As a class assignment, my students viewed videos regarding Disability Awareness and Disability Rights and wrote a short essay (under 50 words) “What I Want for My Students”. The videos that they watched and reacted to are shown below.
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- Future Teacher – Nikko Andriotis - These are videos that all people should watch and learn from. I found it amazing how dedicated Avery’s teachers were to reaching the goals set forth at the beginning of the year: helping a nonverbal student form sentences. Inclusion benefited … Continue reading
- Future Teacher – Shelby Beasley - I want each child be supported. I want each child to know they are cared for and believed in. I want each child to know they are capable of achieving something great. I want each child to know they are … Continue reading
- Future Teacher-Maggie Bredlau - I had several enlightening moments and a few moments of shock. One statement that really struck a chord was when one individual recalls someone saying to them that they “would rather be dead than like you.” We are obligated as … Continue reading
- Future Teacher-Molly Heck - I want your child to never feel they don’t matter. I want them to know I am here to help them succeed. I want them to know nothing is impossible in life. I want them to know I care. I … Continue reading
- Future Teacher-Emily Hedrick - The videos I viewed today really touched me and reminded me how important inclusion is in today’s schools. Children with disabilities deserve to be viewed as individuals first with unique likes, dislikes, and interests. “Words can help or hurt” and … Continue reading
- Future Teacher-Jacqueline Hotop - Children are the eyes of the future. Their whole character is good. For your child I want unending happiness, a sense of belonging, and love. I want your child to know that they are more than capable to conquer any … Continue reading
- Future Teacher-Theresa Kaiser - I want for your child is to be included in a general population classroom. I think this will boost their social skills and help with communication. I think the last video was great with Avery because she felt more comfortable … Continue reading
- Future Teacher-Holly McGuire - We must recognize and support students’ talents, strengths and gifts, not their disabilities. Labels only restrict expectations we have for ourselves and others. Social-emotional development is an understated yet vital part of every students’ growth. Allowing student led peer interaction … Continue reading
- Future Teacher-Lauren Mitchell - I want a learning environment where children do not feel defined by their disability but can freely express themselves and let their individual personalities shine. I want children to have the opportunity to share their personality with their peers and … Continue reading
- Future Teacher-Taelynn Otte - It deeply saddens me to see how people with disabilities were labeled as disabled and basically thrown out to the curb. Instead we need to create a society that sees disabled people as people first who love and have the … Continue reading
- Future Teacher-Norman Robinson - What I want for your child is to have the same benefits and opportunities as any other American Citizen. Your child deserves respect, empathy, and independence. You child’s outstretched hand is to be held in admiration as a greeting between … Continue reading
- Future Teacher-James Wofford - What I want for your child is to feel loved and safe at all times. I want your child to feel like we have a strong, teacher-student, relationship, because in order for significant learning to take place a relationship must be … Continue reading
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