I believe that sometimes these Special Ed students are perceived as incapable of learning or being unintelligent. But from the experiences I had encountered the last couple of weeks, I have learned that these students are not only capable of learning how to become independent but, they are very intelligent. They are more than capable of learning, but they just need a little guidance and assistance. Teachers, like Mrs. Deleon, teach these students how to become independent by getting them involved in various everyday lifestyle activities, such as cooking, recycling and shopping.
Everyday these students walk to the"Hub", down the street from Washington High School, where they learn the value of money and how to spend it wisely. They learn how to properly shop, only buying the things that fit in their price range. On Fridays these Students go around Washington campus recycling. Doing this activity helps them gain a perspective on the environment. Another activity these students participate in is cooking for Mrs. Bauers family living class, which from what they told me, is an enjoyable experience. All these lessons not only give these students productive and enjoyable experience, but also it teaches these students what independence is all about. I believe that these weekly routines help makes teaching these student alot easier, more fun and more effective.
2 comments:
It seems like a great time for you guys volunteering at the Special Ed class and it seems fun helping them.
It's good to hear that you learned a lot from the volunteer:)
It's a great feeling to see the smile on their faces, and I can see that you did just that! Since the students are mostly always around each other, it's really fun to be able to hang out with them and talk to them during your free time. I think volunteering your time there is an amazing opportunity to learn more about yourselves and to teach other about the social issue that many fail to acknowledge.
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