SPED 4008 Pre-Assessment: Understanding Your Starting Point

SPED 4008 Pre-Assessment Directions

Welcome to SPED 4008: Exceptional Learners in the General Education Classroom!

Before we dive into course content, we’d like to learn more about your current understanding, beliefs, and experiences related to teaching students with exceptionalities. This brief pre-assessment is designed to help both you and your instructor understand where you’re starting so we can make this course as meaningful and relevant as possible.

✏️ What You Need to Know:

• You will get full credit – it is for diagnostic and reflection purposes only.

• It should take approximately 15–20 minutes to complete.

• Please answer each section honestly and to the best of your ability.

• There are no right or wrong answers — just a snapshot of your current knowledge and mindset.

🧭 What You’ll Do:

The pre-assessment includes the following sections:

1. Beliefs and Confidence – You’ll rate your comfort level with key special education concepts.

2. Knowledge Check – A few multiple-choice questions to gauge your current understanding.

3. Open Reflection – Share your personal experiences and what you hope to learn.

💡 Why This Matters:

This pre-assessment will help you:

• Reflect on your starting point as a general educator.

• Recognize your strengths and areas for growth.

• Track your progress throughout the course.