Clinical Field Experience A: Exceptionalities in the Media

Allocate 4 hours to complete this part of the clinical field experience.

In an analysis of 250-500 words for the film, and 250-500 words for the television show, complete the following activities:

Part 1: Exceptionalities in Media - Film

Select and view a film from the list found on the IRIS Center webpage, that features a character with an exceptionality.

As you watch the film, note:

Was the person with disabilities portrayed in a positive or negative light?

How did you feel about the way the character(s) was depicted? Explain.

After seeing the film, do you believe audiences come away having a better understanding of the disability and the challenges it presents? Why or why not?

Part 2: Exceptionalities in Media - Television

Select a television series or episode that features a character with an exceptionality.

As you watch the television episode, note:

Was the person with disabilities portrayed in a positive or negative light?

How did you feel about the way the character(s) was depicted? Explain.

After seeing the episode, do you believe audiences come away having a better understanding of the disability and the challenges it presents? Why or why not?

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

Resources

Electronic Resource1. Definitions & Types of Disabilities
View "Definitions & Types of Disabilities," located on YouTube.
http://youtu.be/vG0-APjacJw

2. Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities

Review the resources on Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities, located on the U.S. Department of Education website.
http://idea.ed.gov/explore/view/p/%2Croot%2Cdynamic%2CTopicalArea%2C13%2C

3. Disability Categories under IDEA

Review resources on Disability Categories under IDEA, located on the Special Education Advisor website.

http://www.specialeducationadvisor.com/disability-categories-under-idea/

4. The IRIS Center Films: Portrayals of People with Disabilities

Select and view a film that features a character with an exceptionality.
http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/films/

Additional Material1. Clinical Field Experience Handbook

Review the "Clinical Field Experience Handbook" for information on fulfilling your field experience requirements throughout your program.

MasterSpecEdClinFieldExpHandbook.docx

2. Completing the Clinical Field Verification Form