Entry 7: The Product
Entry 7: Tah-Dah!
Well, still no baby to show off, but I have a final project to present to you.
I've created a brochure, which you can browse by clicking on the link bellow this image.
In order to make sure that my colleagues understood the rationale behind the brochure, I wrote an accompanying paper to outline my reasoning and the theories I am presenting. To consult this document, please click on this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rphYy5uhiwJTlDEhNeOcXagvNVSJmpfy/view?usp=sharing
I hope that you have enjoyed following my journey. I must admit that as an adult learner, without IDD, I struggled to remain motivated throughout this historical COVID-19 pandemic. Renewing my experience as a student has been a reminder of how hard certain tasks can be. I don't struggle with language or understanding instructions. I understand social cues. I don't get overwhelmed by stimulus, but I still like to put meditative music when I work to block out ambient noise. I can (generally) put things out of my mind and concentrate on tasks at hand. And this, this project was a struggle for me. Perhaps this was a lesson in humility for me.
I hope that all of you remain safe and sound throughout this difficult time.
Kim
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I love your calls to action! More research should be done in order to better equip teachers and support staff working alongside adults with IDD. I also enjoy how you present three different teaching approaches, so it gives a range within which to operate, and as you explain, teacher can 'choose' what seems most appropriate for a particular student instead of promoting only "one good way". As you said, every student is unique and there is not a universal way to teach to everybody. It has been a pleasure to exchange with you both on and out of that blog regarding your project and I wish you all the best with your baby! I will be posting my final project soon also and thank you for supporting me and encouraging me!! I like how professional your brochure looks like and I really think you should be invited to Bishop's University to discuss with the graduating class the challenges to teach adult with IDD and how to help them to be successful! Great job KIm!
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Hello Claudine,
DeleteWow! What flattering comments! I try to be an advocate for my students, who often seem to slip through the cracks.
I want to thank you for your feedback, both on the blog and in class. I have enjoyed finding out about your unique expertise with the First Nations community.
Thank you for your support. I hope that you, your family and especially your petite poulette are safe and sound at home. All the best, and again, thank you.
I like your brochure. It clearly states the problems that adults with IDD are facing, and the feasible actions that educators can implement in the future. The whole structure, color, and images of this brochure appeal persons, like me, who are going to read it to deeply thinking about the project of adults with IDD. I think you' ve already a lot of experience of teaching students with IDD. Thank you for sharing different teaching approaches to adults with IDD.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment Rachel. I'm happy that you feel that this is a useful resource. I hope that it will be a source of motivation and interest for teachers as well. Although I targeted my project at Adults with IDD, it also applies to students of different ages.
DeleteThank you for taking the time to comment on my blog.
Kim