This writer was given an assignment of researching three questions related to learning disability. The three questions are: 1. what is a learning disability? 2. How do individuals with learning disabilities process information? and 3. What challenges are related to how these individuals process information? This writer has learned a lot about learning disability and special education all throughout this course, during this research, and during observation time in the classroom. Special education, a program developed in order to provide a free, appropriate education to all students, even those with special needs, was developed because of the passage of laws such as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA, Public Law 94–142), later known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and has evolved over the years based on updates in the law (Polloway, 2013). This essay details some of the things that this writer has learned.…
The Department of Health in England define learning disability as a -“significantly reduced ability to understand new or complex information, to learn new skills (impaired intelligence) along with a reduced ability to cope independently (impaired social functioning).” It affects the way some people understand information and how they communicate…
Friday, May 25, 1977, Memorial Day weekend opens with an intergalactic bang as the first of George Lucas' blockbuster Star Wars movies hits American theaters, and the world was never the same. Whether you are a fan of the double trilogy or not, there is no doubt the series has permeated our society. Ranging from simple references in shows or movies to all kinds of memorabilia, Star Wars is an unavoidable phenomenon that will most certainly continue living on for a long time. The use of Star Wars in American culture has helped to define culture in terms of new markets, the formation of a cultural community, and what it means to be modern in culture and society. George Lucas started his production company Lucasfilm Limited for the production of Star Wars, this in turn led to a new market and the creation of different companies, all with a pedigree leading back to Lucasfilm Limited and Star Wars. Star Wars also led to the formation of a new sub-culture in American culture, the culture surrounding the way people of all ages can interact and play, as well as creating infinite possibilities for Star Wars games and themes. Star Wars also shows us what it means to be modern, and in studying the great films one can see all the different technologies we have today that were a product of the Star Wars universe.…
Usually children with a learning disability have low test scores and assignment scores. They also have a hard time paying attention and a hard time processing information that is being taught to them. They also have poor social skills and low motivation. The classification criteria or identification criteria is a huge difference between what is expected of that age group and what is actual achieved. (Rosenberg, Westling, & McLeskey, 2007)..…
Compared with the general population, adults with a learning disability experience double the amount of ill health during their lifetime, as well as being four times as likely to die from preventable causes (Disabilities Rights Commission 2006). According to the Department of Health, 2001, learning disability is comprised of impaired intelligence and impaired social functioning both of which started before adulthood. However, this is by no means a homogenous group and the labels mild, moderate and severe learning disabilities cannot possibly describe the varying impairments that individuals may have. As a consequence, this diversity means that the support that each person needs will be different despite…
The unit explores the meaning of learning disability and considers issues closely linked with learning disability support. These include an awareness of how the attitudes and beliefs of others affect individuals who have learning disabilities. The unit introduces themes of inclusion, human rights, advocacy, empowerment and active participation and also considers the central place of communication in working with individuals who have learning disabilities.…
Learning disabilities affect 2.4 million students currently in the U.S (General LD, n.d). A learning disability (LD) is a neurological disorder that affects how one 's brain is able to receive, process, store, and respond to information (General LD, n.d). Although their brains process information differently those who have learning disabilities have a normal or above average IQ. Now that there is more knowledge regarding LD 's, children are typically diagnosed early on in school. However, studies have shown boys are usually diagnosed younger than girls. This diagnosis may affect children 's self-esteem if not handled properly. Luckily, educational systems are more than ever prepared to help these children learn.…
Over the years their have been many ways that various forms of visual entertainment media, like movies, and television has influenced American culture. All you have to do to see an example of this is look at how our fashions change decade after decade and seem to go right with Hollywood. About any new style that hits is started by the star of some television show or a musician. In the 1970's all of the girls had to have the Farrah Fawcett hair style from Charlies Angels, or the cut off shorts that have been known every since as Daisy Dukes. Hollywood has definitely been a major influence on our society and culture.…
“I’m going to make a name for myself. If I fail, you will never hear of me again” Edward James Muggeridge. True to his words he succeeded in making a name for himself and he created the first movie or “motion picture”. Movies are a rollercoaster ride that transcends people into a whole different world fresh out of somebody’s imagination as seen through the genres of horror, drama, and science fiction. The movie business allows people to break through the burden of everyday life. Considering today’s way of life, people would be lying if they did not admit that movies are an influential entity in our culture. Movies have been successful in ingraining values and elements into society. Movies exaggerate, sensationalize and at times even trivialize the matters of society. It has also played a major role in media in positive developments such as fight against racism, fight against gender bias, and spreading awareness about world peace. Author Bill Swanson who wrote the text, “How Films Feed the Mind or When I’m Hungry, I Don’t Want to Eat Candy”, would also agree that movies play a significant role in structuring our society. In his text he explains movies have a big influence to people both physically and physiologically. Swanson states that films are only analogies of the real world that condense time into a two-hour story. Furthermore, Swanson explains movies are part of people’s memories, and many compare and reflect movies into their own personal experience. There are numerous examples in which Swanson refers to movies that are influential and momentous. One of the movies that Swanson proposes is Raging Bull, he quotes that: “Raging bull is the irrational urge to define ourselves by violent acts of control and domination” (Swanson 240). Raging Bull requires viewers to have cultural knowledge in order to fully understand the film. Martin Scorsese presents a movie that many critics would consider a classic. There are many characteristics that make this…
Valuing People (2001) A New Strategy for Learning Disability for the 21st Century [available at] http://www.archive.official-documents.co.uk/document/cm50/5086/5086.pdf (accessed 25th March 2009)…
When, in reality, there are barriers holding those individuals back from better paying jobs, including family background, income, status and the neighborhood in which you live. It is evident that from a young age certain people (the rich) have a better chance at achieving more and landing a high-paying job. Mantsios (2014) looks at how three different life styles affect three different individuals; The first young man was raised by a wealthy family and continued to excel and reach his dreams while his two counterparts were not that lucky. Both were not able to achieve their dreams due to financial resources and had to take the lower-paying jobs…
Understanding of children and adults with learning disabilities has come full circle but has a long way to do to fully reach every individual. In the 4th century the great philosopher Aristotle wrote,” As to the exposure and rearing of children, let there be a law that no deformed child shall live…” (Hardman, Drew, & Egar, 2011) While this seems brutal, for the times it was quite common. Even modern era societal groups like the Nazis in the 1940s had “cleansing programs,” were thousands of people with various disabilities were deemed useless and simply put to death like dogs and cats. (Friedlander, 2012) Today we as a society try to better understand the trials of people with disabilites and help them to succeed in schools. Federal groups like Individuals with disabilities Education Act(IDEA) and the Americans with Disablilites Act(ADA) have pushed our thinking and laws to the future. Although there is a lot more that needs to be done we are moving in the right direction.…
What is the definition of a learning disability and who should qualify to be special education? What assessments should be made to be able to know what child belongs where? This is what we are going to explore in this paper. We want to see exactly who qualifies and how to go about assessing what needs can be met by choosing to place a child in special education or leaving in general education and making some modifications. The main point to remember for any child is doing the best we can for their success.…
Every human struggles everyone has hardship. When I was young I began to notice that maybe it is hard to understand what other people struggle with. The start of a mundane life began as usual a bus ride to school, but today something else happened a flash of yellow a soundless luxury sports car zoomed bass by a Lamborghini. As the car passed by everyone looked at it with amazement as the never seen a car pass from this part of the street. I began to wonder when will I get one with imaginary job I will live the high life. The bus hits a bump on the road I am begging to rationalize who much work will it take to achieve greatness to struggle to overcome adversity.…
an underlying learning disability (LD) is often the culprit. The most common forms of LD are dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and short term memory dysfunction.…