Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), also known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), is defined as a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Autism Spectrum Disorder affects information processing in the brain by altering how nerve cells and their synapses connect and organize, however, how this occurs is not well understood. Autistic Disorder is only one of four recognized disorders in
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The educational resources selected are to be used in a third grade classroom. A.) Education resources 1.) Visual: Educational Insights GeoSafari motorized Solar system (www.Amazon.com/educational-.Insights-Geosfari-Motorized-sysytem/dp/b0062R018/ref=SR_/_/?s=toys-andgames 2.) Audio: Clue Finders 3rd Grade Educational Computer Game( www.Amazon.com/cluefinders-Gradeeducational-computer/dp/B00IT3516 3.) Multimedia Files: Scholastic News (www.SNI.scholastic.com/SN3/01_01_06_14SN3
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How hearing loss affects development of the mind James Garrett Excelsior College PSY235 Dr. Victoria Ferrara June 21, 2015 Abstract Hearing loss can have a tremendous effect on the cognitive development of human beings. Erik Erikson’s psychosocial theory can be connected to this issue. Lev Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory can also be tied into the effects of hearing loss on development and the theory of mind is another theory that can help explain the why. Language development is one
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as if I fight a losing battle in regards to student attendance each and every day. As an inclusion teacher, my class has a higher rate of absenteeism than those of my grade-level peers. (During the first three quarters of this school year, there have been seven days in which I have had every student present.) Worksheets and “bookwork” cannot adequately replace effective, efficient, and relevant classroom
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who-knows-how-many meetings that seem to never end, and on it goes. Geometry Teacher: I hear you. What’s more, our special ed teachers don’t seem to be working with these kids separately like they did when I first started teaching. But that was before inclusion, collaboration, and co-teaching became part of our teaching vocabulary. Music Teacher: And before national “experts” had come up with things like No Child Left Behind and Common Core Standards. English Teacher: Well, anyway, I was told that one of
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All children have the right to an education, regardless of disability. However, children with disabilities have not always had that right provided to them. Research and knowledge-based evidence throughout the last century has greatly changed educators’ opinions and positions on special education. A key point that will be discussed in this essay is the enactment of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), as well as current and future challenges of special education. The initial creation and
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1.1 The role and responsibilities of a teacher /trainer can be identified by looking at the teaching and learning cycle. The main points that make up this cycle are: • Identify learner needs • Planning and preparing sessions • Delivering sessions • Assessing learning • Evaluation Taking each of these points into consideration in one’s teaching is vital and essential for effective teaching and learning. For example identifying learner needs before the start of any course or session is important
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and behavior, communication/knowledge, planning for instruction, assessment, professional growth/reflection, and interpersonal relationships" (INTASC, 2008). Numerous educators, particularly at the elementary school level, have a packed classroom with nominal resources in view to discipline. It is key to maintain a firm steadiness of authority in order to uphold an apt environment for learning. Students across the spectrum face obstacles in regards to a continuance of love for school and
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PNP sets RA 9165 seminar ANTI-NARCOTICS policemen will be required to attend seminars on the Philippine National PoliceManual on Anti-Illegal Drug Operations and Investigation to make them fully understand the requirements of the law and ensure the conviction of arrested drug offenders, PNP Anti-Illegal Drugs Special Operations Task Force commander, Deputy Director General Raul L. Castañeda, said yesterday. The seminar is aimed at fully equipping members of different Regional, Provincial, District andStation Anti-Illegal
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