Ashley Marie's EDU3650 Blog!

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSgaydjZhw0zr-hQn3QBQabgCNoqD-wMhmNoeTe-v6frglOXaLpXUqRQUnQrcedIML1c80&usqp=CAU           For my final blog, I will highlight the impact of the critical issues of Mental Health, School Violence, and Home/school connection in schools. Through the last few months, each week, we discussed vital topics that affect schools; I focused on the above three as they resonated with me because I will be a future elementary school teacher.  Thank you for reading, watching, and sharing comments/thoughts each week.  -Ashley Tavormina

http://clipart-library.com/clipart/teacher-communication-cliparts_12.htm When thinking back on my Elementary School experiences, there was a sense of separation between school and home. Teachers primarily reached out to parents when there was an issue arising from school, and I have little to no memory of my parents coming to class unless for some performance taking place at the school. Therefore, videos such as Putting Parents to Work in the Classroom are excellent ways to see collaboration between teachers and parents in recent years (Borovoy, 2012). In addition, the notion of Parent Mentors within a school highlights how the working together of parents and teachers brings out success within the classroom (Borovoy, 2012). The beginning of the video was inspiring, watching parents receive their certificates in aiding in the success of the various students graduating (Borovoy, 2012). The teamwork of parents and teachers not only models to students how working together benefits all in...

https://paloaltoonline.com/news/photos/2020/september/24/87675_col.jpg      Regarding technology and social media, I find myself conflicted because I see the benefit of both sides. However, as a parent, I know how using technology and exposure to youtube and social media can cause harmful development in young children. On the other hand, I have also seen how positive technological advances have aided teachers within the classroom. But when it comes down to which side I would go on, Social media use in general and the use of cell phones in schools, I would side with being against it.       Watching The Social Dilemma ( Orlowski , 2020) provided further evidence of my worry about social media and the use of cell phones in today's society. Educators are responsible for giving students a safe and trustworthy environment. Unfortunately, students' technology platforms on their phones are not designed to protect them ethically from becoming addicted to their ...

https://nida.nih.gov/sites/default/files/styles/featured_card/public/images/rxstimulants_1200x800.jpg?itok=hqvpSYFy Scholastic and the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) created a powerful lesson to make students aware of prescription stimulants and their impact if abused.       The lesson by (NIDA) is for grades 6-12, and I focused on applying the lesson in a 6th-grade class. The students will begin a class discussion by reading the article " What You Need to Know About Perscription Stimulants." Throughout the reading, students learn about different medications and why there are used to help treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Additionally, students will learn terms like Dopamine and Norepinephrine, which are chemicals needed in a balance to help with focus and problem-solving skills. Knowing the purpose of prescription drugs can scaffold the learning of the dangers of misusing them and the risk of addiction. During the class reading of the a...