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Grade Level Content Area Standards for Inclusive Classrooms
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Grade Level Content Area Standards for Inclusive Classrooms

- by Randy Wilson

As a teacher, you may be unaware of the extensive list of standards that are required for each grade level. These standards help teachers know what to teach and how to teach it in order to prepare students for future success. Although every school district has its own unique way of teaching, most follow the same general pattern when it comes to language arts and social studies classes. This article will discuss these two content areas, as well as their specific standards for inclusive classrooms that can benefit special education students.

The purpose of this article is to provide a brief overview of the grade level content area standards for inclusive classrooms and explain why it is important to teach all students in an inclusive classroom.

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Caring Community Schools and Academic Achievement
Public School

Caring Community Schools and Academic Achievement

- by Randy Wilson

In the United States, we tend to think of learning outcomes for students as a combination of what happens in the classroom and at home. Although this is certainly true, there are other important factors that contribute to how well our children learn and grow in school. The quality of the communities they live in can have a major impact on academic achievement; this includes things like poverty rates and access to health care services. In fact, studies show that children who live in low-income communities with high crime rates tend to perform worse academically than their peers who live in wealthier neighborhoods with lower crime rates.

The Best of Both Worlds

Community-centered schools can help improve academic achievement.

Schools should focus on the whole child, not just their academic needs. A school that focuses on the whole child will be able to create an environment where children feel safe …

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A Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Social Work
Special Education

A Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Social Work

- by Randy Wilson

Social work is a process of change that helps individuals, families and communities to solve social problems and improve their well-being. It is a dynamic and challenging profession that requires a deep commitment to social justice and a passion for helping others. 

The social work profession has become increasingly popular in recent years as more and more people are looking for ways to make a difference in their communities. As a result, there is a growing demand for qualified social workers. The field is immensely rewarding, but it can also be challenging. It is a career that requires dedication, compassion and a commitment to helping others.

Social work provides an array of opportunities in different specialties and settings, especially for master’s degree holders. At Florida State University, a Master of Social Work program gives students the skills they need to make a difference. It offers in-depth training on the most …

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How to Improve Low Mood as an Older Person
Special Education

How to Improve Low Mood as an Older Person

- by Randy Wilson

For older people, there is still a frustrating and unfortunate taboo that prevents some older people from admitting that they are suffering from feelings of low mood and even depression.

What makes this fact even more heartbreaking is that low mood can actually be the reason why an older person’s physical health sees a sharp decline, and this is why taking care of your emotional health as an elderly person is even more important.

So here, in an effort to help you avoid this, is a guide on how to improve low mood as an older person. 

Animal Therapy

Whenever a word is followed by ‘therapy’, it can seem as if this is a medical procedure or practice, which automatically makes you discredit it and avoid it. 

However, the practice of animal therapy refers to the regular, or even sporadic, exposure to a domesticated, loving, and pure-of-heart animal, usually a …

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The Benefits of Philosophy of Education
Philosophy Of Education

The Benefits of Philosophy of  Education

- by Randy Wilson

Among the many benefits of philosophy of education, it helps students develop responsible critical attitudes. Essentially, this means an openness to questions and a benign skepticism. This is one of the hallmarks of active learning, a popular pedagogical model in higher education. It emphasizes texts and authors that challenge students. The purpose of philosophy courses is to help students develop critical attitudes and engage in critical thinking.

Realism

Realism is a philosophical orientation that believes in the usefulness of the world and the existence of matter. In realism, knowledge is the result of organizing data from experience. This theory places emphasis on the role of intelligence. The teacher serves as the guide of the student, introducing him to the real world. In the real world, we can see suffering, love, and infamy. These are all part of the drama of life.

Realism is the opposite of idealism, which values the …

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