SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER DISCRIMINATES MY CHILD

What is it like being a special education teacher? Being a special education teacher is the hardest, but most rewarding job in the whole universe. But not all are really good and can be rewarded because there are special education teachers who show negative behavior and it is really awful. Perhaps in educational capability, they are certified but not qualified in handling students with special needs. 

I know a certain special education teacher with bad attitude, not only with his students but with her fellow teachers, too. The way she treats her students is totally unfair and unequal. I don’t know if she’s practicing favoritism. Or maybe it is because the students could not follow her instructions. But doesn’t she know that it is unlawful for a special education teacher to discriminate against students with special needs? This can also be called harassment. 

Teacher Perfectionist, you must know that  students with disabilities can’t cope up easily with the tasks you give to them. They might not be able to comply to what you would like them to do. Have you forgotten that they are not regular individuals? Not unless, you're out of your mind. So, do not raise your voice at them for they will be more unable to concentrate on what they are doing particularly on their rehearsals for the Sped Musical show. 

And PLEASE, do not compare my child with other students. This sort of thinking or action promotes discrimination against my child. You must understand that he doesn’t have a choice about his disability but you definitely have a choice how you accept him. Bear this in your narrow mind, all children develop differently and this is absolutely true for special needs individuals. Just focus on what my child can do and it may help lessen your stress. Believe me, this is 100% guaranteed! Baka sakaling mabago pa po yan ‘napakaganda ninyong pag-uugali. 

You are not supposed to teach and handle students with disabilities because you don’t understand what special education is all about.  

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LEARNING STYLES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

It is sad to know that there are still many children struggled in school due to a lack of explanation for their varied learning styles. As special education teachers, they must seek to empower children with special needs by providing modified and effective teaching styles. Learning should be engaging and fun for all students in order for them not to get bored.

DO NOT LABEL A CHILD WITH DISABILITY

You might be able to spot a few kids with special needs, but you probably don't notice all of them. A kid could have a problem that isn't noticeable unless you know the person well. So please do not label a child with disability... Labels degrade. Labels evoke negative pictures in our heads. Let them grow up and gain their own perspective of their own world.

DETERMINED LADY DESPITE HER DISABILITY

Too often disabled individuals are not given the opportunity to become helpful or needed, or to learn. But this woman living with Cerebral Palsy who can’t able to speak or use her hands, and was uneducated just proved that despite her physical condition she still holds a determination and positive outlook in life... that being physically limited does not mean that she cannot fulfill her ambitions and achieve her personal goals. She taught herself to write using her left foot. She’s so wonderful.

BULLYING CHILDREN with DISABILITIES

Bullying has been proven by numerous studies to be a serious problem. Harassment of children with disabilities has increased nationally or globally. These children may not always be able to identify when they have been bullied, especially when the bullying is more subtle. The effects of bullying children with disabilities can be extremely distressing but it’s difficult for them to speak up or seek help.

I'LL BE THERE FOREVER

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I decided to study special education not just because I enjoy working with individuals with developmental disabilities but to penetrate my very own child's world, so that i would KNOW and UNDERSTAND what he needs and wants... How I wish to take him out of his own realm and show the beauty of the real world... But if I could not able to do so, I'll just stay and live with him in his wonderful world.

PLEASE, TREAT ME NICE!

If a child with Autism could just speak, he might tell you this: "I do not actually suffer from Autism, but I do suffer from the way you treat me. Please treat me like a human being... with kindness, love and compassion".




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