Module Two
Recognizing and
Referring Students at Risk
References:
Activities:
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Read Chapter 5 of the
text.
Use the
Reflection Form for note-taking. |
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List the
health education programs that are active at your school site. In what
capacity are you (or can you be) involved in any of these programs? |
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Considering students with exceptionalities, devise a
scenario which
involves a particular problem that needs to be addressed within a
classroom academic setting. Explain the impact the problem presents
upon student learning.
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Exchange
your scenario with a critical friend for feedback. |
Responding to Crises
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Collect and organize the following for your classroom use: |
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Locate,
read and
file copies of pertinent laws, school policies and procedures that
pertain to this element.
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According
to your school sites safety plan, list the procedures for responding
to:
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a fire on
school grounds |
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an
earthquake |
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a shooting
in the neighborhood or on school grounds |
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a
terrorist attack |
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environmental or safety hazard |
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emergency
health situation
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Fainting |
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seizure |
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playground
injury |
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bleeding
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List all
school/district committees, units, offices that offer services,
support and information to students, families, faculty related to
Healthy Environments.
List
organizations, agencies, services available in the community related
to this element.
Locate and
learn about strategies
for conflict resolution and policies/procedures from the District or
school site regarding conflict resolution and other techniques for
defusing potentially violent situations in your classroom and at the
school site.
Module
Two
Journal Prompt:
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Discuss
how you make your students aware of health and safety concerns without
frightening them. |
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Discuss
how you communicate with parents to involve them in your student's
learning. |
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