Define heterosexism and describe the toll that heterosexism takes on LGBTQ youth and educators in the nation's schools
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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At a mid-year conference, a parent tells the kindergarten teacher that her friend's daughter, who is the same age as her daughter, is reading already. The parent asks, "You are a new teacher. Are you sure that you know what you are doing?" What is a professional response from the teacher?
a. "Just be patient. The school year isn't over yet and I am just getting started, as you already stated." b. "Some children in my class are reading; it is your daughter who is lagging behind her classmates." c. "Even children of the same age progress at different rates. Your daughter is showing every sign of beginning to read. Let's plan together to help her." d. "Maybe if you did more with her at home you wouldn't have to blame the teacher."
The planned closure to a lesson is complementary to the plan's
(a) body (b) time plan (c) introduction (d) assessment items (e) listing of resources and materials needed
Much debate has centered around English language learning in the schools causing schools and districts to question:
a. what is the responsibility of the school to English learning? b. what does it mean to know a language? c. how will English acquisition and academic progress be addressed? d. all the above.
If certain data points do not fall on a projected trend line, students should consider whether the points might be:
A. anomalies B. inconsistencies C. errors D. outliers E. all of the above