Midterm Review - EDF2005

The 1954 Supreme Court decision, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, ruled that…

The “separate but equal” doctrine was inherently unequal and therefore unconstitutional.

You are teaching in a school that has recently established a computer repair program. You notice that all the students in the program are male. You find out that the school has done nothing to attract females into this computer repair training, and in fact, the teacher in charge is hostile to teaching females, explaining that “they will get married, have kids, and never use what I teach them.” What federal legislation is being violated?

Title IX of the Education Amendments

De jure segregation refers to…

A dual system based on race and sanctioned by law.

Which of the following was begun as a tool to desegregate schools?

Magnet schools

Which of the following individuals is most closely associated with progressivism?

John Dewey

Essentialists would be likely to place the most emphasis on?

Math and natural sciences.

The largest population of exceptional learners is…

Learning disabled

One who believes in the existentialist philosophy of education believes schooling should…

Help students accept themselves as unique, responsible individuals.

The system by which students are assigned to a homogeneous curriculum or position within an academic range or level is known as…

Tracking

The major legal basis for inclusive education for students with disabilities is found in…

The principle of the Least Restrictive Environment contained in PL 94-142.

Recall our conversation regarding learning preferences/styles. The concept known as the 'locus of control' is typical associated with which of the following domains?

Affective domain

Learning styles are affected by the _____ abilities of the students.

Physiological, affective, and cognitive

A student who says "I failed the test because I did not study as well as I should have" appears to exhibit…

An internal locus of control.

Which ethnic group is often referred to as the “model minority” group?

Asian Americans

In the 19th Century, normal schools provided its students with…

Two years of training in academic subjects as well as teaching methodology.

Which one of the following is not a student centered philosophy?

Perrennialism

Many progressivists believe that…

People learn better by experiencing and doing things than through book learning.

The following school practice is an example of second generation segregation.

tracking

Which of these statements would an advocate of a teacher-centered educational philosophy be most likely to make?

“Education should transmit the values and knowledge that have survived through time.”

The idea that classic ideas are not only relevant but should be the focus of contemporary education reflects…

perrennialism

Which of the following was the influential report that focused the nation’s attention on the need for education reform, and set in motion the first of three waves of reform that have been buffeting American schools since the 1980s?

A Nation At Risk

The law that prohibits racially discriminatory practices in any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance is…

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Special-education law states that an individualized education program (IEP) must…

Be reviewed annually.

“Least-restrictive environment” refers to..

Integrating students with disabilities into classrooms with non-disabled students whenever possible.

According to President Bush, the No Child Left Behind Act includes all of the following expectations EXCEPT…

Fewer options for parents.

Teachers in colonial times…

Were sometimes indentured servants.

Digital Divide

A gap between those who can access technology and those who either have restricted access or no access at all to technology. 

90/90/90 school research

Identified schools that had at least 90% of students who were minorities, 90% of students who qualify for free/reduced lunch, and 90% that met academic standards. Overall, emphasizing that despite high poverty and minority populations schools like these can achieve high academic standards. 

IEP

(Individualized Education Plan), is a written record of the needs and services of a student who is diagnosed with a disability. Which can include long-term and short-term goals, the student's current level of performance, description of services, an overview of evaluation methods, and parent involvement. 

AYP

(Adequate Yearly Progress), a measure of progress towards 100% student achievement across several subjects. Therefore, stating that schools must make progress every year in every grade with every student. 

NCLB

(No Child Left Behind Act), an effort to improve education for all children, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. With this act federal funding has been put towards programs that improve student learning. 

IDEA

(Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), was the provision of Public Law 94-142 that essentially granted access to disabled students to attend public schools. With this provision it extended the age limit and included special tools to aid these children like Individualized Education Plans.

LRE

(Least Restrictive Environment), educating disabled students alongside their non-disabled peers as much as possible. 

AMO

(Annual Measurable Objectives), yearly targets in reading and math for each subgroup, school, and district . 

FAPE

(Free Appropriate Public Education), a legal right for students with disabilities stated under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

ESE

(Exceptional Student Education), education for disabled students, which started out taking place mainly in private institutions. 

ESEA

(Elementary and Secondary Education Act), a law centered around elementary and secondary education, which included funding and guidelines. It also had many provisions including the No Child Left Behind Act and Every Student Succeeds Act. 

ESOL

(English for Speakers of Other Languages), refers to programs designed for non-english speakers to improve their english-speaking skills. 

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) is also known as the… 

NCLB

A Kinesthetic learner would prefer which of the following instructional activities?

Dissect a pig.

Which the following represent the first sign of public schooling or public elementary schools in our country?

Common schools.