...SPECIAL EDUCATION - PHILOSOPHY My Special Education Philosophy S. Bruce Butrym Grand Canyon University: SPE 529N January 26TH, 2012 My Special Education Philosophy Philosophy…Webster defines that thought as, “a discipline comprising as a core logic, aesthetics, ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology.” With all due respect to Mr. Webster, combining the aforementioned subjects within a philosophical statement for one’s purpose in life may be the correct approach for ivy leagued institutions, but for an individual striving to reach high school age students within the Autistic Spectrum, in a TMD self-contained classroom; leaning ever so closely to a PMD format, a more down to earth approach would seem more appropriate. As such, after reviewing each of the core areas of philosophy, the subject of Metaphysics drew my attention. Defined in layman terms… Metaphysics allows me to, for one, to consider all I interact with within the schools four walls as “real beings”; and secondly, to consider those “real beings” as “genuine constituents” of the world that can hopefully can add additional strength to the makeup of that world. A major component to the development of my philosophy was to take advantage of the opportunity to interview a number of staff from my local high school; to review what these seasoned staff members had developed...
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...Academic Component Literacy is at the heart of basic education for all, and essential for eradicating poverty, reducing child mortality, curbing population growth, achieving equality and ensuring sustainable development, peace and democracy." (UNESCO, 2010) The main function of Literacy is to help people develop academically to be able succeed and communicate in everyday life, however for children with Special Educational Needs their literacy skills develop at a slower pace and they require extra help and support to develop these skills. In this piece I am going to look at what provisions can be made in the classroom that will support and help further develop the literacy skills of children with Special Educational Needs. As of 1998 many primary school teachers followed a technique proposed by the central government called The National Literacy Strategy or ‘Literacy Hour’ as it was commonly known. Literacy Hour required teachers to teach at least one hour of Literacy and one hour of numeracy every day, however in June 2009 it was announced that from 2011 Literacy Hour was no longer a requirement which gave teachers the freedom to teach Literacy how they saw appropriate. (Fisher, 2001). At first the Literacy Hour initiative came under as many people felt that it was not long enough as Literacy is such an important factor of life however it did become successful and many primary teachers still use the technique today (Fisher, 2001). However now that teachers now have freedom...
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...various accommodations that were made for him in various classroom settings. It also discusses different accommodations that could be made in general education classes and special education classes. The paper discusses the need for high school students to be self-advocating or self-determining and learning to make decisions on his or her own. SPE-226 Educating the Exceptional Learner Benchmark Assignment: Teaching for Exceptionalities Students with exceptionalities are a breed all their own. Each student has individual strengths, weaknesses, and individualized education programs/plans (IEPs) tailored to those needs. There are many resources, accommodations, and settings for these students to help ensure their academic success. One particular student, herein called “Junior,” is a mixed bag of interesting. Junior’s cognitive abilities are on par with his classmates. However, he needs help with reading, writing, and other social and behavioral skills. He likes to engage in discussion, enjoys music, and is diligent in his work. Observing him, his teachers, and other various special education classrooms has given valuable information to increase my teaching strategies. Inclusive Math Class Junior’s first period class is Algebra 1-2. It is an inclusive class and is co-taught by Meinen and Geigas. Meinen, the special education teacher, is there to help students and provide assistance services to Geigas’s teaching. However, all of Geigas’s classes have some form of inclusion. Consequently...
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...of egoism require explication of “self-interest” (or “welfare” or “well-being”). There are two main theories. Preference or desire accounts identify self-interest with the satisfaction of one's desires. Often, and most plausibly, these desires are restricted to self-regarding desires. What makes a desire self-regarding is controversial, but there are clear cases and counter-cases: a desire for my own pleasure is self-regarding; a desire for the welfare of others is not. Objective accounts identify self-interest with the possession of states (such as virtue or knowledge) that are valued independently of whether they are desired. Hedonism, which identifies self-interest with pleasure, is either a preference or an objective account, according to whether what counts as pleasure is determined by one's desires. Psychological egoism claims that each person has but one ultimate aim: her own welfare. This allows for action that fails to maximize perceived self-interest, but rules out the sort of behavior psychological egoists like to target — such as altruistic behavior or motivation by thoughts of duty alone. It allows for weakness of will, since in weakness of will cases I am still aiming at my own welfare; I am weak in that I do not act as I aim. And it allows for aiming at things other than one's welfare, such as helping others, where these things are a means to one's welfare. Psychological egoism is supported by our frequent observation of self-interested behavior. Apparently...
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...like to request an evaluation of my client Anderson-Krerty for her eligibility for special education provisions (IEP) accommodations. I have concerns that she is not progressing well in school and that she may need some special help in order to learn effectively. During the therapeutic sessions, I focused on addressing coping mechanisms related to her ADHD, focusing skills strategies, and low self esteem. I reviewed her classroom assignments and have observed her during individual session and concluded that she has some type of learning disability. Anderson-Krerty has substantial problems completing assignments, writing letters and saying words backwards, problems comprehending, problems with excessive motor behavior, and impulsivity. Anderson-Krerty also has been evaluated and diagnosed of having Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. At this time, she is currently not receiving medication at the request of the mother. I am very concerned that her learning disability is an impairment that results to poor school performance and learning, I would like to request an evaluation of my client Anderson-Krerty for her eligibility for special education provisions (IEP) accommodations. I have concerns that she is not progressing well in school and that she may need some special help in order to learn effectively. During the therapeutic sessions, I focused on addressing coping mechanisms related to her ADHD, focusing skills strategies, and low self esteem. I reviewed her classroom...
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...Amorita West Grand Canyon University SPED-330 July 3, 2015 The case study I selected to write about was number two. The information provided stated the Gabriel is a kindergarten student who has cerebral palsy. He has to use a wheelchair, wear a diaper and uses a feeding tube. Gabriel is nonverbal, however is able to communicate some, and make choices when provided with two options. Gabriel needs to work on grasping things because he has limited strength in his hands. Cerebral Palsy (CP) “is an umbrella term that refers to a group of disorders affecting a person’s ability to move” (What is cerebral palsy). “1 in 500 babies are diagnosed with cerebral palsy” (About CP). Children with cerebral palsy typically will encounter specific learning difficulties. “These may include a short attention span, motor planning difficulties (organization and sequencing), perceptual difficulties and language difficulties” (What is cerebral palsy). There are three known forms of cerebral palsy : spastic, athetoid, and ataxic. A child who is diagnosed with cerebral palsy can be affected mildly or severely depending on the amount or part of brain. Generally children who are diagnosed with cerebral palsy can attend school. Although the child may experience some learning disabilities and may require some assistant, but frequently can do things children without cerebral palsy can do. According to the Learning Disabilities Association of America, 2.4 million students are diagnosed with...
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...INFLUENCES OF SELF-ESTEEM Task: In the table below, suggest how you believe each of the factors listed can affect someone with high self-esteem and someone with low self-esteem. In the final column, indicate how each of the factors affects you and your self-esteem. Factor | Positive Influence (High Self-Esteem) | Negative Influence (Low Self-Esteem) | How does it influence me? | Gender | Males and females are good at sport. | males suck at sport. | By me being a male and having a lot of different features becoming a man. | Culture | Samoan culture is so different and very active. | Samoan culture is so boring and tiring in all ways. | It influences me to Respect my culture and have a responsibillity. | Disability | Disabillity is a very hard and sad thing for everyone. | Disabillity gets too much treatment and too much attention. | It is a very sad and poor illness for people. | Age | Your old but you look young. | You look so old sir. | Means a lot to me because you only live once. | Relationship with family and friends | It is a very important part of life for me. | I hate my friends and family. | This is one subject that is quite important to me. | Physical appearance | She looks very attractive and pretty. | she not sufficient for me. | pretty important to me. | Occupation | A very good and high standard job. | A low and undercoming job. | One thing that’s is very relevant in life for me. | Personality | I have such a good and special personality. | My personality...
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...Welcome to your 21-day, power-packed e-course: Boost Your Self Esteem To New Heights! Brought to you www.selfesteemplus.com. Even though you may not be paying for this e-course, it does not mean that the content or exercises contained within it are sub-standard. In fact, I've seen many a highly-priced course or workbook that wouldn't come close to offering you the quality of tools and techniques I have included here. Why do I remind you about this at the beginning of each lesson? Because I wish for you to extract maximum benefit. You never know when or where your next breakthrough moment will come ... PS. Have you downloaded your workbook yet? http://www.selfesteemplus.com/lock/free-self-esteem-download.htm EMAIL LESSON 1: Finding Out More About Your Self Esteem Hello again! Welcome to your first lesson: Finding Out More About Your Self Esteem. In this lesson you will: • Get an overview of what to expect from the entire course; • Learn some definitions of self esteem and high self esteem; • Describe your own self esteem; • Personalize your understanding of high self esteem; • Personalize your understanding of low self esteem; • Rate your own self esteem; • Reflect on your own rating; and • Learn about 'State Of Mind' and how it powerfully affects your self esteem. In this lesson, you will be referring to your Workbook, Section 1. Course Overview This 21-day power-packed e-course has the capability to change your life, assuming that you have sufficient...
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...believes self-efficacy benefits for their motivation for constantly learning new challenger in their lives. Zimmerman expresses he believes that self-efficacy differs from other several motivation concepts such as self-concept, locus of control and outcome expectations. This benefits students from participating in their own different interests. Comparing students with self-efficacy and one without self-efficacy. Students that has self-efficacy is more emotionally stable which means they can handle any kind of difficult situations in their lives. Student with no or little self-efficacy are going to have a hard time dealing with most situations. He states that self-efficacy helps the students with goal accomplishments. Zimmerman thinks that self-belief should be added to further their beliefs and make a vital role in their academic achievement with desired goals. The article is about a research study where verifying that discriminant validity is succeeded by students’ effort, persistence, emotional reactions and their activity choices. The...
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...1. Morrie is optimistic towards his death. Although he is also distressed about his life-threatening disease, he is happy that he is given enough time to create more happy memories with his loved ones before he departs this material world. He perceives having the opportunity to bid farewell to the people around him as something good and wanted to make the best out of the remaining days of his life. For instance, Morrie even had a “living funeral” in which he himself who is about to die, participates in his own funeral. The close people who attended in Morrie’s “living funeral” all laughed and cried as they reminisce their experiences with Morrie, stressing how Morrie has touched each of their individual lives. What is very heart-warming and essential in the movie “Tuesdays with Morrie” that reflects Morrie’s outlook on death, and most importantly on life, is his interview sessions with his former close and favorite college student named Mitch. This is because Mitch wanted to preserve his memories with Morrie, he asked Morrie to tape record their interview sessions every Tuesdays revolving on fundamental questions about life. In response, Morrie happily agreed with the favor Mitch was asking him. Morrie wanted to share his life and experiences to Mitch in the light of teaching Mitch about life lessons on how one should appreciate the beauty of life and how to live it to the fullest. On one of the Tuesday interview sessions, the topic centered on death. Morrie pointed out one of...
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...inherent desire to belong is an integral part of the human condition that affects the way in which we view ourselves and others. Experiences of communities often shape personal identity and decisions to belong and not belong. Max Lucado’s picture book ‘You Are Special’, and Harper Lee’s novel ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ delve into the intricacies of belonging within community. Both texts explore how personal differences can alienate individuals from their community and cause a loss of self-worth. However people often overcome this disconnection to community through experiences of belonging in their own unique identity. Lucado’s ‘You Are Special’ follows the story of a Wemmick (puppet) named Punchinello who lives in a small village, where the same creator carved all the inhabitants. The Wemmicks that excel in fields deemed worthy such as looks, physical and mental ability, are given golden stars, whilst puppets that do not have these characteristics are given blue dots. Punchinello is a puppet that is given many blue dots, due to his lack of skills or looks, alienating him from his small community of puppets. This alienation from his community causes Punchinello’s loss of self-worth, ‘I cant walk fast. I can’t jump. My paint is peeling.’ Lucado uses dialogue to highlight Punchinello’s insecurities due to the predetermined societal rulings of what it means to be beautiful. This idea connects to that of superficial morale and is reiterated through the accumulation of imperfections...
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...Self-actualization is a concept developed by Abraham Maslow and rlates to his hierarchy of needs. In Maslow's scheme, the final stage of psychological development comes when the individual feels assured that his physiological, security, affiliation and affection, self-respect, and recognition needs have been satisfied. As these become dormant, he becomes filled with a desire to realize all of his potential for being an effective, creative, mature human being. "What a man can be, he must be", is the way Maslow expresses it. According to Maslow, the tendencies of self-actualizing people are as follows: 1. Awareness * efficient perception of reality * freshness of appreciation * peak experiences * ethical awareness 2. Honesty * philosophical sense of humour * social interest * deep interpersonal relationships * democratic character structure 3. Freedom * need for solitude * autonomous, independent * creativity, originality * spontaneous 4. Trust * problem centered * acceptance of self, others, nature * resistance to enculturation - identity with humanity As for me, self-actualization in career aspect seems of utmost importance for the close future. Actually I have only one dream about my future career. I want it to bring me real pleasure. What can be better than doing your favorite work and feeling satisfaction just because of doing it. Now, I do not have any concrete job as one desired, but I...
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...The Misrepresentation of African American Students in Special Education Programs SOCI 2301 Research Proposal Introduction In the American education system, there is a steady increase in the number of Black students that are placed in special education programs. Black children are primarily labeled with either being Educable Mentally Retarded (EMR), or having a Behavioral Disorder (BD) (Kunjufu, 1995). This is a concern because statistics show that even though African American children only constitute 17 percent of all students, they compromise 41 percent of all special education placements, and out of the 41 percent of black children that are placed in special education programs, 85 percent are boys (National Research Council, 1999). These statistics are not only alarming, but it has also been recognized that African American students, particularly black males, are either misdiagnosed or misplaced into special education programs. This is a noted and ongoing problem within the public school system, and it is a problem that is raising many questions. For instance, why are black children disproportionately labeled? Why are black boys labeled EMR and BD more than girls? Do these labels adversely affect their self-esteem? Is there a difference between these statistics and the lack of black male teachers in the school system? Are there differences between black and white female teachers as they relate to black male children...
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...Educational Philosophy Southern New Hampshire University “A teacher affects eternity: he can never tell where his influence stops,” a quote from Marcus Tullius Cicero. I believe that my role as an educator will forever affect the students that I will encounter. To me my role is more than being a teacher; I play an intricate part in how children perceive education. For the year that I teach those students it will be my actions that will entice children to want to be in school and learn. I will be in the position not only in educating them, but to get to know them as individuals. I believe that by assessing each student for their individual qualities I will be able to provide differentiated instructions to connect with each student. My direction in education is to teach middle school science. I chose the subject of science because I feel that this subject can be difficult to understand and overwhelming. I know for me, I had to work hard to learn and understand certain topics in science. But because of my teachers and the way they taught; I began to love science. That is what inspired me to want to become a science teacher. I look forward to creating a curriculum that will challenge students to apply concepts and analyze results. I want to witness children not only learning, but becoming involved in their education. I see myself as a teacher following several theories immersed in education. One theory I accept as a true concept is the constructivism theory...
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...inclusion and pupil achievement. I will demonstrate how my role within the workplace incorporates certain responsibilities towards this. I will discuss inclusion procedures used within the workplace and express where my research indicates it could be improved. An overview of my current role I am currently acting as a volunteer at a local secondary school, working in a specialist centre where children attend since for varying reasons, they are unable to study in mainstream school. The centre is very small so the staff take on many changing roles and I find that so do I. The centre aims to achieve understanding of the child’s needs, dealing with any issues influencing the child’s behaviour and ultimately giving the child the security he or she needs to learn in the centre, of if possible eventually retuning to mainstream school. Above all we set out to achieve the five outcomes set out in Every Child Matters: Change for Children in Schools (DfES 2004e) by ensuring the children are: • Healthy • Stay Safe • Enjoy and achieve • Make a positive contribution • Achieve economic and social well-being Reasons for undertaking this research There appears to be three levels of inclusion used for special needs pupils these are: • Inclusion in the classroom within the mainstream school facilitated through the use of personal support using TA’S and LSA’S • The use of a specialised inclusion unit • The use of a special school The use of a specialised inclusion centre...
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