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- This semester I've learned more about what it means to be a professional who works with children and their families. There are lots of varying homes and families we will come in contact with. We have to try not to judge them or let any judging get in the way of helping that family be successful and happy. I've also gotten to review the laws that deal with Special Education and rights for those with disabilities. I've also thought a lot about what makes a disability a disability. There are labels that come with everything. And which labels are we choosing to represent certain groups? And what makes a label inappropriate or appropriate? I've learned this semester that working in the field of education is more than just working and helping children, but it is about helping their families, too. Families are the closest unit to the child and by helping families we are helping the children.
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- This last week I had my final home visit. Sister Swenson was there to observe me, which was slightly intimidating. But, the truck tubes I made for Cole are awesome!! He loved playing with them. He made noises into the tubes and was mimicking the noises we made. We also looked at each other from opposite ends of the tube. He rolled balls and trucks through the tubes and saw them come out the other end. There is a red, yellow, blue, and green tube. On each tube are his name, numbers, and cutouts of cars and trains. I'm so proud of them! I should have planned to review the future development and resource plan with mom in a different way. I was thinking I could go over every single thing. But with Cole playing with the tubes, it was awkward to try to go over each page and to play with him, as well. And it was a challenge to transition back and forth, too. So, I eventually just stopped and played with Cole and the tubes. I also emailed the mom a copy of both plans. I hope she likes them! I suggested things to purchase and also ways to implement activities in the home that promote Cole's development. It's been a fun semester getting to know Cole and his mom and learning what makes Cole smile.
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