusive full time programs for their children with disabilities. support a dialogue about inclusion.

	Which approach to service delivery is being used when a teacher sends home a communication device designed specifically for a child but fails to instruct the family in how to use the device?   Family-centered services Child-centered services System centered services Community-centered services

	Mr. Jay, the school counselor, meets with the Lupe and his parents to ask them to help select a vocational course for Lupe next semester. Lupe has mild mental retardation and poor expressive language skills in English. Mr. Jay describes each of the courses offered and asks the family to discuss what would be best for Lupe together. Mr. Jay's actions BEST represents which family centered principle.   Promote financial responsibility Affirm and build on family strengths Honor cultural diversity Promote family choices

	Which principle of family centered practices is being addressed when teachers began to develop a sense of who they are and an understanding of how their culture has influenced their thinking and values?   Honor cultural diversity Treat families with respect and dignity Engage parents as partners Affirm and build on family strengths and gifts

	Theresa, a child with moderate retardation, will be enrolling in Mr. Nathan's third grade classroom. What is the FIRST thing Mr. Nathan should do in order to build a partnership with Theresa's parents?   Contact Theresa's previous teacher to identify successful strategies that were used to incorporate the parents. Invite Theresa's parents to attend the upcoming Open House to see the other children's work and classroom expectations. Review Theresa's records to see how other teachers have worked with her parents and review her IEP. Contact Theresa's parents to tell them how glad he is to have Theresa in his classroom and that he looks forward to working with Theresa and the family.

	Jacob has a reputation of having problems in school. Ms. Obitz, his new 8th grade teacher wants to address his problems proactively and positively. Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for working with Jacob's parents?   Develop a plan that involves a partnership between the parents and the teacher. Have the principal contact Jacob's parents immediately if a problem arises. Frequently communicate Jacob's positive strengths to the parents. Ask for the family's input when a problem arises.

	This is a group of professionals who help support a student and may include a teacher, psychologist, social worker, occupational therapist, or speech therapist.   Subject matter team Interdisciplinary team Community-based team Coalition building team

	Studies show that in suburban neighborhoods in the United Stated, neighbors frequently provide help to one another building a strong network of support.    True  False

	Researchers agree that all parents of a child with disabilities must experience the full cycle of grief.    True  False

	System-centered services consider the context of the entire family in organizing and providing service.    True  False

	For most low income parents or parents who did poorly in school coming into a school can be an uncomfortable experience.    True  False

	Individuals, associations, institutions, and businesses are the four key building blocks of community identified by McKnight and Kretzmann (1993).    True  False

	Discuss the ecological framework and its relationship to working with students with disabilities.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	Discuss advocacy and parents of children with disabilities. What were the original goals of parent advocacy? How and why have those goals changed?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	Explain why schools may adopt a system-centered or child-centered approach to service delivery for children with disabilities rather than a family-centered approach.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	You have been asked to chair a committee in your school that will be working to increase family-centered practices in your school. For your first meeting you want to hand-out some suggestions for the committee to consider about family centered practices. Make a list of activities that you feel your school could begin doing.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	You are working in a full-service school. A parent who has just moved to the area calls and is interested in knowing about your school. Explain to the parent what a full-service school offers.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

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