Section Code: EDDX951
There are many dangers in life to our children and students, and one of the newest comes from the wonders of technology - the Internet. This course will help prepare you for developing a protection plan by introducing you to many resources, like "The Cyber Angels," who know what those dangers are and how to build protective barriers.
Section Code: SCIX953
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is a condition in which an acquired deficiency of certain leukocytes results in a variety of infections. It can be in the form of cancer or affect the degeneration of the nervous system. AIDS is a worldwide concern that could affect every student in your classroom - directly. How knowledgeable are you on this disease? Can you answer their questions about transmission, prevention, types, symptoms, tests and all the other technical, physical and emotional questions that surround the topic? Discover the web sites that will be beneficial to you and your students by learning more about AIDS.
Section Code: SCLX9011
Since the discovery of the Caribbean by Columbus in 1492 the Caribbean Islands have seen massive change. The two major powers, economically and politically, are Puerto Rico and Cuba. Their histories started very similarly with the native peoples of Tanio, Cubanacan, and Carib Indians, Spanish domination, and American liberation in the Spanish American War, much has changed since then. You will explore the rich history of these two island nations and discover the many conflicts and social issues they had to face right through the Cuban revolution led by Castro. Explore the various two-way communications systems available on the Internet that allow you to share ideas, ask questions, and debate issues. You can carry on voice and text conversations or exchange electronic messages and participate in blogs. Your course project will be something you can actually use in your educational work including lesson plans, in-service training, or student web pages on the topic.
Section Code: SCLX951
Tired? Nervous? Feel overworked? Is mental pressure building? Do you know how to recognize signs of stress in you or your students and techniques for dealing with it? We all have a certain amount of stress in our daily lives but it's how we cope with it that can change our outlook. Search web sites that will help you recognize stress and develop a course of action to deal with it. This is not just for you, but for your students. Learn how to develop activities that turn stress into productive activity.
Section Code: SCLX952
The first step to stopping and preventing gang activity in your community or school is educating yourself and your students. This course can help take that first step. Gang prevention is not just an individual issue; it's a community issue. "Where do we start?" is often one of the first questions community members ask. Find out how parents' involvement can help. Visit web sites dealing with violence, historical aspects of racial, religious and ethnic discrimination and children in war zones. Explore the "Prevention Yellow Pages." Countless resources are available to you on understanding this growing concern of gangs.
Section Code: SCLX953
More and more of our attention is turning toward dealing with gangs in schools. Though found in almost all communities, the first place they tend to start is in the schools. How can we, as educators, deal with this issue? Try the web site that Curtis High School has created and get first hand knowledge about their experiences dealing with gang problems including their handbook. Visit city web sites that have developed programs combining the resources of local police and schools. Learn about chocolate war, expand your "urban smarts," and learn to recognize gang symbols and signs. Discover why gangs grow and flourish.
Section Code: SCLX954
Gangs are becoming so prevalent in today's society. At one time, gangs were only associated with the slum areas. Gangs are now moving into communities of all income groups and in all parts of the country. Expand your knowledge of how to recognize the early signs that gangs are moving into your neighborhood. Visit web sites that help you to identify gangs, their symbols, techniques and the dangers they impose to your community. Does your community have a policy on how to deal with graffiti? Find resources on web sites that you can share with young people on how devastating gangs can be, not only for them, but to their families and the world around them.
Section Code: SCLX955
The multicultural impact on today's schools is presenting an important challenge to educators. Find interesting facts about specific cultures and nationalities on the Internet. Use the resources at your fingertips to help you to gain a greater understanding of how multiculturalism affects our schools. Use the Internet to research each of these new groups. Through knowledge and understanding of each cultural group you can reduce racism and bigotry.
Section Code: SCLX956
The United States always has been, and continues to be, a melting pot of different cultures. It started with the early settlers from Europe and now the movement is seen coming from Central and South America, the Middle East, Asia and even Russia. Visit web sites that will discuss the political, legal and human issues resulting from such a high mass of immigration. Explore the web site that will let you trace your genealogy. Has immigration helped or hurt us? Is it true that the real strength of America is its diversity? Let your students trace their ancestral origins. Create an atmosphere of knowledge and understanding of the process and the importance of immigration.
Section Code: SCLX959
This course brings together a vast collection of resources that can be used for teaching social studies at all grade levels. The Internet is rich with web sites, mail lists, and list servers that support almost every aspect of social issues and topics. From C-SPAN and CNN to Pac Bell's "Blue Web'n Applications Library," to the Center for Civic Education, the National Council for the Social Studies plus lesson plans on Encarta - you will find an almost endless source of information.
Section Code: SCLX960
Hispanic people in the United States are about to become the largest "minority" group. As these immigrant children enter schools, face new languages, assimilate to new educational and social customs, it is helpful if teachers and non-Hispanic students understand the Hispanic culture better. It is also important to Hispanic students that they not lose touch with their ancestors' rich history and culture. This course will provide invaluable resources to improve your personal knowledge of the Hispanic culture to the benefit of both your Hispanic and non-Hispanic students.
Section Code: SCLX961
The Asian Cultures are the fastest growing economic and political power in the world today. The modernization and economic development of Japan, Korea, Taiwan and China are having a major influence on how people of the Western cultures solve problems, conduct business, and get along. The study of the English language and Western Cultures has been common curriculum in Asian schools for years. To prepare American children for the integration of Asian cultures into all aspects of their lives, now and in the future, this course will provide you with new tools to bring that part of the World to your classroom.
Section Code: SCLX962
The People's Republic of China is rapidly moving from an agrarian to an industrial society, from a communist to socialist political system, and from a state-dominated economic system to a market-driven system. Western perceptions of China are often out-of-date or relatively narrow. Discover how to use the Internet as a research tool to take you into the China of today with an eye on the China of the future. Take virtual tours of historic sights and learn how to exchange ideas with people around the world using newsgroups. Experience a bit of the culture, the industrial development, and the historic scenes of today's China with a combination of a photo-CD and the Internet. The photos provided on the course CD may be used in your classroom as part of your lessons to your students.
Section Code: SCLX9900
Incorporate personal field experiences with Internet research to develop classroom curriculum. Develop a lesson plan or project that focuses on some aspect of sociology and builds on a combination of Internet research and personal field-study experience. With prior instructor approval, select a location to visit; use the Internet to research the destination prior to the visit; during the visit maintain a log and take photographs; after the visit complete additional Internet research; use newsgroups and listserves to support the research; and develop a lesson plan/project with a mediated component to be used with your students.
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