Mr. Jones is concerned about one of his students, Todd, who has ...

[dakota nelson]

Mr. Jones is concerned about one of his students, Todd, who has recently been identified as having an emotional and behavioral disorder. Which one of the following is a good strategy for Mr. Jones to use with Todd?
 
  a. Mr. Jones avoids talking to Todd about his problems. That's what the school psychologist is for, and besides, Todd might become too reliant on Mr. Jones for emotional support.
  b. Because Todd exhibits defiant behavior, Mr. Jones takes every opportunity to exert his own authority in the classroom. It's the only way he can keep control of the situation and not lose credibility with the other students.
  c. To appeal to Todd's interest in trains, Mr. Jones is developing the next history unit around the building of the first transcontinental railroad.
  d. In order to reduce the number of conflicts Todd gets into in the classroom, Mr. Jones encourages other students to avoid interacting with Todd any more than necessary.

Question 2

Which one of the following descriptions best reflects how educators typically define students at risk?
 
  a. Students unlikely to acquire the basic academic skills necessary for success in the adult world
  b. Students with a strong probability of becoming long-term substance abusers
  c. Students who show a pattern of criminal behavior by age 14
  d. Students who have been found guilty of one or more felonies

[adammoses97]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a