Watch “Front of the Class,” a made-for U. S. television narrative film, about the subject of assimilating both students and teachers, who in this case have a Tourette’s Syndrome type of disability, into mainstream classrooms.
Link for “Front of the Class” with subtitles – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abQG3zBT0fY .
Do some Google-level research about the real-life complaints that you might have to deal with if you were this teacher’s school’s assistant principal. Specifically how did the film “Front of the Class” differ from or correspond with what your research revealed.
Does the film “Hollywoodize” the challenges that both special needs students and their teachers should be prepared for? Attempt to be as specific with your examples as possible.
Honestly how would you feel if the teacher from “Front of the Class” were your child’s teacher? What would you convey to your child?
What are the legal and educational rights in the United States of students and teachers with disabilities? Be sure to reference material linked here in your answer – http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/learning-disabilities/special-education-and-ieps/educational-rights-of-children-with-disabilities/educational-rights-overview/ – and to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – https://ada.gov .
