As an instructor, it is important to understand the different disabilities of students.
I really had no idea about a lot of these. I was aware of disabilities but not how in-depth these laws go
There is a broad range of disabilities, some harder to identify than others.
Students with disabilities are people whom feel the need to better themselves even though they have a little bit of a learning disability they are still focused to be in the learning environment to be better.
Considering I just had a physically disabled student in my class, I've learned that some of the accommodations I was making for her were not the responsibility of myself or the school.
To provide appropriate support as an instructor, it's essential to adopt an inclusive and empathetic approach. Encouraging open communication, offering reasonable accommodations, and creating an inclusive classroom environment can help students succeed.
It was good to learn which disabilities are the most commonly identified. Great information.
There can be different levels of a disability and schools must recognize that they cannot all be treated the same.
It's crucial for instructors to see the student as a student and not a student with a disability. This kind of perspective prevents putting a label on the disabled student.
After reading the material, it is refreshing to learn about blindness and deafness. I was aware that being blind doesn't always mean "seeing nothing." There is a vast range of blindness, and it is important to understand how much the student can see or not see. This will help create a better understanding on the needs of the student. Deafness is the same thing. There are individuals who simply need a hearing aid and there are other people who simply can't hear a sound. By understanding their disability, it can create a better understanding and offer a healthier flow of instruction.
This section shows that disabilities comes indifferent forms. We tend to think of the common disabilities and forget that there are so many others that we need to take into account.
Identity first- language is the most important aspect of this module, while keeping in mind that even some other terms are already outdated as the approach how we speak with and speak about, and name individuals with disabilities consistently being improved.
After reading this material I realize that I had no idea how many different kind of disabilities there are. I think the public only recognize the disabilites they can see. This section has taught me about so many disabilites you don't see
Understanding the wide variety of issues facing students in higher education will only improve student success. A student can have a visible or invisible diagnosis and each and every one requires individual planning. Building those relationships and letting the students know what resources are available should be something everyone on a campus is willing to do. In higher education it is the students responsibility to seek the help they need and to make sure the campus is aware of what is going on. However; many times they are unaware that those options exist or they fear the stigma that can be attached. Open conversation and basic acceptance will go a long way to help everyone.
Never Knew there was a term for students who have difficulty with math. ADHD is more commonly diagnosed along with ADD and autism. Whereas years ago, children who showed signs of these disabilities were just termed as children with behavioral problems.
In my twenties, I worked with students K-12 with developmental disabilities. This was in the late 1980's and 1990's. I learned a lot about individual goal planning and adapting lesson plans to help students learn. Fast forward, now I am in my late 50's and working in higher education. I am glad I had the experience in my twenties because it gives me a larger perspective of the need for educators to know how to serve students K-12 and into high education and beyond. I am excited to put what I am learning into operation at my place of work.
Most people who are blind can't read braille.
Everyone's needs are different, and students with disabilities are no different. It is important to approach students on a case-by-case basis, rather than assuming what works for someone will work for someone else.
It is very important to see the person and not the disability.
This section provided important information on how society often views people with mental health issues and the importance of addressing each student as an individual.
