Re: [AI] share my openion on mix and match regarding

[Renuka Warriar Edakkunni]

What about starting a devision for these children, in one or two
school in a district by providing accessibility training?  This will
empower them and help them to mingle with the normal students.

Renuka.

On 1/15/16, bala9119  wrote:
> What we need to those who haven't got the opportunity to be educated
> in the integrated school is a course or training on "behavior
> modification." this is a looming problem among us. when we integrate
> with the sighted world, we can easily avail this. otherwise, we need
> to have a course or training on that. that can only help to avoid
> prejudice.
>
> On 1/15/16, SHANKAR DIGUVAPALLI  wrote:
>> On 1/15/16, bala9119  wrote:
>>> Welll, an interesting topic which kindled me to write.
>>> after finishing 10th standard in the special school in Tamil Medium,
>>> I've joined Ramakrishna Mission Main Highersecondary School Chennai.
>>> at that time, i am not aware of resource teachers and integrated
>>> schools, just joined with sighted and pursued my 11th and 12th. in the
>>> beginning I've enrolled myself into 11th standard Tamil Medium, later
>>> some of my elders heard about JAWS and Computer hence told me to
>>> change the medium of instruction to English. in Tamil Medium i had
>>> History with Commerce and Accountancy but in English i have to choose
>>> either Business Mathematics or Computer Science and I've opted for
>>> Business Mathematics. that's where i learnt about life. the special
>>> schools have turned me a strong Metal, but the integrated school only
>>> made me a Sword. many of my teachers of the special school criticized
>>> my intention to join in sighted school stating that the people will
>>> psychologically abuse me, or i will not be in a position to bear the
>>> negligence. unfortunate to their comments, my sighted friends turned
>>> this new English learner to become the division topper in 12th
>>> standard board exam. as a person failed in business maths in 11th
>>> standard whent on to score school first in the board exam because of
>>> the sighted friends who spent their Saturdays and sundays in coaching
>>> me. apart from education, i've experienced equality in students
>>> livelihood as i've learnt to bunk the classes. this may sound silly
>>> but in my view every student must experience the thrill of it at least
>>> once in their life which is rare in special schools. besides all, the
>>> most important benefit i've gained from the integrated school is my
>>> "right to sexual orientation." if you can be flexible with the
>>> sighted, even Mathematics is not your problem.
>>> cheers.
>>> On 1/15/16, SHANKAR DIGUVAPALLI  wrote:
 i studyed in an integrated school in venkatagiri i could mingle with
 normal students. some of my normal friends learnt braille and wrote
 notes in braille and helped me. there are problems in learning
 mathematics i agree. but over all inclusive education gives an
 opportunity to inclusive society. hope to discuss more on this topic.

 On 1/13/16, REKHA REVATHY  wrote:
> Dear All
> Hope all are doing good. Below I am pasteing my article published in
> today's Hindu Business Line. Hope all will like it.
> Mix and match
> Rekha Revathy
> On inclusive education for the differently-able
> The concept of inclusion is considered important in all fields
> nowadays. Inclusive education for differently-abled children is one
> such attempt to include children with various kinds of disabilities in
> normal schools
> The idea is that through inclusive education, differently-abled
> children will get an opportunity to mingle with normal children from
> an early age. It will help increase their confidence level, improving
> their competency, and they will be able to boldly express their talent
> before others. This will ultimately lead to bringing the
> differently-abled into the mainstream at at early age
> That said, there are many challenges in the effective implementation
> of this programme. I was a blind learner in a normal school in Kerala.
> I was fully unaware of my community in my childhood
> As a blind person, I was not able to learn Braille. In many
> situations, I ended up having to identify my issues and discuss them
> with my parents and teachers.
> In my case I was lucky enough to have cooperative and helpful teachers
> when I was in elementary school. And I was also lucky enough to have a
> little vision during that time. But not everyone is that fortunate
> Here, the issue is that children may not be able to rightly
> communicate their problems. And in many cases they will be hesitant to
> express their problems.
> A differently-abled child in a normal school requires special
> attention on many fronts. Of course, many such issues can be 

Re: [AI] share my openion on mix and match regarding

[shraddha edke]

Hi.

Greetings…

The topic on the list triggered me too to write, as it reminded me
about the Term Paper(Secondary Research) carried out by me in my
second year PG Course on , CREATIVE TEACHING METHODS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
CHILDREN!

Sharing with you all just a short relevant portion from it!

Meaning of Special Education
Special education refers to the teaching of learning-disabled students
in ways outside of the norm. This is done by giving students more
individual attention than they would normally receive. Therefore
special education programs are typically more expensive per capita
than their counterparts. Nowadays, it; is common for special education
training to be a requirement to become a certified teacher.
(M. L Dhawan, 2005).

ADVANTAGES OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
 Special Attention- Special schools provide students with individual
attention that they would likely not receive in public schools. As a
result, learning and development can occur more rapidly and children
are not ignored or neglected due to not being able to keep pace with
the rest of the class.
Teacher Training- Teachers in special schools are specifically trained
to deal with students with needs. They have the knowledge and tools
necessary to educate the students, and they have an understanding of
how students' disabilities affect their ability to learn. The teachers
also possess the patience needed to work with special students
Sense Of Belonging- Special schools promote a sense of inclusion among
the students. Rather than feeling like they are outsiders, special
students can bond with others with similar disabilities. This can help
them develop a sense of confidence and self-esteem.
DISADVANTAGES OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Lack of Socialization- A disadvantage of this feeling of inclusion can
occur when the student attempts to return to public school or to
assimilate into regular society. They may have difficulty relating to
others who are not like them, so they may feel like outcasts. In some
instances, the student may not be able to function outside of the
school's environment.
Expense- Unlike public schools, special schools often require parents
to pay money out of their own pocket for their child to attend. If the
cost is prohibitive, the parents may not be able to provide the child
with the needed special attention. In some cases, grants or government
aid can help lessen the financial burden.
http://www.ehow.com/list_5970010_advantages-disadvantages-special-
schools.htm l#ixzz1E0yaZ300UG

CONCEPT AND MEANING OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION:
As we had seen above, there is Special Education approach which can be
adopted to teach the children with disability wherein the child will
be segregated from the normal school and will be given training
separately, while at the same time there is also an Inclusive
Education Approach which can be adopted where the Differently Abled
Child can be a part of a Normal School and can learn with the normal
children just by adopting certain Creative and Special techniques to
teach them. There has been a lot of talk about mainstreaming
differently abled students with normal student but teachers have to
have the special skills to teach these differently abled students for
which this paper will try to provide guidance.

Inclusive education means all learners, young people - with or without
disabilities being able to learn together in ordinary schools and
community educational setting with appropriate network of support
services. In inclusive education the needs of all learners are
addressed so that good education can be provided to all. However,
since the learners with disabilities form one of the largest groups
that are still out of the fold of general education, the target group,
therefore, on which this scheme will focus, would be learners with
disabilities. The term 'learners with disabilities' will cover visual
impairments (Blind and Low Vision), speech and hearing impairments,
Locomotor disabilities, neuromusculoskeltal neurodevelopmental
disorders including cerebral Palsy, Autism, mental retardation,
multiple disability and learning disabilities
(M. L Dhawan, 2005).

 ADVANTAGES OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
 Effective Learning- In inclusive education, children with and without
disabilities is all expected to study, learn, read, and write. By
having higher expectations for children with disabilities coupled with
good and effective instruction, they quickly learn academic skills.
Because the philosophy and mission of inclusive education is intended
to help all students to learn, all children in the class benefit from
the method of instruction. Based on evidence from the National Center
for Education Restructuring and Inclusion, children with disabilities
in the classroom tend to show academic achievement in several areas
including improved performance on mastery of IEP goals, standardized
tests, motivation to study and learn, overall good grades and
classroom behavior. Also, children with disabilities who are
instructed 

Re: [AI] share my openion on mix and match regarding

[sibi mohamed]

Here,in trivandrum some of selected schools are provided such accessibility
trainings,my son has studied in such normal school, as well as,..though he
is having partial vision and hearing loss... By studying in such
schools...kids can improve their confidence as you said is right
Siby
On 15-Jan-2016 3:59 pm, "Renuka Warriar Edakkunni" 
wrote:

> What about starting a devision for these children, in one or two
> school in a district by providing accessibility training?  This will
> empower them and help them to mingle with the normal students.
>
> Renuka.
>
> On 1/15/16, bala9119  wrote:
> > What we need to those who haven't got the opportunity to be educated
> > in the integrated school is a course or training on "behavior
> > modification." this is a looming problem among us. when we integrate
> > with the sighted world, we can easily avail this. otherwise, we need
> > to have a course or training on that. that can only help to avoid
> > prejudice.
> >
> > On 1/15/16, SHANKAR DIGUVAPALLI  wrote:
> >> On 1/15/16, bala9119  wrote:
> >>> Welll, an interesting topic which kindled me to write.
> >>> after finishing 10th standard in the special school in Tamil Medium,
> >>> I've joined Ramakrishna Mission Main Highersecondary School Chennai.
> >>> at that time, i am not aware of resource teachers and integrated
> >>> schools, just joined with sighted and pursued my 11th and 12th. in the
> >>> beginning I've enrolled myself into 11th standard Tamil Medium, later
> >>> some of my elders heard about JAWS and Computer hence told me to
> >>> change the medium of instruction to English. in Tamil Medium i had
> >>> History with Commerce and Accountancy but in English i have to choose
> >>> either Business Mathematics or Computer Science and I've opted for
> >>> Business Mathematics. that's where i learnt about life. the special
> >>> schools have turned me a strong Metal, but the integrated school only
> >>> made me a Sword. many of my teachers of the special school criticized
> >>> my intention to join in sighted school stating that the people will
> >>> psychologically abuse me, or i will not be in a position to bear the
> >>> negligence. unfortunate to their comments, my sighted friends turned
> >>> this new English learner to become the division topper in 12th
> >>> standard board exam. as a person failed in business maths in 11th
> >>> standard whent on to score school first in the board exam because of
> >>> the sighted friends who spent their Saturdays and sundays in coaching
> >>> me. apart from education, i've experienced equality in students
> >>> livelihood as i've learnt to bunk the classes. this may sound silly
> >>> but in my view every student must experience the thrill of it at least
> >>> once in their life which is rare in special schools. besides all, the
> >>> most important benefit i've gained from the integrated school is my
> >>> "right to sexual orientation." if you can be flexible with the
> >>> sighted, even Mathematics is not your problem.
> >>> cheers.
> >>> On 1/15/16, SHANKAR DIGUVAPALLI  wrote:
>  i studyed in an integrated school in venkatagiri i could mingle with
>  normal students. some of my normal friends learnt braille and wrote
>  notes in braille and helped me. there are problems in learning
>  mathematics i agree. but over all inclusive education gives an
>  opportunity to inclusive society. hope to discuss more on this topic.
> 
>  On 1/13/16, REKHA REVATHY  wrote:
> > Dear All
> > Hope all are doing good. Below I am pasteing my article published in
> > today's Hindu Business Line. Hope all will like it.
> > Mix and match
> > Rekha Revathy
> > On inclusive education for the differently-able
> > The concept of inclusion is considered important in all fields
> > nowadays. Inclusive education for differently-abled children is one
> > such attempt to include children with various kinds of disabilities
> in
> > normal schools
> > The idea is that through inclusive education, differently-abled
> > children will get an opportunity to mingle with normal children from
> > an early age. It will help increase their confidence level, improving
> > their competency, and they will be able to boldly express their
> talent
> > before others. This will ultimately lead to bringing the
> > differently-abled into the mainstream at at early age
> > That said, there are many challenges in the effective implementation
> > of this programme. I was a blind learner in a normal school in
> Kerala.
> > I was fully unaware of my community in my childhood
> > As a blind person, I was not able to learn Braille. In many
> > situations, I ended up having to identify my issues and discuss them
> > with my parents and teachers.
> > In my case I 

[AI] share my openion on mix and match regarding

[SHANKAR DIGUVAPALLI]

i studyed in an integrated school in venkatagiri i could mingle with
normal students. some of my normal friends learnt braille and wrote
notes in braille and helped me. there are problems in learning
mathematics i agree. but over all inclusive education gives an
opportunity to inclusive society. hope to discuss more on this topic.

On 1/13/16, REKHA REVATHY  wrote:
> Dear All
> Hope all are doing good. Below I am pasteing my article published in
> today's Hindu Business Line. Hope all will like it.
> Mix and match
> Rekha Revathy
> On inclusive education for the differently-able
> The concept of inclusion is considered important in all fields
> nowadays. Inclusive education for differently-abled children is one
> such attempt to include children with various kinds of disabilities in
> normal schools
> The idea is that through inclusive education, differently-abled
> children will get an opportunity to mingle with normal children from
> an early age. It will help increase their confidence level, improving
> their competency, and they will be able to boldly express their talent
> before others. This will ultimately lead to bringing the
> differently-abled into the mainstream at at early age
> That said, there are many challenges in the effective implementation
> of this programme. I was a blind learner in a normal school in Kerala.
> I was fully unaware of my community in my childhood
> As a blind person, I was not able to learn Braille. In many
> situations, I ended up having to identify my issues and discuss them
> with my parents and teachers.
> In my case I was lucky enough to have cooperative and helpful teachers
> when I was in elementary school. And I was also lucky enough to have a
> little vision during that time. But not everyone is that fortunate
> Here, the issue is that children may not be able to rightly
> communicate their problems. And in many cases they will be hesitant to
> express their problems.
> A differently-abled child in a normal school requires special
> attention on many fronts. Of course, many such issues can be avoided
> by putting a differently-abled child in a special school. For example,
> a blind child can learn Braille only in a special school
> But that’s not possible for all such children. So there is a need to
> find ways to provide for the special needs of differently-abled
> children in a normal school itself, otherwise inclusive education
> cannot be effective.
> The teachers also need to be sensitised as well as trained to handle
> mixed classes, which include the differently-abled.
> For instance, even though I used to sit in the front row, especially
> in mathematics classes, I usually ended up with lots of confusion and
> doubt. When I reached the 8th standard, I started recording my classes
> and learned by listening to themrepeatedly.
> But teachers do not always say all the things they write on the
> blackboard. And when I approached them with my doubts, they were also
> confused about how they could help me.
> There is a need for well-trained teachers, who can handle accessible
> technology for differently-abled children and help them in tackling
> their specific problems. Special coaching classes for
> differently-abled children in accessible techniques should be given.
> Special counselling should be given to parents of such children and to
> teachers as well
> It is important to think about providing all the facilities needed for
> a differently-abled child in a normal school before sending them to
> normal schools, rather than special schools.In my opinion — shared by
> many differently-abled people — it is better to teach a
> differently-abled child in a special school until 7th standard or so,
> and then put them in an integrated system. If we could provide special
> attention and facilities in a normal school itself, we can also make
> them learn along with other children.
> It is necessary to improve the infrastructure and quality of learning
> and teaching in special schools because these changes can be
> incorporated in regular schools gradually.
> The writer is a bank employee
>
>
> Thanks & Regards
> Rekha
>
>
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[bala9119]

Welll, an interesting topic which kindled me to write.
after finishing 10th standard in the special school in Tamil Medium,
I've joined Ramakrishna Mission Main Highersecondary School Chennai.
at that time, i am not aware of resource teachers and integrated
schools, just joined with sighted and pursued my 11th and 12th. in the
beginning I've enrolled myself into 11th standard Tamil Medium, later
some of my elders heard about JAWS and Computer hence told me to
change the medium of instruction to English. in Tamil Medium i had
History with Commerce and Accountancy but in English i have to choose
either Business Mathematics or Computer Science and I've opted for
Business Mathematics. that's where i learnt about life. the special
schools have turned me a strong Metal, but the integrated school only
made me a Sword. many of my teachers of the special school criticized
my intention to join in sighted school stating that the people will
psychologically abuse me, or i will not be in a position to bear the
negligence. unfortunate to their comments, my sighted friends turned
this new English learner to become the division topper in 12th
standard board exam. as a person failed in business maths in 11th
standard whent on to score school first in the board exam because of
the sighted friends who spent their Saturdays and sundays in coaching
me. apart from education, i've experienced equality in students
livelihood as i've learnt to bunk the classes. this may sound silly
but in my view every student must experience the thrill of it at least
once in their life which is rare in special schools. besides all, the
most important benefit i've gained from the integrated school is my
"right to sexual orientation." if you can be flexible with the
sighted, even Mathematics is not your problem.
cheers.
On 1/15/16, SHANKAR DIGUVAPALLI  wrote:
> i studyed in an integrated school in venkatagiri i could mingle with
> normal students. some of my normal friends learnt braille and wrote
> notes in braille and helped me. there are problems in learning
> mathematics i agree. but over all inclusive education gives an
> opportunity to inclusive society. hope to discuss more on this topic.
>
> On 1/13/16, REKHA REVATHY  wrote:
>> Dear All
>> Hope all are doing good. Below I am pasteing my article published in
>> today's Hindu Business Line. Hope all will like it.
>> Mix and match
>> Rekha Revathy
>> On inclusive education for the differently-able
>> The concept of inclusion is considered important in all fields
>> nowadays. Inclusive education for differently-abled children is one
>> such attempt to include children with various kinds of disabilities in
>> normal schools
>> The idea is that through inclusive education, differently-abled
>> children will get an opportunity to mingle with normal children from
>> an early age. It will help increase their confidence level, improving
>> their competency, and they will be able to boldly express their talent
>> before others. This will ultimately lead to bringing the
>> differently-abled into the mainstream at at early age
>> That said, there are many challenges in the effective implementation
>> of this programme. I was a blind learner in a normal school in Kerala.
>> I was fully unaware of my community in my childhood
>> As a blind person, I was not able to learn Braille. In many
>> situations, I ended up having to identify my issues and discuss them
>> with my parents and teachers.
>> In my case I was lucky enough to have cooperative and helpful teachers
>> when I was in elementary school. And I was also lucky enough to have a
>> little vision during that time. But not everyone is that fortunate
>> Here, the issue is that children may not be able to rightly
>> communicate their problems. And in many cases they will be hesitant to
>> express their problems.
>> A differently-abled child in a normal school requires special
>> attention on many fronts. Of course, many such issues can be avoided
>> by putting a differently-abled child in a special school. For example,
>> a blind child can learn Braille only in a special school
>> But that’s not possible for all such children. So there is a need to
>> find ways to provide for the special needs of differently-abled
>> children in a normal school itself, otherwise inclusive education
>> cannot be effective.
>> The teachers also need to be sensitised as well as trained to handle
>> mixed classes, which include the differently-abled.
>> For instance, even though I used to sit in the front row, especially
>> in mathematics classes, I usually ended up with lots of confusion and
>> doubt. When I reached the 8th standard, I started recording my classes
>> and learned by listening to themrepeatedly.
>> But teachers do not always say all the things they write on the
>> blackboard. And when I approached them with my doubts, they were also
>> confused about how they could help me.
>> There is a need for 

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[George Abraham]

Refreshing to hear! Friends truly can be really nice and helpful!

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SHANKAR DIGUVAPALLI
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Subject: [AI] share my openion on mix and match regarding

i studyed in an integrated school in venkatagiri i could mingle with
normal students. some of my normal friends learnt braille and wrote
notes in braille and helped me. there are problems in learning
mathematics i agree. but over all inclusive education gives an
opportunity to inclusive society. hope to discuss more on this topic.

On 1/13/16, REKHA REVATHY <rekharevathy2...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear All
> Hope all are doing good. Below I am pasteing my article published in
> today's Hindu Business Line. Hope all will like it.
> Mix and match
> Rekha Revathy
> On inclusive education for the differently-able
> The concept of inclusion is considered important in all fields
> nowadays. Inclusive education for differently-abled children is one
> such attempt to include children with various kinds of disabilities in
> normal schools
> The idea is that through inclusive education, differently-abled
> children will get an opportunity to mingle with normal children from
> an early age. It will help increase their confidence level, improving
> their competency, and they will be able to boldly express their talent
> before others. This will ultimately lead to bringing the
> differently-abled into the mainstream at at early age
> That said, there are many challenges in the effective implementation
> of this programme. I was a blind learner in a normal school in Kerala.
> I was fully unaware of my community in my childhood
> As a blind person, I was not able to learn Braille. In many
> situations, I ended up having to identify my issues and discuss them
> with my parents and teachers.
> In my case I was lucky enough to have cooperative and helpful teachers
> when I was in elementary school. And I was also lucky enough to have a
> little vision during that time. But not everyone is that fortunate
> Here, the issue is that children may not be able to rightly
> communicate their problems. And in many cases they will be hesitant to
> express their problems.
> A differently-abled child in a normal school requires special
> attention on many fronts. Of course, many such issues can be avoided
> by putting a differently-abled child in a special school. For example,
> a blind child can learn Braille only in a special school
> But that’s not possible for all such children. So there is a need to
> find ways to provide for the special needs of differently-abled
> children in a normal school itself, otherwise inclusive education
> cannot be effective.
> The teachers also need to be sensitised as well as trained to handle
> mixed classes, which include the differently-abled.
> For instance, even though I used to sit in the front row, especially
> in mathematics classes, I usually ended up with lots of confusion and
> doubt. When I reached the 8th standard, I started recording my classes
> and learned by listening to themrepeatedly.
> But teachers do not always say all the things they write on the
> blackboard. And when I approached them with my doubts, they were also
> confused about how they could help me.
> There is a need for well-trained teachers, who can handle accessible
> technology for differently-abled children and help them in tackling
> their specific problems. Special coaching classes for
> differently-abled children in accessible techniques should be given.
> Special counselling should be given to parents of such children and to
> teachers as well
> It is important to think about providing all the facilities needed for
> a differently-abled child in a normal school before sending them to
> normal schools, rather than special schools.In my opinion — shared by
> many differently-abled people — it is better to teach a
> differently-abled child in a special school until 7th standard or so,
> and then put them in an integrated system. If we could provide special
> attention and facilities in a normal school itself, we can also make
> them learn along with other children.
> It is necessary to improve the infrastructure and quality of learning
> and teaching in special schools because these changes can be
> incorporated in regular schools gradually.
> The writer is a bank employee
>
>
> Thanks & Regards
> Rekha
>
>
> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of
> mobile phones / Tabs on:
> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in
>
>
> Search for old post

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[vivek doddamani]

I agree to some extent there should be special schools but when child
enters integreated schools there should be special educators who
should be knowing braille in all government & private schools
regarding this I had heard Ministry of HRD has ordered there will be
one special educators in Kendriya Vidyalaya all over india,
accordingly delhi government has started recruiting special teachers
in its schools but on contract basis, I have noticed contract teachers
do not show much interest in educating the students.

On 1/15/16, Vidhya Y  wrote:
> I think special schools should be encouraged till primary level, say
> up to 7th Standard,
> and then the student can think for her/himself, and it becomes easier
> to learn with other students as they would have acquired the Basics of
> dealing with disability in a Special environment.
> I would agree that  this may not apply to kids who have educated
> parents and can arrange for resources right from childhood.
> but majority of India doesn't belong to this category, so special
> schools too should be encouraged.
> I would also mention that being in a special school beyond High school,
> would restrict opportunities, and the student is confined to a
> restricted environment which I think is not good for further
> development of the student.
>
> On 1/15/16, bala9119  wrote:
>> Welll, an interesting topic which kindled me to write.
>> after finishing 10th standard in the special school in Tamil Medium,
>> I've joined Ramakrishna Mission Main Highersecondary School Chennai.
>> at that time, i am not aware of resource teachers and integrated
>> schools, just joined with sighted and pursued my 11th and 12th. in the
>> beginning I've enrolled myself into 11th standard Tamil Medium, later
>> some of my elders heard about JAWS and Computer hence told me to
>> change the medium of instruction to English. in Tamil Medium i had
>> History with Commerce and Accountancy but in English i have to choose
>> either Business Mathematics or Computer Science and I've opted for
>> Business Mathematics. that's where i learnt about life. the special
>> schools have turned me a strong Metal, but the integrated school only
>> made me a Sword. many of my teachers of the special school criticized
>> my intention to join in sighted school stating that the people will
>> psychologically abuse me, or i will not be in a position to bear the
>> negligence. unfortunate to their comments, my sighted friends turned
>> this new English learner to become the division topper in 12th
>> standard board exam. as a person failed in business maths in 11th
>> standard whent on to score school first in the board exam because of
>> the sighted friends who spent their Saturdays and sundays in coaching
>> me. apart from education, i've experienced equality in students
>> livelihood as i've learnt to bunk the classes. this may sound silly
>> but in my view every student must experience the thrill of it at least
>> once in their life which is rare in special schools. besides all, the
>> most important benefit i've gained from the integrated school is my
>> "right to sexual orientation." if you can be flexible with the
>> sighted, even Mathematics is not your problem.
>> cheers.
>> On 1/15/16, SHANKAR DIGUVAPALLI  wrote:
>>> i studyed in an integrated school in venkatagiri i could mingle with
>>> normal students. some of my normal friends learnt braille and wrote
>>> notes in braille and helped me. there are problems in learning
>>> mathematics i agree. but over all inclusive education gives an
>>> opportunity to inclusive society. hope to discuss more on this topic.
>>>
>>> On 1/13/16, REKHA REVATHY  wrote:
 Dear All
 Hope all are doing good. Below I am pasteing my article published in
 today's Hindu Business Line. Hope all will like it.
 Mix and match
 Rekha Revathy
 On inclusive education for the differently-able
 The concept of inclusion is considered important in all fields
 nowadays. Inclusive education for differently-abled children is one
 such attempt to include children with various kinds of disabilities in
 normal schools
 The idea is that through inclusive education, differently-abled
 children will get an opportunity to mingle with normal children from
 an early age. It will help increase their confidence level, improving
 their competency, and they will be able to boldly express their talent
 before others. This will ultimately lead to bringing the
 differently-abled into the mainstream at at early age
 That said, there are many challenges in the effective implementation
 of this programme. I was a blind learner in a normal school in Kerala.
 I was fully unaware of my community in my childhood
 As a blind person, I was not able to learn Braille. In many
 situations, I ended up having to identify my issues and discuss 

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[Vidhya Y]

I think special schools should be encouraged till primary level, say
up to 7th Standard,
and then the student can think for her/himself, and it becomes easier
to learn with other students as they would have acquired the Basics of
dealing with disability in a Special environment.
I would agree that  this may not apply to kids who have educated
parents and can arrange for resources right from childhood.
but majority of India doesn't belong to this category, so special
schools too should be encouraged.
I would also mention that being in a special school beyond High school,
would restrict opportunities, and the student is confined to a
restricted environment which I think is not good for further
development of the student.

On 1/15/16, bala9119  wrote:
> Welll, an interesting topic which kindled me to write.
> after finishing 10th standard in the special school in Tamil Medium,
> I've joined Ramakrishna Mission Main Highersecondary School Chennai.
> at that time, i am not aware of resource teachers and integrated
> schools, just joined with sighted and pursued my 11th and 12th. in the
> beginning I've enrolled myself into 11th standard Tamil Medium, later
> some of my elders heard about JAWS and Computer hence told me to
> change the medium of instruction to English. in Tamil Medium i had
> History with Commerce and Accountancy but in English i have to choose
> either Business Mathematics or Computer Science and I've opted for
> Business Mathematics. that's where i learnt about life. the special
> schools have turned me a strong Metal, but the integrated school only
> made me a Sword. many of my teachers of the special school criticized
> my intention to join in sighted school stating that the people will
> psychologically abuse me, or i will not be in a position to bear the
> negligence. unfortunate to their comments, my sighted friends turned
> this new English learner to become the division topper in 12th
> standard board exam. as a person failed in business maths in 11th
> standard whent on to score school first in the board exam because of
> the sighted friends who spent their Saturdays and sundays in coaching
> me. apart from education, i've experienced equality in students
> livelihood as i've learnt to bunk the classes. this may sound silly
> but in my view every student must experience the thrill of it at least
> once in their life which is rare in special schools. besides all, the
> most important benefit i've gained from the integrated school is my
> "right to sexual orientation." if you can be flexible with the
> sighted, even Mathematics is not your problem.
> cheers.
> On 1/15/16, SHANKAR DIGUVAPALLI  wrote:
>> i studyed in an integrated school in venkatagiri i could mingle with
>> normal students. some of my normal friends learnt braille and wrote
>> notes in braille and helped me. there are problems in learning
>> mathematics i agree. but over all inclusive education gives an
>> opportunity to inclusive society. hope to discuss more on this topic.
>>
>> On 1/13/16, REKHA REVATHY  wrote:
>>> Dear All
>>> Hope all are doing good. Below I am pasteing my article published in
>>> today's Hindu Business Line. Hope all will like it.
>>> Mix and match
>>> Rekha Revathy
>>> On inclusive education for the differently-able
>>> The concept of inclusion is considered important in all fields
>>> nowadays. Inclusive education for differently-abled children is one
>>> such attempt to include children with various kinds of disabilities in
>>> normal schools
>>> The idea is that through inclusive education, differently-abled
>>> children will get an opportunity to mingle with normal children from
>>> an early age. It will help increase their confidence level, improving
>>> their competency, and they will be able to boldly express their talent
>>> before others. This will ultimately lead to bringing the
>>> differently-abled into the mainstream at at early age
>>> That said, there are many challenges in the effective implementation
>>> of this programme. I was a blind learner in a normal school in Kerala.
>>> I was fully unaware of my community in my childhood
>>> As a blind person, I was not able to learn Braille. In many
>>> situations, I ended up having to identify my issues and discuss them
>>> with my parents and teachers.
>>> In my case I was lucky enough to have cooperative and helpful teachers
>>> when I was in elementary school. And I was also lucky enough to have a
>>> little vision during that time. But not everyone is that fortunate
>>> Here, the issue is that children may not be able to rightly
>>> communicate their problems. And in many cases they will be hesitant to
>>> express their problems.
>>> A differently-abled child in a normal school requires special
>>> attention on many fronts. Of course, many such issues can be avoided
>>> by putting a differently-abled child in a special school. For example,
>>> a blind 

Re: [AI] share my openion on mix and match regarding

[SHANKAR DIGUVAPALLI]

On 1/15/16, bala9119  wrote:
> Welll, an interesting topic which kindled me to write.
> after finishing 10th standard in the special school in Tamil Medium,
> I've joined Ramakrishna Mission Main Highersecondary School Chennai.
> at that time, i am not aware of resource teachers and integrated
> schools, just joined with sighted and pursued my 11th and 12th. in the
> beginning I've enrolled myself into 11th standard Tamil Medium, later
> some of my elders heard about JAWS and Computer hence told me to
> change the medium of instruction to English. in Tamil Medium i had
> History with Commerce and Accountancy but in English i have to choose
> either Business Mathematics or Computer Science and I've opted for
> Business Mathematics. that's where i learnt about life. the special
> schools have turned me a strong Metal, but the integrated school only
> made me a Sword. many of my teachers of the special school criticized
> my intention to join in sighted school stating that the people will
> psychologically abuse me, or i will not be in a position to bear the
> negligence. unfortunate to their comments, my sighted friends turned
> this new English learner to become the division topper in 12th
> standard board exam. as a person failed in business maths in 11th
> standard whent on to score school first in the board exam because of
> the sighted friends who spent their Saturdays and sundays in coaching
> me. apart from education, i've experienced equality in students
> livelihood as i've learnt to bunk the classes. this may sound silly
> but in my view every student must experience the thrill of it at least
> once in their life which is rare in special schools. besides all, the
> most important benefit i've gained from the integrated school is my
> "right to sexual orientation." if you can be flexible with the
> sighted, even Mathematics is not your problem.
> cheers.
> On 1/15/16, SHANKAR DIGUVAPALLI  wrote:
>> i studyed in an integrated school in venkatagiri i could mingle with
>> normal students. some of my normal friends learnt braille and wrote
>> notes in braille and helped me. there are problems in learning
>> mathematics i agree. but over all inclusive education gives an
>> opportunity to inclusive society. hope to discuss more on this topic.
>>
>> On 1/13/16, REKHA REVATHY  wrote:
>>> Dear All
>>> Hope all are doing good. Below I am pasteing my article published in
>>> today's Hindu Business Line. Hope all will like it.
>>> Mix and match
>>> Rekha Revathy
>>> On inclusive education for the differently-able
>>> The concept of inclusion is considered important in all fields
>>> nowadays. Inclusive education for differently-abled children is one
>>> such attempt to include children with various kinds of disabilities in
>>> normal schools
>>> The idea is that through inclusive education, differently-abled
>>> children will get an opportunity to mingle with normal children from
>>> an early age. It will help increase their confidence level, improving
>>> their competency, and they will be able to boldly express their talent
>>> before others. This will ultimately lead to bringing the
>>> differently-abled into the mainstream at at early age
>>> That said, there are many challenges in the effective implementation
>>> of this programme. I was a blind learner in a normal school in Kerala.
>>> I was fully unaware of my community in my childhood
>>> As a blind person, I was not able to learn Braille. In many
>>> situations, I ended up having to identify my issues and discuss them
>>> with my parents and teachers.
>>> In my case I was lucky enough to have cooperative and helpful teachers
>>> when I was in elementary school. And I was also lucky enough to have a
>>> little vision during that time. But not everyone is that fortunate
>>> Here, the issue is that children may not be able to rightly
>>> communicate their problems. And in many cases they will be hesitant to
>>> express their problems.
>>> A differently-abled child in a normal school requires special
>>> attention on many fronts. Of course, many such issues can be avoided
>>> by putting a differently-abled child in a special school. For example,
>>> a blind child can learn Braille only in a special school
>>> But that’s not possible for all such children. So there is a need to
>>> find ways to provide for the special needs of differently-abled
>>> children in a normal school itself, otherwise inclusive education
>>> cannot be effective.
>>> The teachers also need to be sensitised as well as trained to handle
>>> mixed classes, which include the differently-abled.
>>> For instance, even though I used to sit in the front row, especially
>>> in mathematics classes, I usually ended up with lots of confusion and
>>> doubt. When I reached the 8th standard, I started recording my classes
>>> and learned by listening to themrepeatedly.
>>> But teachers do not always say all the things 

Re: [AI] share my openion on mix and match regarding

[bala9119]

What we need to those who haven't got the opportunity to be educated
in the integrated school is a course or training on "behavior
modification." this is a looming problem among us. when we integrate
with the sighted world, we can easily avail this. otherwise, we need
to have a course or training on that. that can only help to avoid
prejudice.

On 1/15/16, SHANKAR DIGUVAPALLI  wrote:
> On 1/15/16, bala9119  wrote:
>> Welll, an interesting topic which kindled me to write.
>> after finishing 10th standard in the special school in Tamil Medium,
>> I've joined Ramakrishna Mission Main Highersecondary School Chennai.
>> at that time, i am not aware of resource teachers and integrated
>> schools, just joined with sighted and pursued my 11th and 12th. in the
>> beginning I've enrolled myself into 11th standard Tamil Medium, later
>> some of my elders heard about JAWS and Computer hence told me to
>> change the medium of instruction to English. in Tamil Medium i had
>> History with Commerce and Accountancy but in English i have to choose
>> either Business Mathematics or Computer Science and I've opted for
>> Business Mathematics. that's where i learnt about life. the special
>> schools have turned me a strong Metal, but the integrated school only
>> made me a Sword. many of my teachers of the special school criticized
>> my intention to join in sighted school stating that the people will
>> psychologically abuse me, or i will not be in a position to bear the
>> negligence. unfortunate to their comments, my sighted friends turned
>> this new English learner to become the division topper in 12th
>> standard board exam. as a person failed in business maths in 11th
>> standard whent on to score school first in the board exam because of
>> the sighted friends who spent their Saturdays and sundays in coaching
>> me. apart from education, i've experienced equality in students
>> livelihood as i've learnt to bunk the classes. this may sound silly
>> but in my view every student must experience the thrill of it at least
>> once in their life which is rare in special schools. besides all, the
>> most important benefit i've gained from the integrated school is my
>> "right to sexual orientation." if you can be flexible with the
>> sighted, even Mathematics is not your problem.
>> cheers.
>> On 1/15/16, SHANKAR DIGUVAPALLI  wrote:
>>> i studyed in an integrated school in venkatagiri i could mingle with
>>> normal students. some of my normal friends learnt braille and wrote
>>> notes in braille and helped me. there are problems in learning
>>> mathematics i agree. but over all inclusive education gives an
>>> opportunity to inclusive society. hope to discuss more on this topic.
>>>
>>> On 1/13/16, REKHA REVATHY  wrote:
 Dear All
 Hope all are doing good. Below I am pasteing my article published in
 today's Hindu Business Line. Hope all will like it.
 Mix and match
 Rekha Revathy
 On inclusive education for the differently-able
 The concept of inclusion is considered important in all fields
 nowadays. Inclusive education for differently-abled children is one
 such attempt to include children with various kinds of disabilities in
 normal schools
 The idea is that through inclusive education, differently-abled
 children will get an opportunity to mingle with normal children from
 an early age. It will help increase their confidence level, improving
 their competency, and they will be able to boldly express their talent
 before others. This will ultimately lead to bringing the
 differently-abled into the mainstream at at early age
 That said, there are many challenges in the effective implementation
 of this programme. I was a blind learner in a normal school in Kerala.
 I was fully unaware of my community in my childhood
 As a blind person, I was not able to learn Braille. In many
 situations, I ended up having to identify my issues and discuss them
 with my parents and teachers.
 In my case I was lucky enough to have cooperative and helpful teachers
 when I was in elementary school. And I was also lucky enough to have a
 little vision during that time. But not everyone is that fortunate
 Here, the issue is that children may not be able to rightly
 communicate their problems. And in many cases they will be hesitant to
 express their problems.
 A differently-abled child in a normal school requires special
 attention on many fronts. Of course, many such issues can be avoided
 by putting a differently-abled child in a special school. For example,
 a blind child can learn Braille only in a special school
 But that’s not possible for all such children. So there is a need to
 find ways to provide for the special needs of differently-abled
 children in a normal school itself, otherwise