...Findings How can we include students with disabilities in a general educational setting is the main focus. With the inclusion of all the data that has been collected for this research has been made clear to me that there a few findings I found that were instrumental to me clarifying this question. My interpretation of the data concluded that I am on the right path in finding innovative ways to incorporate inclusion in my future teaching practices. Findings #1: One of the techniques I have seen during my research is Peer support Arrangement. This technique has been evident during my observations. It was not uncommon to see students without disabilities helping those with disabilities. There were no need for constant teacher interaction. The students took it upon themselves to give guidance to one another. During one of my observations I wrote in my journal, “I was observing Student L trying to help Student LU with the...
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...Topical Reference List: Inclusion of Autism Spectrum Disorder Students Lindsey Liermann Liberty University Abstract This paper includes a reference list of literature relating to components of successful inclusion for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In general, the literature seems to indicate what practices are effective for successfully including ASD students with typical peers, as well as, if inclusion is right for all ASD students. The literature includes evidence that the different components support students’ progress in general education settings. More empirical data needs to be collected to see if different components work for all students with Autism Spectrum Disorder while with typical peers. Keywords: students with ASD, inclusion, typical peers, successful strategies, perceptions of inclusion, support, and modification for students. Topical Reference List: Inclusion of Autism Spectrum Disorder Students Until recently, the common practice was to pull children with Autism or other disabilities out of regular education classrooms for majority of the day or even have them completely segregated. It seemed more efficient to provide specialized instruction in separate classrooms where children with Autism could received individualized attention without having to alter the mainstream curriculum that typical peers received. But, different practices were proposed in the 1980’s for greater efforts to “include”...
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...T. (2011). Racial and ethnic groups (12th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. All electronic materials are available on the student website. |Week One: Workplace Diversity | | |Details |Due |Points | |Objectives |Recognize the dimensions of diversity. | | | | |Differentiate the concept of inclusion from the concept of diversity. | | | | |Describe diversity and inclusion in the...
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...Inclusion is a widely discussed topic in all educational systems nowadays. It refers to placing students with disabilities in age-appropriate general education classes in their home schools, and ensuring that they receive the specialized instruction described by their individualized education programs (IEP's). According to PD Dr. Friedhelm Pfeifer a senior researcher at ZEW and a lecturer at the University of Mannheim School, inclusion is intended to give all children and adolescents, including those with disabilities, the opportunity of participation in the highest possible quality educational services in the community. Nobody should be left out. In fact, this is a worthy societal objective. It essentially seeks to take these two worlds, regular...
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...This paper will provide insight to who I am as a learner, my strengths, areas of research interest as well as my interest of exploration in reference to the doctoral process. I consider myself to be an everlasting, lifelong learner and I have the yearning to want to broaden and deepen my skills. While the master’s degree I attain did not land me my job of choice, I feel that a more advanced degree will. I dream that the next job that I have will be a job that I consider to be interesting, stimulating and challenging all at once. I’m not one that likes to live with regrets. I don’t want to live my life saying, “what if”. At this juncture I have the mental fortitude to keep going. One of my strengths is the ability to manage the time that it will take to do the leg work to attain this degree. I understand that the road will not be a crystal staircase, but one with bumps, potholes, dark places and unknown territory. Another strength is the ability to prioritize my workload. At this point, I understand what needs to be done; and I understand that it has to be planned in a timely fashion or things will not get done. I also bring the strength of being motivated. Motivation has brought me to this point. I realize that I have be motivated in order to get things done to complete a degree that I’m investing my time and spending my hard earned money. Those factors alone keep me motivated to move ahead. On the other hand, I need stamina and...
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...Molly Patterson Flowers for Algernon Paper Recreation for Special Populations East Tennessee State University Flowers for Algernon is a short story that has many themes within it. This paper will focus on the theme of the mistreatment of disabled people. The bullying is practiced purposely and accidentally. However, society mistreats anyone who is different and most of the time it happens subconsciously. The main theme of this story is the mistreatment of mentally disabled and even mentally gifted people. Mentally disabled people are mistreated daily just because of their condition. Many cruel people, like the bakery workers in the story, make fun of mentally disabled people just for amusement. Others treat the mentally disabled as inferior and try to help them, but the help they offer is only because they feel superior to the disabled person and view the help as charity. Society in general feels awkward and superior to the mentally disabled due to lack of contact or knowledge of them. Even the main character, Charlie, is unable to show any warmth for the mentally disabled once he gains his knowledge. An example of how society treats people who are different is proven through each person’s level of knowledge. Young children treat mentally disabled kids the same as any other. However as they grow and learn more through society they begin to treat them different. As we have learned in class, society has enough knowledge to know that these people are different but...
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...Heather Hassler GS210 Sociology Jennifer Campbell Outline 11.24.13 Miller-Motte College Online I have always been fascinated by people. What they do, why they do it, how they go about things, the reasons people act and react certain ways, the complexity of the different ways people act is something that is so interesting to me and I have always been interested to find out more! One of the topics of Sociology that I am looking forward to learning more about is Sociological Perspective. I want to gain a better understanding of how people’s actions and reactions are stemmed from the society in which they live. Does their position on the globe influence their behavior? Where people live and grew up makes a huge impact on their lives. We are programmed to be a certain way based on the culture we grew up in and in which we were raised in a particular area. The second topic I am looking forward to learning more about is Diversity of U.S families. I can’t wait to learn more about this because I want to know more about how different nationalities vary in how they raise their children, how in which they do it, and the rate in which they do it in. Every single family is different, but family styles vary from nation to nation, even when they are in the U.S. The differences in African-American families, Latino families and Caucasian families are so vastly different in so many ways that I am looking forward to gaining more insight on the diversity in...
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...Groups and Teams Paper The future world of management is relying on Groups and Teams, who can function in a business setting for productive success. However, if using the managing skills correctly Teams and Groups may evolve into an effective high performing organization. The effort of writing this paper is to enlighten readers on the difference between Groups and Teams dynamical functioning. Nevertheless, with the provision of exclusive examination this paper will further bring out the importance of workplace diversity in an organizational environment; and team dynamics in the workplace. The most effective way to help readers understand the difference between Groups and Teams begins with defining the two organizations for clarity. The definition of a” Group is a small group of people with complementary skills in which a leader’s goal and approach; and are willing to be held accountable by the leader” (Mackin, 2007). Groups attainments are approached by the leader’s goals for dominate support. The accountability of a group is thrives on individual accountability. However, the viewpoints of leaders are for the production of its organization the supervisor has input. Subsequently group decisions are made by voting rather than members acquiring any input. However, “a team is a small group of people with complementary skills and abilities with common goals and approaches for which they hold each other accountable” (Mackin, 2007). Teams require structure and support, aside from...
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...Unit 003- Introduction to Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings Outcome 1 1.1-Explain what is meant by : Diversity equality, Inclusion Discrimination Diversity: Diversity is when you have a range of different things. For Example "Newspapers allow for a diversity of views for their papers" Equality: the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities. For example "n 1828 the free people of colour in the colonies were placed on a footing of legal equality with their fellow-citizens." Inclusion: Inclusion is the action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure. For example, "The inclusion of Portuguese and French possessions would add...
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...|[pic] |Course Syllabus | | |College of Humanities | | |SOC/315 Version 4 | | |Cultural Diversity | Copyright © 2010, 2005, 2004 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course focuses on the issues, challenges, and opportunities presented by U.S. population diversity. Workplace issues related to employee diversity in terms of gender, race or ethnicity, socioeconomic class, and cultural background are emphasized. Policies Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently...
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...| | The benefits of having a diverse workforce Diversity is more than just a buzz-word. In today's workplace, it can hold the key to fostering new ways of thinking, reaching out to a wider range of customers and growing your business. Our workforce and working patterns are changing. Our working population is getting older, and increasing numbers of women and people from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds are entering the workforce. Valuing diversity is becoming increasingly important for businesses. Publisher Malcolm Forbes once said that 'diversity is the art of thinking independently together.' Organisations can't thrive and grow if everyone in them thinks and behaves the same way. Having a diverse workforce with people from different racial, educational and social backgrounds and a diverse age range opens up a wealth of possibilities and helps to encourage creativity and foster innovation. There's also a clear competitive advantage to be gained from employing a diverse workforce. An organisation with a diverse range of employees is well placed to understand the needs of a wide range of customers, and can interact with a broad client base. Not only that, but it is also in a good position to recruit and retain staff in an increasingly diverse and competitive labour market. Embedding diversity of thought throughout an organisation also means that talent can be properly recognised and nurtured - wherever it may be. The best starting point for any organisation...
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...Homework Reflective Paper: Diversity, What Does It Mean to You? Today the world was radically changed from all sides. Things are not like in the past; all cultural fundamentals were upset by this change. Technological advances have also facilitates this situation; it helps and easily promotes peoples to move from a city to another one, from a country to another, from a continent to another. Obviously, it has brought closer people from diverse origins. Thus, the world has become a small village. People are forced to live together by ignoring or considering their differences such as race, religion, national origin, age, gender and disability based on equal representation, valuing differences, embracing others, respect, inclusion. We call this fact diversity. Taking in account diversity by organizations involved some considerations. That’s why implementing and managing diversity to be successful need adequate approaches. The term “Diversity” is not sound simple; it refers to a range of elements as mix, numerous, variety… Here, it means a huge, large composition of people from different origins and backgrounds. In the broadest sense, it also include race, gender, ethnic group, age, personality, cognitive style, religion, social status, primary language, tenure, organizational function, education and more. Then, to effectively manage all this, we need to take in account many considerations and strategies to avoid frustrations and other consequences because it can harm or...
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...Thinking about diversity and inclusion 1. What are the dimensions of cultural diversity? Identify and briefly explain the dimensions by referencing both textbooks. The dimensions of cultural diversity consist of in the diverse cultures in the world. The diversity is the different race, gender, age, ethical, language, religion, education, and more. The geographic region and the social roll are the result of the cultural diversity in the world. The diversity is variable and depends of the human’s need and it has changed through human evolution. Countries that were pioneer on a cultural growth got behind and others countries progressed in art, technology, and science over the time. The immigration also interferes in the cultural diversity. The United States has a large amount of immigrants from many countries in the world. Immigrants try to preserve their cultural traditions to the future generations and over the time their cultures have influenced in the art, music, and the way to affront political issues of the United States. Cultures exist to serve the vital, practical requirements of human life (Harvey & Allard, 2009, p. 77). 2. With what ethnic, cultural, or other groups do you identify? Describe what members of your social circle have in common. Ethnic group is categorized to be integrated by people from other countries that speak different languages, cultural roots, and attitudes. The writer of this paper identify with the Hispanic group.The Hispanic social circle members...
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...The following assignment will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice related to effective inclusion within the early years and primary settings, along with the teaching and learning approaches for children with special educational needs (SEN) and disability. Knowledge and understanding of legal requirements and policy relating to inclusion will be demonstrated and how segregation moved to inclusion through the years, benefiting children with special educational needs. Also with the critical analyse of the issues and practice related to special educational needs provision and disability within schools. Inclusion in education is about creating a belonging for children with special educational needs, both in mainstream...
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...Inclusion, or organized placement of children with disabilities in mainstream classrooms (Cook, 2001), has certainly been one of the major topics in education for the last two decades (Avramidis, Bayliss, & Burden, 2000). However, it was not until quite recently that teachers’ attitudes towards inclusion of children with special educational needs (SEN) became the focus of extensive research (Avramidis & Kalyva, in press; Jobe & Rust, 2006). The major reason for this change in research interest could perhaps be traced to more contemporary approaches to education, which claim that in order to gain valuable insight into the practice as well as the dynamics of the inclusive classroom, there is perhaps no better method than to evaluate the attitudes of those who form an important part of that dynamic system; namely, the teachers (Rose, 2001). Indeed, teachers’ attitudes have been found to affect the process and the outcome of inclusion to a great extent (e.g., Avramidis et al., 2000; Richards, 2009). More specifically, teachers’ positive attitudes towards the inclusion of children with SEN could facilitate inclusion in a mainstream setting (e.g., Cook, 2001; Richards, 2009), since positive attitudes are closely related to motivation to work with and teach children with SEN. Teachers’ motivation in this case is of utmost importance because inclusion demands time, organisation, and cooperation with a pupil with SEN who is not customarily willing or able to participate...
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