Special Investigation Branch

Lifelong Learning: Definitions: European Commission (2001; 9) defined lifelong learning as ‘all learning activity undertaken throughout life, with the aim of improving knowledge, skills and competence, within a personal, civic, social and/ or employment-related perspective’ (Alsop, 2013;2). Debates: Lifelong learning covers the full scope of procurement of learning opportunities, from early adolescence through school to further and advanced education. Nonetheless, it stretches out past formal…

What’s special about special education? As I reflect upon the differences in my understanding of special education as a result of this class, three major points stand out to me. The first is a greater ability to withstand uncertainty and ambiguity. The second is a shift toward a biopsychosocial model of understanding special needs. The third, although it may sound overly simplistic, is that I didn’t know what I didn’t know. These three concepts, in my mind, are interrelated. Coming to terms…

Introduction This paper will discuss the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), how it applies to special education, the group it applies to and how it affects the classroom. Secondly, it will define inclusion. Then, it will discuss the importance and impact, and the benefits and difficulties of inclusion on special education, as well as how it affects the classroom. Lastly, this paper will discuss the affect of stress on the families of children with disabilities, and provide…

When the individual with disabilities education act was passed, the idea of an inclusive classroom became a prevalent idea in schools. Yet, many people still question if this is a positive or negative addition to the school system. What you will find is that inclusive classroom model is not only workable but will promote life skills that could be extremely helpful. In “Learning in an Inclusive community” Sapon-Shevin argues inclusive classrooms is the best way to teach students how to treat…

Today I learned from reflecting our third class session about how in special education it is important when doing assessments and utilizing the results into a student’s IEP (if the student is a special education student), that careful consideration has to be made prior to considering the validity of the assessment that is being used. I learned that essentially if an assessment has a reliability coefficient that is .80 to 1.00 then it would be considered reliable to use. However, if the…

with special needs is lots of patience. There has to be a love for the job or there is no point in keeping it. She believes special education is more challenging than general education; that while there are less students, there are more layers with the classroom composed of students of different grade levels and abilities. Another factor of being a special education teacher is paperwork, she feels that there is more paperwork in the job than teaching. A tip for teaching children with special…

intensive assistance to students with language and literacy problems though various differentiations/modifications and assessments. This framework was introduced in 2004, after there was an increase in the number of students who were nominated for special education services. Many officials believed if the approach, Response to Intervention, was effectively implemented throughout schools, there would be a significant decrease in the amount of underperforming students. Response to intervention…

attaining a master’s degree in Northern Illinois University’s Special Education and Early Education…

4. Results of the Study Introduction This chapter presents the results from the survey created to examine the areas of growth of OT within the school-based setting. The results included in this chapter look at the question “What are the biggest challenges facing occupational therapy in the school system?” We will also look at the following survey questions: “Which skills are underutilized in the school system by OT? Do you feel the role of occupational therapy is understood by your co-workers…

student learning without putting unnecessary restrictions. Furthermore, LER also ensures that accommodations are made so that regardless of a student’s disability they are still able to learn to the best of their ability. This helps students with special needs be able to receive and equal education that allows students to reach their highest potential. Schools use tools such as the continuum of placement alternative to help find the right environments that allow students to find balance and work…