foundations of inclusive education (INCL02215)

1. Respond to two of the three question below: • In what ways do we see the presence of “models” or paradigms of disability in the film? (medical, social and cultural models from the class lecture on Canvas). There isn’t any specific mention of models of disability, so you have to make the connection! • Who are “duds” supposed to represent in this film? How are they portrayed? How are they treated? • What are some ideas that you think the creators of the films wanted to convey...

1. After watching Code of Freak (2020)., what has changed in the way that you look at disability in the film? Is there a trope, theme, or stereotype that you now think about differently? Or, do you now think about a specific film differently? If so, how? 2. Consider Stella Young’s Ted Talk “I am not your inspiration, thank you very much.” Stella Young doesn't think people with disabilities as “inspirations” for nondisabled people. Why not? And what does she want nondisabled to t...

After watching unforgotten post a response to the following questions 1. What was most significant to you about the individual's experience? Consider the impact of institutionalization on both the individual and their family. 2. What can learning about institutionalization teach us about the ways that society responds to difference? If you see any implications for schools specifically, address them as well. 3. What else do you want to know about institutionalization? Think of a question and...

Initial meeting for book club about Normal Sucks by Jonathan Mooney