https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt en-us 2021-09-07 16:25:08 UTC 2025-11-10 22:01:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png saylorje https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1722413700 In middle school, a lot of my language arts class included vocabulary practice, reading, and writing. We were given vocabulary tests each week and were provided a novel to read that included reading tests and writing essays for each of the novels. We also were given different writing assignments to practice skills such as formatting, APA/MLA styles, researching, and writing personal narratives. To practice with APA/MLA, we would be given flashcards to write all of our sources that we will use and would write the citation as well as the in-text citation for each source. She would then have conferences with each of us to review our sources and give us the extra help if we needed it. Because I went to a small school, I had 4 teachers that were split among the 7th and 8th grade class. Therefor, each of the teachers were able to incorporate what we were learning into each of the different subjects. ]]> 2021-09-07 16:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1722413700 saylorje https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1827237196 While working with the students at Garfield Middle School, I noticed a lack of engagement and interest with school. A majority of the students did not have the motivation/interest to complete their school work or pay attention in class. While working with one student in particular, he explained to me how school is "dumb" because there is nothing interesting being taught and he just "does not care". This can be difficult on the teacher because it puts stress into finding lessons that could interest students that have these thoughts about school. When my partner and I taught our lesson, we tried our best to create something that would allow the students to be engaged. While observing the student talked about previously, I noticed that he was interested in the work he was doing and actually fully completed this assignment before the end of the class. In this specific scenario, the way that my partner and I taught was different than the way that the students are used to. Therefor, the students were engaged because it was different. Teachers should change up their ways of teaching throughout the year and give students the opportunity to be able to find their own learning style that works best for them.]]> 2021-10-19 13:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1827237196 saylorje https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1862360838 2021-11-02 17:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1862360838 saylorje https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1921119964 2021-11-30 18:25:01 UTC https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1921119964 saylorje https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923000552 This Padlet is geared towards the idea of an inclusive education. Inclusive education is important in schools because it allows for inclusion of all students as well as faculty and members of the community. As a teacher, I want to create a inclusive environment for my students and allow them to feel safe and welcomed in my classroom.   ]]> 2021-12-01 15:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923000552 saylorje https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923323356 This article describes inclusive education in a bigger picture. It explains how creating an inclusive environment requires changes in many different aspects of society, which can be difficult. This article states that in order for full inclusion to be successful in the school, "Teachers must be trained, buildings must be refurbished and students must receive accessible learning materials" (Inclusive Education). This can be along process, which explains why many schools have not adapted an inclusive school setting. Unicef focuses on four key areas to implement inclusion in the schools. These areas include advocacy, awareness-raising, capacity-building, and implementation support. When these areas are met, there is more of change of being able to close the gap in education for students with disabilities.]]> 2021-12-01 17:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923323356 saylorje https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923324517 This article explains what inclusive education is and why it is important to have in schools. This article states that, "Around the world, children are excluded from schools where they belong because of disability, race, language, religion, gender, and poverty" (The Value of Inclusive Education 2019). Students are not only not included in general education classrooms because of disability, but also because of their background and culture. This can be hard on the children because they don't always understand why they are not able to be included with the other students. The article also states that, "Inclusive systems provide a better quality education for all children and are instrumental in changing discriminatory attitudes" (The Value of Inclusive Education 2019). When children are able to be accepting of students with different backgrounds, culture, and disability, the environment of the school will become more welcoming as well.]]> 2021-12-01 17:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923324517 saylorje https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923327874 This picture represents children with different characteristics to them. Although, they are all kids and they are all the same, just with unique features to themselves. Just because someone looks a little different, or needs support to do something, doesn't mean that they are any less.]]> 2021-12-01 17:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923327874 saylorje https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923333659 The Little Clever Girl: 
I have no eyes to see
Yet I have a hand to write
Legs to walk though not strong as yours,
Yet I am what I am,
 A little clever child

This poem is from the students perspective describing how she may be different and that she may not be able to do everything that others are able to do. But in the big  picture,   she can still do everything but  it may just be in a different way than others can. Just because someone has a disability, it doesn't mean that they aren't capable of achieving success. 

]]> 2021-12-01 17:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923333659 saylorje https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923346571 While this song is a bit cheesy, it is a great example of inclusion in music. The artist, Frank Nemiroff, explains how he may do things different, but he's still a lot like everyone else and he still has feelings too. Just because someone is different than you, doesn't mean that they are weird or strange. Everyone has different qualities and that is what makes them unique.]]> 2021-12-01 17:19:42 UTC https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923346571 saylorje https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923358074 The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) is about an adult with Downs syndrome, Zak, and a man trying to leave town, Tyler. Zak escapes the home he was living in and meets Zak while he is trying to escape from a bad situation. Tyler explains to Zak that he doesn't care that he has a disability and he treats Zak the way he would treat anyone. They travel by foot to Florida together and create a friendship on the way. This movie brought joy to my heart and knew this was something that I should include on this Padlet. While this movie isn't about inclusion in the school, it shows inclusion in the community which I feel is even more important.]]> 2021-12-01 17:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923358074 saylorje https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923366625 This article describes the start of special education in schools in the 1950s and 60s. This article explains that, "There is a strong research base to support the education of children with disabilities alongside their non-disabled peers. Although separate classes, with lower student to teacher ratios, controlled environments, and specially trained staff would seem to offer benefits to a child with a disability, research fails to demonstrate the effectiveness of such programs" (Whitbread, 2021). Evidence shows that when students with disabilities are alongside their non-disabled peers, they are more successful with their goals. Different strategies within the general education classroom are also beneficial for students with disabilities. These strategies can include peer tutoring, cooperative learning, and differentiated instruction.]]> 2021-12-01 17:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923366625 saylorje https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923405708 This TedTalk presented by Ilene Schwartz talks about the power of inclusive education. She describes how inclusion is not a teaching strategy or a placement issue. She says that inclusion is about belonging to community, a group of friends, a school community, or a neighborhood. This is important to understand because just because someone is there, it doesn't always mean that they are feeling included. ]]> 2021-12-01 17:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923405708 saylorje https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923412291 In this video, the little boy is helping his mom who is blind. While they are walking through the museum, his mom asks him to pick a piece if artwork that he likes and explain it to her so she can experience it with him. He finds a picture of a war and explains it to her in such detail so that she can imagine it herself. A crowd gathers and cheers him on after he's explained the picture. Others ask him to explain other pieces of art as well because of how wonderful is explanation was. This video shows Inclusion outside of the classroom. While the schools are our main focus, we also have to consider inclusion in every day life. When we do so, the world itself will be a happier, more welcoming place.]]> 2021-12-01 17:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923412291 saylorje https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923520503 This picture represents diversity and inclusion in many different aspects. The people in this picture all come from different backgrounds and cultures. Yet, they are all lending a hand to the person near them. I think that this is a perfect example of what inclusion in schools should look like. Students and faculty should always be there for each other no matter where they may come from or what they look like.]]> 2021-12-01 18:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1923520503 saylorje https://padlet.com/saylorje/3ulaz1zvx6krhgtt/wish/1939698656 When developing this project, I felt as if Inclusion would be the best topic to  include. As an intervention specialist, it is important to make sure that your students are included and are working alongside their non-disabled peers. Research has been done that proves that when students with disabilities work with their non-disabled peers, they are able to perform more successfully.

In middle school, students are developing their different social groups and creating stronger friendships. It is important for all students to be able to create these relationships alongside their peers, whether they have a disability or not. It is also important for these students to be prepared for high school. If inclusion is present, students with disabilities are able to feel included in the general education setting and can continue to do so in high school.

These resources are examples of why inclusion is important to have. They also show how inclusion can be important in the community as well. With inclusion, people are likely to be more accepting of those who are different because they are around them more often.

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