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Sarah,

I enjoy your concept map overall. Foremost, I like how you did not stray away from complexity and you showed a clear relationship and connection between the bigger ideas of the chapter and the smaller ideas. I also appreciate the variety of connections between these ideas. Each one is unique and allows for an observer to fully understand the key concepts presented in the chapter. The only constructive criticism that I have for future projects is to use different colors for different kinds of connections or ideas. Even if you did not want to simplify your connections by attempting to categorize them, you could then give each bubble a different color based on if it is a big idea, small idea, or a supporting concept. Using either strategy would allow the information to be more easily absorbed. Thank you for sharing your hard work with us.

I think the issue that I would have the most trouble facing is drug and alcohol abuse by students. I understand that if we believe a student is using drugs or alcohol we can get counselors involved and create a dialogue with a student to try and understand why they would use substances. I also know that we can attempt to work with their parents on a solution that will help them. However, in order to put the student onto a better path, it would require serious intervention that we might not have the information to make. It is difficult to know how the student got the drugs or why they are using drugs at all, which makes it harder to help them. Additionally, their drug-use could be the result of their home life, and we cannot completely change their life outside of school. The reason this issue stands out to me is that it is such a big problem that we must do what is within our power to help our students, but, what scares me is when we do everything within our power and it is not enough.

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I think you did a great job outlining the chapter. You made great connections such as adolescent suicide and alcohol abuse. I think your concept map was very well organized. I liked your section on poverty. It started with the definition of SES then went into the statistics. The only thing I think you missed from the chapter is what we, as teachers, could do to alleviate the effects of social issues have on students.

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I like your concept map and how intertwined it is. When I was creating mine, I kept saying to myself how everything overlaps and is connected sometimes by a fine line.  You are right to have so many issues on there! The one that I find that as an educator is so difficult is child abuse and neglect. Over the pandemic I watched the Trials of Gabriel Fernandez (watch it if you haven't). We have a legal and moral obligation to the children that are in our care. Food can be provided.  Extra lunch and snacks can be given. I have been guilty of volunteering and delivering food weekly to families of my students. But neglect and abuse is a difficult and delicate subject. That is the most challenging for me. I have been in situations already where I have had to "say something" and know that I am doing the right thing.  I know that the silent statistics grew with the pandemic.  With so many children at home in tight quarters and constantly in their parents' hair for extended periods of time has made those numbers grow. I feel that one of the best ways to help with this situation is to implement a mentor program.  Using the older kids to mentor the younger. Children sometimes are more inclined to talk and feel comfortable with someone closer in age and not an authority figure.  I also think sports are incredibly important to boost self esteem, give the child an outlet and become a part of something.  I would advocate for starting a sports program in elementary school as opposed to having to wait to be in the middle school or high school.

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Sarah, I like how you organized your map by connections between the different issues students face. Bullying is at the root of so many problems, and it's important to acknowledge just how deep that damage can run, like you did on your map. For me personally, I think bullying will be the most challenging social issue I encounter in the classroom. Bullying in school is terrible enough - and can be difficult to pin down. Cyberbullying, however, has taken bullying to far more horrifying heights and long-lasting repercussions. Students can find themselves being bullied by people they've never met before. LGBTQ+ students are more frequently harassed, a contributing factor to an increased risk - three times higher than heterosexual youths - of suicide. While thankfully schools have programs like Bully-Proofing Your School in place, I would want to make sure my students knew my classroom follows a zero-tolerance policy for bullying of any kind. I believe there is nothing so important to teach as empathy, and would work to make that the heart of my classroom. I would also ask students to help me establish class rules together; provide them with respectful language prompts to use when disagreeing; create a sense of community with group work and accountability; and practice kindness always. If I suspected there were a serious case of bullying among my students, I would also notify the school counselor and ask for advice.

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The social issue I think will be most challenging for me as an educator is Abused and Neglected Children. I think it’s important for every teacher to realize that they can help abused children and take appropriate leadership when necessary. I think this social issue will be challenging for me because there are so many cases of hidden child abuse, which makes it extremely hard to look for. Students who are being abused and neglected are often threatened by the person responsible to keep quiet, leaving especially young children completely terrified. Many students who are being abused at home often feel helpless, and unsafe. I will address this challenge by truly getting to know each of my students, allowing them to feel comfortable enough to come forward to me about their situation. Additionally, I will look out for signs of evident signs physical abuse, such as bruises, burn marks, and other injuries. I will be prepared to respond to child abuse cases by attending trainings, learning every child abuse law, and finding out everything I need to know about reporting abuse.

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 The social issue I think will be most challenging for me as an educator is Abused and Neglected Children. I think it’s important for every teacher to realize that they can help abused children and take appropriate leadership when necessary. I think this social issue will be challenging for me because there are so many cases of hidden child abuse, which makes it extremely hard to look for. Students who are being abused and neglected are often threatened by the person responsible to keep quiet, leaving especially young children completely terrified. Many students who are being abused at home often feel helpless, and unsafe. I will address this challenge by truly getting to know each of my students, allowing them to feel comfortable enough to come forward to me about their situation. Additionally, I will look out for signs of evident signs physical abuse, such as bruises, burn marks, and other injuries. I will be prepared to respond to child abuse cases by attending trainings, learning every child abuse law, and finding out everything I need to know about reporting abuse. 

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The map is great, it's very detailed and easy to follow.  I think suicide will be the most challenging issue for me because knowing that a student wants to hurt one's self will definitely have an emotional affect on me. My feeling's aside, I will make sure I look for the warning signs of a suicidal student. If I notice any of the signs I will immediately contact the student's guidance counselor and or the school's social worker. I will make sure that I connect with the student's family to let them know about the student's behavior. I can try to mentor the student or involve the student into an afterschool program that promotes teamwork and confidence.

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Concept Map Chapter 4

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Awesome concept map. I like the use of the different types of bubbles used to show how each part has it's own particular importance. At the same time you clearly show the connection between them. The realization that the social factors are key to the emotional issues that have a direct affect on the education of each child. This chapter was short in length, but had an overwhelming impacts on the how your view of the students in your classroom. We need to know our students, their families, their social and emotional issues - their baggage they carry into the classroom. It will give us the right concept map that will lead us as good educators. Your concept map did that for me. A clear and effective concept map for me.

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Concept Map - Chapter 4

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Concept Map by Gilbert Garza

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The social issue I think I would struggle with identifying and addressing would probably be suicide. The book gives indicators for all of the social issues that students may experience when going through a rough time in their life. There are indicators for when someone is severely depressed, but the difference between talking about feelings of wanting to end your own life and actually attempting to end it is crucial when the time comes as an educator. It is scary to see the statistics about how many students have felt the way they have when discussing the topic of suicide. It is a serious topic which needs to be addressed more. The indicators and statistics in the chapter open our eyes to the possibility of students partaking in this heartbreaking social topic and allow us, as educators, to be aware of what is going on in the lives of our students. However, sometimes some people's indicators are not as obvious as others. Encouraging students to visit the school psychologist or social workers regularly to talk about problems they are having is crucial in their wellbeing. In addition, as an educator I will make sure to be a person they can talk to concerning social issues and offer assistance as best as I can.

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I really like how you connected a lot of the chapter's subsections to each other! Everything in this chapter is connected. Violence leads to drugs which leads to poverty, and a poor sex education can lead to teen pregnancy. It was good to know that educators in all 50 states are required to report anything troublesome about their students. Creating a flow chart was very useful for this chapter because it laid out all of the many external factors that contribute to a student's academic focus and success.

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The social issue I think I would struggle with identifying and addressing the most would be suicide. Identifying suicide would be difficult because as a teacher you don’t want to invade a student’s personal space but you also want to make sure that they are okay mentally and physically. It is alarming the rates at which suicides are attempted at the adolescent age and it is a tricky topic to handle as it is life and death. I think a good way of handling it would be to talk to the student as much as possible. However, not always about the struggles or bad things that are happening to the student but the positives and show them true friendship because that is probably what they are missing in their life at that moment. They need some they can lean on and trust.

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The social issue I think will be most challenging would be the child abuse situations. I feel like there is a lot of hidden abuse that can happen in a child’s life and not being able to physically see injuries of certain types makes me extremely worried especially dealing with such young children. This issue also can relate to possible substance abuse in the family. Between the hidden abuse, and considering other hidden factors it can be hard to recognize possible victims and what scares me the most is possibly missing a sign.

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The social issue that I feel would be the most challenging to address would be suicide. It seems unbearable to experience something like this within your own school and classroom. What is even scarier are the statistics on copycat suicides where a "cluster" syndrome develops and there is a wave of suicides after one takes place. I think as an educator, I can take action within my classroom by knowing the warning signs and immediately seeking help for the student. Noticing if the student has non-suicidal self-injury, low self-esteem or seems removed with other signs of mental illness. Helping the student gain the confidence to speak to. counselor would also be an important step.

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Shannon Enderle

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I found my handwriting to also be a bit too much based on the amount of content but I think you did  well! What will be most challenging as an educator also breaks my heart as a human being. That is the amount of homeless children in this country. I still cannot believe that we have 16.1 million children living in poverty, as you stated. I can't help but feel this is something that should never be, however, I understand that these are the facts. Students that fall into this category, both children and youth, face so many issues that affect them on a daily basis. Socially, emotionally, and physically these students' minds have to be interrupted as their basic needs aren't able to be met. This is something as educators that we might be able to improve by coming together within each school unit. Perhaps developing frequent fundraisers/events that can anonymously support those local families could be an option. Maybe we can source the support for something the student might need (i.e. a coat, supplies, etc.) and take something off that families plate. Thankfully children are resilient and the school districts do account for those that fall into this category. Seeing students who are living in poverty/low income situations will be a challenge that we come across as educators. It is my hope to be able to assist in any way I can to improve the quality of education and days that they share with me.

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Sorry about the handwriting! I tried to fit it all on one page!

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Ryan, K., Cooper, J. M., & Bolick, C.M. (2016). Those who can teach (14th ed.).

             Boston, MA: Cengage Learning 

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Ryan, K., Cooper, J. M., & Bolick, C.M. (2016). Those who can teach (14th ed.).

             Boston, MA: Cengage Learning 

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The social issue I think that will be the most challenging for me as an educator would be alcohol and drug abuse. While I think I would be able to help a student who may be going through alcohol or drug abuse, I would find it difficult if it is the parent or parents doing the alcohol or drug abuse. The whole dynamic of living with an alcohol/drug abuser is that everyone falls victim to the person who is abusing the alcohol/drugs. So there are a lot of factors to take into consideration when working on keeping the student and any other victims safe from this.

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Lindsay, I really loved all your statistics in your supporting details. It really gives the audience a sense of how real each of your main points are. I really believe poverty will be the hardest challenge faced by an educator because we cannot single handedly fix this challenge. Of course, being positive with your students helps, but it doesn't fix your student's problem. I think as an educator being an advocate for my students will be how I address this challenge. Fighting for my students to have finical aid within the school system, so they can get the same opportunity.

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Dani Inzerillo

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Priyanka Moses
Make sure to download the file to see it better!

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The social issue that I think will be most challenging to navigate is student cheating. Especially now, most testing and school work is done online. This makes it easier for students to take pictures of tests, copy and paste answers, and share their work with others. As teachers, we need to find better ways to test our students. Although technology is great and helpful in many ways, it also makes it hard to know how much your students really know.

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Lindsay Montgomery

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Personally, I feel adolescent suicide is an issue that will be tricky to navigate. As we saw, it occurs at a startlingly high rate, so it clearly is tough to have a handle on. Fortunately, there are a number of indicator signs that we have to work off of, so the knowledge of what the possible signs are, plus strong relationships with our students will hopefully at least give us a chance to handle this horrific reality to the best of our ability.

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My Concept Map, Crudely Drawn

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