MSTT met with Wilbur and Quaiesha to examine their thoughts and feelings with MST and MSTT service. Wilbur explained he is very satisfied with MST service because he can see the changes in Quaiesha. Wilbur stated before MST service is daughter was not motivated to do anything and really struggled in school. Wilbur stated Quaiesha also gave him a lot of attitude at home and showed him very little respect. He stated now Quaiesha is working and worked hard the last the quarter of school which allowed her to bring some grades up and the rest she is taking and passing in summer school. Quaiesha stated she is happy with the service and does not want MSTT to close because she does not feel she can handle her emotions without the services. MSTT expressed…
Using material from item A and elsewhere, assess the view that factors and processes within the school are the main cause of differences in the educational achievement of different social groups…
2. Leroy’s demeanor appears to have changed since his return to school from his summer break. For over half a term it has been noticed that Leroy is quieter than usual; he has lost interest in his schoolwork and playing with his friends at break time. When he is approached, by friends he reacts aggressively. It is noted that he is often tired and sometimes falls asleep during classes. Leroy’s cloths and his personal hygiene are of particular concern, when questioned about his personal hygiene Leroy states that, there is never any hot water in the house or anyone to watch him bathe. Leroy often forgets his lunch and has been seen taking food from classmate’s lunch boxes. He complains of being hungry and not having any food at home. Leroy’s mother has rarely been seen since the start of the new term. In an unprompted visit Leroy’s mother came to the school to discuss her marital problems, which have been ongoing since the summer break. She explains that her and Leroy’s father have separated and that he has left the family home. She goes on to explain that since the separation she has been…
The social worker used clarification when he asked Anthony to tell him about how things have changed for Anthony regarding school, when the social worker asked him to tell him more about how his attitude about school has changed. The social worker then used paraphrasing when he discussed Anthony’s gang involvement when he stated that Anthony does not have intentions of leaving the gang at this time.…
MSTT met with Nasir out in the community to further discuss his negative peer interactions. Nasir does have at least one person who he considers a friend and will engage in sports activities with him. Nasir explained this friend is a positive peer because he does not engage in criminal activity and he also gets good grades in school. MSTT ask if is uncle has met this friend and approve him hanging out with him. Nasir explained his uncle does know this friend and he is uncle does not mind him coming over to his home. MSTT will meet with Hakim to examine if he approves if Nasir hangs out with this peer and if Nasir interactions with those negative peers are starting to…
In an article written by Diane Dew, titled The Trouble Teens Face, It was stated that in recent years the media has been flooded with articles about the problems teens face. These problems range from drugs and violence, to pregnancy and abortion. I want discuss abortion because it is such an important issue for my generation. Since the 19th century English common law forbade abortion. Abortion prior to quickening was a misdemeanor and then a felony. In 1967 the first two states to make abortion legal was Colorado and California. By June 1970 New York passed its first abortion on demand law with a 24 week limit. It was the 16th state to allow abortion when the other states were still very restrictive. They only allowed abortions for pregnancies involving rape, incest, life of the mother or fetal handicap.…
Eleven year old Lisa's grades have been slipping, and her parents are quite concerned. The have scheuled a meeting at the school to discuss the problems their daughter has been having. This meeting is likely to include a: school psychologist…
She cheerfully spoke to us stating, “Oh yes, my 9th graders are a handful. They are always talking about the bonfire they went to over the weekend and the fun that they had. Unlike my juniors who generally talk about the new shows and videos they spend their weekend watching.” She then told us she needed to get back to grading an assignment she had assigned almost 4 weeks…
Over the course of this course I have learned many different things about the human lifespan development. I chose to do my informal interview with a BA (Behavior Analysis) about the challenging behaviors of school aged children. This paper will also go into literature that I read along with the interviewing process that took place to get a better insight on what kind of behaviors maybe seen, causes and effects, along with different options on how to prevent or reduce the undesired behaviors. I will go over the types of questions that were raised in the interview and the synopsis of the entire interview in whole. I never realized until getting more in-depth with human lifespan the varying reasons why some undesired behaviors happen. I have worked in the mental field before and am currently working with adult mentally disabled individuals, but never realized the different reasoning’s and how much prenatal care actually impacts a person. Learning many things along the way have helped me better understand not only behaviors that are seen at my job but I am not a better equip parent following this course. For the most part parents just want to give into children’s behaviors and not really look into how or why the behaviors are occurring. Environments are really never taken into consideration some parents point out other individuals but never look at the whole picture in one. I hope that this could maybe even help others who may read this take a second look or even get another opinion on why undesired behaviors of their own children may occur.…
QP provided William with a CBT activity geared towards assertive communication. QP explained to William that the purpose of the activity is to help him learn how to communicate his thoughts and feelings in ways that are respectful to self and others. QP examined with William ways he communicate his negative feelings and thoughts. QP asked William, how he communicate his feelings and thought with his parents. QP asked William, if he would like to communicate with his parents better. QP asked William list some road blocks to communicating effectively with his parents. QP asked William if he became disrespectful and aggressive when he is trying to get his point across. QP asked William, to list the ways or thing he does to avoid conflict situation at home and at school. QP explained to William that…
The Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c.38) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which almost entirely applies only to England and Wales. The Act, championed by then Home Secretary, David Blunkett, was passed in 2003. As well as strengthening the anti-social behaviour order and Fixed Penalty Notice provisions, and banning spray paint sales to people under the age of 16, it gives local councils the power to order the removal of graffiti from private property. It also specifically addresses truancy, crack houses, and false reports of emergency, fireworks, public drunkenness and gang activity.…
I replied that I was uncomfortable with the approach because Matthew adores his teacher and it was not my intention to ruin the relationship over homework which he has always found difficult. I decided to speak to Matthew's teacher, Mr. Washerman, after the meeting while waiting to pick up the children from school. I explained that I was an instructional assistant who worked with children who had behavior difficulties and had found some successful strategies for doing less than desirable work. He agreed that I can modify homework as I see fit as long as Matthew is practicing his vocabulary and math. I must admit it was a pleasure meeting him and I am great full for his understanding. However, I found Mrs. Plack's aforementioned conduct during this meeting out of line and her lack of preparedness a bad reflection on the special education department within Marlbrough elementary school. Consequently, this is not how I wished to start the 2016-2017 school year, but I feel if not addressed immediately that this conduct would continue throughout the school year. Ultimately I believe this would lead to Matthew's education becoming negatively impacted due to the unscrupulous behavior and lack of professionalism displayed in this…
What is thought to be the underlying factor of learning problems of conduct disordered children?…
Both teachers stated that Matt’s academic strengths are in math and reading fluency, meaning reading material within his reading groups. They also stated that Matt loves anything related to skateboarding and likes to be accepted by peers, which is why he is so sociable. The teachers generated a summary stating that, When Matt is in a group setting with peers and is expected to transition or is given independent work, he talks out and is off task, which appears to be maintained by attention, particularly from peers. Even though the behaviors occur throughout the day, the teachers noted that the outbreaks in talking and off tasks behaviors occur more frequently and for longer periods of time after Matt has taken part in activities that are stimulating such as recess and towards the end of a longer instructional period. The general education teacher also stated that she has tried to place Matt in an area of the room where he would not be so distracted. She has even given him a seat ball to sit on to distract him from moving so much. In addiction, both teachers have created a point chart, which is sent back home to Matt’s mother. It is noted that Matt often forgets to bring home his point chart for his mother to…
Communication between the teacher and the parent is a crucial aspect of a child’s education. It is also important that the communication between the parent and teacher is frequent and appropriate. After reading an excerpt from a teacher’s Back-to-School Night speech, I have found aspects where the teacher demonstrated some sensitivity to the parent. The teacher demonstrated sensitivity when she utilized translators, with the distribution of a disclosure statement, and by having a late day for parent conferences.…