1- In co-taught classes, each professional
A. shares decision making about instruction
B. has an active role in teaching
C. contributes to the overall coordination and delivery of instruction
D. all of the above
2- A drawback to the one teaching, one observing approach is that
A. if used indiscriminately, it can result in one professional acting primarily as an assistant
B. students become confused as to who is their teacher
C. the task of observation subsumes the role of teaching
D. the presence of an observer often makes the students feel uncomfortable
3- The following is true of paraeducators except
A. the job of paraeducator is expected to be one of the fastest growing occupations in the upcoming years
B. someparaeducators have primary responsibility for writing IEPs
C. in many circumstances, paraeducators are considered to be the primary service providers
D. mostparaeducators work with special educators and related services personnel
4- IDEA provisions include all of the following regarding parents except
A. parents will be regularly informed of students' progress
B. parents will be part of the decision-making team
C. parents will be provided copies of evaluation reports
D. parents will be allowed to review and amend their child's IEP
5- Which of the following statements is the most concrete?
A. "You did a great job on that assignment."
B. "When Kelsie saw the 'F' on her paper she cried and ran out of the room."
C. "The new counselor dealt with the troubled student pretty well."
D. "I would have had a hard time handling those students like you did."
6- Which of the following describes unilateral communication?
A. communicators simultaneously send and receive messages while exchanging information
B. a communicator provides information to another without any face-to-face communication.
C. a communicator delivers a message to another face-to-face but it is one-way
D. a communicator provides face-to-face information to another, but the other person chooses not to interact
7- Which of the following is an appropriate recommendation for working in collaborative relationships?
A. to primarily use explanatory statements when working with colleagues
B. to wait until asked before giving advice
C. to express inferences as factual whenever you act as a team leader
D. to use advisory statements when you sense someone is becoming defensive
8- "I wonder if Bobby would be willing to go to an after-school tutoring program?"is an example of which type of question?
A. a question that confirms information
B. a question that seeks information
C. a direct question
D. an indirect question
9- Which of the following is a common cause of conflict in schools?
A. conflict within individuals
B. conflict about power
C. all of the above
D. conflict between individuals with different goals
10- Which is not true concerning IDEA and difficult interactions?
A. Mediation and dispute resolution are part of IDEA.
B. Parents and schools are not encouraged to use adversarial approaches.
C. Parents and school professionals are encouraged to use collaboration approaches.
D. Negotiation and mediation are part of IDEA.
11- Identify two advantages to students in co-taught classes.
12- How does IDEA clarify the use of paraeducators for working with students with disabilities?
13- List at least five suggestions for providing culturally responsive services and family-centered programs.
14- Why is it important to reflect upon your cultural identity and value orientations in relation to communication?
15- Discuss when it would be appropriate to use a compromising style when addressing conflict, including the benefits and drawbacks of using this style.
16- Discuss three principles for successful negotiation as they relate to professional interactions in schools.
17- Discuss reasons why it might not be appropriate for an educational team to engage in the problem-solving process. What types of resources might be recommended?
18- After reading the following case study and incorporating elements of collaboration and consultation theory, discuss the process in which you and the relevant school personnel would engage to ensure ethical decision making to meet the needs of the student. In your response, ensure that you address the following:
(a) identification of the problem(s)
(b) identification of relevant team members
(c) steps taken during the problem-solving process
(d) the design, implementation, and evaluation of the product of the problem-solving process (i.e., intervention(s), other resources)
(e) interpersonal communication skills required for an effective partnership
A second-grade student enrolled in general education is disciplined frequently for being out of her seat during reading and math instruction, fighting on the playground, and hurting other children. The student frequently wanders away from home and is suspected by the mother of "hanging out" with, smoking, and perhaps even shoplifting with older kids. The father, recently terminated from his job, leaves all disciplining to the mother, who has irately shared her concerns with the teacher.
Adapted from: Dettmer, P., Knackendoffel, A., Thurston, L. &Dyck, N. (2009). Collaboration, consultation, and teamwork for students with special needs.(6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.