Week 6: Feb 15-19

The chapter we read as preparation for class this week was all about using assessment results to make decisions regarding Special Education. It was interesting learning about what conclusions and inferences we can draw from the assessments that children take and what we can do for that information regarding additional services, modifications, and accommodations. 

There is only so much one can understand and grasp from reading about the subject, because one is envisioning things in their mind rather than seeing concrete objects and evidence. During class on Wednesday, we were able to see real-deal tools that are used for testing different learning disabilities that students may have. Some for spacial memory, others for hand movements, and it was fascinating seeing how the tools provided a measure to assess specific parts of the brain. Now I was able to connect the dots because after assessments are done, then its time to analyze that data and see what the student needs to succeed and reach their academic goals. 

The group presentation from this week was on hearing impairments. I didn't realize that there are different types of these impairments, that are associated with different parts and components of the ear. Regardless of what type of impairment, it's best to catch it early in order to prevent it getting worse. The activity was interesting because it gave us each a test taste of what it would be like to have a hearing impairment and how much they would need to rely on others to help them understand what other people are trying to communicate.