The Making of Sci-Art

Sci-Art was an idea whose time had come; it helped to kickstart a new way of discovery that has had a lasting impact on scientific method and art practice. The fortuitous set of circumstances that secured the Wellcome Trust’s long-term sponsorship of the idea (1997 – 2006) is related here by Terry Trickett. In responding to a leading question from New York’s Cynthia Pannucci, he de-scribes the early years of Sci-Art when artists succeeded in penetrating the realm of science and scientists discovered a new creative impetus through art.

Strategies to Include Students with Severe/Multiple Disabilities within the General Education Classroom

Federal legislation such as IDEA (1997) and NCLB (2001) have led to an increase in the number of students with significant disabilities receiving instruction in the general education classroom. This inclusionary movement has established a more diverse student population in which general and special education teachers are responsible for providing instruction that meets the needs of all their students. Although most research focuses on effective inclusionary practices for students with high incidence disabilities (e.g., learning disabilities), literature has revealed a dramatic increase in the number of students with severe/multiple disabilities receiving support in general education settings. Therefore, it is imperative that educators acquire the effective inclusive practices necessary to meet the unique needs of students with severe/multiple disabilities. A review of literature was conducted to determine effective ways to include and support students with severe/multiple disabilities within the general education classroom.

HUBUNGAN ANTARA CITRA TUBUH DENGAN KEPERCAYAAN DIRI PADA REMAJA PELAJAR PUTERI DI KOTA DENPASAR

Adolescence is a transition from childhood to adulthood. Physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes are happening in this stage. These changes make adolescents become aware about physical attractiveness on social interaction and develop some ideas about their body. Their body growth which not conform to their cultural standard and social reaction to a variety of body form, make girl adolecents become dissatisfied of their body and make a negative value about their body. A negative value about body also makes these girl adolescents become restless and have a low self-confidence. The aim of this study is to know relationship between body image and self confidence on girl adolescents. Cluster sampling is used in this study. Respondents are 492 students of some SMAN Denpasar, and it carried out in each selected SMAN Denpasar. This study use a body image scale by 38 items (reliability : 0,859) and a self confidence scale by 24 items (reliability : 0,881). Product moment is used to test hypothesis in this study and a simple regression is used to determine models of relationship and value of body image variable in explaining self-confidence variable. The results showed that there was a positive but relatively weak relationship between body image and self-confidence on girl adolescents students in Denpasar (r = 0,350; p < 0,05). The result is suitable with Centi’s idea (1997) that person who does not accept and does not satisfied to her body and appearance has low self confidence. The coefficient of determination (R2) obtained in the study was 0.122, which means the contribution of body image variable in explaining the self-confidence variable is 12.2 %, and it is a causal relationship. Keywords: body image, self confidence, girl adolescents

Disciplining Students with Disabilities: Legal Trends and the Issue of Interim Alternative Education Settings

Disciplining students with disabilities within the parameters of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 continues to be a controversial issue. Professionals and practitioners have voiced concerns regarding the implementation of the IDEA 1997 disciplinary procedures, particularly in areas such as manifestation determination and functional behavioral assessment. A related area that has received limited attention is the use of interim alternative education settings, particularly the use of homebound settings. A review of legal activity in this area revealed that programs and services for students served in such settings may be questionable.

Assistive Technology: Legal Issues for Students with Disabilities and Their Schools

This paper provides an analysis of federal policy, legislation, and adjudication related to assistive technology for students with disabilities. The authors review the expanded mandate for assistive technology in IDEA 1997 and its implications, including associated costs and benefits of assistive technology. Recent federal court decisions, hearing decisions, and Section 504 rulings that address assistive technology are discussed. School district responsibilities are explored, and recommendations are offered to special education professionals and parents who have children who may benefit from assistive technology devices and services.

Court Decisions and IDEA 1997 Compliance Issues that Affect Special Education Programs in Rural Schools

This article reviews court decisions and compliance issues of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 1997, that impact rural public school special education programs. IDEA funding, alternative placement options, and qualitative standard requirements. Select elements of the IDEA 1997 Amendments are of particular importance to rural schools. Those elements are funding compliance requirements, changes in the identification and evaluation of eligible students with disabilities, and the qualitative standards required for providing special education and related services. Rural schools do not receive special compliance exemptions under the IDEA. The article presents court decisions in which litigation has produced guidelines for school administrators regarding use of resources, accommodations, modifications, and qualitative standards in rural special education programs.