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which of the following does not describe an appropiate co- teaching a. two or more professionals b. joint delivery of instructions c. two professionals teaching separately on alternate days d. diverse group of students to teach
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c. two professionals teaching separately on alternate days
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In co-taught classes, each professional performs all of the following activities except A. shares decision making about instruction B. has an active role in teaching C. contributes to the overall coordination and delivery of instruction D. teach in different classroom
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D. teach in different classroom
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Station teaching is a co-teaching approach described as A.an opportunity for one professional to observe agreed upon behaviors in another educator's classroom B.one teacher teaching while the other teacher supports the classroom C.an approach that actively involves both instructors and clearly divides the labor in the classroom D.one teacher delivering large group instruction while the other works with special education students
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C.an approach that actively involves both instructors and clearly divides the labor in the classroom
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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
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A.if used indiscriminately, it can result in one professional acting primarily as an assistant
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The methods of preteaching, reteaching, and skill assessment lend themselves to which approach to co-teaching? A. parallel teaching B. alternative teaching C. station teaching D. teaming
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B. alternative teaching
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Which co-teaching approach requires the greatest level of trust and commitment? A. station teaching B. alternative teaching C. parallel teaching D. teaming
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D. teaming
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What is most essential for a co-teacher? A. interpersonal skills B. flexibility C. commitment D. problem solving skills
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B. flexibility
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Noise and movement are common concerns when using which co-teaching approach? A. station teaching B. alternative teaching C. parallel teaching D. teaming
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station teaching
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All of the following are suggestions for success in co-teaching except A.Plan to meet after at the end of the first month of the semester. B.Begin co-teaching on the first day of school. C.Prepare in detail for the first day of co-teaching. D.Develop the habit of using "we" language.
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A.Plan to meet after at the end of the first month of the semester.
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The degree to which co-teachers agree on their expectations that all students learn the general curriculum is an indication of which aspect of co-teaching? A. Parity signals B. Philosophy and beliefs C. Classroom routines D. Discipline
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B. Philosophy and beliefs
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True or False Teaming may not be the best approach for novice co-teachers.
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T
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True or False The one teaching, one assisting approach should be used on a limited basis
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F
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True or False Classes in which paraeducators deliver services to students are considered to be co-taught.
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T
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True or False Co-teaching can involve two or more teachers, a teacher and a related services professional, or a teacher and another specialist.
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T
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True or False Co-teaching and collaboration are synonymous terms.
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F
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True or False The most essential skill for a co-teacher is flexibility.
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T
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True or False How we convey to students and others (e.g., teachers, parents, etc.) that we are equals in the classroom is a parity signal.
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T
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True or False Administrators should address whatever aspect of teaching and classroom life each teacher feels strongly about.
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T
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True or False The most common concern among co-teachers is lack of common planning time.
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T
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True or False The time required for planning for co-teaching increases as professionals develop collaborative work relationships, learn specific interaction skills, and refine their time management skills.
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F
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All of the following are elements of the definition of consultation except A.Voluntary process B.One person assists C.Job embedded professional development D.Problem concerning a third party
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C.Job embedded professional development
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The consultant and the consultee together design services that the consultee provides to the client. This statement is a description of which characteristic of consultation? A.Triadic and indirect relationship B.Voluntariness C.Expert and directional relationship D.Shared but differentiated responsibilities and accountability
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A.Triadic and indirect relationship
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Which of the following is not a benefit of consultation? A.a means to provide job-embedded professional development B.A preventive role C.A viable option for educating students with disabilities D.A low-cost and efficient way of serving students without disabilities
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C.A viable option for educating students with disabilities
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All of the following are steps in RtI through consultation except A.A teacher communicates concern about a student to a team leader B.The leader assigns a team member to meet with the teacher C.Informal conversation doesn't resolve the problem and a consultant is assigned D.In the classroom a webcam connected to the computer to capture instruction
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D.In the classroom a webcam connected to the computer to capture instruction
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Within the problem solving process, which describes problem identification? A.the establishment of a goal for interaction B.the physical and psychological beginning of a series of interactions C.carrying out the planned intervention D.the determination of intervention success
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A.the establishment of a goal for interaction
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Which of the following describes treatment integrity? A.the determination of intervention success B.the establishment of trust and respect in the consultation relationship C. the systematic implementation of strategies developed during the consultation process and carried out by the consultee D.the decision to gather more data in addressing the problem
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C. the systematic implementation of strategies developed during the consultation process and carried out by the consultee
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When implementing the behavioral consultation model, the following are all potential concerns except: A. parents and teachers may object to seemingly coercive behavioral principles B. the lack of research to support a behavioral consultation model C. parents and teachers may lack the understanding of the necessary behavioral principles to carry out the proposed interventions D. the ethical dilemma of accommodating teacher and parent preferences above true student needs
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Which two models of consultation are particularly applicable to schools? A. mental health and organizational B. organizational and clinical C. mental health and behavioral D. behavioral and clinical
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D. behavioral and clinical
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Under which of the following conditions would the clinical consultation model be the most useful? A. when a complex problem requires the clarification of an expert diagnostician B. when the consultant is able to spend much time assessing the problem C.when the consultee has limited time to work with the consultant D.when the problem involves the student, parent, and teacher
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B. when the consultant is able to spend much time assessing the problem
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Which fidelity of implementation monitoring includes a concrete artifact? A. Self-report B. Permanent product C. Interview D. Observation C. Interview D. Observation
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Permanent product
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True or False In conjoint behavioral consultation specialists, teachers, and parents/families work closely together to improve student behavior.
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T
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True or False Clinical consultation is particularly valuable for increasing parent involvement in the child's education.
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F
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True or False A clinical consultant first considers that the source of a problem is in the environment, not the client/student
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F
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True or False The individualization and modification of consultation models is acceptable if the major assumptions and procedures are not altered.
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T
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True or False Technical coaching has a broad-based goal of raising student outcomes.
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F
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True or False Consultation, rather than coaching, is premised on collaboration.
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F
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True or False The use of webcams, Skype, Bluetooth, and VIBE are examples of virtual mentoring.
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F
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True or False The relationship in mentoring is not evaluative.
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T
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True or False Consultation, coaching, and mentoring are effective only if both parties are active participants.
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T
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True or False Whether indirect services is as effective as direct services (e.g., co-teaching) for improving student outcomes is a resolved issue
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F
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The following is true of paraeducators except A. the job of paraeducator is expected to be one of the fastest growing occupations in upcoming years B.some paraeducators have primary responsibility for writing IEP's C.in many circumstances, pareducators are considered to be the primary service providers D.most paraeducators work with special education and related services professionals
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C.in many circumstances, pareducators are considered to be the primary service providers
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Which of the following is not a challenge regarding supervising paraeducators? A.the possibility of conflict arising between the teacher and paraeducator B.many teachers are reluctant to delegate tasks or act in a supervisory capacity C. most special education teachers report not receiving any instruction on supervising paraprofessionals D. the use of paraprofessionals to support instructions
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D. the use of paraprofessionals to support instructions
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What is reportedly the biggest obstacle to professional-paraeducator planning? A. parity B. training of the paraeducator C. available time to meet D. education of the paraeducator
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C. available time to meet
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All of the following are reasons for the increasing numbers of paraeducators in today's school except A.the trend towards inclusive practice B.The downsizing of support personnel C.The raising emphasis on early childhood programs D.The growth in programs to assist in transitioning
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B.The downsizing of support personnel
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Which of the following is not a task paraeducators are expected to perform? A.Provide general support to teachers and classrooms B.Provide one-on-one assistance to students with disabilities C.Support special education programs D.Design lesson plans and units
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.Design lesson plans and units
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Most job descriptions for paraeducators do not describe which of the following? A. Specific roles and responsibilities B. Number of working hours C. Qualifications for the job D. General expectations about working in schools
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A. Specific roles and responsibilities
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Paraeducators may assume an amount of lunchroom supervision, time-out monitoring, or playground duty. Which type of responsibilities does this represent? A. Clerical duties B. Direct support for students C. Instructional delivery D. Counseling duties
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B. Direct support for students
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Paraeducators may observe student behavior, recording it as directed and giving the student rewards as directed by the teacher. Which type of responsibilities does this represent? A. Clerical duties B. Direct support for students C. Instructional delivery D. Counseling duties
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Instructional delivery
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What paraeducators instructionally should not do are clear and include all of the following except A. Write IEP goals and/or objectives for students with disabilities. B. Interpret data gathered in order to plan appropriate educational goals for students or to plan instruction. C. Make decisions about what instructional, behavioral, or other interventions or programs are needed by students. D. Help students find appropriate resources for an assigned project or paper.
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Help students find appropriate resources for an assigned project or paper.
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Which of the following is not a suggestion for communicating with your paraeducator? A. Create for each of you a planning agenda that is laminated and can be used repeatedly B. Use e-mail communications C. Use a clipboard agenda D. Ensure that paraeducators adhere to school policies
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D. Ensure that paraeducators adhere to school policies
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True or False It is unethical for paraeducators to disagree with their supervisors.
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F
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True or False The No Child Left Behind Act has established parameters for paraeducator preparation, which has effectively raised the minimum standard of their qualifications.
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T
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True or False The most common tasks for paraeducators in special education relate to noninstructional duties.
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F
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True or False Research shows that paraeducators report teachers as not being proficient in guiding their work.
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T
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True or False Paraeducators are not bound by the same guidelines as teachers regarding confidentiality
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F
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True or False Ultimately, paraeducators should not assume nor bear sole responsibility for any part of a student's education.
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T
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True or False Paraeducators cannot function as a member of the instructional team.
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F
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True or False The trend towards inclusive classrooms is a factor that is causing the number of paraeducators in today's schools to increase.
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T
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True or False Paraeducators sometimes find that their experiences as mothers within their cultures guide the expectations they set and ways of interacting with students.
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T
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True or False Some professionals are concerned that paraeducators' attention to students may interfere with some teachers' sense of responsibility for providing instruction.
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T
