Kendra Buddenberg

Collaboration- Relationship between physical education and classroom teachers in which they work together to fulfill the movement needs of the students and to develop successful curriculum integration activities; teachers work together to pool their resources for the benefit of students. Example- A classroom teacher and a physical education teacher work together on ways in which a child can benefit from their classes. Inclusion- Placing children with disabilities in the regular classroom. Example- A child with disability is placed in a regular classroom and taught with the other children. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - Passed by Congress in 1990, it mandates the term disability instead of the term handicapped, and defines physical education for individuals with disabilities as the development of physical and motor fitness; fundamental motor skills and patterns; skills in aquatics, dance, and individual group games and sports; and occurring through special or adapted physical education, movement education, and motor development. Example- A student who was once referred to as handicapped must now be referred to as having a disability. Infusion-based approach- In teacher education programs refers to including information about disabilities in program content so that each content area is covered relative to students with and without disabilities; part of the process of successfully integrating children with disabilities into the classroom, and of learning about the diverse needs of children. Example- A teacher is provided with all the information about the disorder in which the child possesses. Learning disability- A disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or using language to accomplish tasks; common characteristics include disorders

of attention; poor motor abilities; perceptual and information-processing problems; failure to develop cognitive strategies for learning; oral, reading, or written language difficulties; inappropriate social behavior. Example- A child has difficulty paying attention in class. Further research has been conducted and concluded that the child has a learning disability. Least restrictive environment- Element within the law (PL 101-476) that requires students with disabilities to be educated with their nondisabled peers to the maximum extent possible. Example- It is best that a student be included in the classroom with his/her peers, unless it is severe and being in a special education classroom is more beneficial for him/her. Understanding and accepting diversity- Respect those who are different from oneself in race, religion, color, disability, national origin, gender, size, or age. Example- All students must treat each other as if everyone is equal. Differences shall be respected. 3 examples of alleviating the fear of the unknown1. Let children be the experts on their own disability when possible. For example, if students wear special braces or use a walker or wheelchair, let them show other children how these devices work. 2. Talk to the special education teachers, physical education teachers, and classroom teachers who have worked with the child you are getting to know or with children who have similar disabilities. 3. Look for positive individual and unique personality characteristics in all children. Children with special needs also have individual personalities. Some are shy and reserved, whereas others could be stand-up comedians within their own classroom.

I have seen all three of the alleviating techniques listed above throughout my school years, as well as the time I have spent job shadowing. Letting the children express themselves and show their own unique personalities is something that I feel is important. It not only makes them feel more comfortable in the classroom but also makes our jobs a bit easier. Children with disabilities should not feel as though they have a disadvantage in any way. Everyone has differences which is what makes us unique! It is never a bad thing, but more of an opportunity to learn from one another.

3 examples of teacher-student relationship1. Provide equal access for typically achieving peers. Allow all children supervised access to adaptive equipment when it is not in use. 2. Be open and honest about disabilities. If children ask for information about a disability, respond with a simple, truthful answer. 3. Use all of your resources. Involve your class in brainstorming sessions on how to adapt activities for children with disabilities. Be sure to include your child with a disability in this process in a respectful and dignified way.

Overview of PL 94-142 ActThe federal education for all handicapped children act (1975); reauthorized in 1990 as the individuals with disabilities education act, PL 101-476; states that children with disabilities have the right to a free and public education and must be educated in the least restrictive environment possible.

Special education- the practice of educating students with special needs in a way that addresses their individual differences and needs Child with a disability- A child that has problems in one or more of the basic psychological or physical processes, in which require special attention or needs.