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1. Consider the use of intelligence testing and “IQ”, as discussed in the film: What can IQ tests tell us? At the same time, in what ways might the use of intelligence testing limit or potentially mislead us in our understanding of the capabilities of students? 2. Make a connection to the lecture on Social Construction from this past week: In what ways does the film illustrate the idea that disability and intelligence are “socially constructed”? Go back to review the slides or video o...

1. Respond to two of the three question below: • In what ways do we see the presence of “models” or paradigms of disability in the film? (medical, social and cultural models from the class lecture on Canvas). There isn’t any specific mention of models of disability, so you have to make the connection! • Who are “duds” supposed to represent in this film? How are they portrayed? How are they treated? • What are some ideas that you think the creators of the films wanted to convey...

1. After watching Code of Freak (2020)., what has changed in the way that you look at disability in the film? Is there a trope, theme, or stereotype that you now think about differently? Or, do you now think about a specific film differently? If so, how? 2. Consider Stella Young’s Ted Talk “I am not your inspiration, thank you very much.” Stella Young doesn't think people with disabilities as “inspirations” for nondisabled people. Why not? And what does she want nondisabled to t...

After watching unforgotten post a response to the following questions 1. What was most significant to you about the individual's experience? Consider the impact of institutionalization on both the individual and their family. 2. What can learning about institutionalization teach us about the ways that society responds to difference? If you see any implications for schools specifically, address them as well. 3. What else do you want to know about institutionalization? Think of a question and...

Initial meeting for book club about Normal Sucks by Jonathan Mooney

Select 2 blog posts from Genre-Colored Glasses. The blog is linked here: Amy Devitt's Genre-Colored Glasses. Open the homepage to her blog and scroll a bit. On the right you will find the Archives and also a list by topic. After browsing, choose two posts about a genre. You want to make sure you choose one of Devitt's posts which discusses a genre. For example, the Good and Bad Apologies. This DQ requires your ability to identify what a genre is. For each posting: Summarize the blog p...

At the end of “on Writing’s Magical Powers,” the authors assert that writing is capable of changing you and your relationship to the world. That sounds good, but is it true? Have you ever had an experience of this kind with writing? If you have had such an experience, write an account of it. Be specific as possible about how the writing - the process, the product, or both - changed you and your relationship to the world. If not, write about a reading that had a positive impact for you. ...

After reading “Planning,” explain how Miller and Jurecic challenged your thinking about outlines and index cards prior to starting a rough draft? Select two quotes from the reading to support your response.

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