Describe some strategies that will ensure your future classroom values sexual diversity among students and supports LGBTQ students in having positive and successful experiences in schools (Learning Outcome 5.4)
What will be an ideal response?
Teachers can encourage an understanding of sexual diversity through the presentation of facts, facilitation of discussions, and democratic debates in which everyone's opinion is respected. They can capitalize on teachable moments to provide facts and correct myths about LGBTQs. Teachers should learn to present information on LGBTQs without embarrassment or condemnation and promote the healthy development of self-identified LGBTQ youth in the school setting.
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a. Chronic fatigue b. Feelings of restlessness c. Relationship difficulties d. Anger management difficulties
Which one of the following is not a developmentally appropriate learning expectation in science for all K-8 children?
(a) Develop higher-order thinking skills (b) Develop positive attitudes about science and technology (c) Develop and apply values that contribute to their affective development (d) Develop knowledge, understandings, and skills that contribute to their intellectual growth (e) Each of these is a developmentally appropriate expectation for all children in K-8 science.
Best practices in planning for outdoor play include all, except the following:
a. flow between the indoor and outdoor classroom. b. nature and art materials accessible outdoors throughout the day. c. recess for 15 minutes a day. d. sharing observations of children's outdoor play with parents and caregivers and discussing what developmental progress is seen.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
It has only been in recent years that the model for inclusive education has reflected the idea that whenever possible, students with disabilities should be included in the public education system.