MrMunro Teaches Middle School Science in a Highly Diverse City

question 7

Essay

Mr.Munro teaches middle school science in a highly diverse city on the west coast.His classroom composite looks like many other classrooms in America.Two of his students are refugees from Thailand.Many are immigrants from Asia,Mexico,and Eastern Europe.Others represent a range of racial and ethnic groups.Altogether,seven are ELL students.All are able to converse and make friends,but they struggle with academic language.Mr.Munro has found that using a sheltered instruction approach to teach science content and language skills works best with these students.
Describe specifically how Mr.Munro might teach his content area of science using sheltered instruction.Incorporate ideas for science-related and language-related instruction and support for all elements of sheltered instruction.

Understand the principles and benefits of constructive criticism and specific behavioral change requests.

Comprehend the concept and components of the Johari Window, including the unknown area.

Recognize the various factors influencing the quality and receptiveness of feedback.

Identify the benefits of self-disclosure in strengthening interpersonal relationships and self-awareness.

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Definitions:

Subtractive

A process or method that involves removing elements or aspects to simplify or reduce complexity.

Opponent Processes

A theory initially applied to color vision, suggesting that the perception of color is controlled by the activity of two opposing processes.

Additive Colour Mixing

The process of mixing different colors of light, where combining various lights can create a broad spectrum of colors.

Opponent Process Theory

A psychological and neurological model that describes how opposing neural systems determine the perception of colors, emotions, and motivations.