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children with a disability. This law was called the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. In 1990 they changed the name of the law and as of today it is now called The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The IDEA is the giver of funds for the state, federal to ensure that special education is available for all children that have disabilities. The reason for the IDEA is to get students ready and prepared to further their education so they can get a job and live…

needs. Making sure that children are being provided with the a proper learning environment is crucial. Especially when it comes to physical education. Therefore, understanding what inclusion and least restrictive environment is, the pros and cons of each, how PE teachers adapt to these settings, and my viewpoint on the topic. First off, inclusion in education programs can sometimes be misunderstood. In simple terms, some may define it as simply including children with mental disabilities…

type of creativity has been discovered. “Little-c” creativity is everyday creativity that takes place. This form of creativity can be practiced by anyone (Iowa State University). In addition to creativity, the arts play a major role in student education. Fine arts are all forms of art that can typically be taught in a school setting. Some examples of fine arts include painting, singing, and playing an instrument (Upitis 1). Arts in general, however, provide a way for students to express…

Special Education Final Case Study Sink or Swim? DISCUSSION TOPICS 1. ADHD a. Identify the typical symptoms associated with ADHD. Which do you notice in Randall’s behavior? • Hyperactivity • Inattention • Impulsiveness • I notice hyperactivity in Randall’s behavior. He is talking excessively and becoming animated in his actions. Hyperactivity can also be seen with Randall fidgeting. Randall’s behavior also expresses impulsiveness. Randall wants to complete the work before anyone else can get…

this paper takes a look at the challenges confronting education of students with disabilities. The paper first discusses the concept of special education, before taking a look at the meaning and classification of students with disabilities. Eight classifications of students with disabilities were made in this paper, while two strategies for educating students with…

The American College Testing(ACT), a college entrance exam, has expanded in usage throughout the United States to a great extent. Three important developments of the ACT have occurred spanning from the creation of the test to legislations passed only a few years ago. First came the creation of the ACT and why it was created in 1959. The next development was in 2001 when Illinois and Colorado were the first states to require their high school students to take the ACT. The final development was in…

to Arthur W. Foshay (1991), “The one continuing purpose of education, since ancient times, has been to bring people to as full a realization as possible of what it is to be a human being.” (http://www.ascd.org). In the past, our educational systems have had varied focuses transitioning to and from the goals of literacy to the development of moral character and including the goals of workforce preparation (http://www.ascd.org). Education in the 21st century is being redefined by educational…

dyslexia means people cannot sound out unfamiliar words and differentiating phonemes, I learned valuable teaching tips as a future educator. If students are taught phonics, they will most likely read and write more accurately. In comparing English to education systems of different countries, they teach phonics at an earlier age and more in depth, a concept I would like to adopt in my own classroom. Accommodations are also key in helping students with dyslexia. As an advocate for my students, I…

by. It is demanding excellent education for all” “It implies an end to the double standard and education in education, a double standard that gives high quality teaching to students and exclusive suburbs and inferior schooling to children in slums, they give preference to some states over others” You would think that this quote by Francis Keppel, in 1965, then the Commissioner of Education, who was the driving force behind the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 could have been…

are taking is going to determine your future and what colleges you’ll get into. What I just described was any of the standardized tests that high school students are subjected to for the sake of college admissions. The two most prominent tests, the ACT and the SAT, are standardized tests required by virtually all colleges. If every high school student is taking the same test, regardless of ethnic background, educational background, family income, or prior experience, you may begin to question…