Ontario Education System Lecture

Flashcards designed to help review key concepts from the Ontario Education System lecture for upcoming examinations.

What did the 1807 Public Schools Act establish in Ontario?

It established the framework for public schooling.

What was the intention of the 1871 Compulsory Attendance Laws?

To solve economic and social problems by creating good workers and good citizens.

What was a major consequence of compulsory education?

Children who did not want to learn became disruptive in the education system.

Who primarily opposed free public schooling in Ontario?

The ruling class/elites and various religious/language groups.

What did Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) include?

Cash for goods and educational support.

What was the primary focus of Auxiliary classes established in Ontario in 1910?

To provide education to pupils with mental disabilities, separated from mainstream education.

What was the outcome of parental activism in the 1940s in Ontario?

The replacement of auxiliary classes with special education programs.

What event influenced Ontario's education changes in the 1960s?

The civil rights movement in the USA, particularly the ruling of Brown v. Board of Education.

What change did Bill 82 in the 1980s enforce regarding special education?

It mandated that all school boards accept and provide services for all students with disabilities.

What is the purpose of an Individual Education Plan (IEP)?

To outline learning goals, services, and accommodations for students identified as exceptional.

What does the acronym IPRC stand for?

Identification, Placement, Review Committee.

What is the primary definition of assessment in the context of education?

A planned and systematic process of gathering evidence about learning.

What are the two types of assessment described in the lecture?

Formative assessment and summative assessment.

How does Ontario define literacy according to the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC)?

As the ability to access, analyze, and communicate information in various formats.

What was a significant finding from Moore v British Columbia (2012)?

The failure to provide adequate support for a student with dyslexia was discriminatory.

What concept discusses the comparison of a child's performance to the performance of a norm group in standardized testing?

Norm-referenced assessment.

What are the three categories of disabilities discussed in the lecture?

Behavioural, Communication, and Physical Disabilities.

What factors are influencing the increase in autism diagnoses?

Increased awareness, inclusion of other exceptionalities, and environmental factors.

What distinguishes fluid intelligence from crystallized intelligence?

Fluid intelligence is the ability to learn and adapt, while crystallized intelligence reflects knowledge acquired over time.