Another amazing week full of learning. As I read through the first chapter of our book for this class, I was a little overwhelmed with how many things I didn't know regarding special education. But I think after studying hard and making cognitive maps, I was able to learn a lot in a short time period.
One of the most important concepts from this lesson is the concept of inclusiveness. It is important to remember that all children are from our Heavenly Father and it's important to love and respect every child, regardless of their disabilities.
There are three main dimensions of inclusion:
- Physical
- Social
- Instructional
Social: Relationships should be nurtured between students with disabilities and their classmates, other peers, and adults.
Instructional: Most students should be taught in the same curriculum used for students without disabilities and helped to succeed by adjusting how teaching and learning are designed and measured.
We also had the opportunity to watch a video about how children with disabilities are treated in Serbia. This video kind of disgusted me. It was heart breaking to see children being treated this way, for something they can't control and something that isn't their fault. I am so thankful to live in this country where children with disabilities have rights. Of course there is room for improvement, but to say the least, I'm grateful for this country and how far along our government has come with the improvement of special education.
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