Ben, I sent you my paper via email just a few minutes ago. After having sent it I realized from switching from MLA to APA, I forgot to clearly mark 'Introduction' and I did not use an abstract, but basically my first two paragraphs are my introduction, the body goes on for a few pages (thesis) and then the last page is my conclusion. Do you wish for us to bring a hard copy of our paper to class on Friday, and do I need to change the before mentioned items to better my grade, or is my explanation sufficient. Please advise.
Thanks, Terri
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Outline, introduction, and conclusion as well as summary
Ben, realize I may totally rewrite all of these sections. I constantly try to fine tune all my work.
Introduction
Will autism and its effects on the learning patterns of children affected ever be entirely understood? Just as autism itself is a disorder in which many elements of its cause is still unexplained, the ways in which to teach these children is also a challenge. Many children on the spectrum require extensive speech therapy; some of these children are virtually non-verbal, or speak in a kind of 'kidspeak', garbled babytalk that is only understood by family. Children with the various autism spectrum disorders sometimes require physical therapy, small groupings, sound management, constant supervision, as well as many other accommodations that I have not yet mentioned. Food is an issue of concern for many of these children, some require very specialized and strict diets, such as gluten and lactose free. As puzzling as the disorder of autism is, it is very important to realize that normal teaching methods do not apply to these children. Inclusion in the elementary classroom is important to some extent to teach and model average student's behavior, for the autistic, but at what cost? Do our school systems have the funds to hire full-time aides to help the children who need them? Do most grade schools have properly trained teachers to deal with the various unique ways in which to reach the autistic child? Early intervention is crucial for these kids, but are the elementary schools ready and able to accept the task?
Summary
Introduction-Above
Thesis-Still working on the body of paper, brainstorming ideas and solutions
Supporting data-Localize my paper by providing Kentucky data
Statistics on learning in full inclusion classrooms by children with development disabilities
Restate Thesis
Conclusion
I speculate as new information and a better understanding of the myriad of developmental delays associated with autism is being researched, that the new knowledge will be integrated by elementary schools and implemented to give these children a fighting chance in their education. Advocacy for autistic children is just the first step. Financing the tremendous array of services needed seems to be the greatest obstacle. Advocates and legislators working together to provide proper funding along with educated professionals to address the educational needs of the children on the spectrum is of utmost importance. Without advocacy and a voice for the many non-verbal as well as verbal children of autism, the education system fails the ones at most risk to be forever voiceless in a loud, verbally competitive world.
Ben, I hope this is what you were looking for as far as my assignment was to be presented.
Thesis Statement
Full inclusion in the classroom is not the best learning environment
for children on the autism spectrum
Introduction
Will autism and its effects on the learning patterns of children affected ever be entirely understood? Just as autism itself is a disorder in which many elements of its cause is still unexplained, the ways in which to teach these children is also a challenge. Many children on the spectrum require extensive speech therapy; some of these children are virtually non-verbal, or speak in a kind of 'kidspeak', garbled babytalk that is only understood by family. Children with the various autism spectrum disorders sometimes require physical therapy, small groupings, sound management, constant supervision, as well as many other accommodations that I have not yet mentioned. Food is an issue of concern for many of these children, some require very specialized and strict diets, such as gluten and lactose free. As puzzling as the disorder of autism is, it is very important to realize that normal teaching methods do not apply to these children. Inclusion in the elementary classroom is important to some extent to teach and model average student's behavior, for the autistic, but at what cost? Do our school systems have the funds to hire full-time aides to help the children who need them? Do most grade schools have properly trained teachers to deal with the various unique ways in which to reach the autistic child? Early intervention is crucial for these kids, but are the elementary schools ready and able to accept the task?
Summary
Introduction-Above
Thesis-Still working on the body of paper, brainstorming ideas and solutions
Supporting data-Localize my paper by providing Kentucky data
Statistics on learning in full inclusion classrooms by children with development disabilities
Restate Thesis
Conclusion
I speculate as new information and a better understanding of the myriad of developmental delays associated with autism is being researched, that the new knowledge will be integrated by elementary schools and implemented to give these children a fighting chance in their education. Advocacy for autistic children is just the first step. Financing the tremendous array of services needed seems to be the greatest obstacle. Advocates and legislators working together to provide proper funding along with educated professionals to address the educational needs of the children on the spectrum is of utmost importance. Without advocacy and a voice for the many non-verbal as well as verbal children of autism, the education system fails the ones at most risk to be forever voiceless in a loud, verbally competitive world.
Ben, I hope this is what you were looking for as far as my assignment was to be presented.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Autism and public schools
I am writing an ENG 102 paper for this semester and my thesis is autism and public schools. I believe I have a lot of ground to cover to adequately address what I am arguing (mildly) is a problem.
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