Professionalism
One way to tackle controversial topics in the classroom.
E.g. be unbiased and factual
One way teachers can help inform the local community about school activities and events.
E.g. inviting members of the community to events by word of mouth or emails
One obstacle to equity you may encounter in the classroom & how to counter it.
E.g. poor home conditions - offering snacks or clothing without judgement, referring students to school resources, or offering emotional support
Two people/places you could refer a parent who is unhappy with the curriculum to.
E.g. superintendent, school board
The three main types of educational institutions.
What are public, private, & home school?
One way to set personal boundaries with students in the classroom.
E.g. visible poster on the wall with classroom expectations
One way teachers can reach marginalized students.
E.g. teach about important figures from various cultural and religious backgrounds
What IEP stands for & its purpose.
Individualized Educational Plan
Purpose = provide equitable learning for student with disabilities
The definition and responsibilities of mandated reporters (like teachers).
Mandated reporters are adults who are required by law to report suspected or potential risk of harm of a child (like suicidal thoughts or child abuse)
One way schools can comply with Title IX.
E.g. ensure students are knowledgable about their rights and resources in the event of sexual harassment or discrimination
Three ways to advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community in the classroom setting.
E.g. inclusive reading materials
One way that teachers can engage their students with communities/projects outside of the classroom.
E.g. bring your parent to school day
One legal requirement/restriction that teachers face in the classroom.
E.g. keeping personal religious views separate from lesson plans
The impact of uninvolved parents on the student.
E.g. negatively affect child's attitude towards school and learning
The purpose of teacher's unions.
E.g. to maintain fair working conditions, voice opinions to higher-ups
E.g. meet in-person with a third party (like a principal)
Two ways teachers can incorporate community values in the classroom.
E.g. Read books addressing the identities of students and community members
The two main sources of funding for Metro Nashville Public Schools.
Taxes/local funding & grants from the federal & state governments
Three ways to keep parents up to date on classroom happenings.
E.g., messaging apps, weekly emails, providing contact information, calls reporting how specific students are doing
The concept of teaching through various formats, including visual, auditory, reading, writing, and kinesthetic.
What is multimodal learning?
One way teachers can cooperate with colleagues to improve the educational experience.
E.g. mutual reinforcement and mutual goals
E.g. bring in field experts (for fields students are interested in)
One way for teachers to ensure adequate educational experiences in Title I schools.
E.g. advocating for students at the district & administrative level
E.g. more support and motivation
Four ways to teach about the moon (using multimodal learning methods)
1. aural (lecture)
2. kinesthetic (building a model)
3. visual (diagrams and videos)
4. musical (write a song about the moon)