HHP471 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE
1. How does social constructionism impact our view of disability in general and, more specifically, kids with disabilities?
Social constructs are themes based on experiences. It is through our social constructs that we often develop the mindset in which we believe that disabilities prevent individuals from being successful, no matter their skill level or ability. After watching an individual with disabilities fail a few times in a row, we start believing the notion that all kids with disabilities really can’t do it. Because of this, we sometimes even fail to give them a chance to prove themselves, and we put a “cap” on what we think they are capable of. We need to give all of our students a fair opportunity, …show more content…
This education has to be given at public expense, under public supervision and direction, and at no charge. Along with that, this education should follow the students’ IEPs, meet particular state standards, and provide for them from infancy all the way through secondary education.
7. What is the “least restrictive environment” for students? What does it look like? What does it mean?
All children with disabilities must be given an education in the least restrictive environment. This means that children with a disability should be educated with typically developing children at all possible times, with the use of supplementary aids and services if necessary. If this isn’t appropriate because of the nature or severity of the disability, then special classes and separate schooling may be appropriate. Overall, the “least restrictive environment” needs to be evaluated for each specific child, because it may look different for everyone.
8. How does federal legislation define “physical …show more content…
In this approach, students must master specific rules and systems before they can move on to bigger, more difficult things. For example, when doing a unit on basketball, the teacher would begin by introducing each skill needed within the sport (take time to master dribbling, passing, and shooting.) Students must show mastery in each of these skills before playing an actual game of basketball. The top-down approach is a style of teaching that focuses on providing students with a large view of a subject. To illustrate, the teacher could focus more on helping the student develop the life skills necessary to play basketball on his/her own such as checking into the fitness center, tying his/ her shoes, or picking out a basketball. In this approach, the teacher will first focus more on the life skills the student needs, instead of the specific motor skills
1. How does social constructionism impact our view of disability in general and, more specifically, kids with disabilities?
Social constructs are themes based on experiences. It is through our social constructs that we often develop the mindset in which we believe that disabilities prevent individuals from being successful, no matter their skill level or ability. After watching an individual with disabilities fail a few times in a row, we start believing the notion that all kids with disabilities really can’t do it. Because of this, we sometimes even fail to give them a chance to prove themselves, and we put a “cap” on what we think they are capable of. We need to give all of our students a fair opportunity, …show more content…
This education has to be given at public expense, under public supervision and direction, and at no charge. Along with that, this education should follow the students’ IEPs, meet particular state standards, and provide for them from infancy all the way through secondary education.
7. What is the “least restrictive environment” for students? What does it look like? What does it mean?
All children with disabilities must be given an education in the least restrictive environment. This means that children with a disability should be educated with typically developing children at all possible times, with the use of supplementary aids and services if necessary. If this isn’t appropriate because of the nature or severity of the disability, then special classes and separate schooling may be appropriate. Overall, the “least restrictive environment” needs to be evaluated for each specific child, because it may look different for everyone.
8. How does federal legislation define “physical …show more content…
In this approach, students must master specific rules and systems before they can move on to bigger, more difficult things. For example, when doing a unit on basketball, the teacher would begin by introducing each skill needed within the sport (take time to master dribbling, passing, and shooting.) Students must show mastery in each of these skills before playing an actual game of basketball. The top-down approach is a style of teaching that focuses on providing students with a large view of a subject. To illustrate, the teacher could focus more on helping the student develop the life skills necessary to play basketball on his/her own such as checking into the fitness center, tying his/ her shoes, or picking out a basketball. In this approach, the teacher will first focus more on the life skills the student needs, instead of the specific motor skills