What does it mean to be included? What does it mean to be excluded?
Inclusion is the meaningful participation of special needs students in the general ed classroom. Any time a student is unable to receive or complete classroom activities because of an exception, they are being excluded.

Have you ever been excluded? What was the exclusion based on? How did you feel?
I often felt excluded in the classroom because I generally take a much longer time to process information and sort out thoughts and ideas. I usually feel angry at an education system that seems ot only have one speed; really fast, which in my opinion leads to a shallow knowledge.

What can you do to avoid this from happening to any of your students?
I can make accommodations for students who seem to need a little more time on assignments.

How will you use technology in your classroom with students with exceptionalities?
In a shop environment the predominant technology used will be machines to make things. This offers all learner the opportunity to make something with their hands and not only test their knowledge of the machines and their functions, but to practice their knowledge as well. This unique learning process might be beneficial to a wide array of classroom exceptionalities from behavioral to parts of the autism spectrum.

What have I learned about classroom management?
I understand that we need to lead by example. we can include persons with exceptionalities seemlessly and without calling too much attention tp their exceptionality.

What have I learned about promoting positive behavior?
We need to be positive even when we don't feel like it. As soon as the teacher shows negativity, learners begin to dig in and break down the teacher further.

On what do I need to focus and perhaps improve?
I need to be more patient with children with ADHD and other behavioral exceptions. These are the toughest for me to work with.

In what areas am I confused or need additional help?