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by Gail Kervatt
Apr 24, 2003
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Selective mutism is a complex psychological disorder caused
by anxiety. It is genetically related and average onset is
3.7 years of age. Generally, selective mutism is called
shyness for several years until a child enters school and
does not function verbally in school and most social
situations outside ...See More/blockquote>
Selective mutism is a complex psychological disorder caused
by anxiety. It is genetically related and average onset is
3.7 years of age. Generally, selective mutism is called
shyness for several years until a child enters school and
does not function verbally in school and most social
situations outside of school. Parents and teachers become
very concerned and seek further assistance and diagnosis.
These children have the ability to speak and understand
language, develop age appropriate skills, and function
normally at home with most family members and are,
therefore, often misdiagnosed. If this nonverbal behavior
outside of the home lasts for a period of time, it becomes
a learned pattern and is quite difficult to overcome,
because the longer a child is silent, the more entrenched
the behavior becomes.
Most school personnel do not have the expertise or
experience to deal with a child having this disorder which
is caused by anxiety and avoidance. This disability has
received more attention in the past few years and
therefore, the numbers of children identified who are
suffering with the disorder have risen sharply.
School interventions have proven to be quite difficult
partially due to teacher and administrator lack of
knowledge and materials, fear, and inexperience.
Selectively mute children quickly learn to use avoidance
techniques, as do their teachers, and to use the school
environment to accommodate this debilitating condition.
Thus, nonsupportive schools who avoid an appropriate
intervention begin to do unjust harm to these children.
It is evident that teachers who discover a selectively mute
child in their classroom do want to help. However, it
appears, they have a very difficult time finding research
based strategies and a format that can be used in a
sequential order within the school setting. Current
research and materials are becoming more available.
I hope that I have given you some needed information so
that these children do not continue to suffer in silence.
__________________
Gail Kervatt
[link removed]
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I have some questions regarding ESL students and teachers,
and would like to do a survey to find out these answers.
If anyone would please answer these, and give any
additional information, that would be very helpful. Thank
you.
Questions for teachers to consider:
1. Are you aware that ther...See More/blockquote>
I have some questions regarding ESL students and teachers,
and would like to do a survey to find out these answers.
If anyone would please answer these, and give any
additional information, that would be very helpful. Thank
you.
Questions for teachers to consider:
1. Are you aware that there is an ESL policy?
2. Should full inclusion be accepted with ESL
students, or should teachers not include them to risk
embarrassing them?
3. If an ESL student doesn’t respond to me, should I
just let them be?
4. What takes precedence in a student’s learning: The
English language, or the material being taught?
5. Is it that important to involve parents in the
child’s learning process, and if so, how would I go about
doing that?
6. Shoule I mix ESL students with other students, or
leave them to be with other ESL students?
7. How often do you encounter ESL students in your
classrooms?
8. How do you think the ESL program is progressing in
your particular school?
by Teacher of English and Freanch
May 5, 2003
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Hi,
I need female penpal teachers from Utah,the State I like
most...I am a bilingual teacher who would like to get
acquainted with teachers from all over the world...
Hoping to hear from U soon...
Sincerely,
Teacher of English
by Nancy Aitken
May 6, 2003
/blockquote>
Dear Educators,
Greetings from Costa Rica. I would like to announce a
course for teachers for this coming summer in Costa Rica.
Proyecto Campanario, the Institute for Central American
Studies, and Lewis and Clark College have teamed up to offer
an intense "Habitats and Culture of Costa Rica" cour...See More/blockquote>
Dear Educators,
Greetings from Costa Rica. I would like to announce a
course for teachers for this coming summer in Costa Rica.
Proyecto Campanario, the Institute for Central American
Studies, and Lewis and Clark College have teamed up to offer
an intense "Habitats and Culture of Costa Rica" course for
academic or professional development credit for teachers.
The hands-on course is an environmental overview of present
day Costa Rica that emphasizes the natural history of its
diverse landscapes as well as the language and customs of
the people. Teachers will journey across Costa Rica’s
extraordinary geography: from coral lagoon to once-glaciated
peaks of volcanic rock, experiencing cloud forests, lowland
rainforests, and mangrove swamps. This is a rather intense
"field trip".
You may read more about the course on our web site and/or
write to us for a complete course descriptions and
registration form.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Nancy Aitken
Director
Proyecto Campanario
/blockquote>
Here is some help!
We suggest going over the questions several times. You
should do this a number of times until you feel comfortable
with all questions.
Time is the single most common fault that all test takers
have trouble with. If you are familar with these study
questions and know them well y...See More/blockquote>
Here is some help!
We suggest going over the questions several times. You
should do this a number of times until you feel comfortable
with all questions.
Time is the single most common fault that all test takers
have trouble with. If you are familar with these study
questions and know them well you will save time without
knowing it.
Make sure you pace yourself during the test. Keep track of
how much time you have used not how much is left.
Usually two choices can be eliminated from each question.
If you can not eliminate any answers skip this question and
come back to it.
When required to read a passage such as in the lab
questions you should scan/skim the passage to get a vague
impression then read the questions. You will be surprised
at how some answers come to you very quickly.
Do not guess. Eliminate 1-2 choices then "pick" out the
best choice. You should be willing to bet money on this
choice.
Scientific sounding answers are better than slang sounding
answers.
Avoid extreme statements such as answers with these key
words
always...never...completely...
If the answers contain two answers that are opposite from
each other then one of these is usually correct.
These are some sample TIPS and you can get the rest of the
TIPS from
[link removed]
or the BIOLOGY study guide is ready!
by Jan Ingram
Jun 8, 2003
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We have a comfortable 3 bed home in a leafy London suburb,
looking for a U.S. home exchange during July/August this
summer, 2003. Car exchange available. We are High school
Heads of Department and experienced house exchangers. Hope
to hear from you.
Jan and Phil Ingram
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We need someone from UT for our exchange - can be any
grade. If interested please let us know.
/blockquote>
I am a teacher in Augusta, Georgia (USA). Would any of
you be interested in participating in an international
postcard exchange OR would you be willing to host our FLAT
STANLEY? Please let me know... your help would be greatly
appreciated!
/blockquote>
I am an elementary teacher/librarian seeking a position in Utah. Is
there an Office of Public Instruction that lists current teaching
positions available in your state? What are the prospects of
finding employment in your state?
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On 4/28/03, Jason wrote:
> I have some questions regarding ESL students and teachers,
> and would like to do a survey to find out these answers.
> If anyone would please answer these, and give any
> additional information, that would be very helpful. Thank
> you.
>
> Questions...See More