My Reflection on my Text Set

After reading the professional resource that Mary Anne Prater and my three texts, I definitely feel more apt in critically looking at literature involving learning disabilities. I understand that not all books involving learning disabilities are considered “good,” and as teachers, it is our job to evaluate its content. In picking literature, it is important to include books that don’t imply that children with learning disabilities are unintelligent or unable to learn. Good literature portrays those who are LD in a positive light, and although some students may not learn using conventional ways or as fast as others, it is still acceptable in the education system. It is important to pick books for use in the classroom that show our differences and celebrate that, instead of implying that they are a hindrance. I especially like the books showing how students with learning disabilities are capable of doing extraordinary things, for example how Trisha, in Thank You, Mr. Falker, is an amazing artist—better than everybody in the class. I was, overall, happy with my choice in texts. They all have their strengths that work to teach something relating to LD. It is important to note that there is not just one book that teaches everything there needs to know about learning disabilities, but by using many different books, we can read about many different perspectives that each bring their own assets to the table. And, this is how we should incorporate these text sets into the classroom.