Theory and such
What is a theory?
Define UDL.
Approach to meet the needs of many ("all") students in the classroom.
Assignment options, visual schedule, flexible seating, etc.
Think back to the "Still Face Experiment." What is a way you will work to maintain relational connections with your students?
Misc :)
Geake (2007) identified that "brain-based" concepts are not really rooted in scientific evidence. Should we omit these concepts in the classroom?
Misc :)
What is stress?
A state of mental or emotional strain o tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.
Which theorist was focused on conflict as essential for human development?
Erik Erikson
Define SEL.
Social emotional learning. Process, understanding emotions, self-advocacy, acceptance, reflection, etc.
Name 2 components of an IEP.
PLOP, strengths, needs/challenges, annual goals, school-facilitation of success + resources + actions
How can teachers encourage positive attachment while maintaining [professionalism, distance between teacher-student].
Misc :)
What is the medical model of disability?
Focused on the individual as the site of impairment; "cure" oriented, diagnosis
Bronfenbrenner is known for ecological systems theory, which includes microsystems, mesosystems, etc. What is an example of a students' microsystem?
School, church, family, peers, sports groups
Define adolescence.
Several defn! Typically seen as puberty-adulthood; readings reflect a need to expand the defn ("ends" at 25)
What SEL strategy or idea do you hope to incorporate in your future classroom?
Misc :)
What are some of the critiques of SEL?
Class/race evasive, $, performative, students uncomfortable, not genuine, etc.
What are the 3 types of stress responses in the body?
Positive, tolerable, toxic
What are the 4 attachment types? (according to attachment theory)
Avoidant, fearful-avoidant, secure, anxious
What does it mean to take a lifespan perspective about human development?
Each stage impacts others;e.g. what happens in childhood impacts adulthood
How can we ensure that we provide culturally [proficient, responsive, sustaining] SEL experiences for students?
Misc :)
We've identified some of the limitations of attachment theory. What do you take away from the theory as useful or practical?
Misc :)
What are the 5 core components of SEL?
What is brain plasticity? What's goin' on with neurons as we create and change habits?
The ability of the brain to be flexible and change. Neurons send messages to the body (lil electrical charges) and are strengthened (through habit formation) and pruned (changing habits). Neurons have dense connections when a habit is formed.
What are testimonios?
A process, theory, and pedagogical approach to examining power dynamics, individual and collective experiences; action-oriented, rooted in Latinx/Chicanx studies
What are some current racism issues in United States public schools? How will you work to self-audit/reflect on your own personal biases?
Misc. :)
What is an area of your teaching that you want to continue to refine?
Misc :)
We talked about the different models of disability and different ways to talk about disability/students with disabilities. What is person-first language? Identity-first? What will you use?
Person-first: person with a disability
Identity first: autistic person