1.) Q: Do ALL students have the right to be in a general education first grade classroom? Explain your answer.
A: In my opinion I think that all students should have the right to be enrolled in a general education first grade classroom because even though they have disabilities they are still able to learn. It may take them longer to master a subject but they will grasp it soon enough. I feel that as long as they are provided with an aid to assist them with class work that they are having difficulty with then they have just as much a right to be there than any other kid.
4.) Q: Did anything in the video surprise you? If so, what surprised you and why?
A: I found it VERY surprising when they showed Bobby in his classroom being taught how to stock shelves in a grocery store. I actually found it to be somewhat offense, because they don't teach first graders without disabilities how to stock shelves. So what does that tell us in terms of the future of children with disabilities? That all they are capable of doing is stocking shelves in a supermarket? I guess I just expected them to be learning the same things as other 1st graders but just slowed down so they could master it. It angered and surprised me to be completely honest.
Regarding Question 1, I completely agree. Every kid has a right to an equal education. Even though a general classroom setting may be more difficult for a student with disabilities, it's not impossible for them to learn the material. Why should they be held back from getting the same experiences every other student is offered?
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ReplyDelete1. Do ALL students have the right to be in a general education first grade classroom? Explain your answer.
Yes, I believe that all students do and should have the right to be in a general education first grade classroom. I feel like every child should be given the opportunity to be in a general classroom. I feel as if the special needs classroom blocks special need kid from the real world. The only thing I thing that they should receive are additional help from teachers if the parent and/or students wants it.
4. Did anything in the video surprise you? If so, what surpised you and why?
Yes, I was very surprised that the children at the special needs school were being taught how to stalk shelves and how to work at a grocery store. I did not realize that they were already trying to prepare children for this at such a young age.