Discuss how reality TV might be considered harmful, referring to the reading from week 5 (attached) and also drawing on your broader understanding of issues and readings within the topic. No independent research is required, however additional readings from the topic may be referenced.
What’s on the walls? How is the furniture arranged? What about bulletin board displays: what’s on them?
How is it arranged? What type of student work is up on the walls? Are materials store-bought/made by teachers/ made by students? Are there games/toys in the room?Do the children seem comfortable and content?
Are the children engaged?
Are they able to use the classroom independently?
Do they express themselves easily with the adults?
Is there anything that gives you a clue about parental involvement?
Education website: https://education.ky.gov/educational/diff/pages/culturallyresponsiveinstruction.aspx
and the reading: “What are Key Features of Culturally Responsive Teaching?” Does this classroom seem to be an example of culturally responsive teaching? Why or why not? Be specific. (This part should be at least one paragraph long.)
Refer back to the article we read at the beginning of the semester: “Want to Get Your Kids into College? Let Them Play?” Would you say this is primarily a “skills-based” or a “play-based” classroom? Be sure you’re clear about what each of these means. Say why you think what you think. (This part should be at least one paragraph long.)
