the Term "Disability" is Wrong!!!
I found it disturbing that you are still using the term disability! most of the issues discussed in this section are learning Differences not disabilities -- I know the fed are still using this term but they are at least 10years behine the research -- I would think we could be more current on the subject!
The term disability is valid. Do we change it now to differences? In a few years is someone going to decide that differences is wrong and have to change to something else? Let's quit worrying about the term and spend more time on how to assist the students that need our assistance!
I agree. We want this "feel good" mentality rather than deal with the issue. Besides, if we want to be truthful, we all have some type of learning disabilty. I would have a very difficult time learning about something I'm totally disinterested in.
Greetings Bruce!
What a great comment! I couldn't agree more with your last sentence. Since most instructors are caring people, successes for challenged students most definitely occur.
Good job!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
It seems as if the truth hurts regardless of the intentions and obviously the course intentions, are to help educate us, as how to help a challenged student more effectively. It appears that individuals that shout out and cry foul, obviously have had close personal contact with someone that has a disability, or maybe they have a certain disability themselves. We shouldn't be so sensitive to the truth, because the truth is in fact that and you can't change it regardless on how much you try. Also, I find that if you just show people(students) you care,and in fact you do, doors will open, enlightenment will come, and that student will shed light on what helps he or she grasp a given concept.
I also agree with you! Very strong statement.
Hi Patricia!
Good observation! I like the word challenged better and have found that most of us are "challenged" in one way or another.
Good job!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
Thanks Larry for this reminder and update for those of us who are not as in touch as we perhaps should be. I really like the word "differences" much better, it isn't as demeaning.
Good job!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
Students learn differently and we as instructors
have to understand and teach each student/learner
accordingly.
Semantics. The word disability simply means 'difficulty doing'. I don't see a problem with that.
