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Excerpt from a 1993 journal entry: I wrote a note to my building principal to update him on my progress in Kung Fu since the “Kung Fu Parable”. I told him that my experience in Kung Fu will make me a better teacher. It has reminded me of what it feels like to be a “kid/student” [...] Value of Mandalas in the Classroom Research Articles on Autism and [...] What struck me in all this is how I began to feel about the class. I no longer felt safe. That lack of feeling safe destroyed my motivation and desire to remain in the [...] Behavior Management Cue Card Approach! Kung Fu & Self Defense with Susan Fitzell A program developed specifically for youths ages 6 to 15. Classes are based on traditional Kung Fu and will focus on physical self defense. Verbal skills will be taught for dealing with bullying and conflict. Students will learn self-discipline, leadership skills and conflict management strategies. Students will also [...] Jen was soft spoken and frail in her appearance. She walked with a slow, short stepping gait. Her handwriting was neat, but pained and laborious. People who knew her appreciated her sweet, gentle personality. Jen learned that she had a debilitating, progressive, incurable neurological disease. The news was a devastating blow to Jen and all [...] “Hey you, fag with the white sox, come over here!” She commanded in her mocking, derisive tone. I crossed the street to meet her face to face, knowing in my core that I couldn’t defend myself from this group, but determined not to look afraid. Surrounded by a group of girls, I stood alone, facing [...] I’m a Learning Disabilities teacher at a public high school. I have worked with “at-risk” kids for the past nine years. I’ve always thought I had a good understanding of my students, and could empathize with their hardships. However, throughout my own educational training and career, I’ve had very little academic difficulty. I had to work hard, but, I always did well. I had enough confidence in my ability to learn that I was willing to make the investment…. Then, I started taking kung [...] Can bullying in schools can be addressed with a zero tolerance discipline policy and a six-hour in-service on bullying for teachers? What if we include an assembly for students? If a peer mediation program is in place in the school, has ‘bullying’ been adequately addressed? I was outraged at the website of a “bully prevention [...] |
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