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The topics of the first video clip were reading and decoding. This man talked about how many students in first grade are confused with reversals, such as: b, p, d and q. I remember when I was in elementary school, I would always mess up my bs and ds when I was writing, and I still find myself messing them up sometimes when I am reading off or listening to my students read off the answers when I am tutoring at Huntington. He talks about how before we enter school, we have learned that spatial orientation does not change an object, and he demonstrates this concept by positioning a watch in different ways, but in the end it is still a watch. He says, once we start school, perception now matters. He also talks about how we as teachers, should not say something is easy, when a student clearly is not getting it and cannot do it, because for them it is not easy, and this is how class clowns develop in the classroom, because they do not get the material, and the teacher does not facilitate anything to help them understand. He also says to not use rhetorical questions because all this does is hurt feelings, and it is intimidating because there is no “correct” answer; instead, it is simply a weapon that teachers use against students to close the lines of communication. The main point I took from this particular video was that teachers need to know that some of their students may be able to read the text, but they will not remember anything they read, because they spent all of their energy decoding, instead of taking note of the main idea, characters, plot, etc.
In the video on reading comprehension, this man pointed out that most teachers teach comprehension through vocabulary, and then they assume their students will understand ...
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... one who needs CPR, and it would save her life. It is sad that this is the example that he has to give, in order for teachers to understand the concept of fairness in their classrooms.
Seeing how this is the fourth time I have seen this video in an education class, it is difficult to write about my initial reaction. I do believe this is an excellent video, and I think everyone who wants to be involved in a student’s education should watch the complete video. It gives great insight to how students with disabilities feel in the classroom, along with why what some teachers are doing in their classrooms is not working. I really like this video because it is so simple, in yet, understanding students who have learning disabilities is such a difficult concept to grasp for many people, with not knowing exactly what it means or how to go about handling the situation.
The shocking part was his own third grade teacher who makes him very conscious and scrutinizes him all the time. She says things like “you’re up and down like a flea” and “you should take a look in the mirror sometime” (Sedaris 359). This is probably the sort of person who the disabled encounter on a daily basis and who make them conscious of the fact that they are not as normal as the others. Instead of trying to make an effort to help the helpless child, the teacher tries to rub his disability in his face. She does not understand his problem but makes the situation worse by constantly yelling at him and consequently embarrassing him in front of every body. Instead of addressing the issue, she exaggerates the issue and makes things worse for the
In the video footage they are studying Science with a concentration on speaking, listening, and viewing. During this lesson they learned to maintain eye contact with their speaker, engage in active listening, and keep still.
“F.A.T City” was an eye-opening documentary that enlightened me about people with learning disabilities in schools. To begin, the acronym F(frustration) A(anxiety) T(Tension) was a clever name to describe the documentary. Teachers, parents and other helping profession in schools can cause F.A.T towards learning disabled (LD) students without being aware of the harm that is occurring. I really appreciate that teachers were not the only participants in the film. There were parents, a student, a LD student, a technician, different types of therapist, psychologist and other professionals in schools. The diverse participants allowed everyone to become more mindful in their role when assisting a LD student. As a paraprofessional, I learned quality
Perhaps if everyone realized the wisdom in the famous proverb, “before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes”, people would have more empathy for those who may seem to be atypical. The video How Difficult Can This Be? The F.A.T. City Workshop presented by Richard D. Lavoie effectively gets participants to experience the feelings and stress of children with learning disabilities. Lavoie draws his participants into the classroom experience with well developed exercises that elicit the frustration, anxiety, and tension of children with
We began by stating some of the positive and negative stereotypes that came with children of disabilities. The negative stereotypes were so disheartening to know children have to endure those types of problems because of a disability they cannot control. A few negative stereotypes the people in the lecture mentioned were helpless, lower class citizens, invisible, or watered down degree. Those were just a few mentioned. I realize that these negative stereotypes are exactly what teachers try not to show to peers. You would not want your peers thinking you have a “watered down degree” and the schoolwork is easier than theirs when it really is not. The work is not made easier, just presented to the students in a differen...
Samuel has a great team supporting him which makes inclusion in general classes easier. Dan and Betsy did not want him in a separate class from his peers. Samuel peer’s loves having him in class and he is not left out. This documentary raised the question for me are schools including all students. The documentary talked to students with disabilities, students without disabilities, and educators. The younger kids did not see a difference just perks. The children in Samuel class thinks his accommodations are cool. The older kids in a different school views varied; it seemed harder to include students with disabilities in general classes. Students with disabilities are more secluded in the higher grades. There should be no separate classrooms. The longer children are exposed to being in a class with students with disabilities the more understanding they will become. Inclusion should be in all grade level and every aspect of
The setting of this video is a traditional classroom setting. It’s sunny outside and morning or afternoon. There are two big green chalkboards at the front of the room and posters hung all over the walls. The desks are arranged in a big u shape with the audience sitting around them and the teacher in the front sitting on a stool. Throughout this video the teacher is
Dewitz, Jones and Leahy (2009) state that comprehension reading instructions in classrooms does not always meet the standards that have been set by educational experts (p. 107). The comprehension programs adopted do not provide learners the time to practice what they are learning through the comprehension because learners are given too much material to learn. Learners are at a disadvantage because they may probably not complete the core curriculum topics as outlined in the study guide. The programs cover a lot more topics than before, which make instructors to rush learners through the curriculum before a clear assessment of learners’ internalization of what they are taught is done.
Once the students begin to feel comfortable, I am flooded with questions. Students are able to expand their knowledge on a variety of disability-related issues. The real challenge is to help them change their perception of people with disabilities. Students have to be convinced that a disability is a limitation and every human has his or her own limitations. A disability is not a sickness someone can catch like a cold. When the students begin to see that we are all equal, then the Disabilities Awareness program has really done its job. The students are stubborn at first to new ideas but, after challenging them, they begin to see the truth behind these ideas and start accepting them.
I truly enjoyed the movie, because of how honest it is about how people struggle, but never give up. It is a story of family and perseverance that is heart wrenching. I would completely endorse this movie and push it to be in the curriculum in the future. My hope is that students continue to over fill your class as you aloud me to do this semester. The movie explains so much of Deaf Culture that the standard population could really use to know. Which is probably why I whish the movie was more common in movie rental places, Hulu and other video cites. It is a fantastic movie with a fantastic message.
In the video presentation of How Difficult Can This Be? The F.A.T. City Workshop, Richard Lavoie is able to simulate several of the difficulties that a student with a learning disability has to face at school. Some of the difficulties experienced by the students are intrinsic to the disability itself, but many other difficulties are directly related with the emotions that the student experiences when attending a class, and as a result of his or her interactions with teachers and classmates. Both the United States law and the education system, have the opportunity to make a huge difference in the learning experience of every student with disability. Students with disabilities need to be guided to a path to education that is both feasible and accessible for them; with achievable goals, and by being provided what they need in order to succeed, and to be able to overcome any obstacles.
Two years ago, I embarked on a journey that would teach me more than I had ever imagined. As a recent college graduate, I was thrilled to finally begin my teaching career in a field I have always held close to my heart. My first two years as a special education teacher presented countless challenges, however, it also brought me great fulfillment and deepened my passion for teaching students with special needs. The experiences I have had both before and after this pivotal point in my life have undoubtedly influenced my desire to further my career in the field of special education.
People that are seen as having a disability are often passed through the majority of their classes or are not properly taught. In other words, teachers and professors may expect less from them. This does not benefit the student nor does it show that the teacher is interested in trying to help students with such disorders. In what possible way does it make sense to send someone out into the world without teaching them to the best of their capabilities? The lack of effort in the teacher’s work ethic comes off quite arrogant and selfish. It is the responsibility of a teacher to prepare the student for the real world and give them every piece of knowledge they can
All teachers dream of the classroom filled with fifteen tranquil, enthusiastic students, all with their note books out and pencils prompt for note taking. This is the classroom where everyone works together, at the same pace, and without any interruptions or distractions. This is the ideal classroom setting. The only problem with this picture is that it does not exist. Students are all different. Kids all learn different ways, and at varying paces. Both Physical and Learning Disabilities can hinder a child’s learning speed and hold them back from the rest of the class. It can be very difficult to identify a child with a learning disability because students can often be misunderstood and labeled as unmotivated and lazy. These students are often ignored and not given enough individual attention, and therefore they experience difficulty and frustration all throughout their education. Teaching students with learning disabilities takes a knowledgeable and understanding teacher and often requires adaptation of the curriculum. The education of these students often needs so much “constant attention and fine tuning if they are to succeed,” (Mather, 3) that they hold the rest of the class back. It is these cases that students should seek an adaptive classroom program and individual attention to work on their problematic areas. The bottom line is these students cannot be allowed to fall through the cracks of our educational system. They need positive reinforcement and individual attention so that they are confident in class and productive when they do their work.
Overall, I must admit that I have been blessed from taking this course. I feel that I have grown throughout the course of the class, where I once stereotyped students with learning disabilities to understanding students with disabilities. Many people judge and classify what they do not understand, and through that ignorance is birthed. I am thankful that I have taken this class as I have become aware of my ignorance and have a deeper understanding and acceptance of those with learning disabilities, inside and outside of the classroom.