ASSIGNMENT 3-EDUC5710-AY2021-T2 NAME: COURSE: ABIGAIL MADZORERA EDU5710-AY2021-T2 INSRUCTOR: DR SHIVSNIE SAITH This study source was downloaded by 100000856832308 from CourseHero.com on 02-14-2023 21:06:37 GMT -06:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/77090671/down-syndromedocx/ ASSIGNMENT 3-EDUC5710-AY2021-T2 TOPIC EXAMINE THE CHOICE OF DOWN SYNDROME AS THE DISABILITY TO CREATE AWARENESS AMONG STUDENT TEACHERS OF COGNITIVE, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL DISABILITY IN GENERAL. CHOOSE ANOTHER DISABILITY TO CREATE AWARENESS AMONG STUDENT TEACHERS OF DISABILITIES IN GENERAL. ARGUE WHICH DISABILITY YOU WOULD CHOOSE TO RAISE AWARENESS IF YOU COULD ONLY CHOOSE ONE. EXPLAIN YOUR REASONS. This study source was downloaded by 100000856832308 from CourseHero.com on 02-14-2023 21:06:37 GMT -06:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/77090671/down-syndromedocx/ ASSIGNMENT 3-EDUC5710-AY2021-T2 EXAMINE THE CHOICE OF DOWN SYNDROME AS THE DISABILITY TO CREATE AWARENESS AMONG STUDENT TEACHERS OF COGNITIVE, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL DISABILITY IN GENERAL. According to Crosta, P. (2017) down syndrome “ is a genetic condition that occurs when there is an extra copy of a specific chromosome: chromosome 21.Down syndrome is not an illness...The extra chromosome can affect a person’s physical features, intellect, and overall development.It also increases the likelihood of some health problems.” Awareness can be created by reading articles on down syndrome so that they get enough information about it. They get to meet,mix and mingle with people with down syndrome and get to know them better. Visit families with children with down syndrome and get to ask questions they don’t understand from their parents. Watching educative videos on down syndrome. We can get to show the about successful people with down syndrome so that they realize that they are also capable of becoming who they want to be in life. Down syndrome is not a disease and so these kids are quite capable of performing though some may be affected cognitively.According to Guide To Psychological Disorders (2020) says they might not be associated with low intelligence.This means that an individual (child or adult) who is otherwise intelligent or competent in other learning areas” Student teachers can also attend events that have to do with down syndrome in which they are celebrated just like world cancer day and dress up for the occasion, for example t-shirts for the down syndrome. Encouraging inclusion again also help create awareness among students teachers. This study source was downloaded by 100000856832308 from CourseHero.com on 02-14-2023 21:06:37 GMT -06:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/77090671/down-syndromedocx/ ASSIGNMENT 3-EDUC5710-AY2021-T2 CHOOSE ANOTHER DISABILITY TO CREATE AWARENESS AMONG STUDENT TEACHERS OF DISABILITIES IN GENERAL. Another disability that awareness can be created is that of the of students who are bipolar. Students can be made aware of it by just talking about it. According to Howard, G. (2018) says“…talk about bipolar disorder. The more open and honest we are, the better.” Talking about bipolar to different people as well as making use of media that is watching videos and reading materials on bipolar. Reading articles and watching videos on bipolar. Strong, A.(2019) says that “ bipolar disorder affects everyone differently and it affects us in a variety of different ways.” The student teachers have to spend time with children with bipolar to get to know and understand them. They can also participate in special events that have to do with bipolar. Strong, A. (2019) says “…there are events, like NAMI Walks—National Alliance on Mental Illness walks which happen throughout the year. There’s World Bipolar Day, which falls reliably on March 30th, and Mental Illness Awareness Week, during the first Week of October”. ARGUE WHICH DISABILITY YOU WOULD CHOOSE TO RAISE AWARENESS IF YOU COULD ONLY CHOOSE ONE. EXPLAIN YOUR REASONS. Between the two disabilities above, I would to create awareness for the down syndrome. Symptoms or signs for down syndrome are easy to see or identify than bipolar. There are a lot of ways in which awareness on it can be done. People with down syndrome can have health difficulties like miscalculate. These are symptoms that easily noticeable and easy to explain. “Dyscalculia is not usually associated with low intelligence…” ( Guide To Psychological Disorders ,2020) . This study source was downloaded by 100000856832308 from CourseHero.com on 02-14-2023 21:06:37 GMT -06:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/77090671/down-syndromedocx/ ASSIGNMENT 3-EDUC5710-AY2021-T2 REFERENCES 1. Howard, G. (2018) 3 Simple Ways to Raise Awareness about Bipolar Disorder. Retrieved from https://www.bphope.com/blog/3-simple-ways-toraise-awareness-about-bipolar-disorder/ 2. Strong, A.(2019) Bipolar Disorder Awareness: How to advocate for Yourself and others. Retrieved from https://www.bphope.com/bipolarstories-video-blog/mental-illness-awareness-week-how-to-advocate-foryourself-and-others/ 3. Dyscalculia: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevalence - Dopa | Guide To Psychological Disorders. (2020). from https://dopasolution.com/dyscalculia This study source was downloaded by 100000856832308 from CourseHero.com on 02-14-2023 21:06:37 GMT -06:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/77090671/down-syndromedocx/ Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Retrieved
