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ARCHIVED 2020-21 Graduate Catalog 
    
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EDU 674 - Meeting the Needs of the At-Risk Child in the Classroom (3)


What is it that allows some “at risk” children raised in difficult circumstances to make it, even to thrive, while others do not? Research suggests that resiliency, the ability to bounce back, is an important factor. This course brings together the best ideas from several schools of thought on providing a classroom environment which works effectively with at-risk students. Studies offer evidence that more than any other institution than the family, the school can provide the environment and conditions that foster resiliency. The resiliency model offers an important message - that adversity does not automatically lead to dysfunction. This class will define the factors involved in resiliency, discuss the research base, describe what a resilient classroom/school looks like, and provide specific tools and activities that can build resiliency for both students and educators. Teachers will develop plans of intervention, resource guides for classroom use, and read and report on current literature appropriate for building resiliency in the classroom.The class gives particular attention to providing a school/classroom climate in which all students have the best opportunity to develop a positive self-concept.