Short+Reflection+Papers

Short reflections may be completed on the follow topics (due dates follow). These reflection paper are optional, but strongly encouraged. All four topics related closely to reflection sub-topics on the final paper of the course. Completing these four assignments allows for you to get feedback on about 80% of the material covered in the final paper. It is a resource for you to utilize, or not, based on your own assessment of the value of the time commitment. Papers should be at least 2 pages in length.

1. The writer reflects on students with disabilities and Benedictine College’s conceptual framework of Teachers as Builders of Community. How do the two relate? (1/22/2010) 2. The writer reflections on educational services to students of various culture, ethnic and social classes as well as the importance of meeting the needs of all students within a classroom environment. (2/10/2010) 3. The writer reflections on the legal basis for educating students with disabilities. Topics of discussion include IDEA, various court cases, the 6 Principles of IDEA, the 4 Outcomes of IDEA, and the proposed 5th outcome of the law. (2/24/2010) 4. The writer reflects on the theory of inclusion and provides examples of how future students might be included in future classrooms. Examples of accommodations and modifications are discussed. The principle of Universal Design for Learning is discussed. (3/12/10)
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