Post on 03-Jan-2016
Essential Outcomes Gaining factual knowledge
(terminology, classifications, methods, trends)
Learning fundamental principles, generalizations, or theories
Developing a clearer understanding of, and commitment to, personal values
Important Outcomes Learning to apply course material (to improve
thinking, problem solving, and decisions)
Developing specific kills, competencies, and
points of view needed by professionals in the filed most closely related to this course
Acquiring skills in working with others as a team
What is discrimination? The United Nations explains, “Discriminatory
behaviors take many forms, but they all involve some for of exclusion or rejections.” (United Nations CyberSchoolBus: What is discrimination)
We are concerned with Disability Discrimination; which is discrimination against people with disabilities.
What groups have been discriminated against in schools in the history of American public schools?
Types of Discrimination Exclusion—individuals are not allowed to participate
in programs or services
Misclassifications—individual are classified in a manner that is not consistent with their traits or abilities
History of Discrimination Institutionalization (Europe and North America) began in
the 17th century. This is the practice of putting the mentally ill, mentally disabled, or criminally minded, individuals into mental hospitals.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_sYn8DnlH4&feature=related
Deinstitutionalization (mid 20th Century) the process of replacing long-stay “hospitals” with lesser isolated community based treatments. In the United States this occurred in two waves: 1950s—mentally ill; mid-1960’s—developmental disabilities
History of Discrimination Normalization—the process of making previously
institutionalized individuals normalized within an environment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYygpVRNmvI
Great Uncle Paul
Schools 1920’s—compulsory education
1950’s—deinstitutionalization
1954—Brown v. Topeka Board of Education
1966—ESEA includes programs for individuals with disabilities
1972 PARC v. Pennsylvania and Mills v. Washington, DC
1975—PL-94-142, EAHCA, IDEA (FAPE)
The work continues
Take away… Terms
Discrimination Institionalization Deinstitionalization Exclusion Misclassification Brown v. Topeka ESEA PARC and Mills
Concepts History of
discrimination for those with disabilities
Discrimination in schools