Dr. Katie B. Special considerations for Littles both in America and Europe!

About this episode

Dr. Katie Bonawitz discusses the potential of micro schools for children with varying needs in America and Europe.

The micro school alternative looks promising for children of varying needs and abilities. Dr. Katie Bonawitz has vast experience as a special ed teacher herself and as a teacher of teachers. As Associate Dean of Education at Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, she has oversight for all their teacher education programs. She has worked in Lithuania, Finland, Ukraine and the United States. Her key verse is MT25:40 in The Message: "Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.’"

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Joy Fleming, Rev. Bruce C. E. Fleming

Guest: Dr. Katie Bonawitz

Topics covered

• micro schools
• special education
• children's needs
• teacher education
• international education

Keywords

• micro school
• special education
• children
• teacher training
• international experience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bethel University

Books & works: MT25:40

Places: America, Europe, Lithuania, Finland, Ukraine

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