IO PART 3 (IB THEME)
EXPERIENCES
SOCIAL ORGANIZATION
individual vs social expectation
education
social relationship
of disabled person
equality
importance of education
special condition
in the UK
in the MAS
- approx 985k people in the UK have some form of intellectual disability, many require full time care & support.
- organizations such as MenCap and Mind, exist to offer support to them
special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- having materials provided in larger text
- one-to-one support/ small group sizes
- communicating through sign languages
about 1.8% of Malaysian population has disabilities
under MOE, children with disabilities (7 yrs o) who registered with an OKU card can enroll to:
- Special Education schools
- Special Education Integration Program (within mainstream school compound)
- Inclusive Education Program (placement in mainstream class fully/partially)
awareness in disabled people
higher level of education
learning how to think
international education
personal growth & independence
true passions
respecting special necessities
OKU card
special parking lot
money incentives
pedestrian paths with barriers or ' rubber bollards ' in the capital
equity
every student gets the same resources and opportunities
same funding for all schools
same quality of and abundance of materials and facilities
same quality of instruction
every student gets the kinds of opportunities and resources they need depending on their specific situation
students with disabilities need particular accommodations
life experiences
rites of passage
how the past shapes our future
coming of age
examples of social expectation
- to have loads of friends and be really popular
- to be really good at something
- to be happy and smile all the time
- to do certain things at certain age
family
friends
Covid 19
daily life:
- pandemic
- lockdown
- repetitive norm
- boring
- feeling lonely
school:
- online classes/meetings
- worse screen times leads to sore eyes
- virtual discussions
- staying indoor
medical:
- infectious disease
- cause millions deaths
- need to keep distance, wear masks, hand sanitizer all the time
- vaccination and booster shots
the period in a person’s life when they make the transition from the innocence of childhood to the maturity of adulthood
- growth in maturity
- become more independent & self sufficient
- recognize strengths and weaknesses
- developing many types of skills
government initiative
the MAS
- Movement Control Order (MCO) in restricting mass movement
- the MOH fully screen and manage the existing clusters
- an aggressive screening approach to isolate and treat positive cases
- regular media announcements from the MOH regarding social distancing, hand washing and inviting contacts from the religious cluster to come forward for testing, daily personal texting to individual's smartphones of government's directives and advice, and also daily countering of COVID-19's fake news as to prevent confusion and panic amongst the public
the UK
- local lockdowns and localised restrictions were introduced from summer 2020
- the vaccination rollout
- let fresh air in if meeting others indoors
- practise good hygiene: wash your hands/ cover your coughs and sneezes/ clean your surroundings frequently
- wear a face covering or a face mask
life of disabled person
lower level of well being and poor quality of life
lower acceptance in community
less social skills
problems in verbal/nonverbal communications
Life experiences
- play a big part in shaping who we are today
- both good and bad experiences will shape our thought processes
- they do not have to define who we are today
- help us with future decision making
The current life
- the result of your past actions, choices, and experiences
- you don’t have to be defined by them.
their students will not all respond the same to the same instruction
students who experience specific challenges because they require extra attention
increase your sense of belonging and purpose
boost your happiness and reduce your stress
improve your self-confidence and self-worth
children feel secure and loved when they have strong and positive family relationships
positive family relationship
help families resolve conflict, work as a team and enjoy each other’s company
built on quality time, communication, teamwork and appreciation of each other
Khatam Quran in Malaysia
- after circumcision for boys and reaching 11 years old for girls
- Malaysian tradition has to be completed before they may be called an adult
- demonstrates their growing maturity at their local mosque
American Coming of Age Tradition: Sweet 16
- marks the time when they are legally permitted to drive a car (and with driving comes big-time freedom)
- For some lucky teens the day is celebrated with an over-the-top party and potentially a new car