Summary Of Torey Hayden Somebody Elses Kids

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Torey Hayden

1982

Claudia - 12 / pregnant

catholic school background ;

11-year-old Tomaso - witnessed his father's murder by his step mother,

7-year-old Lori – Brain damage from physical abuse by father

Boo, 5 autistic -

echoed other people's words and repeated weather forecasts; .

"Mrs. Thorsen“ (Lori’s teacher) is recognized as being an excellent teacher with an established history in conventional teaching methods. Presented by Brent Daigle, Ph.D. (ABD)

Torey tries to teach Lori to read, help Boo to talk and Tomaso to deal with his anger.

Presented by Brent Daigle, Ph.D. (ABD)

flexibility and individuality in teaching. Different approaches to teaching mainstream as well as students with special academic needs are examined.

"Edna Thorsen" is recognized as having a long established career in conventional teaching methods, but little if any experience with special academic needs.

teacher and pupil were challenged by an established system.

Presented by Brent Daigle, Ph.D. (ABD)

Torey Hayden - sacrificing people (in this case pupils)

in order to maintain a system is wrong.

adapt to the needs of each child.

Presented by Brent Daigle, Ph.D. (ABD)

Learning Community - children interacted with one another and drew strength from one another.

Presented by Brent Daigle, Ph.D. (ABD)

flexibility and individuality in teaching.

Different approaches to inclusion as well as students with special academic needs

Presented by Brent Daigle, Ph.D. (ABD)

Torey Hayden argues that sacrificing people (in this case students) in order to maintain a system is wrong.

we are not one life, but several, because whatever happens to each one of us;

Lori’s inability to read, or Boo's autism as examples, affects so many people in the life around us.

Presented by Brent Daigle, Ph.D. (ABD)

She admits to not having any answers when it comes to dealing with some of her students.

Presented by Brent Daigle, Ph.D. (ABD)

"I change what I think I have a chance to change. The rest I accept, at least until I can figure out what to do about it."

Presented by Brent Daigle, Ph.D. (ABD)