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#thread on ableist teaching language:
Levels of Engagement.
1. Distraction
2. Withdrawal
3. Avoidance
4. Participation
5. Leading
#adhdtwitter #adhdawarenessmonth
Levels of Engagement.
1. Distraction
2. Withdrawal
3. Avoidance
4. Participation
5. Leading
#adhdtwitter #adhdawarenessmonth
When teachers describe Distraction, Withdrawal, and Avoidance, they often describe it in terms like - doodling, fidgeting, pacing, and in remote learning - turning off a camera. In essence, these things mean - not paying attention.
But this is ableist and really damaging.
But this is ableist and really damaging.
If we think about flexibility and *WHY* people do what they do, we will be more inclusive. https://twitter.com/blkgirllostkeys/status/1318551880230907910
And if we keep thinking about humans as humans, we can get away from the ableist way many of us have been conditioned to think. I never want my daughter (or anyone) to feel like there is something *wrong* with them. It's dehumanizing! https://twitter.com/monika_dryburgh/status/1317596705164947461
I hope, especially, when we are working with kids, but really everyone, we can think through the impact of our words and how exclusionary they can be.
If you're a teacher, please partner with students and don't encourage students to assess levels of engagement of their peers.
If you're a teacher, please partner with students and don't encourage students to assess levels of engagement of their peers.
My 7yo self-advocated after small group discussion on these levels of engagement. Other kids listed off behaviors in "bad" category & they are things my daughter does.
She told teacher privately this convo made her feel bad.
Glad she self-advocated, but she shouldn't have to!
She told teacher privately this convo made her feel bad.
Glad she self-advocated, but she shouldn't have to!
