EDCI 2700 Chapter : Ch 3 Parents And Families
Document Summary
Collaborating with parents and families in a culturally and. Fundamental principles of learning: what are they, observations, practice, practice is important. If you can learn effective skills and teach people properly you should be able to teach them well, even if they have disabilities. Emphasis on family involvement is increasing as special ed laws. Develop: parents want to be involved, advocate for change, 1st parent group organized for kids with disabilities: national society for. Crippled children (1921: united cerebral palsy association (1948, national association for retarded citizens (1950, now called the arc, learning disabilities association of america (lda, 1963, the association for persons with severe handicaps (tash, 1975) Increased opportunities for learning and development: greater access to expanded resources. Adjustment process includes feelings of: shock, denial, and disbelief, anger, guilt, depression, shame, and overprotectiveness, acceptance, appreciation, and pride. Educators should refrain from expecting parents to exhibit any kind of typical reaction*** (should apply to cultural factors as well)
