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EDUC 2000 Vocabulary 1
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10/05/2013

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STEM
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Science, technology, engineering and mathmatics.
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RTI
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Response to Intervention- a response to students learning needs. Early response to children who are having difficulties in school
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Mainstreaming
Definition
Educating children with special needs in regular classes.
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Inclusion
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An approach to educating children with special needs in a normal classroom. Making every student, both disabled and non-disabled feel comfortable in the class room.
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Culturally responsive teaching
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recognized that all students learn in different ways based on their upbringing, experience, and performance style. respecting diversity to create a safe and inclusive learning environment
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Acceleration
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Presenting curriculum content with at an accelerated pace for gifted students.. advanced placement etc.
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Enrichment
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Approaches to enhance opportunities for learners and students. After school activities,tutoring..extra chances to learn etc.
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IEP
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A written plan, program developed by the school special ed team and parents of the special ed children.
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Bilingual Education
Definition
Educational program for limited English proficient students.
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Cultural pluralism
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Smaller groups within a bigger society maintaining their differing cultural identities, morals and practices. Accepted by the wider culture they are within.
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Multicultural Education
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An education theory that encourages interest in the variety of cultures in the classroom
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learning styles
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overall patterns that provide direction for teaching a student based on their way of learning.
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Multiple intelligences
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the theory that states seven intelligences are need to function in a productive way in society. Visual, Bodily, Musical, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Linguistic, Logical: Mathmatical.
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Special Education
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the education of students with speical needs in a way that addresses the students indiviual differences and needs.
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Least Restrictive Environment
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Gives the opportunity for every special education students to start out in a general education class. (Equal Opportunity)
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Howard Gardner
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Created the multiple intelligence theory
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Choice theory
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Never ending quest to satisfy human behaviors such as love, power, fun, freedom, and survival.
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William Glasser
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Created the idea of "the choice theory"
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ENL or EL
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The stands for english learner
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Assistive Technology
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Any item of equipment used to increase capabilities for students. Without technology things could be difficult or impossible (Mostly for Special Education children)
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Curriculum
Definition
Planned learnings the school is responsible for. Instructional content, materials, resources and processes for evaluating the attainment of educational objectives.
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IDEA
Definition
Stands for Indiviuals with Disabilities Educational Act. Ensures that children who have learning disabilities have the same opportunity as others to receive the education that is appropriate for them.
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ADA
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Stands for American Disabilities Act. Prohibits discrimination against students and people with disabilites. Employment, transportation, public accomodation, and communications.
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