Discussion Board 1, Due Monday May 11, 2020
As you reflect on the history of special education, it is difficult to imagine that such conditions existed in the United States during the 1960s as those photographed in Christmas in Purgatory: A Photographic Essay on Mental Retardation. http://mn.gov/mnddc/parallels2/pdf/undated/Xmas-Pu…
Philosopher George Santayana made an excellent point when writing the following words: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” As a society, we must remember the past in order to enact change in the future.
The past is full of examples of people who made mistakes similar to the mistakes of their ancestors, and often they suffered similar consequences. Such tragedies are heartbreaking because they are preventable.
Look ahead to the future of special education. Consider what special education will look like in 5, 10, and 20 years from now. Based on this week’s readings and presentations, are they any examples that give concern that history could repeat itself? How do we, as a society, ensure that we do not repeat the past in our treatment of individuals with disabilities?
Feel free to include a Bible verse or link to a video to support your statements.
Discussion Board 3, Due Monday May 25, 2020
In this week’s presentation, Our Fight for Disability Rights – and Why We’re Not Done Yet, Judith Heumann shares the story behind the groundbreaking protest referred to as the Section 504 sit-in. She reminds viewers that, forty years later, there is still work to do.
Answer the following questions in your thread:
- Why did you choose to pursue this degree in special education?
- From your personal experiences, what relevant issues have you personally faced or are familiar with specific to disability rights?
- If you were to choose a groundbreaking, worthy-of-protest issue today, which issue would you choose and why?
Feel free to include a Bible verse or link to another video to support your statement. Your thread must be at least 400 words.
Discussion Board 4, Due Monday June 1, 2020
Please reflect on your experience in the course. The reflection should address the following questions:
- How has your understanding of special education changed through this course?
- What are three practical lessons you have learned through this course?
- How has your biblical understanding of special education been changed through this course?
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