Applying Labels to Children
| Applying Labels to Children | |
|---|---|
| Label as the Whole Child | Person-First Language |
| Susie is autistic. | Susie has autism. |
| Susie is hearing-impaired. | Susie has a hearing impairment. |
| Susie is learning-disabled. | Susie has a learning disability. |
| Applying Labels to Children | |
| Label as the Whole Child | Person-First Language |
| Susie is autistic. | Susie has autism. |
| Susie is hearing-impaired. | Susie has a hearing impairment. |
| Susie is learning-disabled. | Susie has a learning disability. |
As you begin your teaching journey, it will be important for you to approach the curriculum you use with respect to all the children you will teach. You will want to try to view the qualities and experiences they bring to the classroom or child care setting as strengths and opportunities. The curriculum is your starting placea means to advance their strengths rather than focusing on their shortcomings.
As you begin your teaching journey, it will be important for you to approach the curriculum you use with respect to all the children you will teach. You will want to try to view the qualities and experiences they bring to the classroom or child care setting as strengths and opportunities. The curriculum is your starting placea means to advance their strengths rather than focusing on their shortcomings.