Reference no: EM133214563
Assignment - Education & Teaching Discussion & Flyer
Description -
DQ1 - Identify and describe three strategies that educators and school staff can use to foster communication with families of individuals with exceptionalities without intimidating or alienating them. Rationalize your choices.
DQ2 - You are a first-grade teacher with concerns regarding the academic progress of a student in your class. You have implemented several interventions and the student is not making progress.
DQ3 - Which approach to conflict management most describes your preferred method? How would you describe your style of managing conflict? Do you perceive your style as a positive or negative approach? How might it yield or hinder success in your teaching? Explain.
DQ4 - Describe the barriers to collaborative problem solving. In what ways can educators avoid laying blame on parents? What techniques can an educator employ to block blame from problem solving meetings? Explain.
Create a 12-15 slide digital presentation (e.g., PowerPoint, Prezi or other presentation software) that includes a title slide, reference slide, and presenter's notes.
Include the following -
1. Academic Year Summary - describe the major academic subjects and standards you will be covering during the school year, with examples.
2. Family Communication - address how you will promote respectful, reciprocal relationships with families. Include how you will regularly communicate with families, as well as how and when families may access you. Additionally, include your plan to communicate with families whose first language is not English.
3. Resources for Families - include 6-8 online and community resources you can provide families related to child development (physical, academic, social/behavioral) and health promotion for families with children both with and without exceptionalities.
Provide 2-3 online and community resources for families related to crises support. Additionally, include at least two school resources that are available to children experiencing crises for families with children both with and without exceptionalities.
1. Volunteer Opportunities - describe volunteer opportunities for families and community members that align to and support the students in achieving academic standards for the year. Include a plan to solicit input from students, colleagues and families regarding the volunteer opportunities. For example, if your social studies content includes a review of the community, you could request volunteers from nearby businesses to visit the classroom and describe their jobs.
In addition, create a 1- or 2-page flyer for families to reference that will help to promote collaboration and a positive and supportive relationship between you and the families. Include the following information from your presentation: How families may access you, the community resources, and highlights of the volunteer opportunities.