This article by Christopher Kliewer really stood out to me because I can connect with it so well. This author not only focuses on one classroom, but multiple of classrooms to show the different aspects of children with down syndrome. In high school I was in a class called Peer Pals, which is when you go in the class that is specifically for Special Needs students and one of them in the class had down syndrome, but was still incredibly smart. "She explained, He uses his imagination, he pretends-thats how we makes sense of things. He relates stuff to books we read, the things he does at home." Some things the kids learn, or even us, may not easy to learn, but it is easier if you connect or learn about something you are interested in. I have grown up with a kid that has down syndrome my whole life because my best friend growing up, her little brother has it. Still to do this day I know him and he will say random things that relate to what he has heard someone say or what he has seen. Another quote that really stood out to me was "School citizenship rejects the idea of a gap between normality and down syndrome. In the movement toward classroom membership, diversity is viewed as normal, relationships are of mutual benefit and belonging is a central societal theme." This quote really stood out to me because I believe that everyone should be treated and given the same amount of attention no matter what. Do not treat someone differently just because they are special needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOwDfnoek6E This is a video about a little girl that has Down Syndrome telling others not to limit her no matter what, everyone needs to the same basis to get through life successfully. Remember everyone is the same no matter what. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO857j0qCQo This is another video I found that is so heartbreaking about a teacher that was making fun of kids in her class that has special needs. I don't get how anyone especially a teacher could treat someone the way these teachers are.
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Schooling Children with Down Syndrome
This article by Christopher Kliewer really stood out to me because I can connect with it so well. This author not only focuses on one classroom, but multiple of classrooms to show the different aspects of children with down syndrome. In high school I was in a class called Peer Pals, which is when you go in the class that is specifically for Special Needs students and one of them in the class had down syndrome, but was still incredibly smart. "She explained, He uses his imagination, he pretends-thats how we makes sense of things. He relates stuff to books we read, the things he does at home." Some things the kids learn, or even us, may not easy to learn, but it is easier if you connect or learn about something you are interested in. I have grown up with a kid that has down syndrome my whole life because my best friend growing up, her little brother has it. Still to do this day I know him and he will say random things that relate to what he has heard someone say or what he has seen. Another quote that really stood out to me was "School citizenship rejects the idea of a gap between normality and down syndrome. In the movement toward classroom membership, diversity is viewed as normal, relationships are of mutual benefit and belonging is a central societal theme." This quote really stood out to me because I believe that everyone should be treated and given the same amount of attention no matter what. Do not treat someone differently just because they are special needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOwDfnoek6E This is a video about a little girl that has Down Syndrome telling others not to limit her no matter what, everyone needs to the same basis to get through life successfully. Remember everyone is the same no matter what. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO857j0qCQo This is another video I found that is so heartbreaking about a teacher that was making fun of kids in her class that has special needs. I don't get how anyone especially a teacher could treat someone the way these teachers are.
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I liked your video about the girl with Down Syndrome!
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