It is important for myself to understand relevant legislation and it’s purpose, as this will help me in my role as a teaching assistant and make me aware of my responsibilities. The rights of all children and young people are stated in the United Nation’s Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989). The UK Government must ensure that the right’s of children in the UK are protected through law. These rights include the right to education and the right for children to have views respected. Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Protects the rights of all those with disabilities.
Fryer, the then Secretary of state for the Labour Party to respond to the Dearing report. Fryer’s report encouraged all to embark on a process of life long learning. This report was fuelled by New Labours New deal initiative to enable people on benefits a new chance to gain employment. ‘Life long learning’ was a net for the disaffected youth, who the educational system had previously failed. The Moser Report challenged further Dearing’s and Kennedy’s report by suggesting that the disaffected youth could be a result of deficiency in the basic skills of individuals such as literacy and numeracy.
I have chosen to compare and contrast John Dewey and Nel Noddings views on their educational goals, a social justice curriculum, liberation education, issues of standardized testing and the effects on students and teachers. Dewey’s main educational goal is that education should have two sides: social and psychological. His evaluations are based on how the child interacts with society and how he/she contributes to the good of society. Dewey was the first one to say we need to look at the students to decide how to teach, a modern-day form of ‘differentiation’. He believed that all students should have the opportunity to take part in their own learning.
All of the authors provide different viewpoints on who holds the power in education by exploring specific parts of the educational system. Knoblauch focuses on the topic of literacy, and reveals the amount power given to those who can read. In his article he quotes I.J. Gelb who says “As language distinguishes man form animal, so writing distinguishes civilized man from barbarian“, (Knoblauch 452). Knoblauch admits that literacy is a necessary aspect to modern society, but warns the reader how educators and other citizens must be aware of the power literacy holds and not to be “blinded by the the light of their own benevolence”, (Knoblauch 452).
This includes every child’s right to an education, and for every child to have their views respected. The legislation includes: • Disability Discrimination Act 1995 This protects the disabled and makes sure that schools provide equal access for all. • Disability Discrimination Act 2005 This says schools must have a Disability Equality Scheme and an Access Plan. They most also encourage participation by all and work against harassment and discrimination. • Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 This states that it is unlawful to discriminate within education.
This has been introduced by the government to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities and their families and carers. This includes the rights to employment, to buy a house, to be treated as people with needs and wants that they should be encouraged to tell others about. Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2005). The Mental Capacity Act was introduced as a means of ensuring that everyone should be treated as able to make their own decisions until it is shown that they cannot. A lack of capacity could be because of a severe learning disability, dementia, mental health problems, a brain injury or a stroke.
“Eight tactics can help change agents deal with resistance to change.” When Jorge Maldonado became general manager of the local civic recreation center, he realized that many changes would be necessary to make the facility a true community resource. Having the benefit of a new bond issue, the center had the funds for new equipment and expanded programming. All he needed to do now was get the staff committed to the new initiatives. Unfortunately, his efforts have been met with considerable resistance to change. A typical staff comment is, “Why do we need all these extras?
Adults are children’s first teachers before they enter the education system and in saying that our focus should solely be on the adults children would be a detriment to a greater cause. I have learned much from the LIU adult program and formulated opinions on working with parents and young adults like myself. They have dreams and goals just as much as native born people have. We should not be the reason why they cannot reach their dreams. Children look up to their adult figures and not developing this important factor will cause serious issues in the near
Federal Legislation conducts over special education by making sure that parents are knowledgeable of their rights concerning their children’s education and controls “specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs” or the Individual Educational Plan Process. Legislative directives are responsible for the increased importance of family participation, fair recognition of disabilities, disallowing schools to refuse students, proper procedures, the least limiting settings, regulations for punishment, and an elongated school year. Federal legislation provided money for the training of teachers to become experts in special education to improve the quality of the education children with disabilities get. The NCLB legislation stated that all students be evaluated and has caused children with disabilities to come to the forefront now that it is tied to school responsibility and more funding. Legislation has amplified the educational services for children with disabilities to include transportation, tools, and access to previously unattainable facilities and
• Organisations will ensure that all staff and volunteers are familiar with policies relating to Safeguarding Adults, know how to recognise abuse and how to report and respond to it. • Organisations will ensure that staff and volunteers will have access to training that is appropriate to their level of responsibility and