This week, I had the chance to read Eliminating Ableism in Education by Thomas Hehir. Hehir advocates and supports children with impairments and disabilities in the school environment. Throughout Thomas Hehir's career, he engaged in teaching, and speeches to help students in the education system. He has made an impact in education by assisting students with disabilities. The education structure should support students and not bring them down. They are working on their goals and want to move forward not backward.
As future teachers we want our students to succeed and accomplish their goals. We want to have a positive impact and create a supportive environment. We need to make a difference in the education system and provide for our students. In the article, Hehir states, "I contend that negative cultural assumptions about disability continue to have a negative influence on the education of children with disabilities. The pervasiveness of ableist assumptions in the education of these children not only reinforces prevailing prejudices against disability but may very well contribute to low levels of educational attainment and employment"(Hehir, p.4). Working with Inspiring Minds is observing the school setting, and the classroom setups, and working with students. School should be a place where students want to be there and want to learn. The students in my placement are excited to be in class even though not all want to do the assignments. They care about their grades and want to do well on their report cards. The teacher helps her students with the work that they are stuck on and holds a workgroup during class to help the students who need extra help on their work. She is creating a positive environment in the classroom by making accommodations and supporting the students through their work. There is no teacher aid in the classroom but other 5th grade teachers come in with their students and do group lessons. The teachers work together during their class time and go over things together.
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I really liked your blog post! You did a great job talking about the reading and connecting it to your placement. I agree its important for all students to feel comfortable in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteI agree that we need to do something together as a new generation of educators to create a large difference in the education system and lives of our future students.
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