When Teaching Science to Learners with Special Needs, Special Educators

question 8

Multiple Choice

When teaching science to learners with special needs, special educators must possess all the following except:

• A) Have a mastery of science content
• B) Have knowledge of basic content in the area of science
• C) Understand laboratory skills
• D) Work cooperatively with others

Comprehend the concept of state-of-the-art defense in product liability cases.

Distinguish between circumstances where defendants can and cannot be held liable for product-related injuries.

Understand the importance of warnings and instructions in product safety.

Identify strategies for utilizing expert testimony in product liability cases.

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Definitions:

Secondary Circular Reactions

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where infants (4-8 months) repeat pleasurable actions that are centered on their own body.

Primary Circular Reactions

Repetitive actions focused on the body that infants engage in for pleasure, part of Piaget’s stages of cognitive development.

Schema

A cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information, based on past experiences and knowledge.

Assimilations

The process of integrating new information into existing cognitive schemas, frameworks, or understandings.