Republic of the Philippines

EASTERN VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Final Requirements
in
Foundation of Special and Inclusive
Education

Submitted by:
Manidlangan, Eljay M.
BSED – English 1A

Submitted to:
Edna P. Modina Ph.D
Course Instructor
Name: Eljay M. Manidlangan Date: May 24,
2024
Year/Section: BSEDE 1-A
Subject: Foundation of Special and Inclusive Education
Instructor: Edna P. Modina Ph.D

1. What chapter you belong?

The chapter 5 Typical and Atypical Development among Children

2. What topic is assigned to you?

About the Typical and Atypical Development among Children.

3. What have you learned about the topic assigned to you explain at 3-5 sentences?

The development among children provides valuable insights into the diverse ways in
which children grow and learn. We should understand that typical development allows us
to appreciate the natural progression of skills and behaviors that most children
experience. It's highlights the importance of early identification of atypical development,
which can indicate underlying issues that may require intervention or support. It is
important that we should recognize the variations in children's developmental trajectories,
we can better cater to their individual needs and provide appropriate resources to facilitate
their growth. The study of typical and atypical development underscores the complexity
of human development and the need for a holistic approach to supporting children's well-
being. It emphasizes the significance of early intervention programs and the role of
caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals in promoting positive outcomes for
children with developmental challenges. Overall, reflecting on this topic reinforces the
importance of fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that nurtures each child's
unique developmental journey.

4. As future educator Do you think it can help your students and the community? In what
way?
As future educator, its deepens our understanding of the complexities and hint
involved in one or every child development. It underscores the importance of recognizing and
celebrating the diversity of developmental pathways that children may follow. By
acknowledging both typical and atypical development, we become more attuned to the
individual strengths and challenges that each child may face. This awareness prompts us to
adopt a more inclusive and empathetic approach towards children with varying
developmental needs. Reflecting on this topic also highlights the significance of early
intervention and support systems in mitigating potential developmental delays and
maximizing each child's potential for growth and learning. It underscores the role of society
in creating an environment that values and accommodates the unique developmental journeys
of all children, fostering a sense of belonging and acceptance for every individual. Overall,
typical and atypical development among children serves as a reminder of the importance of
personalized care, understanding, and advocacy for the holistic development of every child.
The film is incredibly enlightening and inspirational for everyone. It imparts moral
values not just for teachers but for parents and school administrators as well. It taught us to be
nonjudgmental to children's behaviors and even to other people's behavior because everything
happens for a reason. I somehow understood now how hard are the struggle of every people
to be understood by society. Some may say that life is unfair, that's what the child in the story
would also say until he met someone with a very caring heart. The kind of relationship we
build with the young ones greatly affects how they perceive themselves and what they will
become. The lack of patience, love, and kindness, and most especially knowledge of one's
physical, intellectual, and emotional condition can make one feels unworthy and unwanted.
Sometimes we are blinded by the strict rules and high standards in meeting academic
requirements that we fail to see the person's worth. I believe that an underperforming child
who can hardly read and write and demonstrate certain skills and knowledge in the given
situation is not worthy of our time. In my own point of view, teachers should help a child in
every way they can. As a second parents, we should look into the child's potentials as a
learner and of what motivates a child and what does not. Other than having a broad
knowledge of the subject matter, curriculum and standards, teachers must have a strong
desire to make a difference in the lives of young people.
“Every child is special” is the most heartwarming tale. The story is about Ishaan, a
nine-year-old boy who doesn't know how to read or write, who just doesn't get anything right
in class, and when he gets in more trouble, he is sent to a boarding school to be disciplined.
He is very sad because he feels abandoned by his family, but one day a new temporary Art
teacher named Ram Shankar Nikumbh arrived at their school. He instilled in his students the
need to think, dream, and imagine. He made his students feel liberated, and he soon
discovered that Ishaan had dyslexia, a neurological disorder that can affect anyone. This
includes difficulties in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but it
has no effect on general intelligence. His assisted Ishaan in learning to read and write
correctly. The teacher approaches the school principal about holding a painting event to
demonstrate that Ishaan is not who they believe he is. When it came down to who won the
judges' eyes and hearts, it was none other than Ishaan himself. It simply means that Ishaan is
a gifted young man with his own talent, which is Art.
Seeing the movie taught me a lot. Consider a child in a situation where no one, not
even their parents, understands what they are going through. He was most frequently accused
of being naughty and lethargic. He is not even given the opportunity to explain himself and is
punished for the least mistake, all the while being unaware of the child's motivations. I am
aware that all parents desire the best for their children, but sometimes that is not what the
parents believe or understand. His child has developed depression as a result of his parents'
inability to relate to them. It is sometimes necessary to consider a child's opinion, feelings,
and abilities. The parent has the right to decide what is best for the child, but the child also
has the right to follow his or her wishes, even if they conflict with the parent's. Involve the
child in making decisions, particularly about what he or she wants for the future. It is not
wrong to wish for a bright future for a child; what is wrong is when people judge and
underestimate a child's abilities without knowing what else he is capable of, what knowledge
and talents he possesses. To encourage your children to be open to you, always ask them
about their day and take the time to get to know your children better as parents. We must
recognize that every child deserves to be understood. Second, we see different types of
teachers in the film, including their teaching, such as this type of teacher placed a high value
on students' academic performance. They are focused solely on academic performance, not
the child's talent and interests, due to a lack of knowledge about the diversity of a learner, a
teacher who focuses on discipline, and a teacher who whacks his student's hand five times
because the student could not answer the teacher's question. A teacher who threw a child out,
causing the students who saw him to mock him rather than assisting his student, a teacher
disappoints him and believes the child is hopeless. Then there was the teacher who
traumatized his students. This type of teachers is more likely to produce robot students than
responsive citizens. On the other hand, we will find a great, efficient, and effective teacher.
Ram Shankar Nikumbh's character exemplifies the qualities of a great teacher, a teacher who
not only teaches but also inspires, a teacher who is not afraid to use unique and
unconventional methods of teaching his students. A teacher who uses positive approaches in
dealing with and addressing student concerns, as as a teacher who offers extra time to teach
his student in a subject he has not yet mastered. What a great teacher, and a true role model. I
realized that the development of a child in the film was slowed because his special needs
were not recognized by his own family or teachers. They accused him of being a lazy,
retarded, stubborn, and hopeless child, not realizing that it was their fault for failing to
recognize a child's special needs. Ishaan's mother's role was dictated by her husband, so she
pressured Ishaan to be the child her husband desired. Because of his disorder, Ishaan requires
his father's care, understanding, and patience, but his father was blinded by his ambition for
his children, and he constantly compared Ishaan to his older brother (Yohan), who is the total
opposite of Ishaan. The special needs of a child with a disorder, such as Ishaan, were not
recognized by society. When we see a child like him, we immediately assume that he/she has
a mental problem, and we continue to judge him without realizing that a child with a gifted
talent like Ishaan exists. I also realized that as teachers, we must not only demonstrate
patience, love, care, and kindness to our students, but we must also be aware of their
intellectual, physical, and emotional development in order to meet the needs of every child.
Everyone is unique, and each child has unique needs.
If I get the chance to put everything I've learned and realized into practice, I'll use it as
a daily reminder to remind myself that, as a future educator, it is my duty to meet every
student's needs for as long as I can because I'm their second parent, most trusted friend, and
role model who values their love, care, and needs. In order to help someone like Ishaan
achieve their goals, I would do everything in my power to meet their needs. I'm willing to
employ any tactic, like Mr. Ram is doing, that takes into account their multiple intelligences
and preferred method of learning in order to encourage and inspire the child to advance their
education and develop self-assurance. As a teacher, I can use any approach you want as long
as you keep the diversity of your students in mind. Mr. Ram Shankar Nikumbh, for example,
engages his class by telling a very well-crafted story full of rhymes, humor, and surprise in
which he presented the difficulties some students had with reading and writing. Students were
surprised when he revealed that these struggling students included Albert Einstein, Leonardo
da Vinci, and Pablo Picasso, among others. Mr. Ram Nikumbh used a multisensory approach
to make reading and writing more active and concrete by using writing sand, clay, chalk,
touch, and movement.
As a future educator, this is a challenging task and role for us to handle learners like
Ishaan. Although it may be a hard task to us teachers but when we take every step to help
them, all our efforts will be worth it. After watching the film is every child has individual
differences and needs. It is important for us to understand that our learners are diverse and
some of them have special needs. It is our job to incorporate strategies and methods to help
our learners to better understand the lessons. We should also be creative in our lessons in a
way that will cater the needs of every learners. Understanding that every learner has different
pace of learning and level of understanding is essential because this can make us sensitive
and responsive to their special needs. In addition, criticisms and prejudices should be
discouraged for the learners to overcome their difficulties. As a teacher, we should put in our
mind that being a teacher is a mission not just a job.