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Discussion Questions

The following minimum requirements apply to all threaded unit discussions in this course:

· The minimum number of postings is two per threaded discussion, posted on different days within the same discussion. In other words, if two or more postings are made on the same day, only one will be considered for credit. Last minute Saturday postings are discouraged because they generally do not advance the discussions.

· The recommended length is 100-120 words for each posting.

· Make sure that each of your responses includes explicit references to the required texts and to your own authentic experiences related to the topic.

· Because learning is a collective endeavor, you are also expected to read what the instructor and other students have written and address the issues discussed there.

The quality of your input will also be assessed by relevance to the topic, clarity of understanding the issue and expressing your opinion, depth of knowledge of the subject, exactness and fullness of responses, participation in the group discussion, and language correctness.

Complete each assigned Discussion Board by Sunday midnight. 6 points per Discussion Board.

Discussion 1

2A:   Jonathan is a new teacher at your site and you were very excited to have him as part of your team. He had previous experience in an elementary special education classroom and as a Teacher's Assistant in a Montessori program. While this is his first time leading his own classroom, you were sure that his creativity and passion would create a high quality learning environment for children. Lately, you have noticed that the classroom is chaotic at times and Jonathan seems overwhelmed. When you talk to him about it, he becomes defensive and says that he knows what he is doing. Other staff is starting to complain about the noise coming from his classroom and several parents have become concerned about the children's behavior. What are some ways that you could provide feedback, support and learning opportunities that demonstrate understanding of his stage of development as well as solve the problem?

Discussion 2

2B. Referring to the stages of supervisor development in the text, which developmental phase would you place yourself and why?