Educators have conceded that labeling does have possible consequences. Why are persons with disabilities labeled? W.L. Heward (2010) mentioned that “Labeling is required to be included in special education. To receive support or federal funding persons must be evaluated and place in a category. However, this can have a negative effect in that, the persons been label may see he/her been different from the norm. Nevertheless, labeling do help educators in their research to identify or develop specialized methods to teach persons with the varied disabilities. Another way of address a person without labeling is to identify something they are at good at for example, John has a stutter when speaking, but likes to draw and color. We
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In addition, a positive effect of labeling is that it helps educators to identify and create Individualized Education Plan (IEP). This plan allows students to receive instructions at their current level of functioning, provides students with accommodations and specially designed instructions and creates goals and objectives for them. Nevertheless, there are advantages and disadvantages Some advantages of labeling makes it easier for legislators to understand the needs for
In addition, a positive effect of labeling is that it helps educators to identify and create Individualized Education Plan (IEP). This plan allows students to receive instructions at their current level of functioning, provides students with accommodations and specially designed instructions and creates goals and objectives for them. Nevertheless, there are advantages and disadvantages Some advantages of labeling makes it easier for legislators to understand the needs for