This class was an interesting one full of many
realizations for me after so many years without writing a research paper as
well as enjoying these Blog assignments. The many blogs I read were all
educational and full of extensive knowledge we are lucky to be taking with us.
I want to
thank Elizabeth DeMarco for her information provided to us about inclusion and
early intervention. I have not had the opportunity to go through this process,
just observe some children in my host classroom that have EI, and I realized
how much work, assessments, and resources are needed to make this a team
experience for it to be the most benefit for the child. I hope that when I do
face this challenge with one of my students I am prepared and able to provide
the appropriate tools, resources, nurture and understanding the child needs.
Also, thank you to Nicole Carlisle. Childhood
obesity is affecting many children and families now more than ever. Many
teachers and schools want to do what is right and offer better foods and more
large motor skills activities, however at times it is also family lifestyles
that do not provide the right guidance for the children. It is a tough subject
to deal with and as teachers I think we have to do the best we can to inform
the children and families of the importance of living a healthy life and be the
role model as well for them.
Overall, I want to thank you all for providing us
with great resources, information, and keeping each other going. We all want to
touch the lives of our students and I think through all these classes at Kendall
we touch each other’s lives as well. Good Luck!
