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 cla

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.