The term “neurodivergent” describes people whose brain differences affect how their brain works. That means they have different strengths and challenges from pe
Does everyone understand sarcasm?
No! Someone might think you are speaking literally.
You have a student with a physical disability that affects their writing ability. What would you do to fairly assess this student?
Allow this student to type; allow this student to answer questions to a test out loud instead of writing.
Define "segregation"
Segregation is when kids are educated separately due to their race, disability, or background
Name barriers to promote inclusivity in a classroom.
1. Lack of facilities and equipment, 2. Lack of inclusivity education, 3. Untrained staff
Define "discrimination"
Treating someone unfairly due to their characteristics
Who was the father of Special Education?
Edouard Seguin. Before his research, many people thought children with disabilities had "the devil inside of them"
Manual communication commonly used by Deaf people.
Sign Language
Is this inclusion or not inclusion?
Inclusion
True or False: When a person has a stutter that means they are not very smart.
FALSE
This is a change that helps a student overcome or work around the disability. These changes are typically physical or environmental changes.
Accommodations - Name 3
Who should decide whether a Deaf student goes to a special school for the Deaf?
The student. They should be able to go to public school if they want to.
Is this accessible or not accessible?
Accessible - Wheelchair ramp
Children with this disorder might have trouble paying attention and have impulsive behaviors (i.e. speaking without thinking what the consequence may be)
ADHD (Attention Disorder)
True or False: Kids sometimes make fun of others to make themselves feel better or more important
True
What is "stimming"?
Stimming – or self-stimulatory behavior – is repetitive or unusual body movement or noises (i.e. hand flapping). These movements help regulate and calm down.
Is this accessible or not accessible?
Not accessible
What's wrong with saying "That's so gay?"
Implication that being gay makes a person bad or weird
Define "exclusion"
Leaving someone out; denying a person access to the general education classroom
This is language that avoids bias towards a particular sex or gender
Gender Neutral Language (examples including "everyone", "y'all", "them", "server", "waitress").
Define "prejudice"
Preconceived bias towards someone, not based on fact.
What is wrong with this sentence? "She doesn't have any disabilities. She's a normal kid."
We wouldn't say that a kid is "normal" because they don't have disabilities. All kids are normal kids, some just have special needs.
Define "inclusion"
Supporting and embracing diversity in a way that clearly shows all individuals are valued, recognized, and accepted for who they are and how they were born.
Is this inclusion or not inclusion?
Inclusion
Define "tolerance"
Willingness to ACCEPT and RESPECT differences in others
True or False: You can change or "fix" Autism
False
What is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave?
Autism
In a classroom a student with a disability is being teased or excluded by their peers. How would you address this situation to promote inclusivity and prevent bullying?
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Define "integration"
Integration is when students with disabilities are placed in existing maintstream schools or classrooms
How is this woman feeling? How do you know?
Annoyed. It may be difficult for some people to read social cues.
Define "stereotyping"
Having fixed, oversimplified beliefs about a group of people
Which year did kids with special needs get access to education?
1975. This includes being able to ride the bus, and have 1:1 teachers.
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