Assignment:
Readings the following chapter are given below is:
Individual At-Risk for School Failure
QUESTIONS
1. What physiological effects might Cynthia's substance abuse and malnutrition have on her baby? How might these effects inhibit this child's abilities to learn?
2. Why do some women live under and some children are born into such harsh conditions? What political or social changes must take place to address this problem?
3. If you have a student in your class whose family is homeless, what can you and your school do to help the student and family?
4. This account is empathetic to Cynthia's plight. She is primarily described as a victim. Her child will also be a victim of conditions beyond her/his control. Do you think Cynthia is a victim? How might she gain control over her life?
5. How should public schools view and address the many social problems in America? Does school play a role? If so, what?
6. Activity: Visit a homeless shelter or a soup kitchen. Observe who is served by the facility. How many women, children, and families rely on that charitable facility? If students and the instructor feel comfortable with the idea, talk to some of the persons to learn about their lives, hardships, and hopes.
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