Anna Walsworth

Professor George

EDU-434

10/3/19

Journal #4

I interviewed my friend Kenna who struggled with a learning disability throughout her

school life. She mentioned that throughout her school years she struggled with being pulled out.

She was often taken to reading groups to help her improve in her oral and visual reading skills.

She also stated that she many times felt out of place and uncomfortable. Additionally, Kenna

knew she did fine in other classes and subjects so she had a hard time knowing she constantly

struggled with reading. Reading is still something that she continues to struggle with and has to

plan time to do.

However, throughout her hardships she also discussed some joys she’s found from it.

She said that going through this process in elementary school, she has found out how hard

working she is. She tried her best to improve in reading and eventually she did. Even though

this is still an issue for her, she has come a long way in her reading abilities.

When Kenna was being pulled out she did not think very highly of her program. She

mentions that this is purely based on the teacher she had. Her advice to any new teachers

interested in the field would be to connect with your students. She states that her teacher was

only there to get a paycheck and not to do anything more. She says by connecting with students

it will make any pull outs feel more natural and fun.