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EEX2010 Professor Robbins 6/22/2020 Create a Classroom: Inclusion Classroom Down Syndrome The design of a classroom is a significant part of a student's academic success. The classroom's layout and structure can either promote or hinder a student's focus, productivity, behavior, and work ethic. During the school year, teachers may have to rearrange centers, move children to different desks, and change other parts of their classrooms to meet the students' needs best. Similarly, a teacher may have to make adjustments for students with disabilities. When viewing my class, the accommodations are effective, yet subtle. My reasoning as to why is children with Down Syndrome should not feel like they are alienated from their non-disabled peers. In my classroom, I will meet the needs of a child with Down Syndrome using inclusion, a buddy system, making speech adjustments, and utilizing visual aids. Inclusion is a form of education in which a special needs child attends school in a class with non-disabled students. I will implement inclusion in my classroom by using methods and practices that not only benefit the student academically but also in their communication, self- esteem, and social skills. A study conducted by the National Down Syndrome Society indicates that "parents of children with Down syndrome described multiple benefits of successful inclusion experiences, including higher self-esteem, independence in daily living skills, greater academic achievement, positive social interactions, and improved speech and communication."

Inclusion will be applied in my classroom by removing any barriers that may alienate my student and interfere with their education. From extensive research, it is found that individuals with Down Syndrome are 50% more likely to have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and anxiety disorders. Therefore, my classroom layout is neat, and many centers and activities are stored on shelves until they are needed. In my classroom, rather than individual desks, all tables hold two students. In this way, conducting a buddy system for one disabled child and a partner will not look like isolation from the rest of the class. Instead, everyone is connected with a fellow student, and there is no disassociation of any students. I will include a buddy system in my class because there are many benefits for children with the disability as well as their buddy: social interaction, development of leadership skills, better classroom management, and improved academic outcomes (KDH Research and Communication). It is crucial to identify the disabling conditions the student has when considering how to approach the needs of Down Syndrome students through teaching. Common issues include hearing and vision impairments, frequent distractibility, and short attention span. When teaching, I would speak clearly and slowly, emphasize essential words, and implement repetition. With the help of technology, creating and using bold and colorful visual aids that coincide with the lesson has become easier than ever. Having assistive technology such as a smartboard, projector, laptop, or tv in the classroom enables a teacher to assist the child with Down Syndrome in retaining as much of the lesson as they can. That is why the technology is in the front of the classroom, close to my student's desks. Aside from technology, posters and charts are also helpful ways to make the lessons easier to understand. As children with Down Syndrome mentally and physically

develop at a slower rate, additional services may be required. In the back of the room, I have the left corner furnished with a small table and two cushioned chairs that will benefit any one-on-one tutoring. Work’s Cited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km30n8neLyc https://www.kcdsg.org/files/content/Educating%20Students%20with%20Down%20Syndrome %20With%20Their%20Typical%20Peers.pdf http://cischooltoolkit.com/q/documents/Establishing%20a%20buddy%20system%20in%20the %20classroom.pdf https://www.dsrf.org/media/Khush%20Amaria%20Anxiety%20and%20OCD%20in%20Down %20Syndrome.pdf “Students with Down Syndrome in the Classroom.” TeacherFunder , 30 Apr. 2019, teacherfunder.com/students-with-down-syndrome-in-the-classroom/ Allen, K. Eileen. The Exceptional Child: Inclusion in Early Childhood Education . 8th ed., 2015.

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