Amanda Baker
2.) Q: In your opinion what is the biggest benefit of inclusion? Include one detail from the video to support your answer
A: With inclusion children with disabilities have the opportunity to learn in a normal classroom setting. One of the biggest benefits that I see in inclusion is the socializing that goes on. I found it to be very touching that the young children in Sean's classroom were so willing to accept his disability. He was rough at first, but the students learned to love Sean. They understood why he acts the way he does. At the end of the video when the lady was asking questions regarding Sean, they all agreed that he belonged in the classroom with them. These children are being introduced to disabilities at a young age, and in return they seem to be much more accepting than the average human. It taught Sean a lot about acting out, and it exposed the other children to people with disabilities.
4.) Q: Did anything in the video surprise you? If so, what surprised you and why?
A: It was very surprising to me that the children at the special school were being taught how to work at a grocery store, or at a fast food restaurant. I found that to be very limiting to the students. I thought they would be learning the same criteria that Sean was learning, only with other students who had disabilities. I did not realize that they were preparing them for their lives at such a young age. I was actually a bit angry at this. Why would you put such limits on a student? I genuinely thought they were going to be learning similar things as the students in a normal classroom. Only they would be learning at a rate much more suitable for their needs. It was sweet at the end where each student named their dream job. I just wish they would have shown them encouraging the students more.
On one hand Bobby's mother and teacher made the comment about having realistic expectations, and how stacking cans means the world to some of these kids. But on the other hand, I agree that it was a punch in the gut how low they set the bar.
ReplyDeleteHere's one kid that will be doing more than just stocking shelves.
http://www.wimp.com/acceptedcollege/
I loved that video! I really do believe we should be motivating these children to reach higher goals. It can be done. He clearly proves that.
DeleteYes! That video is one example that there are many options for students after high school. How we in k-12 prepare them is KEY! Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteI agree! I thought the children accepting Sean was one of the most touching parts of the film as well. The part especially when they said they loved him and that disabilities were not something to laugh at, it made me really happy and sad because most adults can't be as accepting as those children were.
ReplyDelete2. In your opinion what is one of the biggest benefits of inclusion? Include one detail from the video to support your answer.
ReplyDeleteSome benefits of sending a child with special needs to a special needs school are that they do get the attention they need to succeed. I feel as if the special needs program goes at the pace each kid needs to go with. The disadvantage is that the kids are blocked off from the real world.
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.