chapter 12 vocab

differences in learning based on abilities, interests, or experiences

• learning diversity

• learning styles

• differentiated instruction

• multiple intelligences

the methods of learning individuals often prefer in a particular time and place; ways that learners generally find effective to absorb and process information at a given time

• learning diversity

• learning styles

• differentiated instruction

• multiple intelligences

different modes of instruction teachers employ to provide students with opportunities for growth

• learning diversity

• learning styles

• differentiated instruction

• multiple intelligences

the theory that individuals have a broad range of types of intelligence, each to a different degree

• learning diversity

• learning styles

• differentiated instruction

• multiple intelligences

students that require special educational modifications and accommodations and, perhaps, other services that align to their abilities and potential

• exceptional learners

• special needs

• developmental disability

• intellectual disability

a broad range of physical, intellectual, social, and behavioral challenges that affect learning

• exceptional learners

• special needs

• developmental disability

• intellectual disability

a severe long-term (often lifelong) disability that can impact intellectual ability, socio-emotional ability, and physical functioning, or all areas

• exceptional learners

• special needs

• developmental disability

• intellectual disability

one or more disorders characterized by limited cognitive ability that occurs before age 18; may have a physical or nonphysical cause

• exceptional learners

• special needs

• developmental disability

• intellectual disability

a processing problem that involves the central nervous system in children who generally have average to above average intelligence. such problems may interfere with learning, such as skills in math, reading, and writing

• learning disorder

• individualized education program (IEP)

• accommodations

• mainstreaming

a written plan, developed by a team, for providing a student with the most appropriate opportunity for learning in the least restrictive environment

• learning disorder

• individualized education program (IEP)

• accommodations

• mainstreaming