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Karen Malec (Krm0230)
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Username: Krm0230
Post Number: 1
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 11:28 am: |       |
I am a college student pursuing a degree in Health and Physical Education. When working with Special Ed students is it better to mainstream them, or to have a separate class working only with the Special Ed students?
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Travis J. Adams (Tjadams21)
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Username: Tjadams21
Post Number: 1
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 5:25 pm: | |
I teach at the middle school level (5-8) and I believe the idea of mainstreaming special ed students should be done individually depending on student ability and para-professional assistance. At my middle school, the entire special ed class is mainstreamed into first period with 7th graders. There are 12 special ed students and two are in wheelchairs. The other 10 have mental disabilities. This is entirely too much for one pe teacher and 30 other 7th graders to handle. There are 2 paraprofessional but they mostly sit and observe. I could have a better handle on them if they were my only class to teach or the paraprofessionals were up and interacting with them. |
Christopher Anthony Garofalo (Cag3413)
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Username: Cag3413
Post Number: 2
Registered: 4-2007
| | Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 1:34 pm: | |
I feel that it is important to use inclusion in PE. I feel a good teacher can modify their lesson plan to make the game enjoyable for everyone. If the game is tennis and the student is in a wheelchair then let the ball beable to bounce an extra time for them. PE is not about making star atheletes, its about teach proper skills and having fun so students are able to play these games on their own. |
Maureen Arend (Mxa8224)
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Username: Mxa8224
Post Number: 4
Registered: 6-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2007 - 10:07 am: | |
I think it truly depends on the student. I currently have an Adapted PE course on Monday mornings to prepare my students for the week. They then return with their regular classes as well and are prepared for the activity. This way they do not stand out to their peers and they have a basic understanding and ability for the activity. |
Gina Mahouski (Gmahouski)
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Username: Gmahouski
Post Number: 1
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Friday, February 05, 2010 - 6:26 am: | |
I teach at the high school level and I have had experience teaching students with special needs in a regular PE setting and in a separate adapted PE class. I think it is important for these students to have their own class so you can work more on an individual basis depending on the class size. I also think it is important that these same students are mainstreamed as well so they gain the social rewards of working with other students as long as it permits. |
nasser ibin arif (Nasser)
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Username: Nasser
Post Number: 1
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 8:07 pm: | |
YES I PERSONALLY FEEL INCLUSION IS NOT REALLY HELPFUL? AS WE NEED TO HAVE AN IEP FOR EVERY STUDENT AND HIS/HER NEED BASED
NASSER
CAPE
INDIA |
Kara Mattern (Karadanene)
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Username: Karadanene
Post Number: 3
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 1:53 pm: | |
I like what Maureen said. That is a really good idea. It is crucial to make these students who are in adapted or special ed to feel less like they are different. I think the way you have things running would prevent this and even could make the students in the monday morning class more experienced and willing to try harder since they've had a run through on the activity for that day or week. Your creating a positive and safe environment for these kids and thats truly what it's about along with being physically active. I hope to get my masters in Adapted Physical activity when I graduate. |
Ryan Wiedenhofer (Rdw3688)
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Username: Rdw3688
Post Number: 1
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 8:54 am: | |
I think mainstreaming or inclusion is good but only to an extent. Now I know kids with disabilities need to be active just as much as anyone else, but it depends on the student. If the student can participate without too much change or distraction then I am all for it. The problem is when the student or students distract the rest of the class from being active by having the game or activity changed to fit the adapted kids that it doesn't really challenge the rest of the class anymore. |
Natalee Bufalini (Neb1533)
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Username: Neb1533
Post Number: 4
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Monday, February 22, 2010 - 9:33 am: | |
I agree with Ryan. Mainstreaming or inclusion is only good to a certain extent. Every individual is at a different activity level and you need to realize that and accommodate each students own athletic abilities. I also agree with: if a student can participate without too much change or distraction then I am for it. Unfortunately as a teacher you are one person in charge of possibly 30-40 students, and all individuals need to be able to understand a certain level of knowledge and compentence. |
