2/13: A to Z Teacher Stuff Discussion Forum
Today I read a discussion forum on this website about special education programs from a teacher's perspective. It was really interesting to see general educators and special educators take sides. A special educator had had an experience in which a general ed teacher was rude to her because she missed class time to catch up on paperwork, and a whole discussion follows. I hadn't even really considered this aspect of special ed yet, but there seems to be some tension between the two groups, like both are ready to blame the other for not providing the best possible education for the student. This is why I want to find out more about special ed through this project so I can avoid being a teacher like that. It's sad that the two sides would push against each other instead of working together. I found this forum on Jessica's inquiry project page, so thanks Jessica- there was a lot of great Special ed. discourse between real teachers that will help me gain some insight into my project.
(The website is http://forums.atozteacherstuff.com/ and the link to this discussion is here.