Recent media reports have provoked alarm over the "boy crisis." In this session, Dr. Sokal will look at the current academic achievement of boys, discuss some of its potential causes, and explore characteristics of programs that are demonstrating success at helping our boys achieve in school.
Some students have the choice to act out, tune out, or drop out, while others are not as fortunate. This presentation will focus on those students who experience school failure through no fault of their own. Common undiagnosed psychological disorders such as Mood Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder(ODD) and Conduct Disorder, as well as childhood anxiety will be summarized.
Scott McDonald and Wes Warren will together share the stage in this presentation aimed to assist teachers in identifying and assisting those kids who are living with these challenges. Both presenters will share proven strategies "from the trenches" that are broad enough to fit a variety of educational settings. You do not have to be a psychologist, or social worker to benefit from this session. "This was the best staff meeting I have ever attended!" remarked one teacher to the speaker after a school in-service session on this topic.
Bullying and meanness among students is nothing new to teachers, but the popularity of new technology has added a new twist to an old problem. "Cyber-bullying" is the term commonly used to describe threats delivered through interactive media such as cell phones, instant messaging, message boards, chat and e-mail � and we are just beginning to recognize the very real consequences to these forms of "virtual" harassment. But cyber-bullying is only one part of a larger culture of cruelty that digital culture promotes. On the Web, there's a continuum of mean-spiritedness -- from Web sites that get laughs at the expense of others to Web sites that actively promote violence or hate.
How can teachers respond to this "brave new world?" In this presentation, Jane Tallim will address the challenge of how we can make young people feel accountable online and how we can help them consider the implications of their online behaviour.
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