Question 1

There are many challenges for teachers of children who are learning English. A major issue is identification of ELLs children for special education services. Find at least three current newspaper, Internet, and journal articles that discuss this topic. Discuss difficulties in identifying ELLs children for special services as well as misidentification issues.

Accepted Answer

1. "Identifying English Language Learners for Special Education Services" - This article from Education Week discusses the challenges that teachers face in identifying ELLs for special education services. It highlights the difficulty in distinguishing between language barriers and learning disabilities, leading to potential misidentification of ELLs for special services.

2. "The Misidentification of English Language Learners for Special Education Services" - This journal article published in the Journal of Special Education addresses the misidentification issues faced by ELLs. It delves into the cultural and linguistic factors that can lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate placement of ELLs in special education programs.

3. "Challenges in Identifying ELLs for Special Education Services" - This newspaper article from The New York Times explores the difficulties in identifying ELLs for special education services. It discusses the lack of culturally and linguistically appropriate assessment tools and the need for better training for educators to accurately identify and support ELLs with special needs.

In summary, the difficulties in identifying ELLs for special education services stem from the complex interplay of language barriers, cultural differences, and the potential for misdiagnosis. It is crucial for educators and policymakers to address these challenges in order to ensure that ELLs receive appropriate support and services.

Question 2

Legislation to address the needs of children with disabilities was

Accepted Answer

A)   First required for infants and toddlers
B)   Developed with one omnibus law
C)   Gradually expanded with ongoing legislation
D)   None of the above C

Question 3

Funding for early childhood programs during the last century benefited the development of tests for preschool children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Standardized testing was first used in the 20th century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Early childhood specialists consider the use of standardized tests in Head Start Programs to determine future funding to be inappropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Assessment with preschool children is primarily to identify children with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Why is assessment with infants and preschool children used?

Accepted Answer

A)   To determine developmental progress or to diagnose illnesses.
B)   To identify children for special education services.
C)   To ensure that government agencies have developmental statistics on young children.
D)   All of the above

Question 8

Standardized tests should never be used with preschool children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What was the result of the child study movement?

Accepted Answer

A)   The initiation of research into child development.
B)   The establishment of developmental norms.
C)   A call for educational reform.
D)   B & C
E)   All of the above

Question 10

Why is identification of children with disabilities sometimes challenging for classroom educators? Describe three factors that pose a challenge.

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Question 11

The first standardized tests were

Accepted Answer

A)   Published by large commercial companies
B)   Started as informal assessments
C)   Designed to measure IQ
D)   All of the above

Question 12

Concerns about assessing English Language Learners (ELLs) include all but which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)   Lower reading and language fluency scores may impact assessment results
B)   Disproportionate numbers of ELLs are being placed in special education
C)   ELLs should always be assessed and placed in special education classes when they first enter American schools
D)   The screening results for ELLs may not accurately reflect their development due to cultural and language differences

Question 13

Children who are English Language Learners (ELLs) generally do as well on standardized tests as children who speak English.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How did Common Core affect instruction and testing in public schools? Discuss three assessment issues.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 1: An Overview of Assessment in Early Childhood

Legislation to address the needs of children with disabilities was

Funding for early childhood programs during the last century benefited the development of tests for preschool children.

Standardized testing was first used in the 20^th century.

Early childhood specialists consider the use of standardized tests in Head Start Programs to determine future funding to be inappropriate.

Assessment with preschool children is primarily to identify children with disabilities.

Why is assessment with infants and preschool children used?

Standardized tests should never be used with preschool children.

What was the result of the child study movement?

Why is identification of children with disabilities sometimes challenging for classroom educators? Describe three factors that pose a challenge.

The first standardized tests were

Concerns about assessing English Language Learners (ELLs) include all but which of the following

Children who are English Language Learners (ELLs) generally do as well on standardized tests as children who speak English.

How did Common Core affect instruction and testing in public schools? Discuss three assessment issues.