Inclusion Essay

The GERD-HRQL is a nine-item, Likert-type questionnaire that measures the severity of heartburn, heartburn lying down, heartburn standing up, heartburn after meals, change of diet, nocturnal heartburn, dysphagia, odynophagia, and effects of medications (Table I). The GERD- HRQL score is derived from simply adding the scores from each of the nine items. The best possible score is zero (i.e, asymptomatic in each item) and the worst possible score is 45 (incapacitated in each item).1 3.0…

Where is the one place that our students should always feel safe, invited, and supported? School is a wonderful place to create that type of environment for all students. If you think about it, our students will spend a good portion of their day as well as their early lives in school so why not make it a safe place for them? To create an inviting, safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that all of our students will thrive in is my ultimate goal. In order to create such an environment, I…

This class has been really interesting so far, we are being to touch on subjects that most of us have had previously experience with, as well as being introduced to new subjects. Two subjects that really jumped out at me were the risk ratio and all the positive changes we can make as teachers. Both of these subjects are not new material, but the textbook did enlighten me and hopefully other’s views on the subjects. The risk ratio was a huge problem in my hometown of El Paso, Texas. We had a lot…

Inclusionary practices are more true to life than exclusive practices in the school system. By learning how to learn in the same classroom, students learn how to live together in the world. Research shows that improved academic achievement occurs when students with disabilities learn in general education classrooms (uwstout.edu). Students want to strive for success to fit in with the other students. For instance, Walter-Thomas (1997) found that after three years a majority of students in his…

In the article titled Memories from the Other: Lessons in Connecting the author takes the reader on a journey as he reflects on his educational experience as a student afflicted by learning differences. His story illustrates an educational system that creates the ‘other’ and works to marginalize ‘at risk’ students with learning differences (Knestrict, 2006). Early on, Knestrict was labeled as different (other); thus, placed on a slower academic track void of positive connections, which he…

Citizenship.. Where Do ‘Trans’ Stand? Yuval-Davies (2010) defines the notion of citizenship as, a more total relationship, inflected by identity, cultural positioning, social positioning and belonging. Citizenship has always been linked to concepts of inclusion and exclusion, this makes it harder for Trans people to feel accepted. The difficulty of trans identity positions and identity politics mean the transgender citizenship is an uneven and challenged environment (Hines, 2007). Being a…

Suger hoped would inspire enhanced divinity. First a visitor arriving would take in the exterior of the church where their focus would be drawn to the heavens by the awe inspiring height achieved in the design. This height was made possible by the inclusion of the byzantine style flying buttresses. The flying buttress is support that looks like a pier or bridge which attach the arch to the exterior of the wall and the buttress or masonry block on the exterior of the building. These support…

Jan Dhan Yojana- challenges in execution Story :Jan Dhan Yojana the biggest financial inclusion drive. The Purpose Jan Dhan Yojana - the prime minister's biggest project to ensure financial inclusion of households in India was started with an idea to provide 'Universal access to banking facilities'. The Problem Pradhan Mantri has given a target of 7.5 crore bank accounts to be opened by banks. Raghuram Rajan, the governor of Reserve Bank of India identifies the challenges and cautions banks…

Philosophy of Teaching The Philosophy my teaching will be to create a community that is constructive and allows for original work to be produced every day. Striving for the inclusion of everyone through the understanding of art and how it is made. My goals will be reachable, but have the ability to give them the chance to learn life skills. One the first day of class my goal will be to start creating connections. Listening to my students wants from their class is key. When given a say…

phone number that will allow candidates to request reasonable accommodations via the telephone. The Office of Talent Acquisitions has partnered with other departments throughout Metro and externally with other organizations to create a culture of inclusion and awareness. Ms. Arrington stated that these efforts are design to enhance the candidate experience in the…