Education For Students With Disabilities - 803 Words

Educators continue to determine the best way to teach students with disabilities. As more children with various disabilities, and other impairments learn with â€Å"typical† children, educators continue to learn how to include these students in their classroom. There are challenges and benefits that continue to emerge for educators, children with disabilities, and their non-disabled peers. However, the educational system would agree that education for students with disabilities has improved greatly. Students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms have shown an increasing number of academic gains in a number of areas, including better test scores, completing IEP goals, grades, behavior and inspiration to learn. Placement in an inclusive classroom does not disrupt the academic performance of students without disabilities; it actually enhances students performances in and outside of the classroom. Inclusion helps students build relationships, improve social skills and much more. According to Kathleen (2013), â€Å"the types of instructional strategies found in inclusive classrooms, including peer tutoring, cooperative learning groups, and differentiated instruction, have been shown to be beneficial to all learners† (p.2). In my classroom, I have used peer tutoring to help assist the students who have IEPs, this teaching strategy has led to students achieving their IEP goals and increased learning confidence in both students. Throughout the documentary the Habib family shared theirShow MoreRelatedStudents With Disabilities And Their Education1305 Words   |  6 Pagesinclude students with disabilities in general education classes. There are a lot of concerns of whether or not full inclusion is appropriate for all students, how you address certain concerns, how to communicate and involve parents and a lot of other things. Everyone has their own personal views and why they feel the way they do. The controversy will always remain on the topic of students with disabilities and their education. I am slowly starting to form an opinion on whether or not students withRead MoreStudents With Disabilities Of Physical Education1705 Words   |  7 Pages Students with Disabilities in Physical Education Megan R. Johnson Lincoln Memorial University â€Æ' Students with Disabilities in Physical Education More and more students with disabilities are being taught in the public school system today than in the past ten or so years. This gives the students the opportunity to learn and prosper in their least restrictive environment along with their peers. Many educators, as well as those in physical education, are learning how to implement and incorporateRead MoreThe Role Of Students In Disabilities In Education837 Words   |  4 PagesThere is an increasing prevalence of disability in modern school populations. Only a small percentage of this group, however, attends post-secondary institutions to further their education, and an even smaller amount attends these for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education or careers. Recently, an article entitled â€Å"Postsecondary STEM Education for Students with Disabilities: Lessons Learned from a Decade of NSF Funding† was published, detailing a project spanning fourRead MoreSpecial Education For Students With Dis abilities1466 Words   |  6 PagesSpecial Education in early childhood classrooms are a privilege for students. Parents or guardians need to be educated on the special education laws, referrals, and evaluation process. As educators we need to advocate to parents or guardians that special education is not a location, but a service to help children reach their full potential in the classroom and as a citizen of society. The earlier the intervention for a child the greater the chance the child will succeed. The United States hasRead MoreSpecial Education For Students With Disabilities797 Words   |  4 Pagesspecial education has made great gains in providing individualized education for students with disabilities. Because of the law, researchers, schools, and teachers are able to find the latest advances in providing successful academic and social experiences for all students. However, while there have been great gains in the field, there are many issues that have yet to be add ressed. These issues in special education can limit the educational experiences and outcomes for students with disabilities. ManyRead MoreDistance Education For Students With Disabilities866 Words   |  4 PagesDistance Education for Students with Disabilities History of Distance Learning and Learning Disabilities With the rise in technology and internet access, there has been an increase in schools and universities that offer courses online that make education accessible to people all around the world. This has allowed many options for students that may not have otherwise had access to the education that they wanted and an increase in a number of options to best suit them. This includes those with disabilitiesRead MoreThe Importance Of Special Education For Students With Disabilities899 Words   |  4 PagesSpecial education is considered to be a relatively new field within education, with true recognition of student’s disabilities occurring around the 1900’s (Frost Kersten, 2011). Up until that time, students with disabilities were viewed with superstition and fear. As the public became more passionate about students with disabilities and with the passage of Brown v. Board of Education in 1954, the stage was set for providing equal opportunities for education of all chil dren. Additional courtRead MoreSpecial Education Curriculum For Students With Disabilities837 Words   |  4 Pagesâ€Å"special education curriculum†? At first I was a little confused about this question. I was thinking about special education curriculum in the terms of an adaptive curriculum. After reading the articles form this module and locating my own article, â€Å"special education curriculum† refers to what educators are doing to make the general education curriculum accessible to students with disabilities. Although there have been many changes related to the education of students with disabilities, there isRead More Students with Disabilities in Career and Technical Education2015 Words   |  9 PagesStudents with Disabilities in Career and Technical Education Career and technical education (CTE) can provide significant benefits to students with disabilities. CTE teachers need to be aware of the rights of students with disabilities and of the planning process involved in meeting their needs. In addition, CTE teachers must know what role they play both in planning and in providing instruction. CTE teachers often need background information on the details of disabilities and the accommodationsRead MoreMy Reading On Reading Disabilities, And The Impact That They Have On Students Education1741 Words   |  7 Pages I wanted to learn more about reading disabilities, and the impact that they have on students’ education. I was lucky that my reading problems did not impact my education, and I was able to read very well. Reading is one of the most important skills that students learn in school. Being able to reading is paramount to student’s success throughout school and life. It is estimated that 10% to 15% of school aged children have some form of a reading disability. Reading is a complex task involving decoding