In your own words describe what it means to be a culturally responsive teacher. In what ways does this go beyond teaching content? How does it apply to teaching diverse student populations? How might your own culture influence or affect your instructional practices and support of others? …
Personal Statement (no more than 2 pages double spaced) Include the following: Tell about yourself ( 25 years old, move from Vietnam to the US without knowing) your academic and professional goals ( being a teacher). What motivated you to return to college, and how you will use your degree in your career ( Early …
THE IMPORTANCE OF HANDS-ON LEARNING AND MANIPULATIVES IN KINDERGARTEN
A philosophy of special education is a statement regarding your beliefs and values about special education. A shorter version of this statement is often required as part of the application process to obtain employment as a teacher. Create a 750-1,000 word draft of your special education philosophy. Include statements …
What are potential barriers to forming an effective relationship with families? What, if any, might be potential conflicts of interest?
To create an informational pamphlet for parents about good parenting based on current brain research and to evaluate your pamphlet.Scenario:You are a teacher in a kindergarten class in a school known for having very involved parents. Lately, several parents have asked you about CDs they should purchase (e.g., Baby Einstein), or specific educational toys designed …
Discuss weapons proliferation around the world. U.S., Iran, North Korea, China, Russia, etc. What are the threats and issues of weapons proliferation as we move into the future? What country is the biggest threat? What are the challenges in limiting the weapons caches of governments? What is the biggest fear from non-state actors (terrorist groups, …
Describe the main structures of the brain stem, the midbrain, and forebrain, including the basal ganglia, the limbic system and the cerebral cortex. What functions and behaviors are these regions known to control?
What is the medial forebrain bundle? Discuss the evidence for and against its involvement in reward.In addition, review the evidence showing that the brain’s dopamine pathways are critically involved in pleasure and reward
Discuss some of the methodological approaches that can be used to examine the influence of multiple genes on behavior. Then discuss what transgenic animals are and how they are produced.
