[Chloe]

I think keeping the schedule simple and consistent is important so that children can understand the flow of the day and know what to expect.

At my last job, we would be very communicative with students, going over the plan for the day as well as having a schedule written on the white board, which helped them know when we would transition to different activities. We also provided warnings before each transition to prepare students for the upcoming activity.

[Chloe]

My biggest worry when working with children would have to be any sort of violence whether at school or within their home environment.

[Chloe]

I would start by checking in with Mrs. Hopkins and try to understand her situation and would be sure to be empathetic. I would then give my perspective on the matter, gently reminding her that the center closes as x time, as well as mention any relevant policies or rules regarding children staying later. I would I would then work with Mrs. Hopkins to find solutions for the situation and offer any assistance or resources I can.

[Chloe]

1. STATEMENTS:

   1. A multicultural education curriculum should be in place in every school.
      – I strongly agree. By implementing multicultural education, this not only celebrates diversity among students, but also helps reduce stereotypes and prepares students for our diverse world.

   2. Families should not be expected to be involved in classroom activities
      – I sort of agree and disagree because I have two perspectives on this one. On one hand, I believe families being involved with the classroom is very beneficial and important and for that, families should be encouraged to get involved with classroom activities. On the other hand, I do know there are circumstances that make it difficult for some families to be involved.

   3. All learning programs should accommodate all children with special needs.
      – I strongly agree. It is crucial to accommodate all children with special needs so that they have access to education and can feel included.

   4. Some extended family members may confuse children, so they should not have a voice in raising or educating the child.
      – I disagree. I think ultimately, it is the parent’s or primary caretakers who have the final say, but I wouldn’t say that extended families don’t have a voice in raising or educating the child at all.

   5. My curriculum should be based on each individual child’s current interests.
      – I disagree. I think it is hard to create a curriculum based on each individual child’s interest, however, I have run an after school program where I was able to find collective interests based off of what might’ve been “trending” online to craft lesson plans or activities that would interest them.

   6. Diversity definitely includes race and culture, but doesn’t include age, ability or family make-up.
      – I strongly disagree. Diversity includes various characteristics that contribute to our individual identities that also help shape our experiences and perspectives on the world. It isn’t limited to race and culture.

   7. Media in general delivers fair and accurate accounts of events around the country.
      – I disagree. There are many sources that tend to be biased and will bend the reality of the situation to fit a particular story that supports their perspective. While there are certainly some media sources that provide accurate and unbiased information, that unfortunately is not the case for media as a whole.

   8. The United States should discontinue relations with countries that engage in human rights violations.
      – Agree.

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