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Dr. White & Peers,
For this week’s discussion we have been asked to discuss the unique challenges faced by students with disabilities and describe how we can adopt the tenets of the Christian worldview perspective to encourage a classroom culture that respects and values the individual differences displayed by all students, regardless of disability. To begin, in my own opinion I feel that all children are unique and are special in their own unique way. I feel that this is regardless of whether these children have a disability or those who don’t. Some of the challenges I can sense right off the back that they face are in reference to their social/emotional skills. Sometimes a child without a disability may not have a clear understanding of what all challenges that children with disabilities face. Something that stood out was mentioned in an article by Mississippi College: “Pastor and teacher David Bentley wrote, “As believers, we are commanded to uphold the laws that govern our communities in addition to following the mandates of the Lord Jesus. As a result, we ought not to see this as an opportunity to lessen our responsibility, but rather a challenge to be a model that raises what we offer to a position of excellence” (Mississippi College, 2017). From my experience in working in education, a teacher's role goes far beyond teaching. It’s more about making an impact and a difference. In my second grade classroom, I teach my students to treat one another as if we are one huge family. I ensure that all voices are heard and that NO student feels alone or left out. I take pride in teaching leadership skills and guiding them away from forms of bullying that have increased in our world today. One thing that makes a huge difference is that students understand that they
feel welcomed and safe. In my classroom my students have a safe place and/or “safe corner” as
well. This is an area where students are freely able to express themselves with writing notes to place in the “to my teacher” jar, read books, and take deep breaths. The main focus is to ensure
that all students in the classroom's individual learning needs are met and they all are having a positive high quality learning experience.
Reference
Mississippi College (2017). Special Education From A Christian Perspective. Mississippi College. https://online.mc.edu/degrees/education/med/special-ed/special-education-christian-
perspective/
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