You are a teacher. A child in your class has a mild hearing loss but refuses to wear hearing aids because peers tease him. Based on contemporary trends in special education, what should be your first action?

Here are the solutions to the questions: 21. A child in your class has a mild hearing loss but refuses to wear hearing aids because peers tease him. Based on contemporary trends in special education, what should be your first action? Contemporary special education emphasizes inclusion and addressing social-emotional needs. Building on the child's strengths and educating peers about hearing loss promotes understanding and reduces stigma, which is a proactive and inclusive approach. The correct option is B. B) Build on the child's strengths while educating peers about hearing loss 22. I am a chart with rows of letters decreasing in size. You stand 20 feet away and read the smallest line you can see. I am used to screen for visual acuity. What am I? This description precisely matches a Snellen chart, which is the standard tool used to measure visual acuity. The correct option is B. B) Snellen chart 23. A student with an intellectual disability can perform most self-care tasks but needs ongoing, daily help with managing money and using public transportation. This level of support is best classified as: Extensive support is characterized by regular, daily assistance in some environments (like managing money or using public transport) but not necessarily continuous, high-intensity support for all basic needs. The correct option is C. C) Extensive 24. A special education teacher argues that a child who is deaf should be placed in a regular classroom with a sign language interpreter rather than in a school for the deaf. Which principle supports this argument? The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) principle mandates that students with disabilities should be educated with non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate, with necessary supports and services provided in the general education setting. The correct option is B. B) Least restrictive environment 25. A child is referred for evaluation because she cannot recognize letters, reverses b and d, and has average intelligence but reads two years below grade level. Which professional is most likely to diagnose a specific learning disability? A Psychologist or educational diagnostician is trained to administer and interpret standardized assessments to identify specific learning disabilities, especially when academic performance is significantly below expectations despite average intelligence. The correct option is D. D) Psychologist or educational diagnostician 26. A parent says, "My child was born with a missing optic nerve, but the real problem is that the school has no materials in large print." According to the definitions, the missing optic nerve is a(n) _____, and the lack of large print creates a _____. A missing optic nerve is a problem with body structure, which is an impairment. The lack of appropriate materials (large print) in the environment creates a barrier or disadvantage, which is a handicap. The correct option is B. B) impairment – handicap 27. A teacher wants to explain to a student teacher why knowing special education is important for all teachers, not just specialists. Which reason best reflects the higher-order benefit? Understanding special education principles helps all teachers to identify individual student strengths and weaknesses, allowing them to adapt their instruction to meet diverse learning needs effectively and inclusively. The correct option is A. A) It helps teachers correct mistakes and identify each child's strengths and weaknesses to adapt instruction 28. A school administrator claims that a child with moderate intellectual disability cannot be in a regular classroom because "she will never learn like the others." The special education teacher counters that the goal is not to make her learn like others but to provide meaningful learning in the setting that maximises her potential. This counterargument is based on the principle of: The teacher's argument emphasizes providing individualized support within an inclusive setting to maximize a child's potential, which is a core tenet of Individualized instruction within LRE (Least Restrictive Environment). The correct option is B. B) Individualised instruction within LRE 29. A child who is blind is given a talking calculator, a slate and stylus, and a computer with screen-reading software. These items are examples of: These tools are designed to help individuals with disabilities access information and perform tasks that would otherwise be difficult or impossible. They are all forms of assistive technology. The correct option is B. B) Assistive technology 30. I am a classification of intellectual difficulty. People with my level often have IQs between 35 and 49. They can learn basic self-care and simple work tasks but need extensive support for most daily activities. What level am I? An IQ range of 35-49 and the need for extensive support in daily activities are characteristic of a moderate intellectual disability. The correct option is B. B) Moderate 31. A preschool teacher notices that a 3-year-old does not respond to his name, avoids eye contact, and engages in repetitive hand-flapping. The teacher recommends a full evaluation. This early identification is critical because: Early identification of developmental delays or disorders allows for the implementation of Early Intervention programmes, which are crucial for improving developmental outcomes before a child enters formal schooling. The correct option is B. B) Early Intervention can improve developmental outcomes before formal schooling 32. A student with a visual acuity of 6/60 (20/200) can read large print with magnification but cannot see blackboard writing from the back of the room. According to many educational classifications, this student would be considered: A visual acuity of 20/200 (or 6/60 in metric) is the standard threshold for legal blindness in many countries. While the student has some residual vision, this classification applies. The correct option is B. B) Legally blind 3 done, 2 left today. You're making progress.