Presumed Competency...

The Amanda Baggs video teaches me a great deal about not making assumptions about what it is that other human beings can do, think, and experience. I was amazed by this video. After watching and listening to Amanda I feel that I as a teacher I need to search for each of my students strengths. Just as Amanda uses a computer to communicate to those around her, I must provide assistive tools that allow my own students to communicate their understanding to me and their class. However, it is important that I understand each student is unique and can express themselves in different ways.