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Instructor’s Resource Manual and Test Bank
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Adapting Early Childhood Curricula for
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Children with Disabilities and = = == =
Special Needs =
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Tenth Edition= =
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Ruth E. Cook
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Professor=Emerita=
Santa=Clara=University=
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M. Diane Klein
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Professor=Emerita=
California=State=University=
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Deborah Chen = =
Professor=Emerita=
California=State=University=-=Northridge=
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Prepared=by=
Ruth=E.=Cook=and=Laurie=Nielsen=Dotso
= = INTRODUCTION =
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This=instructor’s=manual=and=test=bank=were=developed=as=an=instructional=resource=for=use=with=A
dapting=Early=Childhood=Curricula=for=Children=with=Disabilities=and=Special=Needs.==How=this=
guide=is=used=will=depend=on=the=purpose=of=the=course,=intended=pedagogy=for=class=learning,=and=
the=philosophy=of=the=instructor.=
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Classes=composed=primarily=of=students=with=special=education=backgrounds=possibly=will=focus=o
n=contributions=from=early=childhood=education=to=complement=students’=knowledge=and=skills.==A
lternatively,=classes=of=early=childhood=education=majors=may=require=supplementary=instruction=i
n=special=education=theory=and=practice.==Undergraduates=may=need=additional=attention=to=theory=
while=graduates=may=appreciate=the=practical=orientation=of=the=book.=
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Regardless=of=the=reader’s=background,=throughout=the=text=the=authors=have=attempted=to=achieve=
a=balance=between=theory=and=practice=and=between=special=education=and=early=childhood=educati
on.==The=instructor’s=manual=incorporates=this=balance=also.==The=aim=is=to=make=teaching=a=challen
ge;=not=a=chore.=The=manual=contains=the=following=sections=for=each=of=the=ten=chapters:=
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Outline:==Highlights=of=each=chapter=are=presented=in=topical=outline=form.=
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, Essential=concepts=and=vocabulary:==A=list=of=words=indicating=what=might=be=considered=critical=c
oncepts=and=vocabulary=for=students=to=master.=
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Discussion=topics=and=activities:=The=discussion=topics=and=activities=provided=designed=to=stimula
te=student=involvement=and=group=discussion.=
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Course=assignments:=A=comprehensive=course=assignment=is=explained=with=detailed=directions.=E
ach=assignment=has=a=corresponding=grading=rubric=outlining=expected=standards.=The=assi
gnment=and=grading=rubric=can=be=adapted=to=facilitate=group=or=individual=learning.=
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Test=questions:==Multiple-choice,=true-
false,=and=short=answer=questions=are=provided=to=check=for=knowledge=and=understanding.=
The=essay=questions=encourage=students=to=synthesize=content=and=apply=what=they=have=le
arned.==Several=expect=students=to=indicate=what=they=would=do=when=placed=in=a=teaching=s
ituation.=All=the=questions=are=intended=as=samples,=with=adaptation=by=instructors=as=neces
sary=to=meet=their=individual=needs.=
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Instructors=are=urged=to=review=the=Key=Concepts=at=the=beginning=of=each=chapter.==These=serve=as
=a=brief=synopsis=of=the=major=components=of=each=chapter.==Likewise,=the=summary=at=the=end=of=e
ach=chapter=highlights=the=learning=that=has=taken=place.=
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Above=all,=this=guide=is=the=authors’=way=of=sharing=instructional=ideas=with=others=in=the=field.==Th
e=authors=and=publisher=welcome=suggestions=which=enhance=and=increase=the=effectiveness=of=this
=text.==The=authors=hope=that=you=enjoy=teaching=this=subject=and=using=the=companion=text=as=muc
h=as=they=enjoyed=researching=and=writing=Adapting=Early=Childhood=Curricula=for=Children=with
=Disabilities=and=Special=Needs.=
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CONTENTS =
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Introduction= ……………………………………………………………………………...……=iii=
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Instructor’s=Resource=Manual==
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Chapter=1= Educating=Young=Children=with=Disabilities:=The=Challenge=…………….………1=
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Chapter=2== In=Partnership=with=Families=…………………………………………....………=10=
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Chapter=3= Developing=Individualized=Intervention=Plans=and=Programs==
==================and=Monitoring=Progress=……………………….…………….….….…....….….=15=
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Chapter=4= Designing=Instructional=Programs=………………………………………………=22==
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Chapter=5========Considerations=for=Teaching=Children=with=Specific=Disabilities=………………=32==
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Chapter=6= Promoting=Emotional=and=Social=Development=……………………………...…=40=
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Chapter=7= Helping=Young=Children=Develop=Motor=and=Self-Care=Skills…………………=46=
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Chapter=8= Nurturing=Communication=Skills=…………………………………………….…=54=
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Chapter=9= Encouraging=the=Development=of=Cognitive=Skills=and=Literacy=………………=63==
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Chapter=10= Teaming:=Collaboration,=Problem=Solving,=and=Inclusion=Support=……….……=70=
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,Test=Bank=…………………………………………………………………………………….…=77=
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Test=Bank=Answer=Key=……………………………………………………………………..…=108=
Chapter=1=
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EDUCATING=YOUNG=CHILDREN=WITH=DISABILITIES=THE=CHALLENGE=
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OUTLINE=
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I. Viewing=the=Child=with=Disabilities=as=a=Child=First=
A. Person-First=Language=
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II. Inclusion=of=Young=Children=with=Disabilities=in=Community-Based=Settings=
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III. Philosophy=of=This=Text=
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IV. Early=Childhood=Special=Education:==An=Evolving=Field=
A. Pioneering=Influences=and=History=of=Early=Childhood=Special=Education=
B. Casa=dei=Bambini=
C. Piaget’s=Theory=of=Cognitive=Development=
D. Recognition=of=the=Role=of=Early=Experiences=
E. Project=Head=Start:==A=Breakthrough=
F. Doubts=
G. Impact=of=Early=Education=
H. Early=Education=for=Children=with=Disabilities=
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V. Changing=Policies:=The=Impact=of=Public=Pressure=and=Legislation=
A. Development=of=Professional=Groups=
B. The=Power=of=Private=Citizens=
C. The=First=Chance=Program=
D. Civil=Rights=Legislation=
E. Public=Law=94-142:=The=Education=for=All=Handicapped=Children=Act=of=1975=
F. Public=Law=99-457:=The=Education=of=the=Handicapped=Act=Amendments=of=1986=
G. Public=Law=101-336:=The=Americans=with=Disabilities=Act=of=1990=
H. Public=Law=101-476:=The=Education=of=the=Handicapped=Act=Amendments=of=1990=
I. Public=Law102-
119:=The=Individuals=with=Disabilities=Education=Act=Amendments=of=1991=
J. Public=Law=105-
17:=The=individuals=with=Disabilities=Education=Act=Amendments=of=1997=
K. Public=Law=108-446:=The=Individuals=with=Disabilities=Act=of=2004=
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VI. Foundational=Principles=of=Early=Childhood=Special=Education=
A. Relationship-Focused=Models=of=Early=Intervention=
B. Family-Centered=Services=
C. Community-Based=Inclusive=Settings=
D. Interdisciplinary=Collaboration=
E. Culturally=Responsive=Practices=
F. Coordinated,=Comprehensive=Services=
G. Evidence-based=Practices=
H. Routine-Based=and=Embedded=Interventions=
I. Standards-Based=Curriculum=
J. Child=Outcomes=
K. Response=to=Intervention=(RTI)=or=Tiered=Instruction=
L. Pre-K=Response=to=Intervention=
M. Universal=Design=for=Learning=(UDL)=
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VI. Building=on=Recommended=Practices=
A. Collaboration=Between=Early=Childhood=Education=and=Early=Childhood=Special=Educ
ation=Professionals=
B. The=Importance=of=Ongoing=Pursuit=of=Evidence-Based=Practices=
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VII. Service=Delivery=
A. Services=for=Infants=and=Toddlers=
, B. Services=for=Preschoolers=
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VIII. Educating=Young=Children=with=Disabilities=in=Inclusive=Settings==
A. Unique=Challenges=Involved=in=Supporting=Early=Childhood=Inclusion=
B. Key=Findings=from=Research=on=Preschool=Inclusion=
C. The=Role=of=the=Early=Childhood=Special=Educator=
D. The=Case=for=Specific=Training=Related=to=Inclusion=Support=
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IX. Summary=
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X. Reflect=and=Apply=
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ESSENTIAL=CONCEPTS=AND=VOCABULARY=
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Activity-based=intervention=
Americans=with=Disabilities=Act=
Americans=with=Disabilities=Act=Amendments=Act==
Developmentally=Appropriate=Practices=(DAP)=
Early=Intervention=
Embedded=intervention=
Evidence-based=practices=
Family-centered=approach=
Free=appropriate=public=education=
Inclusion=
Inclusion=support=
Inclusive=settings=
Individuals=with=Disabilities=Education=Act==
Individuals=with=Disabilities=Education=Improvement=Act=
Interdisciplinary=team=approach=
Least=restrictive=environment=
Natural=environments=
Person-first=language=
Recognition=and=response=
Recommended=practices==
Relationship-focused=intervention=model=
Response=to=Intervention=(RTI)=
Routines-based=intervention=
Section=504=of=the=Rehabilitation=Act=of=1973=
Tiered=instruction==
Transactional==
Transdisciplinary=approach=
Universal=Design=for=Learning=(UDL)=
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DISCUSSION=TOPICS=AND=ACTIVITIES=
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1. If=an=interventionist=believes=that=a=child’s=development=is=determined=primarily=by=either=heredity=or=by=th
e=environment,=how=will=his/her=behavior=be=influenced?=What=is=your=belief?=As=a=teacher,=how=would=yo
ur=behavior=be=influenced?=
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2. Choose=at=least=four=articles=about=childrearing=or=education=that=have=appeared=in=leading=popular=magazin
es=during=the=past=year.=Discuss=these=in=light=of=the=beliefs=espoused.=How=can=these=beliefs=influence=beh
avior=of=parents=and=early=interventionists?=Do=you=see=any=relationship=between=these=beliefs=and=historica
l=developments?=In=what=way=might=these=be=setting=precedents?=
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3. Contact=the=state=department=of=education=or=local=school=district=where=you=live=and=obtain=a=copy=of=their
=early=learning=standards,=assuming=they=have=been=developed=and=adopted.=
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4. Discuss=specific=criteria=an=evaluator=might=use=to=determine=whether=a=program=encompasses=the=recomm
ended=practices=of=effective=intervention=programs=listed=in=this=chapter.=
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