Communication...

Communication is a big part in EVERYONE'S life. Some people are naturally good communicators. They can talk to whom ever and have no difficulties. Others it takes some practice. After a while they get the hang of good conversations and then continue the good communication trend. Some are not good in general. They don't want to communicate and have many difficulties associating with people. So what makes a good communicator?
1. the person introduces themselves
2. the person looks the other in the eye and shows interest
3. they ask a question, first start with small talk, then develop to emotions
4. they show good body getures: stand straight up, nod their head, show facials :)
5. show interest and care what the person is saying to them
6. and finally know how to end the conversation
These things take practice and can be difficult. It takes the risk of failing or having a bad conversation with someone. But in the end you learn from others what you did now know. Communication is very important to everyone and greatly influences lives.

Wii Connection

Using the student council fund we purchased a wii and remotes to give to the special education class. I know they will love the Christmas gift and i can't wait to present the gift to them.
Our mission statement is to create a fun school environment and create lasting friendships to eliminate the barrier between general education and special education. We have each been paired up with a student to mentor twice a week. Megan and I have been paired up to mentor Olivia. It will be difficult to manage things, but i am also very excited to get started. I am hoping to create a lasting friendship and am someone she can look up to and come to with problems. Starting this mission will not only benefit the special education students, but me as well. I will learn more about them and create a new friendship. I will learn things that can help me in my future with the teaching degree that i want to get after high school.

Special Education vs General Education

A couple weeks ago we presented 3 different topics that we wanted to see changed in our school to Lynell O'Connor. I was in the group that wanted to change the social gap between general education and special education. We gathered information about what every child needs to have in a learning environment. We passed out many surveys and asked teens if they thought there was a social gap and if they would like to see it changed. We got the motion passed and are now inforcing the change. We have been planning for about 2 weeks on what we are going to do. We are going to play games every other friday with special education students and also mentor/tutor them twice a week. It has been great to see a dream become reality. After visiting another school and seeing this done, I have wanted to bring it to here and do it. We will start playing games after Christmas Break. I can't wait!!!!