TWO QUESTIONS
1.Reflect on what you have learned about students who are gifted and talented. If you had an individual who was gifted and talented in math, and performed well above the rest of your class, how might you use differentiated instruction to keep him or her challenged while still addressing the needs of the remainder of your pupils? What are some other instructional strategies you could incorporate in your class to meet his or her academic needs?
2. Post Assessment
Complete this post assessment. You are allowed to utilize your text and or notes to
complete your answer to each question. After you complete the post
assessment (#1-7), you will compare your responses on both the pre and
post assessments. PRE-ASSESSMENT IS ATTACHED
Finally, reflect in writing (the more in-depth, the better) on the knowledge and understanding you have gained by participating in the course.
1. Given a classroom of diverse learners, describe the
characteristics of students with exceptionalities where the majority
of their educational program is in the general education
classroom.
2. Given a classroom of diverse learners, describe the
characteristics of students with exceptionalities where the majority
of their educational program is in the special education
classroom.
3. Discuss the purpose of the following
laws:
Federal Law: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Maine State Law: Chapter 101 Special Education Regulations
Maine State Law: Chapter 104 Educational Programs for Gifted
and Talented Children Federal Law: Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act
4. List and explain the benefits of family communication and
involvement for students with exceptionalities.
5. Outline the continuum of educational services for students
who are exceptional.
6. What are the benefits of different assistive technologies for students
with exceptionalities?
7. How can general education teachers best teach students
with exceptionalities?
Reflection
A. Select one item between the pre and post assessments
where you observed the most growth or change in your
responses/thinking. Explain your selection.
B. Select one item between the pre and post assessments
where you observed the least growth or change in your
responses/thinking. Explain your selection.
In your responses to both A and B, please take care to articulate
your thoughts clearly and with attention to language and
mechanics.
USING THE BOOK Gargiulo, R. M., & Bouck, E. C. (2019). Special education in contemporary society: An introduction to exceptionality. Sage Publications.
