SPD 200 Topic 1 DQ 1 & 2

SPD 200 Topic 1 DQ 1 & 2

SPD 200 Topic 1 DQ 1 & 2

Topic 1 DQ 1

What three or four teacher dispositions do you think are most needed for special education teachers? Explain your choices.

Topic 1 DQ 2

Based on this week’s readings, what are three key changes in educating children with exceptionalities because of IDEA?  What is your understanding of the connection between IEPs and IDEA?

Review the video “Beyond F.A.T. City: Look Back, Look Ahead—Conversation about  Special Education.”

In a 500-750 word analysis, address the following:

  1. How does Richard D. Lavoie define and explain fairness in the classroom?
  2. What advice does Lavoie offer to parents regarding fairness?
  3. What does Lavoie say about assumptions, and why does he discuss them?
  4. What are three key concepts from the video that were especially meaningful to you? How will they affect your professional teaching practice?

Be sure to cite specific examples from the video in your analysis.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Identify and research the 13 disability categories under IDEA, including the causes, prevalence, and characteristics of each. Use the “Disability Matrix” to complete this assignment.

Support your findings with a minimum of three scholarly resources. Include your citations on the “Disability Matrix.”

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

T1- Disability Matrix Template.docx