1. What one thing did you learn, and what will you do differently as a result?
My training has always focused on cognitive disabilities: this course helped open my eyes to the variety of other disabilities, and the countless possibilities for assistance that exist. I will strive to change my teaching style to be more inclusive: even though I do not currently have any students with physical disabilities, I need to reconsider things like classroom arrangement now.
Because of this class, I have begun looking for ways to incorporate literature about disabilities into my classroom. In January, my 7th graders will spend a month learning about Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan, reading "Miracle Worker", and practicing sign language.
I also want to incorporate the book list for my 8th graders, and have them read and respond to a text which presents a main character with a disability. I have to look more closely at my lesson plans to find a way this fits in, but I liked the "READ IT" lesson posted in this module.
All in all, this has been an eye opening, positive experience for me.
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I currently have several students in my library classes who have IEP's. The accomodations that they require do not really apply to my class, but I have learned several ways that I can help them accomplish learning tasks in their other classes. I am going to take what I have learned through this course to assist them in succeeding in school.
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