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teaching, class. (2018, November 26). Masters reflections – the home/school relationship . Class Teaching. Retrieved April 23, 2023, from https://classteaching.wordpress.com/2018/11/26/masters-reflections-the-home-school-relationship/ Part One:    After an examination of this week's module, it is very clear as to why it is very beneficial to have a positive and proactive home-to-school connection. There is a surplus amount of benefits that emerge from such a relationship. The module also provides plenty of information to drive family involvement, which goes a long way in establishing this connection.     One of the critical activities that can influence parental involvement is parent-teacher conferences. These provide the opportunity for teachers to discuss firsthand with the child's parents and have the opportunity to touch base with one another. Because of the significance of such an event, it is vital to prepare appropriately. To really engage the parent and see t...

  Social Media: How to use it safely . NCSC. (n.d.). Retrieved April 12, 2023, from https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/social-media-how-to-use-it-safely               Especially in recent times, we have seen a dramatic increase in the usage of social media. Its use has become a common practice, with one of the primary audiences being students. With this, a large debate has occurred pertaining to whether or not social media benefits or destroys our society as a whole. I tend to believe that the drawbacks of social media tend to outweigh the benefits, especially for those in school.               One of the reasons I argue that social media does more bad than good in terms of school is the effects it can have on students from a psychological standpoint. With phone usage, it's essential to be responsible with not only what you use it for but for how often you're on the device. With social media, there is an...

 For my blog post this week, I decided to examine a lesson plan pertaining to Opioid use. I found this to be a very informative and beneficial lesson plan, as I felt it was set up in such a way that students could better retain the information. This lesson plan contains multiple articles within it that have corresponding activities. These articles include information pertaining to marijuana, opioids, and screen time. For each of these sections, the lesson plan comes with critical components that will test the student's knowledge of the information they're reading. One of the staple components of the lesson plan was reading comprehension questions. These were implemented throughout the plan as they tested to see what information the students retained and comprehended from the reading. For example, within the marijuana section, the comprehension questions looked to see if students could identify the effects marijuana has on the brain and why it is that teenagers are more vulnerab...

  Avila, A. (2019). EDUlastic. Retrieved March 25, 2023, from https://images.app.goo.gl/3Qcirj6pQwT4r6uF9.       This module provided a significant amount of helpful information on the topic of Social Emotional mindfulness. It allowed me to further my knowledge on the subject and understand the importance of this aspect. Between the articles, the documentary, and the app I chose to use, I saw how essential it is to obtain proper mindfulness skills.          The article pertaining to using mindfulness in a way that accounts for trauma was very intriguing to me. Trauma certainly seems to be a significant problem that people in our world face. With that in mind, it's crucial to create practices in which mindfulness can be performed without creating an uplift in one's trauma. One of the ways the article suggests this can be done is by preventing harm. It can be harmful to people suffering from trauma to taker part in mindfulness if not done ...

Okalow, S. (2022, May 18). What is poverty? it's not as simple as you think . World Vision Canada. Retrieved March 5, 2023, from https://www.worldvision.ca/stories/child-sponsorship/what-is-poverty     After examining this week's module on poverty and homelessness, my awareness of the issue has undoubtedly increased as I have thoroughly examined the circumstances surrounding the people suffering from these struggles. Oftentimes, this is a struggle that not just me but others as well often overlook. The overlooking of a struggle can also be tied into the last module pertaining to mental illness. I feel as though the struggle that comes with particular cases of mental illness can often be neglected and not receive the proper support. Back to this module, however, we take a lot for granted at times, such as access to food, water, and a permanent roof over our heads. These aspects are consistently at the disposal of many, but others can't say the same. These are not guaranteed ...

       For this Blog, I decided to do some extensive research pertaining to eating disorders. I analyzed what it is defined as, the symptoms that are included with the disease, possible treatment options for those affected by eating disorders, and how teachers can help and guide students who suffer from eating disorders. Eating disorders are something in life that cannot be taken lightly. It is an area that requires great focus and effort so that we can help members of society who suffer from these disorders. Eating disorders worsen the eating habits of their victims, which can lead to a series of effects, including stomach pain, overeating, lacking appetite, and feeling embarrassed about eating practices. Luckily, treatments such as psychotherapy, and nutritional counseling, to name a few, exist for those in need of support (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, n.d.). As future teachers, recognizing the nature of this disease and understanding the damage it...