Definitions
(Sarah)
Native American Values (Kavoos)
The Seeds of Discouragement (Caroline)
The Circle of Courage (Jordan)
The Reclaiming Environment
(Laura)
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Plagued by lack of adventure
What is Bordem
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True or False: Native American child rearing is strongly influenced by the principle of guidance with interference
What is FALSE
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What is the Souix philosophy when it comes to dealing with murderers?
"Each of you bring to me the things you prize most. These things shall be a token of our intention. We shall give them to the murderer who has hurt us....he shall be one of us, and our endless concern shall be to regard him as though he were truly our loved on come back to us." (67) They are not interested in retaliation but rather teaching and honoring each individual, despite their actions.
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What is the problem with most terms used to describe people who are at risk in our culture?
Most terms are either overtly hostile or covertly patronizing in the long established tradition of blaming the victim. These terms are often condescending.
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Dortha Dix started which movement?
the mental heath movement
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Develops as one masters the environment. Success brings innate satisfaction and a sense of efficacy which chronic failure stifles motivation.
What is Competence
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An Elder Indian might talk to his/her kids like this: a) "Son, some day when you are a man you will have to do this" b)"You have to do this" c) "If you do this, your mom will like you more," d)"Would you like to do this?"
A) "Son, some day when you are a man you will have to do this
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Who is Janusz Korczak?
Janusz Korczak is a Polish pediatric physician who published many books about Youth Empowerment. "We fail to see the child, just as one time we were unable to see the woman, the peasant, the oppressed social strata and oppressed peoples." (69) "He called for a deep respect for the dignity of children, education that would unleash motivation and intelligence, and responsible involvement of youth in creating just and caring communities." (70)
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What are some features of a powerful reclaiming environment?
1. Experiencing belonging in a supportive community, rather than lost in a depersonalized bureaucracy. 2. Meeting one's needs for mastery, rather than enduring inflexible systems designed for the convenience of adults. 3. Involving youth in determining their own future, while recognizing society's need to control harmful behavior. 4. Expecting youth to be caregivers, not just helpless recipients overly dependent on the care of adults.
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What is Horace Mann known for?
Schooling for all 82%
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Brain friendly learning where students work with one another to reach a mutual goal.
What is Cooperative Learning
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Who said this: "Grandma said when you come on something good, first thing to do is share it with whoever you can find; that way, the good spreads out where no telling it will go" a)George Washington b)Little Tree c)Tom Cruise d)Bill Gates
Little Tree
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How should one deal with a student that refuses to form relationships?
There are many steps that are suggested: Ask the student what's hapening in their life, why are they acting out of control? Every student is deserving of love and positive attention despite their behaivor. Trust is crucial to a positive youth/adult relationship. "Relationship building is an endurance event." (81)
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What are the four worlds of childhood?
Family, friends, school, and productive work
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Which scientist did not do science for a year after taking standardized test?
What is Albert Einstein
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This is shown in the ability to control one's behavior and gain the respect of others
What is Power
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What are the four bases of self-worth that are addressed in the Native American educational practices?
1) Significance was nurtured in a cultural milieu that celebrated the universal need for belonging 2) Competence was ensured by guaranteed opportunities for mastery 3) Power was fostered by encouraging the expression of independence 4) Virtue was reflected in the pre-eminent value of genorosity
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Why is it important to see the situation from the child's point of view? How can one accomplish this?
This will allow you to gain trust with a student. Be encouraging of their point of view "however distorted and inaccurate." (83) Make sure to provide other perspectives.
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What are the four transactions within the environment of troubled children?
Destructive relationships, Climates of futility, Learned Irresponsibility, Loss of Purpose
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Does the brain function better in social interaction or isolation?
What is Interaction
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When adults prescribe what a youth is to do and how it is to be done, the child may remain dependent and does not learn to set and pursue personal goals
What is Adult Domination
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The "Vital Balance" mentioned by Karl Menninger means: a)Balance is not vital until the age of 20 b) All people maintain balance regardless of experiences c) When courage is denied people lose a sense of harmony d) Circle of courage
C) When courage is denied people lose a sense of harmony
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What are some of the consequences of a failure to create positive peer-group relationships?
The student can be brought down by their peers both in thoughts and actions. "successful programs for youth are those that foster the development of positive, cooperative group cultures by meaningful youth involvement." (88)
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What is known about the kind of climates that are particularly hazardous to vulnerable youths?
Negative expectations, punitiveness,boredom, irresponsibility
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What is a learners club?
What is Learners clubs eliminate threatening tests and other pointless ritualistic activities. Members of a learners club demonstrate attributes and behaviors that others want to emulate. late. A quality club provides leaders who are interested in what they are doing and in working with the novice learners. Cooperative learning is brain-friendly learning where students work with one another.
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