Reference no: EM133712618

Assignment: Knowledge of Students & Student Needs

Using PowerPoint or Google Slides, you are to create a presentation appropriate for use with other educators or parents. In this presentation you are to do the following:

1) Identify each student and the issue he or she is facing. (DO NOT copy and paste the descriptions provided. Rather, you should explain what you feel are the core issues each facing after reading the description.)

2) Identify the developmental impact of each issue. You will need to include the research that is directly related to the issues and aligned to the developmental goals for the students. For example, you might include a statement such as "According to Dr. I. M. Expert, cyber-bullying is detrimental to a student's development because it makes students feel unsafe."

3) Research and provide resources that are directly related to the issue and are aligned to the developmental goals for students. These are resources a parent or teacher could use to learn more about the issue and how to address the impact of the issue. These are resources that may be available in your community, such as food banks, language lessons for parents, etc. You may also choose to include resources that are available from federal, state, and local governments. These are NOT the resources used in your research. (TEXAS BASED)

4) You will suggest supports teachers can use in the classroom to mitigate the impacts of the issue.

5) Your presentation should be at least 11 slides long. You are expected to have an introductory slide, two slides per student, and a closing slide.

Students:

Nelly: Nelly is economically disadvantaged and at risk because she did not pass the standardized state math test. She lives with her grandparents since her mother is in jail. Unfortunately, the apartment complex where she lives is riddled with drugs and crime. It is common to hear gunfire and police sirens at night. It is also located in a food desert, with no direct route to a full grocery store. School is her safe place; she is terrified when she is not in school but tries to act tough so that she won't be picked on. Her grandparents are well-meaning, but unsure of how to best help her.

Brandon: When Brandon was nine years old, his mother was killed in an automobile accident. His father recognized that he would not be able to care for Brandon or his three younger siblings and reluctantly put them under the care of the Department of Family and Protective Services. There were no foster homes available to take all four children, and they were split up between families. Brandon's emotional state became quite fragile following the separations from his family. He was angry, depressed and began acting out both at school and in the foster home, at which time he was placed in a group home. During this time, Brandon was bullied and beaten by older boys in the home. Two months ago, Brandon was moved to the home where he now resides. His foster family reports he is quiet at home, compliant with their requests, but generally exhibits little interest in family activities or school, though he seems to be slowly warming up to the family. He doesn't talk about his past three years or his siblings or parents. The family has not seen evidence of anger but do believe he is depressed.

Ellie: Ellie is a sweet girl but very anxious. Her parents divorced because of her mother's alcoholism. Her father is a long-haul trucker who is not around very much. As a result, Ellie often has to be the adult at home - shopping, cooking, and cleaning. She worries about her mother being alone and having an accident. Though her father sends money regularly, she worries about paying the bills. She cries often and does not have the space to be a kid. In addition, there was an incident last year when her mom came to school after drinking and yelled obscenities at the principal and teacher. Some of her classmates noticed, and it embarrassed Ellie terribly. She is constantly worried this will happen again. Though not diagnosed, she appears to be suffering from anxiety.

Ian: Ian's mother left the family when he was five. Ian lives with his dad and does not know where his mother is. Ian's father works long hours and attempts to compensate for the time away by buying Ian the latest technology. Once, when he was angry, Ian's father blamed him for his mother leaving. Ian is an avid gamer but is usually angry and is known around school as a bully. He has few friends. Ian does just enough work to get passing grades. In class, he just wants to be left alone.