1. Raising Awareness of Disabilities Among Students and Teachers on Down Syndrome and Dyslexia. University of the People, California, USA. Master of Education in Advanced Teaching. EDUC 5710. Unit 4. Written Assignment. Instructor: Dr. Brian Seilstad. February 28, 2024. 2. Raising Awareness of Disabilities Among Students and Teachers on Down Syndrome and Dyslexia. The article "Changing Student Teachers' Attitudes towards Disability and Inclusion" explores the effectiveness of integrating university study and fieldwork to raise awareness about disabilities among student teachers (Campbell & Gilmore, 2003). The study focuses on the impact of raising awareness about Down Syndrome on student teachers' knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of disability. In this essay, we will discuss the choice of Down Syndrome as a…show more content… The study also aimed to foster positive attitudes toward inclusive educational practices for children with Down Syndrome, challenging stereotypes and biases associated with the condition and potentially translating into more accepting and inclusive attitudes toward disabilities in general (Campbell & Gilmore, 2003). Lastly, the educational relevance of Down Syndrome played a significant role in its selection, addressing implications for inclusive practices, individualized support, and promoting positive social interactions in educational settings. This knowledge can be applied to other cognitive disabilities as well (Campbell & Gilmore, 2003). Examining the Choice of Dyslexia 3 Dyslexia is a learning difficulty characterized by challenges in understanding and using alphabetic or logographic language systems, particularly in reading (Gabrieli,
