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Feb 20, 2024
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Introduce yourself (your journey in the field of education and your personal life. Through the
lens of 'who you are' what is a disability?
Hello everyone! My name is Melissa Terranova. I am 32 years old. I graduated in 2014 with a marketing degree from St. John’s University. In 2020, I realized I wanted to become a teacher. My whole life I wanted to become a teacher but when it was time to go to college my mother said there were no job opportunities for teaching, so she convinced me to go into a business major. Since I was little, I can remember playing teacher with my sister. I am so excited to be going through this journey and I can't wait to finally become a teacher. I have been working at Birch Elementary School in Merrick NY as a teaching assistant for the past three years. I have learned so much so far. I love it, I love the kids I work with and the other teachers that work here as well. I cannot wait to start my career as a teacher. A condition or impairment that makes it difficult for a person to carry out daily tasks is called a disability. Physical, sensory, cognitive, or intellectual disabilities are all possible. There is a wide
range of disabilities, from moderate to severe. As a teacher, it is our responsibility to learn about each student's disability to provide accommodations and modifications that guarantee the student
receives the best education possible and equitable access to resources. It is important to create the best environment for each student. We also must be understanding and patient as educators with students with disabilities. I can’t begin to imagine how these students are feeling or what they are struggling with. We need to be there not only to help them learn but to help them feel included and a part of the classroom.
2.What is inclusive education?
An inclusive classroom refers to an educational environment where students with diverse abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles are welcomed and accommodated. The goal of an inclusive classroom is to create an atmosphere that fosters equal opportunities for all students, regardless of their differences. Inclusion goes beyond just physical presence; it involves actively involving all students in the learning process and addressing their individual needs. Some key aspects of inclusive education deal with diversity, equity, adaptation, and collaboration. Inclusive
classrooms aim to create a positive and supportive learning environment that benefits all students
by recognizing and valuing their unique contributions to the educational community. One aspect of inclusive education is Universal Design for Learning. UDL permits the modification of instructional materials for the benefit of every student. For example, today my student’s group presented their presentations she has speech services and other services and did not want to present her part. Instead of her not presenting completely the co-teacher modified the curriculum so that she only had to say a couple of lines. She still participated in the presentations there was just a modification for her disability. 3.What would be an essential component of your school's inclusion philosophy/position?
I believe that an essential component of my school’s inclusion philosophy should be the concept of a whole-child ap
proach. You don't only cater to the academics of the child but recognize all aspects of the child's development. It emphasizes the need to focus on a child's social, emotional,
physical, and cognitive well-being. The goal is to create a holistic and supportive learning environment that nurtures the overall growth and development of each student. I feel this is so important because back then teachers only focused on the academics of the child, but children need so much more than that to become well-rounded. I hope to become a teacher who not only teaches my students but also considers their well-being and helps shape them into happy, smart, and loving kids. Questions:
1.
Have you or do you currently work with students with disabilities?
2.
What modifications have you given to some of your students with disabilities?
3.
How do you know where to draw the line when it comes to modifications for that individual student?
4.
Why do you believe your educational philosophy is the best?
References:
Bryant, D. P., Bryant, B. R., & Smith, D. D. (2019). Teaching students with special needs in inclusive classrooms
. Sage Publications.
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