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Sharn Serrant Jno Rose Post 1

• 25 February 2021, 7:01 PM

Reflection Point 2.5

Kevin was a bright and intelligent boy who really needed the assistance of his teachers. The teacher should have challenged him, by providing other activities to keep hi occupied. She could integrate technology in the classroom which could enhance his learning experiences. The teacher should have given him leadership roles where he assist the slower students in his class and allow him to teach his peers in which they would understand the concept better. 

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Cathrine Anyango Osaso Post 2 in reply to 1

• 25 February 2021, 8:06 PM

Reflection point 2.5

We are looking at Kevin who is highly intelligent and how he could have been helped in class by making a few adjustments in class.

The teacher was to challenge him more by posing open questions for him to think more, do alot of research, use him as a resource person to help other children in class and also making him as a leader.

All these would have made him engaged and have the feeling of inclusion and he would not have ended his life in a negative way.

The teachers and caregiver of Kevin failed him.

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Nicola jones Post 3 in reply to 1

• 16 March 2021, 2:56 AM • Edited by the author on 16 March 2021, 2:59 AM

Catherine and Sharn,  I agree with you both that Kevin was not challenged enough. While reading this case study, i can recall a young man i met in my school. I never taught him but knew him very well because i work at a small school located in a small close knit fishing community. All students and staff knows everyone. Now this young man was highly intelligent, all teachers recognised this and did everything to support his learning. He was a true leader  he took on roles without even  being assigned and the teachers were delighted by his input . He was our school representative when resource personnels visited our school. He was told  constantly about his  ability to reason well. He was a  fairly good student academically, However, he had family issues, where his mom a single young mother didnt focus on him much.  We had several talk with her outlining his capabilities but becuse she had no dreams for him he did not feel accountable to no one since it was neither here nor there for his mom. 

The staff encouraged him as best as we could , he did well in his exit exams and went on to high school , he later dropped out,  its been over 5 years, he is 19 now still not back in school.

He works in the community doing odd jobs such as fishing and washing boat engines.  

Fortunate for him, he is still alive. We hope one day someone will be able to reach him any suggestions?

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David Ngatia Post 4 in reply to 3

• 16 March 2021, 7:27 PM

Thank  you Nicola for sharing your encounter. It is unfortunate that the boy's story ended sadly by dropping out of school. There is need for collaborative efforts between teachers, parents and the community in ensuring inclusive education.