Module 14: The steps I need to take to become the teacher/professional I want to be are _____.
“To me, disability is not a monolith, nor is it a clear-cut binary of disabled and nondisabled. Disability is mutable and ever-evolving. Disability is both apparent and nonapparent. Disability is pain, struggle, brilliance, abundance, and joy. Disability is sociopolitical, cultural, and biological. Being visible and claiming a disabled identity brings risks as much as it brings pride.” (Wong, 2020, p. 22)
Overview
A Message From Shaheen
As the Guidebook comes to a close, we circle back to the overarching question: how can teachers create learning environments that value and embrace diverse disabled students? In this module, you will wrap up the self-directed learning you have been doing over the last two modules (exploring the topics you identified).
Thanks for dedicating time to deepening your knowledge of disability and learning.
Musical Moment
Lost in the Woods by Gaelynn Lea [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
Wanna keep enjoying the Musical Moments? Check out the SED 101 playlist on YouTube
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Component |
Estimated Time to Complete |
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Engage |
1 hr |
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Reflect |
1 hr |
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Chat |
30 mins |
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Self-Assess |
10-15 mins |
Engage
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Source |
Summary |
Estimated Time |
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How to Be a Better Ally, With Disability Advocate Alice Wong By Micaela Heck |
In this podcast, disability activist, Alice Wong, discusses the various perspectives of disabled people regarding allyship and social change. |
19-38 mins |
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This resource is a list of books, websites, and social media accounts for you to access as you keep learning beyond this course. |
2.5-4 mins |
Reflect
Use the prompt below as a jumping off point. Do not let the prompts confine your reflection.
- How will your understanding of disability guide your future practice?
Chat
Use the prompt below as a jumping off point for a conversation with others in your class or community.
- Share your current understanding of disability and inclusive teaching and learning with others.
Self-Assess
- What idea/concept from this module was the CLEAREST to you?
- What idea/concept from this module was the MUDDIEST to you?
- Rate your knowledge on the ideas discussed in this module
- Expert
- Mastered
- Competent
- Still Developing
- Undeveloped
FAQ
Q1: Could a teacher’s values and teaching practices evolve over time?
A1: Absolutely. In fact, we would say that a teacher’s approach and values should shift over time. Because teachers should always be learning. And, as we learn things we should put them into practice. How much your values and approach shift over time will depend on where you are now and what kinds of things you learn over time. The key takeaway is to keep learning.
