EPSE 403: WEEK 1 Questions with Correct Solutions
Question:
1. LO
Answer:
- Summarize the differences b/w a developmental disability + learning disability
- Identify at least three disorders that fall under the developmental disability umbrella
- Describe common learning + performance characteristics of individuals w/ developmental
disabilities
- Discuss the negative impact of labelling on people w/ developmental disabilities
- Describe the following key terms + concepts: *normalization, integration, inclusion,
competence-deviance hypothesis,* and *the least restrictive environment*
Question:
2. Readings
Answer:
a) Blum, C., & Bakken, J. P. (2010). Labeling of students with disabilities: Unwanted and not
needed. Advances in Special Education, 19, 115-125. (Library Course Reserve) Mukuria, G.
M., & Bakken, J. P. (2010).
b) Labeling of students with disabilities: Needed for students to get their needs met.
Advances in Special Education, 19, 101-114. (Library Course Reserve)
Question:
3. What is a Learning Disability? (BC Ministry of Education)
Question:
1. LO
Answer:
- Summarize the differences b/w a developmental disability + learning disability
- Identify at least three disorders that fall under the developmental disability umbrella
- Describe common learning + performance characteristics of individuals w/ developmental
disabilities
- Discuss the negative impact of labelling on people w/ developmental disabilities
- Describe the following key terms + concepts: *normalization, integration, inclusion,
competence-deviance hypothesis,* and *the least restrictive environment*
Question:
2. Readings
Answer:
a) Blum, C., & Bakken, J. P. (2010). Labeling of students with disabilities: Unwanted and not
needed. Advances in Special Education, 19, 115-125. (Library Course Reserve) Mukuria, G.
M., & Bakken, J. P. (2010).
b) Labeling of students with disabilities: Needed for students to get their needs met.
Advances in Special Education, 19, 101-114. (Library Course Reserve)
Question:
3. What is a Learning Disability? (BC Ministry of Education)
