Liza's Midterm Questions

Directions: (Each response should be between 1 – 2 pages, double spaced.)

The midterm exam is a take home exam. Work independently and respond to each of the questions below. You may utilize your textbook, course notes and related materials to respond to the questions. Provide citations for your responses. You may “list” or “bullet” your responses as long as you describe each bulleted item in sentence format. Your work should be word processed and uploaded to the “dropbox” on OAKS by Tuesday, March 1^st by class time. In addition, bring a hard copy to class.

(Add your midterm to your blog or wiki.)

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1. Several judicial decisions have been rendered that provide school districts with guidelines on the implementation of the least restrictive environment. Discuss the outcomes of three of these cases and their implications for making a determination regarding a student's placement in the least restrictive environment. (chapter 1)

2. Describe what is meant by high-incidence disability. How does it differ from low-incidence disability? Be sure your response includes examples of the disabilities that fall into each of these two broad categories. Finally, select one high incidence and one low incidence disability and briefly describe pre-referral and referral steps for special education identification. (chapter 2)

3. It is time for your middle-of-the-year parent conferences. You want to share information with parents and solicit information and feedback from them concerning their children’s performance and feelings toward school. Describe the steps you would take to ensure parental attendance and participation. Be sure to discuss specific strategies relative to planning the meeting, structuring the environment, conducting the conference to promote participation, and evaluating the meeting. (chapter 4)

4. While young children are aware of and curious about cultural and physical differences, they do not have set ideas about normalcy. Unfortunately, because of observational learning, societal influences, and the environment in which they are raised, many students enter school holding misperceptions and stereotypical views about persons they perceive as different. How could you as a teacher help students to develop positive perceptions of persons who are culturally and physically different from them? Provide examples. (chapter 5)

5. Attach your bulleted chapter notes (key concepts and at least 3 outside sources) for chapters 1 – 5 in the Salend text and chapter 1 in the Friend book. Also, add your chapter notes to your blog or wiki.