Question

1.6 Strategies to support full participation of students with disability                                                       Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements and teaching strategies that support participation and learning of students with disability.

Answer 1

One of the most important challenges the students with disability will face inside a normal classroom is the discouragement from other students and even some teachers. Both the school and the teachers should sternly insist that people with disability are differently abled and they are normal people with capabilities to excel in their studies and life. Firstly, the teacher should help all the student create normalcy in the class by not looking or treating the disabled children differently. Secondly, making the students aware of the disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act and equal opportunities would help them understand it from a legal point of view. Thirdly, preparing lessons using multi-media that would help the disabled understand things through visual, audio, working models would improve their confidence. Fourthly, assigning normal students as companions and mentors to the disabled will create vibration and develop helping tendency among the students. Finally, providing ample opportunities for the disabled in terms of exhibiting their unique talents and not rejecting them with the disability as an excuse will create a conducive environment for them to learn better.