Recognizing Social Issues in Education
Mainstreaming special education students into regular education classrooms is an urgent social issue in education.
A learning disability does not diminish the individuality of a human being capable of growth and potential development, albeit from an alternate style of learning. The enormous social issue facing educators is how to adapt curriculum to all students within the mainstream classrooms.
A deeper understanding of impulsive actions and reactions provides answers for better possibilities to adapt regular education classrooms. Flexibility in the classroom to accommodate all levels of learners is no longer an option, so the need to understand why students do what they do leads to more successful teaching and learning environments. Impulsive actions and reactions are natural experiences of the process in human development that all children face. If adults are better prepared for how children attempt to reach adulthood, impulsivity may not impede teaching and learning.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (1965/2004) mandates the placement of special education students in the least restrictive environment creating a paradigm shift in special education student rights to a free and appropriate education. All students deserve the right to the best educational opportunities, despite learning disabilities.
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RECOGNITIONS
- 2007 Board of Professional Consultants: Feingold Association of United States
- 2006 Manchester Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals
- 2006 Pure Facts Family Story (see www.feingold.org for details)
- 2002-2003 Environmentality Challenge: State Semi-Finalist�California Department of Education
- 2000 Magna Cum Laude Azusa Pacific University
- 2000 Outstanding Degree Completion Student: Azusa Pacific University
- 1999 Academic Achievement: Citrus College
- 1992-1993 Profiles in Excellence: Arcadia Unified School District