The Educational Theory of Maria Montessori Analysts: Adam Cooney Samantha Jones | | RETURN edited 8/18/11 Introduction Maria Montessori left a long lasting mark on education around the world. She is regarded as one of the most famous and accomplished educators of her time. Her philosophies and techniques are studied and utilized in universities and schools today. Her life is a story of remarkable perseverance and achievement. Maria Montessori was born in Chiaravalle‚ Italy on August 31
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Multicultural Education: Respecting Differences and Avoiding Bias Jennifer Brearley Western Governors University Culture can be characterized by how a group of people interpret the world through spirituality‚ social customs‚ dress and communication (Gargiulo 2012). According to Richard M. Garguilo‚ author of Special Education in Contemporary Society (2012) culture is also defined by the attitudes‚ values‚ behaviors‚ belief systems‚ and traditions shared by a particular race‚ social group
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rather than the needs of the person. http://www.bfi.org.uk/education/teaching/disability/thinking/medical.html Warnock committee and report care | Education Act 1981 | SEN disability Act 2001 | Education Act 1993/1996 | Education Act 1944 | It was suggested that formal staged process should be followed to identify and access a child’s special need and to create a written record. | A five stage process to assess a child’s special need/s identified. If needed a “statement” is written to say how
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Community Resources List Information is Power ~ Collaboration is Key Carolyn Myers Prof. Eldred NU# 005006283 EXC 657 Lakeside‚ CA Transitioning 92040 California Children’s Services Lakeside Community Center Contact: Brandon Schroeder @ (619) 443-9176 ~ 9841 Vine St.‚ Lakeside‚ CA 92040 www.sdcounty.ca.gov/parks/centers/lakeside.html The County of San Diego has historically made every effort to protect‚ serve and enrich the children
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the NDA is to provide guidance and advice to the government on policies‚ practices and technical standards relating to disability. They advise people on the standards and guidelines in services to provide people with disabilities and to develop education and promote awareness. The vision the NDA is that there will be a society in which people with disabilities enjoy equal rights and opportunities to participate in the economic‚ social and cultural life of the nation‚ and of an environment which
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research and reference‚ and tools for the content areas. Material generators are software tools that are used for making instructional materials such as posters‚ brochures‚ quizzes‚ tests‚ rubrics‚ puzzles‚ worksheets‚ games‚ awards‚ and IEPs for special education students. Many teachers regard these tools as essential to the day-to-day operation of the classroom. Wellert (2008) stated that the use of games allow teachers to directly cater to the learning style needs of the visual and tactile learners
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"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand." -Confucius My personal philosophy of education is most closely related to constructivism‚ which is a theory based on the thought that learning is student led and teachers are the facilitators of children’s learning. Within this type of learning students are required to be active thinkers‚ explainers‚ interpreters and questioners (Woolfolk & Margetts‚2007). Constructivism is an educational philosophy that focuses on constructing
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Education in America Mary Mitchell Foundations of Public Administration: PPA 601 Thomas Bailey July 10‚ 2000 Introduction Education is a hot topic in the news and for most American citizens. They are preoccupied with the level of education their loved one are receiving. With the deficit being the cornerstone of much of government funding‚ agencies are feeling the cutbacks‚ and education is no exception. States have made steep cuts to education funding since the
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SCHOOL "SINS" OF INCLUSION" ABSTRACT As more students with disabilities are included in general education classrooms‚ many obstacles must be overcome before parents‚ teachers‚ students‚ and administrators deem inclusion effective. This article identifies seven "sins"‚ which are barriers to inclusive practices in secondary schools: Negative teacher perspectives; lack of knowledge regarding special education terminology‚ issues and laws; poor collaboration skills; lack of administration support; limited
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or sensory impairments‚ with superior intellectual abilities and/or special talents Disability: some sort of basic limitation (not negative) that may or may not effect their lives depending on the environment in which they function (part of the continuum) When an impairment limits a person’s ability to perform certain tasks Impairment: refers to the loss or reduced function of a particular body part or organ Special Education: helps those who are gifted and talented Handicap: a problem or disadvantage
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