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Compare the historical perspective of special needs with the realities and challenges of today.
Assessment Strategies
through class discussion
through quiz questions
Criteria
you discriminate between exceptionality, handicap, and disability
you summarize how and why the concept of mental retardation has changed over the years
you describe the impact of de-institutionalization
you compare the institutionalization of exceptional individuals in the past with prevailing practices
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Investigate the provisions of legislation concerning the educational rights of exceptional individuals.
Assessment Strategies
through class discussion
through quiz questions
Criteria
you explain the major provisions of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and other recent laws pertaining to special education
you assess how schools have changed because of legislation
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Evaluate the arguments used for and against the movement towards inclusion.
Assessment Strategies
through quiz questions
through class discussion
through video case study analysis
Criteria
you explain the rationale behind inclusion
you discuss inclusion in terms of the least restrictive environment
you describe how inclusion is viewed differently by parents, taxpayers, administrators, and others
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Establish a personal philosophy of education for exceptional individuals.
Assessment Strategies
through class discussion
through group projects
through assignments
through community observation report
Criteria
you evaluate the factors involved in the inclusion debate
you analyze the appropriateness of legal mandates
you conclude how she/he would personally approach exceptional education
you debate the philosophical argument about whether gifted children need special education
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Summarize the basic causes of each of the exceptions.
Assessment Strategies
through class discussion
through quiz questions
through interacting with community speakers
Criteria
you summarize several causes of mental retardation
you outline why the causes of severe disabilities are increasing and the implications of that increase
you explain how the cultural-familial type of cognitive disability evolves
you analyze the causes of epilepsy
you identify possible contributing factors to behavioral/emotional disorders
you recognize causes of various physical and medical disabilities
you outline possible causes of learning disabilities
you analyze myths and misconceptions about sexual abuse
you describe the major causes of visual problems
you describe major causes of hearing loss
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Summarize the characteristics of each of the exceptions.
Assessment Strategies
through class discussion
through quiz questions
through a community observation report
through classroom simulations
through discussion with community speakers
Criteria
you contrast characteristics associated with four levels of severity in cognitive disabilities
you summarize how adaptive behavior is measured
you summarize the factors of adjustment of a person with a physical disability
you outline the characteristics of cerebral palsy
you describe the characteristics of epilepsy
you discuss the characteristics of individuals with learning disabilities
you outline the difficulty in defining a learning disability
you describe the diagnosis of ADHD
you identify criteria for assessing emotional disabilities
you summarize the classification of various behavioral conditions
you differentiate between externalized and internalized types of disordered behaviors
you discuss the behavioral characteristics of an individual with autism
you outline the types of visual impairments
you recognize the complex needs of a person with multiple disabilities
you contrast congenital and adventitious blindness
you contrast mild, moderate, profound, and severe hearing loss
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Explain the educational implications involved in each of the exceptions.
Assessment Strategies
through class discussion
through quiz questions
through simulation exercises
through a community observation report
Criteria
you discuss the impact of normalization
you summarize task analysis
you outline the principles of behavior modification
you describe the advantages of direct daily measurement
you compare acceleration and enrichment
you explain the educational implications of the daily management for a person with cerebral palsy
you discuss the identification criteria for learning disabilities
you summarize the current approaches in teaching a person with a learning disability
you contrast the resource room concept from the self-contained classroom
you explain the relationship between behavior problems and academic performance
you outline the major issues and concerns affecting educational services for culturally diverse students with disabilities
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Demonstrate practical skills for working effectively with exceptional individuals.
Assessment Strategies
through class discussion through quiz questions
through simulation on visual impairments
through class demonstrations
through reflection assignments relating to community speakers
Criteria
you outline the techniques for daily management of a person with cerebral palsy
you demonstrate the procedures for monitoring an epileptic seizure
you describe special modifications for persons with physical impairments
you summarize the techniques of behavior modification
you outline teaching techniques for individuals with behavior disorders
you demonstrate techniques used in orientation and mobility for people with visual impairments
you demonstrate correct sighted-guide techniques
you describe issues related to Deaf culture, ASL, and myths about hearing loss
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Assess the impact of a person with disability on the family at each life stage.
Assessment Strategies
through class discussion
through quiz questions
Criteria
you describe the impact of a person with a disability on parents and family
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Recommend efforts that could be made toward the prevention of disabilities
Assessment Strategies
through class discussion
through quiz questions
Criteria
you discuss preventive strategies for cognitive disabilities
you discuss influences on the stages of healthy emotional growth
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Predict the future challenges in the field of exceptional education.
Assessment Strategies
through class discussion
through quiz questions
through observation report
Criteria
you assess the strides that have been made in the field of exceptional education
you construct a list of future needs in this area
you appraises what barriers might be faced in meeting these needs
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Assess the importance of attitude in dealing with exceptionalities.
Assessment Strategies
through class discussion
through quiz questions
through observation report
through interaction with community speakers
Criteria
you evaluate the impact of societal attitudes on the life of a person with special needs
you analyze instructional attitudes shown in exceptional classrooms