In my interview with a Special Education teacher and with an Early Childhood educator, I was given some insight into some issues in the field of Early Childhood. These educators shared that they are involved and aware of current advocacy efforts. Both educators shared an interest in special needs and learning disabilities, since as they said, it continues to affect many children, not only in early childhood, but as they grow up as well.
I have chosen to focus on special needs/learning disabilities as my area of research. This area interests me because it lends itself to advocacy efforts. It is important for children to receive a proper education starting from a young age, and therefore, there should be no impediments that hold them back or limit them academically. This area can be divided into three different branches that can each be advocated for independently too, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyspraxia.
These are common types of learning disabilities that commonly affect children and go unnoticed. However, I think it is important to raise awareness and help children learn in the proper environment and receive the attention they need.
A question that I have for my fellow colleagues is how can I address a child with a learning disability and help him feel confident and not frustrated?
Hi, Maria,
ReplyDeleteOne way you can help a child with a learning disability to feel confident is to give him a nurturing and stimulating learning environments, but with children with special needs, many typical experiences need to be modified to promote their development.
Hi Maria,
ReplyDeleteGood way to make child with learning disabilities is planning according to thier needs. Making them feel comforatble and giving them plenty of time for them to complete thier task and always adrress them the same as the rest of the class.Do not distinguished them any different
Mary and Murphy,
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your responses and I am in full agreement. I like your emphasis on not making any differences between the children. It is important to make them feel comfortable in the classroom.