Religion Logbook Sample
Religion Logbook
Omar Hilal
Week: 2
Brief description of the activity/presentation:
Reading “If Only You Knew” and completing our disability task.
Describe how the session was conducted
Mrs G conducted the class this week. We primarily focused on disability awareness, while also being introduced to a book based on a spastic girl named Jacy and her life story.
In addition to this, the class also began a task based on some disability questions and the SCOSA foundation.
What did I get out of this session/what do you remember the most?
This week, I became more aware of the term spastic, its meaning, and how shameful it is to use this term as an insult.
I also learnt after reading part of the book how little discrimination …show more content…
and segregation arises between children. Stacy was friends with ‘normal’ kids, and its interesting to see how little criticism they put against her, providing evidence that children don’t see or judge those who are different, it’s the result of constant media influence over the course of people’s lives.
The assessment task on disabled people really made me more grateful about how healthy I am, and thankful for being the way I am. These days, many of us are shallow, but health is the most important thing, and without it, we could quite possibly live a sad, unfulfilling life.
Things that I think could improve for this type of session
The session needed no improvement. However, I could be more efficient with my work, I wasn’t very organized this week and I struggled to complete my tasks.
Week: 3
Description of the activity/presentation:
Scripture Assignment and the reading of Jacy’s novel.
Describe how the session was conducted:?
This week, Mrs. Girolamo Corbo conducted the lessons and we were to continue reading Jacy’s novel.
In addition, the class was to also start a scripture reading assignment given to us at the beginning of the week.
When doing the assignment, we were to extract three quotes from the bible regarding Jesus and the way he treated the sick/disabled. From there we were additionally asked the question “Why did Jesus spend time with the poor?”
What did I get out of this session/what do you remember the most?
Throughout this week, my biggest insight was regarding how kind and compassionate Jesus was to less fortunate. Jesus showed humanity that love has no boundaries, being a significant roll model for this belief. No one showed as much love for those in need than Jesus Christ, treating those who were disabled equally as Gods children. He set an example for his followers to show love for one other, creating a positive effect as a result of his contribution to society.
Things that I think could improve for this type of session
This session needed no improvement in my personal opinion.
Week: 4
Description of the activity/presentation:
Finalizing our scripture reading assessment and continuing on through Jacy’s book.
Describe how the session was conducted: (who presented, what did you have to do, what questions were raised?)
This week, Mrs. Girolamo Corbo conducted the lessons and we were assigned to complete the scripture reading assignment assigned to us last week.
When doing the assignment, we were to extract three quotes from the bible regarding Jesus and the way he treated the sick/disabled. Fr om there we were additionally asked the question “Why did Jesus spend time with the poor?”
What did I get out of this session/what do you remember the most?
Throughout this week, I primarily learnt how Christianity and Catholicism have incorporated the marginalized (disabled) into their scriptures, asking us to learn in the way of god, and to treat those who are physically and mentally ill with respect and dignity. In addition, the class also learnt why Jesus took time to spend with the poor. The answer to this question comes from the core concept that we are ALL god’s children, and we are put on earth in the form we are in for a reason. If we develop to become disabled, it is apart of God’s plan, therefore, why would we segregate or ignore those individuals. Jesus spent time with the poor to set an example to the world about compassion and love for thy neighbor, demonstrating a need for humans to respect each other, as in reality, no one is perfect.
Things that I think could improve for this type of session
This session needed no improvement in my personal opinion.
Week: 5
Description of the activity/presentation:
Reading of Jacy’s novel and her appearance at the school for a presentation.
Describe how the session was conducted
Mrs Girolamo Corbo conducted the lessons.
This week, we continued to read Jacy’s book while also being privileged enough to have Jacy herself come to the school for a presentation.
We also got a visit from Jacy, where she provided us a powerful presentation based on her experiences of being disabled.
What did I get out of this session/what do you remember the most?
In reading If Only You Knew, I was honestly quite surprised as to how Jacy handled herself in her high school years. I know that in primary school, there was little harassment and she only seemed to struggled with her spasms and understanding her teachers. However, in high school, everything seemed to go to another level. As quoted by her, Jacy got yelled at through her earpiece (which hurt) and was also consistently insulted by her peers who told her ‘this isn’t a special school’. How she managed to go through her schooling is quite fascinating and I’m honestly inspired by her persistence to continue on her years at school.
Jacy’s presentation really made me more grateful about my life, and for being the way I am. These days, our generation can quite easily be shallow while many disregard the fact that health is the most important thing, and without it, we could quite possibly live a sad, unfulfilling life. What did stand out to me was predominately the way Jacy held herself during school, and how she doesn’t regret who she is, or her current status. This showed to me what a strong and independent woman she is, and how people such as her should be looked up to for being the way they are.
Things that I think could improve for this type of session This session needed no improvements in my personal opinion.
Week: 6
Description of the activity/presentation:
Hosting of the SCOSA clients.
Describe how the session was conducted: (who presented, what did you have to do, what questions were raised?)
This week, Mrs Girolamo Corbo conducted the lessons and we did not get the opportunity to read Jacy’s novel.
Our main focus was to host a group of SCOSA clients at the school. We participated in several activities with them and gained insight into their weekly routine at the SCOSA hubs.
What did I get out of this session/what do you remember the most?
As a result of hosting SCOSA clients at the school, I have honestly become more grateful for my health, and for being the way I am. These days, many of us are shallow, and health is typically discredited as the most important thing in life, however without it, we could quite possibly live sad, isolated lives.
In addition, I did wonder how these individuals felt, whether they were stiff in their muscles or if they even knew they were disabled. Over the course of the week, I gained insight into these thoughts and learnt that those who aren’t intellectually disabled know they are different and that all clients of a muscular problem feel discomfort and stiffness in their muscles, providing reason as to why Botox is often an treatment for Cerebral Palsey patients.
Things that I think could improve for this type of session This session needed no improvement in my personal opinion.
Week: 7
Description of the activity/presentation:
Instigation of our marginalized assignment.
Describe how the session was conducted
Mrs Girolamo Corbo conducted the lessons.
Our focus was to both begin and conclude an assignment on the marginalized in society.
When doing the assignment, we were to provide a definition of the marginalized and list several foundations which aided those in need.
What did I get out of this session/what do you remember the most?
In doing this assignment, I now know the marginalized are those who have been oppressed, segregated or discredited; These individuals are often of the lower public who receive a hateful, deceitful and/or a misguided perception against them.
As someone who believes in equality, I believe that society engages too much in discrediting the marginalized as participants of society. The marginalized are in any society which segregates and places negative perceptions against individuals, subsequently causing harm and harassment to arise. Today, the world needs to open their eyes to the feelings and thoughts the marginalized possess, particularly those of disabilities who cannot articulate their emotions or have no-one to talk to. This assessment has conjured emotions similar to that of Jacy and her presentation in week 5.
Things that I think could improve for this type of session
In my opinion, at this stage of the course, I would have liked to have had more time to read Jacy’s novel. I do understand though that this is only a one term course, having the course be longer would have been much
better.
Week: 8
Description of the activity/presentation:
Our participation at the SCOSA hubs and the instigation of our new assignment based on these experiences.
Describe how the session was conducted
Mrs. Girolamo Corbo conducted the lessons.
Our focus was to go to the SCOSA hubs and participate in some activities with the clients for a day. Throughout the week, we also stated an assessment based on SCOSA and the governments national disability policy.
What did I get out of this session/what do you remember the most?
In complete honesty, the day was quite a challenge, from engaging in activities with one of the clients at the gym and later on, helping Lisha water the garden, I found myself struggling to comprehend how disadvantaged these individuals were. With such significant mental disabilities, it’s hard to imagine their lives through their eyes, and from their, wonder whether they feel left out, or isolated from society as a whole. For me, the struggle derived primarily from guilt and thankfulness that I have never experienced that form of disability in either my family or myself. After this day, I have become more thankful for who I am, understanding now the struggles I face everyday are insignificant to the SCOSA clients, who suffer far worse and would most assuredly swap lives with someone such as myself anytime. The SCOSA course is an excellent way to encourage young people to not center their thoughts on just themselves, but on the disadvantaged who need a hand.
Things that I think could improve for this type of session This session needed no improvement in my personal opinion and this week was an excellent way to conclude the course.
Reflective page on the Novel “If only they Knew” by Jacy Arthur.
Need to include Quotes to support your reflections
“If Only You Knew” is an excellent biography based on the incredible journey of Jacy Arthur and her experiences with Cerebral Palsey.
It is quite upsetting when you read a book and your given countless statements on the harassment Jacy had to endure such as when students told her ‘this isn’t a special school’ or when she constantly got yelled at in her hearing aid, causing pain and discomfort.
This time in her life helped me to learn how little discrimination and segregation arises between children. Stacy was friends with ‘normal’ kids in pre-school, and its interesting to see how little criticism they had put against her, providing evidence that children don’t see or judge those who are different, it’s the result of constant media influence over the course of theirs lives. It’s only when Jacy goes to high school where harassment begins, and still, she remains strong enough to continue on her schooling.
Jacy is a strong woman, and when she states ‘[She] is determined to have the life she choses and [She] will never let anyone stop her” it becomes quite empowering to read. If she can go through life, have a child, publish books and even have a husband who can provide for her, then there is potential for all of us to do great things in life.
Jacy has effectively given me motivation to never give up, and know that in life there will always be barriers, but as quoted by a famous character, “success is not determined by how hard you can hit, its about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward”.
Final statement to consider the Christian understanding of disability and the discrimination that can exist today.
Throughout my experiences over the last term, I have learnt that love has no boundaries and how Jesus was a significant roll model for this belief. No one showed as much love to those in need than Jesus Christ, treating those who were disabled, poor and lonely equally as Gods children. He set an example for his believers to show love for each other as a positive effect of his contribution to society.
As someone who believes in equality, I believe that society engages too much in discrediting the marginalized (disabled) as participants in society. The marginalized are in any society which segregates and places negative perceptions against individuals, subsequently causing harm and harassment to arise. Today, the world needs to open their eyes to the feelings and thoughts the marginalized possess, particularly those of disabilities who cannot articulate their emotions.
These days, harassment and abuse is too common at work/school, and individuals believe that changing their own behavior wont help the overall issue. This however is taking the wrong angle at the situation, in reality, when we all change the way we act, the world will become a place of happiness and prosperity, particularly for those who think otherwise today.
To be disabled doesn’t make you any less human, it does sadly however change the way others treat you. As god’s children, we need to respect and praise ALL his creations, acknowledging that everyone has been placed on earth in different forms for his divine plan. In life, we need to treat others the way we want to be treated, and I’m sure any individual would want to be treated positively if they were in a mentally/physically challenged body/mind.
Omar Hilal
Week: 2
Brief description of the activity/presentation:
Reading “If Only You Knew” and completing our disability task.
Describe how the session was conducted
Mrs G conducted the class this week. We primarily focused on disability awareness, while also being introduced to a book based on a spastic girl named Jacy and her life story.
In addition to this, the class also began a task based on some disability questions and the SCOSA foundation.
What did I get out of this session/what do you remember the most?
This week, I became more aware of the term spastic, its meaning, and how shameful it is to use this term as an insult.
I also learnt after reading part of the book how little discrimination …show more content…
and segregation arises between children. Stacy was friends with ‘normal’ kids, and its interesting to see how little criticism they put against her, providing evidence that children don’t see or judge those who are different, it’s the result of constant media influence over the course of people’s lives.
The assessment task on disabled people really made me more grateful about how healthy I am, and thankful for being the way I am. These days, many of us are shallow, but health is the most important thing, and without it, we could quite possibly live a sad, unfulfilling life.
Things that I think could improve for this type of session
The session needed no improvement. However, I could be more efficient with my work, I wasn’t very organized this week and I struggled to complete my tasks.
Week: 3
Description of the activity/presentation:
Scripture Assignment and the reading of Jacy’s novel.
Describe how the session was conducted:?
This week, Mrs. Girolamo Corbo conducted the lessons and we were to continue reading Jacy’s novel.
In addition, the class was to also start a scripture reading assignment given to us at the beginning of the week.
When doing the assignment, we were to extract three quotes from the bible regarding Jesus and the way he treated the sick/disabled. From there we were additionally asked the question “Why did Jesus spend time with the poor?”
What did I get out of this session/what do you remember the most?
Throughout this week, my biggest insight was regarding how kind and compassionate Jesus was to less fortunate. Jesus showed humanity that love has no boundaries, being a significant roll model for this belief. No one showed as much love for those in need than Jesus Christ, treating those who were disabled equally as Gods children. He set an example for his followers to show love for one other, creating a positive effect as a result of his contribution to society.
Things that I think could improve for this type of session
This session needed no improvement in my personal opinion.
Week: 4
Description of the activity/presentation:
Finalizing our scripture reading assessment and continuing on through Jacy’s book.
Describe how the session was conducted: (who presented, what did you have to do, what questions were raised?)
This week, Mrs. Girolamo Corbo conducted the lessons and we were assigned to complete the scripture reading assignment assigned to us last week.
When doing the assignment, we were to extract three quotes from the bible regarding Jesus and the way he treated the sick/disabled. Fr om there we were additionally asked the question “Why did Jesus spend time with the poor?”
What did I get out of this session/what do you remember the most?
Throughout this week, I primarily learnt how Christianity and Catholicism have incorporated the marginalized (disabled) into their scriptures, asking us to learn in the way of god, and to treat those who are physically and mentally ill with respect and dignity. In addition, the class also learnt why Jesus took time to spend with the poor. The answer to this question comes from the core concept that we are ALL god’s children, and we are put on earth in the form we are in for a reason. If we develop to become disabled, it is apart of God’s plan, therefore, why would we segregate or ignore those individuals. Jesus spent time with the poor to set an example to the world about compassion and love for thy neighbor, demonstrating a need for humans to respect each other, as in reality, no one is perfect.
Things that I think could improve for this type of session
This session needed no improvement in my personal opinion.
Week: 5
Description of the activity/presentation:
Reading of Jacy’s novel and her appearance at the school for a presentation.
Describe how the session was conducted
Mrs Girolamo Corbo conducted the lessons.
This week, we continued to read Jacy’s book while also being privileged enough to have Jacy herself come to the school for a presentation.
We also got a visit from Jacy, where she provided us a powerful presentation based on her experiences of being disabled.
What did I get out of this session/what do you remember the most?
In reading If Only You Knew, I was honestly quite surprised as to how Jacy handled herself in her high school years. I know that in primary school, there was little harassment and she only seemed to struggled with her spasms and understanding her teachers. However, in high school, everything seemed to go to another level. As quoted by her, Jacy got yelled at through her earpiece (which hurt) and was also consistently insulted by her peers who told her ‘this isn’t a special school’. How she managed to go through her schooling is quite fascinating and I’m honestly inspired by her persistence to continue on her years at school.
Jacy’s presentation really made me more grateful about my life, and for being the way I am. These days, our generation can quite easily be shallow while many disregard the fact that health is the most important thing, and without it, we could quite possibly live a sad, unfulfilling life. What did stand out to me was predominately the way Jacy held herself during school, and how she doesn’t regret who she is, or her current status. This showed to me what a strong and independent woman she is, and how people such as her should be looked up to for being the way they are.
Things that I think could improve for this type of session This session needed no improvements in my personal opinion.
Week: 6
Description of the activity/presentation:
Hosting of the SCOSA clients.
Describe how the session was conducted: (who presented, what did you have to do, what questions were raised?)
This week, Mrs Girolamo Corbo conducted the lessons and we did not get the opportunity to read Jacy’s novel.
Our main focus was to host a group of SCOSA clients at the school. We participated in several activities with them and gained insight into their weekly routine at the SCOSA hubs.
What did I get out of this session/what do you remember the most?
As a result of hosting SCOSA clients at the school, I have honestly become more grateful for my health, and for being the way I am. These days, many of us are shallow, and health is typically discredited as the most important thing in life, however without it, we could quite possibly live sad, isolated lives.
In addition, I did wonder how these individuals felt, whether they were stiff in their muscles or if they even knew they were disabled. Over the course of the week, I gained insight into these thoughts and learnt that those who aren’t intellectually disabled know they are different and that all clients of a muscular problem feel discomfort and stiffness in their muscles, providing reason as to why Botox is often an treatment for Cerebral Palsey patients.
Things that I think could improve for this type of session This session needed no improvement in my personal opinion.
Week: 7
Description of the activity/presentation:
Instigation of our marginalized assignment.
Describe how the session was conducted
Mrs Girolamo Corbo conducted the lessons.
Our focus was to both begin and conclude an assignment on the marginalized in society.
When doing the assignment, we were to provide a definition of the marginalized and list several foundations which aided those in need.
What did I get out of this session/what do you remember the most?
In doing this assignment, I now know the marginalized are those who have been oppressed, segregated or discredited; These individuals are often of the lower public who receive a hateful, deceitful and/or a misguided perception against them.
As someone who believes in equality, I believe that society engages too much in discrediting the marginalized as participants of society. The marginalized are in any society which segregates and places negative perceptions against individuals, subsequently causing harm and harassment to arise. Today, the world needs to open their eyes to the feelings and thoughts the marginalized possess, particularly those of disabilities who cannot articulate their emotions or have no-one to talk to. This assessment has conjured emotions similar to that of Jacy and her presentation in week 5.
Things that I think could improve for this type of session
In my opinion, at this stage of the course, I would have liked to have had more time to read Jacy’s novel. I do understand though that this is only a one term course, having the course be longer would have been much
better.
Week: 8
Description of the activity/presentation:
Our participation at the SCOSA hubs and the instigation of our new assignment based on these experiences.
Describe how the session was conducted
Mrs. Girolamo Corbo conducted the lessons.
Our focus was to go to the SCOSA hubs and participate in some activities with the clients for a day. Throughout the week, we also stated an assessment based on SCOSA and the governments national disability policy.
What did I get out of this session/what do you remember the most?
In complete honesty, the day was quite a challenge, from engaging in activities with one of the clients at the gym and later on, helping Lisha water the garden, I found myself struggling to comprehend how disadvantaged these individuals were. With such significant mental disabilities, it’s hard to imagine their lives through their eyes, and from their, wonder whether they feel left out, or isolated from society as a whole. For me, the struggle derived primarily from guilt and thankfulness that I have never experienced that form of disability in either my family or myself. After this day, I have become more thankful for who I am, understanding now the struggles I face everyday are insignificant to the SCOSA clients, who suffer far worse and would most assuredly swap lives with someone such as myself anytime. The SCOSA course is an excellent way to encourage young people to not center their thoughts on just themselves, but on the disadvantaged who need a hand.
Things that I think could improve for this type of session This session needed no improvement in my personal opinion and this week was an excellent way to conclude the course.
Reflective page on the Novel “If only they Knew” by Jacy Arthur.
Need to include Quotes to support your reflections
“If Only You Knew” is an excellent biography based on the incredible journey of Jacy Arthur and her experiences with Cerebral Palsey.
It is quite upsetting when you read a book and your given countless statements on the harassment Jacy had to endure such as when students told her ‘this isn’t a special school’ or when she constantly got yelled at in her hearing aid, causing pain and discomfort.
This time in her life helped me to learn how little discrimination and segregation arises between children. Stacy was friends with ‘normal’ kids in pre-school, and its interesting to see how little criticism they had put against her, providing evidence that children don’t see or judge those who are different, it’s the result of constant media influence over the course of theirs lives. It’s only when Jacy goes to high school where harassment begins, and still, she remains strong enough to continue on her schooling.
Jacy is a strong woman, and when she states ‘[She] is determined to have the life she choses and [She] will never let anyone stop her” it becomes quite empowering to read. If she can go through life, have a child, publish books and even have a husband who can provide for her, then there is potential for all of us to do great things in life.
Jacy has effectively given me motivation to never give up, and know that in life there will always be barriers, but as quoted by a famous character, “success is not determined by how hard you can hit, its about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward”.
Final statement to consider the Christian understanding of disability and the discrimination that can exist today.
Throughout my experiences over the last term, I have learnt that love has no boundaries and how Jesus was a significant roll model for this belief. No one showed as much love to those in need than Jesus Christ, treating those who were disabled, poor and lonely equally as Gods children. He set an example for his believers to show love for each other as a positive effect of his contribution to society.
As someone who believes in equality, I believe that society engages too much in discrediting the marginalized (disabled) as participants in society. The marginalized are in any society which segregates and places negative perceptions against individuals, subsequently causing harm and harassment to arise. Today, the world needs to open their eyes to the feelings and thoughts the marginalized possess, particularly those of disabilities who cannot articulate their emotions.
These days, harassment and abuse is too common at work/school, and individuals believe that changing their own behavior wont help the overall issue. This however is taking the wrong angle at the situation, in reality, when we all change the way we act, the world will become a place of happiness and prosperity, particularly for those who think otherwise today.
To be disabled doesn’t make you any less human, it does sadly however change the way others treat you. As god’s children, we need to respect and praise ALL his creations, acknowledging that everyone has been placed on earth in different forms for his divine plan. In life, we need to treat others the way we want to be treated, and I’m sure any individual would want to be treated positively if they were in a mentally/physically challenged body/mind.