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Case Study 7

How can the curriculum for Jandrew balance academic objectives and preparation for competitive employment and independent living?

The main focus of the program is to ensure that Jandrew is well prepared for future living which would require him to live independently, acquire a job and manage his finances, as well as, guide himself through the mainstream transport system. His curriculum can, therefore be designed in a manner that will get him ready for future, independent ling and successful employment. For independent living, the curriculum would have to teach him a number of skills. Such skills will include driving, shopping, and using the main transport system. His teacher can, for instance, develop an oral test for him which parallels the same requirements as a driver’s license exam. He must pass this exam. The teacher can also test him in other manners such as giving him state- required or a written test to answer. This will prepare him to drive in the future. To prepare him for future employment, a curriculum can be prepared that ensures that he can use tools and equipment at work safely. He can also be taught how manage his future finances by incorporating in his curriculum tests and examples of how he can plan a budget. He can also be taught how to identify the right support groups on how to properly manage his financials.

What are the goals for Jandrew when he finishes high school?

When Jandrew finishes high school, he should be able to do three main things. These are the goals that his program hopes to achieve with him. These three main goals include: to make sure that Jandrew can move from one place to another without assistance. This can be achieved through ensuring that he obtains a valid driving license before leaving high school and making sure that he has configured the transport system in his city. The other goal is that Jandrew will be able to obtain a job after high school. It is also the goal of the program that he is successful at his job. This is mainly because he will have been trained on a number of safety and relations skills. The next goal for Jandrew after high school is that he will be able to manage his finances successfully.

What strategies can enhance his positive interactions with peers?

There are various strategies that can be used to improve the associations Jandrew has with his peers. One of these strategies is to involve Jandrew in cooperative learning groups were he will be expected to participate. The tutor can also use group grades to ensure that Jandrew and his peers learn how to relate with each other. Additionally, Jandrew’s tutor can ask some of his classmates to help him with class work and extra curricula activities after classes. Science projects can also be emphasized so that students get to work with each other.

What available community resources will aid his transition to independent living?

There are various sources in the community that can help Jandrew with his transition to living independently. For example, Jandrew and his tutor can use the available department stores and other stores for consumer goods to help him learn such things as shopping, spending money, paying for goods, and getting the correct change. The community also has a number of transport systems like buses, trains and plains that Jandrew can use to practice independent travelling. When Jandrew id learning how to drive, he can use the available driving schools in the community. Other resources that might be made available to Jandrew are some employment bureaus run by the state that can find Jandrew a suitable job.