Perceptions and Support in Inclusive Education

1. Do you feel Peter’s peers were prepared to have him join their class in the beginning of the school year? Explain.

No, I do not think Peter’s peers were prepared for him to join their class. During the interview segments with Peter’s peers many commented they “thought he looked funny” or they were “scared” due all the loud noises he made and the tantrums he threw. I think the teacher should have addressed the fact that the students are all different in different ways and Peter is different and acts a certain way because of he is student with Down Syndrome.

2. Do you feel Peter’s teacher was provided with enough support to make Peter’s addition to her classroom successful? Explain.

I think she was not provided very much if any outside

Describe Mrs. Stallworth’s behavior management plan in the classroom. Do you feel it was effective? Explain.

In addition to constantly telling Peter no or we do not do such things Mrs. Stallworth seemed to heavily rely on the students to help with Peter’s behavior. In some ways Mrs. Stallworth’s behavior management seemed to work. Although, I thought there was a lot of room for improvement an example was the way Peter was only yelled and scolded by his peers when he kicked another student in the face during outdoor activities. I would have addressed the situation and not allow the students to handle it on their own as another student was hurt by Peter’s

Although, this video does not specifically show the communication between both parties. The only segment on the family pertain to Peter’s humming habitats when he is happy about something.

6. Assess Peter’s curriculum modifications (reading, journal writing, and activities in music class). Did you feel they were effective? Why or why not?

I felt the modifications made to the curriculum helped Peter complete his assignments in a way that was beneficial to his learning style. In particular, the modification made to how he completed his journal seemed to encourage to think things through before providing an answer. An additional benefit this particular modification offered was he was allowed to discuss his idea aloud with a partner who would then write down his answers.

7. From observing Peter in school, what do you think was the function of his inappropriate behaviors? Justify your response with examples from the