Examples Of Walter Matthies Vocab

Walter matthies vocab

Ability grouping- also known as tracking or grouping children together

Culture- the patterns that characterize a group of people socially

Cultural diversity- different cultures and people within the classroom

Ethnicity- where someone comes from

Assimilation- when people adopt social norms and pattern of behavior

Multicultural education= strategies to learn differences of culture

Culturally responsive teaching- instruction that makes sure cultural diversity is acknowledged

English language learners- Students who need assistance learning English as a second language

Maintenance language programs- programs that put emphasis on the first language learned

Immersion program- language program for a change to English
Communication disorders- with difficulty receiving and understanding information and expressing themselves

Speech disorder- difficulties in how the child forms and sequences sounds and words

Language disorder- difficulties in understanding language and expressing themselves using language and words

Mental retardation- problems limiting intellectual functioning, learning, adapting, communicating, self care, and social skills

Behavior disorders- age inappropriate behavior that causes social problems, unhappiness, and failure

Gifted and talented- designated students who need help achieving full potential

Acceleration- gifted and talented program that allows students to move through curriculum quicker

Enrichment- a gifted and talented program that gives rich and varied supplements to usual work

Collaboration- communicating and making decisions together to create the best learning environment possible for special students