Chapters 10 & 11 Week 10

The information in these two chapters is extremely important to general education teachers. The majority of the time the general education teacher is the person that realizes a child may have a learning disability or other disorder. If the teacher does not know what to look for or the true signs of a disorder, then the child may be labeled as a trouble maker or a difficult student to work with. If the teacher knows the signs and how to recognize when the child needs special services, it works out better for the child all around. I have students in my field experience classes that may have ADHD. One child in particular, I have noticed, has trouble staying in one spot for more than a couple minutes. He is always moving around within his seat and talking out of turn during class discussions. I have heard some teachers complain about him, but I think that if they modified their lessons to involve more movement or activity, that he would be able to soak up the information better. With students with intellectual disabilities, Chapter 11 offers a multitude of strategies and information for teachers. It is important for teachers to not limit the students with disabilities, they will learn by being challenged and given support throughout their educational career.