Chapter 11: Learning About Different Abilities and Fairness by Baylee Zimmerman https://padlet.com/bayleewhite1/f5rfxs1qtnisfn9l en-us 2022-11-21 00:38:02 UTC 2022-11-21 00:47:48 UTC hello@padlet.com bayleewhite1 https://padlet.com/bayleewhite1/f5rfxs1qtnisfn9l/wish/2391794207 Fair does not always mean equal. Different students receive different supports that are necessary for them to succeed. We have this conversation in my classroom quite often.]]> 2022-11-21 00:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bayleewhite1/f5rfxs1qtnisfn9l/wish/2391794207 Inclusion bayleewhite1 https://padlet.com/bayleewhite1/f5rfxs1qtnisfn9l/wish/2391795091 An inclusive classroom means to include children with disabilities in their general education classroom with their peers without disabilities. ]]> 2022-11-21 00:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bayleewhite1/f5rfxs1qtnisfn9l/wish/2391795091 bayleewhite1 https://padlet.com/bayleewhite1/f5rfxs1qtnisfn9l/wish/2391795821 Children want to understand what they observe. It's important to have open communication and conversations with your students about things they are noticing. Validate their questions and feelings.]]> 2022-11-21 00:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bayleewhite1/f5rfxs1qtnisfn9l/wish/2391795821 bayleewhite1 https://padlet.com/bayleewhite1/f5rfxs1qtnisfn9l/wish/2391796697 I love that children are so accommodating for their classmates with different abilities than them. They may be critical at first, but through those conversations they will be more understanding.]]> 2022-11-21 00:43:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bayleewhite1/f5rfxs1qtnisfn9l/wish/2391796697 bayleewhite1 https://padlet.com/bayleewhite1/f5rfxs1qtnisfn9l/wish/2391797987 It takes some coaching and reminding, my students began including their peers with disabilities in everything they do in the classroom, about two weeks into school. This may seem like a long time, but they were just unsure of what he was capable of.]]> 2022-11-21 00:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bayleewhite1/f5rfxs1qtnisfn9l/wish/2391797987 Guidelines bayleewhite1 https://padlet.com/bayleewhite1/f5rfxs1qtnisfn9l/wish/2391800690 1. Be thoughtful about the words you use
2. Pay attention to how well you meet the needs of all children
3. Be responsive to children's questions and thinking about disabilities
4. Do not deny differences
5. Do not dismiss children's expressions of fear, anxiety, and rejection of disabilities
6. Interrupt hurtful language
7. Be aware of your own assumptions and biases
8. Have open communication with families]]> 2022-11-21 00:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bayleewhite1/f5rfxs1qtnisfn9l/wish/2391800690