Thoughts from 7/19

Our class began with a presentation from School Psychologist, Debra Culberson. In her presentation, Debra covered the 8 Neurodevelopmental Domains according to Mel Levine's work. The presentation included descriptions of the domains, warning signs that something may not be functioning properly as well as strategies to help students who are having difficulties.

After the presentation we shared our Cultural Biographies. This class was truly amazing. It was great to see people sharing their personal thoughts about how they viewed themselves culturally. For many this description extended far beyond our normal conception of culture: race, ethnicity and religion. Many described themselves according to their beliefs and passions. Some of us identified ourselves according to our familial relations and those who have had a profound impact on our lives. We were treated to food, photos and music. I am still amazed by the depth of your sharings and I am very proud of all of you. I hope this was a beneficial assignment and one that you can carry over to your own classrooms to become more connected with your students.