I am really glad I got the opportunity to attend this presentation. Main points in the presentation included relationships, awareness, accommodations, and strengths of the individual (POPFASD, 2020). Relationships are so important in the classroom. FASD can often be invisible and this makes it difficult to diagnose.

When it comes to any student that is struggling in the classroom it is important to point out their strengths (POPFASD, 2020). Students may not realize their strengths if they are struggling in class but this can lift up their spirits and create a belief in themselves. I believe that every student is capable and special. I think all people should think that they are valuable and hopeful.

Eight keys for helping students with FASD to succeed according to the POPFASD are: concrete, consistency, repetition, routine, simplicity, structure, and supervision (POPFASD, 2020). These eight keys to success are all meant to support the student. They may not need all of these keys. They may need only one or two at different times but using these keys in the classroom as a teacher is something I am adding to my toolbox and will use when seeking to assist my students.

The most important “master key” in students’ success with FASD is trusting relationships (POPFASD, 2020). I think this is so important for every student as a teacher. People learn willingly from those they trust. Taking the time to build these relationships through genuine interactions and feedback will ensure a great environment for students with FASD to thrive and feel comfortable with who they are and what they can accomplish in their learning.

References

Provincial Outreach Program for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (POPFASD). (2020, October 23). An FASD-Informed Approach. https://www.fasdoutreach.ca/resources/

This is important because we need to do much more as educators to address racial injustice in the classroom and realize that Western Eurocentric thinking is not the most correct or right way to teach. We need to be more multicultural in our teaching and welcome all kinds of knowing into the classroom. This will result in a more diverse and inclusive environment for everyone.

This was eye opening to me to see how Eurocentric our education system is. I have a long ways to go to becoming more diverse in my thinking but this day was an excellent push in the right direction. As I walk along this path of education I hope to glean from others ways of creating a dynamic and welcoming classroom to students from all backgrounds and cultures. These pieces of learning will stay with me and inform my practice as I work towards creating unity and equal opportunities for learning. Also, I will work hard to incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing and learning and teaching into my teaching practice.

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