This shows that many parents are sceptical to the vaccinations, what might have negative consequences for children. The reason why in 1990s and 2000s many children did not receive their vaccination was the publication of The Lancet study by Andrew Wakefield talking about a link between autism and MMR vaccination. The strong phrase that some people still remember is that vaccinations are dangerous. Despite the fact that science has proven this is wrong some people still believe there is link between autism development and MMR vaccination. Therefore it is strange that they are making informed choice.
Current Issues Summary and Response Matt 12/12/2010 Intro As a future special education teacher one of my jobs will be to keep up-to-date on current issues in the education field and let my parents know about any helpful development on these current issues. It is important for teachers to keep tabs on new developments that could be useful to better their understanding of education as a whole. There are a plethora of current issues involving special education. These issues range from more controversial to less controversial. Some of the more controversial issues are the use of tests to place students into special education, how should we grade students with special needs and how to discipline a student who is in special education.
Are doctors too quick to prescribe medication? The portrait of Alex McCarty, a depressed child with suicidal tendencies, is particularly moving. Alex is an articulate 12-year old, and it is bewildering to learn that he worries over
It gives leaders keys to breaking communication barriers. It explains that an effective communication strategy must begin with the understanding that the sender of the message and the receiver of the message sometimes come from different cultural backgrounds. The article pinpoints these key points, Developing Awareness of Individual Cultures, Demanding Tolerance, Keeping it Simple, and Asking for Help if You Need it. Even though this article is geared toward a company, administration could give their educators these same points when working with diversity within the school. Culturally Competent Consultation in Schools focuses on consultation between school personnel and parents.
New statistics suggest that between 3% and or 5% percent of children have ADHD, in the United States. That statistic shows that in a classroom of 25 students at least one or two students have ADHD. The controversy steps in with many parents and teachers, thinking that over medicating a child with this condition is not helpful. Also there have been some negative results from long term use of Ritalin. Ritalin helps people focus and relax by regulating and calming the central nervous system allowing people with ADHD and ADD the ability to focus and have better impulse control.
Summary Autism Spectrum disorder is a syndrome with a wide diagnosis. The main features of ASD include lack of social communication, repetitive behaviors and limited interests. Autistic disorder, Asperger disorder, intergrative disorder and pervasive developmental disorder all fall under ASD. ASD is effecting more than 1% of the population and there is a dramatic increase in recognition is creating huge demand on health care for accurate diagnosis. In 2008, it was stated that 1 in every 88 children had some form of autism with it being more common in boys, even though the reason is unknown.
An educator should constantly be revising lesson plans and expanding their own knowledge in order to deliver an optimal learning experience for the students. Incorporating guidelines to educate students without bias into a code of ethics ensures that students receive equal treatment in the classroom. An educator’s primary concern should be the physical and mental well being of the student. This being said, it is the responsibility of the educator to be vigilant of a student’s physical and emotional behavior while in the classroom. Child abuse is a dilemma that may be encountered when working as a professional educator in the school system.
What is the difference between a mentoring program and an induction program? While both share the goal of aiding new teachers in the pursuit of success, they greatly differ as well. A mentoring program pairs new teachers with one or more experienced teachers. These mentors are there to observe new teachers and offer solutions to any problems they may be having (Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, 2001). Mentors speak confidentially to new teachers about how to deal with behavioral problems and often give advice on better teaching strategies.
This framework was provided in chapter I by Theoharis (2009), and is essential in sifting out bad practices, attitudes, established rules and guidelines, racism, and discrimination. These practices must be all inclusive to welcome my colleagues ideas for change to intently make an impact in our students academic studies. Accepting positive and negative feedback from my colleagues without becoming upset or defensive, is in the best interest of our students success. Interchanging of ideas amongst my colleagues will create a network of talent, respect, and effective
It is important to me to become more knowledgeable regarding education events so I can defend my profession. “The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education expects institutions to assess fairness and the belief that all students can learn” (National Council for Accrediation of Teacher Education, 2010). I believe the intensions of Race-to-the-Top are optimistic that our education system will benefit form the changes if and when they are put in place. Work Cited J, M. G., & Paulson, S. E. (2006). Relationships between High-Stakes Testing Policies and Student Achievement after Controlling for Demographic Factors in Aggregated Data.