scholarly journals Intersections between and understandings of literacy and disability in a B.Ed program: Discourses, tensions and curriculum

2010 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Luigi Iannacci ◽  
Bente Graham
Keyword(s):  
Special Needs ◽  
Learning Disability ◽  
Teacher Certification ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Literacy Education ◽  
Children With Special Needs ◽  
Disability Theory ◽  
Growing Body ◽  
Before And After ◽  
New Ideas

This study contributes to the growing body of research that seeks to destabilize dominant notions of literacy and disability. In particular, we explore teacher candidates’ understandings and constructions of literacy and children with “special needs”, or children identified as having a “learning disability”, before and after they complete their kindergarten-grade six teacher certification (B.Ed). We examine how dominant discourses of dis/ability present themselves in these teacher candidates’ initial and subsequent understandings, and how courses and a tutoring practicum can and cannot work to open up new ideas about literacy and dis/ability. Our intention is to add to the discussions of literacy education and curriculum informed by sociocultural and critical disability theory. This study highlights the connections between literacy and dis/ability as they intersect and are inextricably intertwined throughout the discourses and tensions seen in the data.

scholarly journals Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to Improve Educators Self-Acceptance of Children with Special Needs

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-124
Author(s):  
Muya Barida ◽  
Dian Ari Widyastuti
Keyword(s):  
Special Needs ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
The Self ◽  
Children With Special Needs ◽  
Test Technique ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
The Social ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Self Acceptance

Children with Special Needs are children with disabilities in the development of life due to disruption (mental, intellectual, emotional, social, physical) in the social-social, career, and academic fields, so they need special services and are different from children in general. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to increase the self-acceptance of educators towards Children with Special Needs. This study uses an experimental approach to the design of one group pretest-posttest. The study was conducted on teachers who are members of the HIMPAUDI Sleman District, who were randomly selected and obtained as many as 27 teachers. Data analysis was performed using the T-Test technique. Based on the results of the study, it appears that the self-acceptance of educators towards Children with Special Needs before and after the training on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) increases, but the increase is less significant. Conclusion The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)  program is less effective in improving the self-acceptance of educators towards Children with Special Needs. Based on these results, it needs to be followed up with direct assistance or assistance in schools for educators who systematically help Children with Special Needs.

scholarly journals Dental Students’ Perceptions before and after Attending a Centre for Children with Special Needs: A Qualitative Study on Situated Learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Hani T. Fadel ◽  
Khlood Baghlaf ◽  
Afnan Ben Gassem ◽  
Hala Bakeer ◽  
Alla T. Alsharif ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Situated Learning ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Children With Special Needs ◽  
Special Needs Children ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Negative Perceptions ◽  
Negative Expectations

Objectives: To develop an in-depth understanding of the perceptions and experiences of senior dental students before and after fieldwork visits to a centre for children with special needs. Methods: A qualitative study utilised open-ended questions and involved 39 fifth-year dental students. A thematic analysis of the collected responses was undertaken, and a hierarchy of themes and subthemes were developed. Results: Analysis of the pre-visit responses revealed three main themes and a number of subthemes: ‘negative expectations’, ‘positive expectations’, and ‘pain expectations’. Similarly, four main themes with a number of subthemes emerged from the post-visit responses: ‘positive perceptions’, ‘negative perceptions’, ‘oral problems observed’, and ‘recommendations’. Conclusions: Within the study limits, different perspectives were extracted. Prior to the fieldwork visit, students expressed their lack of self-confidence and inadequate preparation. Following the situated learning visit experience, students’ perceptions of managing special needs children was positively influenced. Students were happy to be exposed to such an experience, but hoped for better organisation and specialised supervision in the future.

scholarly journals Family and Volunteer Partner Opinions on Young Athletes Project

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmet Bildiren
Keyword(s):  
Special Needs ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Children With Special Needs ◽  
Special Olympics ◽  
Young Athletes ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Study Results ◽  
School Period

The objective of this study was to examine the impacts during the pre-school period of Special Olympics activities on the attitudes of children with special needs as well as the families of normal developing children along with the teacher candidates who are likely to work with disabled children in the future (volunteers). The study group was comprised of the parents of 45 special athletes from 6 different cities who have participated in the Young Athletes Project and whose opinions have been asked during the pre-test along with the parents of 60 partner athletes along with 119 volunteer partners, parents of 46 special athletes and 51 partner athletes as well as 107volunteer partners. Children with special needs and normal developing children were placed in an 8 week sports and game program within the scope of an integrated approach. Qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques were used in the study. The study results set forth that Young Athletes project has a positive impact on the opinions of the families of children with special needs and normal developing children as well as the opinions of volunteer partners.

scholarly journals The Family Decision Making Patterns of Children with Special Needs: a Sociology Study of the Family

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-59
Author(s):  
Fatimah Azis ◽  
Sam'un Mukramin
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Children With Special Needs ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Decision ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Family Decision Making ◽  
Role Of Parents

This study aims to explain information about the patterns of family decision making for parents who have children with special needs in the city of Makassar. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. The results of the study show that parents are key figures who play a very important role in providing role models, guidance, and affection in the process of child development. The role of parents in the acceptance of children with special needs is very important. Parents are the best guides and helpers for the independence of children with special needs. The mother as one of the parents of children with special needs has an important role in understanding the needs and development of their children. This is related to the mother's acceptance of children with disabilities, which is shown in the attitude to face children. If parents lack understanding of children with special needs, it can result in a lack of attention and consider the child to be unlucky in the family. Parents are the determinants of a child's life before and after birth. Therefore, it is the responsibility of parents to fully accept the existence of their children and treat them equally in all aspects of life with children in general without any discriminatory attitude and to provide the widest possible opportunity for education.

PERAN ORANGTUA DAN GURU PEMBIMBING KHUSUS KEPADA ANAK BERKUBUTAHAN KHUSU (SLOW LEARNER) DI SD NEGERI 5 ARCAWINANGUN

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Ujang Khiyarusoleh
Keyword(s):  
Special Needs ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Children With Special Needs ◽  
Special Needs Children ◽  
Slow Learner ◽  
Learning Achievement ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Role Of Parents ◽  
Guidance Teachers

ABSTRAK Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh adanya pendidikan yang diperuntukkan bagi semua anak, termasuk anak berkebutuhan khusus. Anak berkebutuhan khusus memiliki karakter yang berbeda-beda, khususnya slow learner dalam pembelajaran mengalami keterlambatan dalam memahami materi. Oleh karena itulah diperlukan peran orangtua dan guru pembimbing khusus untuk membantu memberikan pendidikan yang lebih baik sesuai dengan karakternya. Rumusan masalah penelitian ini yaitu bagaimana peran orangtua dan guru pembimbing khusus kepada slow learner di SD Negeri 5 Arcawinangun. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui peran orangtua dan guru pembimbing khusus kepada slow learner di SD Negeri 5 Arcawinangun. Jenis penelitian ini yaitu penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi dan triangulasi sumber. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa terdapat beberapa peran orangtua yaitu meliputi: orangtua sebagai pendamping utama, orangtua sebagai advokat, orangtua sebagai guru, orangtua sebagai diagnostian. Serta peran guru pembimbing khusus yang meliputi: merancang dan melaksanakan program kekhususan, melakukan identifikasi, asesmen dan menyususn program pembelajaran individual, memodifikasi bahan ajar, melakukan evaluasi, dan membuat laporan program dan perkembangan anak berkebutuhan khusus. Dengan peran peran tersebut, maka sebagian besar anak berkebutuhan khusus di SD Negeri 5 Arcawinangun dapat memberikan layanan dengan baik. Saran untuk penelitian ini orangtua senantiasa mendorong anaknya untuk belajar bersungguh-sungguh di rumah dan di skolah, serta menyediakan fasilitas belajar yang mendukung perkembangan pendidikan bagi anaknya. Kata Kunci: peran guru pembimbing khusus, peran orangtua, slow learner   ABSTRACT Background of the study was the existence of education aimed at all children, including children with special needs. Children with special needs have different characters, thus affecting their learning achievement. Therefore, the role of parents and special tutors were needed to help them improve learning achievement. The research question of this research was how the role of parents and special guidance teachers towards learning achievement of children with special needs in SD Negeri 5 Arcawinangun. The focus of this research was the role of parents and special guidance teachers on learning achievement of children with special needs in grades 1, 2 and 3 of SD Negeri 5 Arcawinangun. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of parents and special guidance teachers on the learning achievement of children with special needs in Arcawinangun 5 Public Elementary School. This type of research was qualitative research with a case study approach. Technique of data collection was observation, interviews, documentation and source triangulation. The results of this research indicated that there were several roles of parents, namely: parents as the main companion, parents as advocates, parents as teachers, parents as diagnostics. As well as the role of a special mentor teacher which includes: designing and implementing specific programs, identifying, assessing and arranging individual learning programs, modifying teaching materials, evaluating, and making program reports and development of children with special needs.With this role, most of the children with special needs in SD Negeri 5 Arcawinangun can improve their learning achievement well.Suggestions of this research were parents always encourage their children to study seriously at home and at school, and provide learning facilities that support the development of education for their children. Keywords: role of parents, role of special guidance teachers, slow learner

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