Principles for Educating Students with Disabilities

Introduction Principle 1 Principle 2 Principle 3 Principle 4 Principle 5 Discussion Video Activities Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Progress Check

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Exercise 2: Le'ts meet Melinda

What do we know about Melinda? Describe Melinda’s attitude about independence. Discuss Melinda’s situation in relation to the five principles.

Melinda has graduated from high school, goes out with friends, drives a truck, has gone bungee jumping, etc. Melinda stated that she could do anything given enough time, and that she was only limited by what people would not let her try! She has learned much (Principle 1), has focused on her strengths and diminished her weaknesses (Principle 2), and thrives on her independence (Principle 3). Melinda probably required specialized instruction, although we have no information (Principle 4). She clearly learns in integrated environments (Principle 5).

 

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