Archive for December, 2011
Special Education Instruction
Posted by admin in Special Education on December 22, 2011
Advocating at school on behalf of children with autism can be so frustrating that it’s like hitting your head against a brick wall. In fact, it’s a glimpse into what it must be like to have autism…you know what you want to communicate, but you just can’t seem to get your message through to the people who need to hear it. It is no wonder that people with autism often hit their heads against brick walls or with their fists out of sheer frustration, since one of their main difficulties is their communication skills.
Advocating is all about communicating for others who can’t communicate their needs for themselves. Much of your frustration as an advocate can be alleviated if you gain the skills and the knowledge to be an effective advocate.
Knowledge is Power
First, advocates/parents need to be knowledgeable about the child’s disability and how it affects their learning and well-being while they are at school. Since no child with autism is just like another child with autism, parents need to educate the school staff about the specifics of their child’s autism. Read the rest of this entry »
Special Education Language – 10 Acronyms You Should Know
Posted by admin in Special Education on December 22, 2011
The Special Education system in Ontario has a language of its own. If you are the parent of a child who has been recently identified as exceptional by the school board, you can get lost in the language during your first school meetings. There are many acronyms that are used by school administrators and school staff and most often they don’t think about the fact that parents may not understand their “language”. So it’s up to the parents to become knowledgeable about the language of special education. In this article, I am going to explain the meanings of ten of the most important acronyms in special education.
IEP – Individual Education Plan.
The IEP is a document that lists the strengths and needs, and the programs, services, accommodations and supports that are required by a particular student. It lists the annual goals in each alternative or modified subject area, as well as the learning expectations for each term, which are determined by the student’s strengths and needs. A student does not have to be formally identified as an exceptional student to receive an IEP. But if the student is formally identified by an IPRC, it is a requirement of the Regulation 181/98 of the Education Act that they receive an IEP. Read the rest of this entry »
Computer Science Education
Posted by admin in Science Education on December 22, 2011
Computers are considered one of the most innovative sciences of today, and a good computer science education can keep you up-to-date with the fast-evolving technology and technical skills necessary to meet the demands of the burgeoning field of computers.
Vocational computer schools offer a wide curriculum that includes computer science, scientific computing, website building applications, introduction to algorithms and data structures, introduction to software engineering and system programming, introduction to computer graphics, programming languages, and other relevant information technology coursework. Typically, students who are obtaining a vocational computer science education will learn how to build, maintain, troubleshoot, and resolve problems with computers and computer networking systems.
A computer science education imparts diverse educational skills and training in computer technology, including database construction, website development, consumer-based interfaces, and a wide assortment of computer languages. A complete computer science education can lead to a broad variety of professional certifications or degrees. Read the rest of this entry »