As far as I know, I had never come across a fellow student with a LD. I had a very limited knowledge of learning disabilities before I came to this class. Since many people, probably incorrectly, perceive disabled people as experts on disability, they are usually considered credible sources.ġ0 Guest Speakers One undergraduate senior majoring in Secondary Education with dyslexia and a communication disorder One doctoral student in Urban Education with dysgraphia Both male Spoke for approximately one hourġ1 Simulation Results Did Not Know Much (pre-simulation) Persons who demonstrate self-acceptance by acknowledging their disabilities and being willing to discuss them are usually positively evaluated (Blood & Blood, 1982). College contact has more effect, K-12 contact more mixed (different now?) Persons with nonvisible disabilities tend to be more acceptable than those with visible disabilities (Yuker, 1982). Willing to discuss (Blood & Blood, 1982). College contact has more effect, K-12 contact more mixed Nonvisible disabilities more acceptable than visible disabilities (Yuker, 1982). Yuker (1987) compiled studies on contact with people with disabilities. (2007), found that interaction with people with disabilities led to the largest median effect size and real experiences with people with disabilities seemed more favorable than simulations. Only portray the negative, not whole context Focus on what they can’t do, without accommodation May reinforce myths that people with disabilities can’t function independently or that it would be better to be dead (Kiger, 1992)ĩ Guest Speakers Flower et al. What did you know before this course? Post-reflection after lecture and simulation activities or guest lecture What new information did you learn? What myths did you believe that you now know are not true? Reflections coded for themesĪuditory processing activity Dyslexia worksheet with rotated letters Dysgraphia-draw between lines looking through a mirror Lectured on ADHD but did not use a simulation Required for any student pursuing a teaching certificate (elementary, middle, high school, art, P.E., music, or vocational) Covers the special education laws and different categories of disabilities Most students have little to no previous knowledge or experience of disabilities candidate Temple UniversityĢ Setting Introduction to Inclusive Education course Guest Speakers with Learning Disabilities: Reflections by Future Teachers Shana Hornstein, Ph.D., BCBA-D Ross Whiting, Ph.D. Presentation on theme: "Simulations of Learning Disabilities vs"- Presentation transcript:ġ Simulations of Learning Disabilities vs