This week's topic is a hard one, because it is something that a child isn't born with but something they have happen to them. I liked the exercise we did in class where we were given a case study then had to come up with in intervention plan, or ways to help the abused student. I was surprised at how difficult it was to find ways to help the student without breaking any rules, or completely alienating the parents. In my discussion, we talked about pairing the student with a friend girl for buddy reading so she could work on her social skills with girls. We also talked about keeping a record of notes and pictures until we felt it was enough to go to child protection services. Talking about the case study showed me just how little we can do as teachers sometimes, and how frustrating it can be.
I like the short c-map we did from the video. It offered more suggestions on how to help abused children that we may have in our classroom, and how we can help with their development in the few hours they are with us.
I also did my wheelchair simulation a few weeks ago. I think the most frustrating activity was using the bathroom and getting through a door without pushing the automatic door opener. I was constantly banging the door against the wheelchair, my arms, and feet. My hands also hurt from trying to keep me from rolling backwards down the hill. It was scary to think of losing control of the wheelchair and I imagine it's even more so if I didn't have control of my legs to help.
I also noticed the upper body strength I needed to do all the activities was considerable. I was exhausted by the time I had completely my time. I felt the easiest was to ask for help, but I knew people would be willing because not only am I at BYU-I, but others knew what I was experiencing. I'm grateful I had the chance to experience how it feels to be wheelchair-bound, and better understand the difficulties, frustrations, and hazards it includes.
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