Exceptionality
Definition:
exceptionality-
Exceptionalities in the school setting is another topic that has come a long way in the past 50 years and is continually getting better. We are getting better at categorizing and diagnosing exceptionalities. Years ago, every exceptionality was grouped together and the students with disabilities were often sent away to live in institutions. Now, exceptionalities are more prevalent and are widely accepted. A lot of times, people have the inability to see past the exceptionality. What I mean by this is that everyone, disability or not, is a unique individual and deserves respect. The last point that I would like to make is the fact that everyone has the capacity to learn as well. People should not be written off just because they learn at a different rate than other people and should be included with the majority.
exceptionality-
- being intellectually gifted.
- being physically or especially mentally disabled to an extent that special schooling is required.
Exceptionalities in the school setting is another topic that has come a long way in the past 50 years and is continually getting better. We are getting better at categorizing and diagnosing exceptionalities. Years ago, every exceptionality was grouped together and the students with disabilities were often sent away to live in institutions. Now, exceptionalities are more prevalent and are widely accepted. A lot of times, people have the inability to see past the exceptionality. What I mean by this is that everyone, disability or not, is a unique individual and deserves respect. The last point that I would like to make is the fact that everyone has the capacity to learn as well. People should not be written off just because they learn at a different rate than other people and should be included with the majority.
Helpful Strategies
1. Create a positive, safe learning environment. |
2. Track student's progress. |
3. Find the student's strengths. |
Class Activity
Alternative paper assignment: If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a storyboard made of pictures must be worth the equivalent of a five page paper. Have all of the students tell a story by gluing pictures to a poster board in some sort of chronological order. This can be done in groups of 3-4 students if desired. Then have the students go around the room and write down what they think the story was about. At the end, each group will present the story they were trying to tell and then everyone can see how close they were to the intended meaning.
Reading Materials
Local Resources
1. Mental Health/Developmental
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2. Arc Advocacy Services
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3. Helping Hands, Inc.
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