WGU D096 Fundamentals of Diverse Learners
Objective Assessment Study Guide
ESSA << correct answer >> Every Student Succeeds Act; Primary Law governing
school funding, operations, and accountability; made changes to federal education laws
(Title III)
Title III << correct answer >> requires states to use standardized practices to identify
students in need of English language instruction and support (reading, writing, listening,
and speaking)
LEAs << correct answer >> Local Education Agencies; public and public charter
districts; must follow state laws and regulations
SEAs << correct answer >> State Education Agencies; must follow or be in compliance
with federal laws and regulations; enact laws and monitor implementation
IDEA << correct answer >> Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; requires schools
to meet the unique needs of eligible K-12 students with disabilities
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act << correct answer >> A civil rights law that
prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability at schools that receive federal funding
ADA << correct answer >> Americans with Disabilities Act; Civil rights law that prohibits
discrimination by schools, employees, and anyone who offers goods/services to the
public
FAPE << correct answer >> Free Appropriate Public Education- Special Education
Services that are provided at public expense must meet standards of that state's
educational agency. Must be available to preschool, elementary, and secondary levels
and must follow individual education plans
IEP << correct answer >> Individualized Education Program; federal documentation that
spells out the individualized instruction services/supports a child gets at school; a
blueprint covered by IDEA; must include annual goals and progress; reevaluation
occurs every 3 years
LRE << correct answer >> Least Restrictive Environment: Disabled students must be
educated with children without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate
UDL << correct answer >> Universal Design for Learning
Multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement
, Teacher delivers content in multiple ways, active learners, explore content, demonstrate
skills and knowledge in several ways
Representation (UDL) << correct answer >> Present information in multiple forms;
perception and comprehension; the "What?"
Action and Expression (UDL) << correct answer >> offering learners diverse ways to
express their understanding and skill development; executive function; the "How?"
Engagement (UDL) << correct answer >> diverse ways for learners to be involved with
course content, their peers, and teacher; recruit interest; the "Why?"
Why use differentiated instruction? << correct answer >> differentiating content,
process, product, and learning environment can help students of diverse abilities to
respond to a variety of course content
process (differentiated instruction) << correct answer >> providing textbooks for visual
leaners, audio books for auditory learners, interactive assignments for kinesthetic
learners
product << correct answer >> reading and writing learners write a book report, visual
learners use graphic organizers, auditory learners give oral reports, and kinesthetic
learners design a diorama
environment << correct answer >> Break students up into groups to discuss
assignment; allow individual reading for those who prefer it, create quiet space with little
distractions
content << correct answer >> matching vocabulary, read passage/answer questions,
create powerpoint that summarizes lesson
dual language learners << correct answer >> defined by the U.S. Department of
Education as national-origin-minority students who are limited-English-proficient; often
abbreviated as DLLs; two way immersion; AKA bilingual education
WIDA Standards << correct answer >> Are lists of the major abilites students should be
beginning at each level.
Manifestation Determination << correct answer >> A determination that a student's
inappropriate behavior is not a result, or manifestation, of his or her disability. This is
usually determined in a hearing and is required when a student's behavior violates
school rules and before the school can undertake disciplinary action that might result in
a student's suspension from school.
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) << correct answer >> Systematic process of
gathering information about the functions a problem behavior serves for an individual.
Objective Assessment Study Guide
ESSA << correct answer >> Every Student Succeeds Act; Primary Law governing
school funding, operations, and accountability; made changes to federal education laws
(Title III)
Title III << correct answer >> requires states to use standardized practices to identify
students in need of English language instruction and support (reading, writing, listening,
and speaking)
LEAs << correct answer >> Local Education Agencies; public and public charter
districts; must follow state laws and regulations
SEAs << correct answer >> State Education Agencies; must follow or be in compliance
with federal laws and regulations; enact laws and monitor implementation
IDEA << correct answer >> Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; requires schools
to meet the unique needs of eligible K-12 students with disabilities
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act << correct answer >> A civil rights law that
prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability at schools that receive federal funding
ADA << correct answer >> Americans with Disabilities Act; Civil rights law that prohibits
discrimination by schools, employees, and anyone who offers goods/services to the
public
FAPE << correct answer >> Free Appropriate Public Education- Special Education
Services that are provided at public expense must meet standards of that state's
educational agency. Must be available to preschool, elementary, and secondary levels
and must follow individual education plans
IEP << correct answer >> Individualized Education Program; federal documentation that
spells out the individualized instruction services/supports a child gets at school; a
blueprint covered by IDEA; must include annual goals and progress; reevaluation
occurs every 3 years
LRE << correct answer >> Least Restrictive Environment: Disabled students must be
educated with children without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate
UDL << correct answer >> Universal Design for Learning
Multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement
, Teacher delivers content in multiple ways, active learners, explore content, demonstrate
skills and knowledge in several ways
Representation (UDL) << correct answer >> Present information in multiple forms;
perception and comprehension; the "What?"
Action and Expression (UDL) << correct answer >> offering learners diverse ways to
express their understanding and skill development; executive function; the "How?"
Engagement (UDL) << correct answer >> diverse ways for learners to be involved with
course content, their peers, and teacher; recruit interest; the "Why?"
Why use differentiated instruction? << correct answer >> differentiating content,
process, product, and learning environment can help students of diverse abilities to
respond to a variety of course content
process (differentiated instruction) << correct answer >> providing textbooks for visual
leaners, audio books for auditory learners, interactive assignments for kinesthetic
learners
product << correct answer >> reading and writing learners write a book report, visual
learners use graphic organizers, auditory learners give oral reports, and kinesthetic
learners design a diorama
environment << correct answer >> Break students up into groups to discuss
assignment; allow individual reading for those who prefer it, create quiet space with little
distractions
content << correct answer >> matching vocabulary, read passage/answer questions,
create powerpoint that summarizes lesson
dual language learners << correct answer >> defined by the U.S. Department of
Education as national-origin-minority students who are limited-English-proficient; often
abbreviated as DLLs; two way immersion; AKA bilingual education
WIDA Standards << correct answer >> Are lists of the major abilites students should be
beginning at each level.
Manifestation Determination << correct answer >> A determination that a student's
inappropriate behavior is not a result, or manifestation, of his or her disability. This is
usually determined in a hearing and is required when a student's behavior violates
school rules and before the school can undertake disciplinary action that might result in
a student's suspension from school.
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) << correct answer >> Systematic process of
gathering information about the functions a problem behavior serves for an individual.
