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Teachers Discuss Sexual Misconduct by Teachers

This is one of the most sensitive subject subjects that the staff of White Apple Institute has had to present. Sexual misconduct is defined as “behavior by an educator that is directed at a student and intended to sexually arouse or titillate the educator or the child” (SESAME, 2012).Ten percent of America’s schools and over 5 million students are victimized and dealing with the issues of sexual misconduct of from kindergarten through high school (U.S. DOE, 2012 and NEA, 2012). Join Professor Applewhite and guests as they look a little closer at the possible reasons for these harmful acts committed against students and intervention for teacher education. Call 1-646-727-3758 to join us live on Saturday mornings between 10am-10:30am (AZ time); If you miss this show? Simply click play at http://blogtalkradio.com/student2teacher and listen to the archived shows.

Shocking News from Dr. Umar Johnson

Listen to Professor Applewhite and special guest, Dr. Umar Johnson, nationally certified school psychologist, discuss the issues of mental health and special education in the African American and other minority communities. There are too many Black youth in the increasing drop-out and special education statistics, find out WHY? If you can't join us Saturdays, between 10-10:30am you can listen to archived shows anytime at http://blogtalkradio.com/student2teacher.

African-Americans &Non-White Students w/Disabilities-3 of 3

African-American students in k-12th grades are still at a disadvantage whether they are in the mainstream or special education. The disparity and achievement gaps that exist are the responsibility of community leaders, school administrators, teachers, and most importantly parents. We encourage parents to share stories about the schools and programs they are working with to close the achievement gap.Join Professor Applewhite and guests by calling 1-646-727-3758 to join us live on Saturday mornings between 10am-11am (AZ time); If you miss this show? Simply click play at http://blogtalkradio.com/student2teacher and listen to the archived shows.

African-Americans &Non-White Students w/ Disabilities-2 0f 2

It is a fact that there is an over representation of minorities in special education programs and a lack of vocational rehabilitation intervention. Outreach is minimal when schools and colleges do not see the value of advocating for students who are not on the athletic scholarship track. Research shows the disparity of non-White versus White students in special education programs with high percentages of African-American students diagnosed with emotional disturbances and mental retardation. Join Professor Applewhite and guests as they look a little closer at the achievement gap in this area.Call 1-646-727-3758 tojoin us live on Saturday mornings between 10am-11am (AZ time); If you miss this show? Simply click play athttp://blogtalkradio.com/student2teacher and listen to the archived shows.

African-Americans &Non-White Students w/ Disabilities 1of2

Is there really a difference in the way non-White students with disabilities are treated? There seems to be some disparity noted in the statistics of white versus non-white students with disabilities at the high school and college-entry levels. This show will increase teacher and parent awareness about available resources as we conclude Black History Month for 2012. Join Professor Applewhite and guests as they look a little closer at the achievement gap in this area.Call 1-646-727-3758 tojoin us live on Saturday mornings between 10am-11am (AZ time); If you miss this show? Simply click play athttp://blogtalkradio.com/student2teacher and listen to the archived shows.

Helping Teachers with Mental Illness Part 1 of 2

The rate of individuals diagnosed with mental illness has risen and it is not surprising that teachers are within this population. Sources reveal that teachers are dealing with depression, anxiety, and other stress-related disorders and we entrust our “success” to them. Can we trust the teacher with a mental disability? If we take a few moments to understand that mental and emotional disabilities do not indicate incompetence about a subject there is much to learn. Join professor Applewhite, the staff of White Apple Institute http://whiteappleinstitute.organd invited guests as they share this most sensitive topic with a positive. Call 1-646-727-3758 tojoin us live on Saturday mornings between 10am-11am (AZ time); If you miss this show? Simply click play at http://blogtalkradio.com/student2teacher and listen to the archived shows.

Teachers Discuss Angry and Violent Adult Students Part 4of4

Is it possible to reach a solution in just four discussions on the subject of anger and violence in our nation’s schools/colleges? Professor Applewhite and guests will discuss resources so we can continue to make changes in our learning systems. Habibullah Saleem has been a professional educational consultant for the past forty years and is currently a motivational speaker in elementary and middle schools and self-published author and Kelmer Muhammad an educational consultant, PhD candidate and founder and operator of a unique private school in Phoenix. Teachers/professors and students at all levels are being called on to lead the way!The staff of White Apple Institute http://whiteappleinstitute.organd invited guests are eager to share and learn how to deal with this topic from a positive perspective. Call 1-646-727-3758 tojoin us live on Saturday mornings between 10am-11am (AZ time);

Teachers Discuss Angry and Violent Adult Students Part 3of4

All of us on the planet are students with a variety of personalities and styles of learning. It is our right to protest injustices that negatively affect our path to succeed. Unfortunately, depending on our psychological make-up we may express our perceived or real injustices as anger and blame. Either the blame/anger is on others or ourselves about why we did not finish a project or degree, train for a career we enjoy, or make an adequate income to support a family or ourselves. The main object of blame in today's world is the government system and we must figure out ways to reduce our anger and avoid giving up and turning to violence. Professor Applewhite, the staff of White Apple Institute http://whiteappleinstitute.organd invited guests are eager to share and learn together. Call 1-646-727-3758 to join us live on Saturday mornings between 10am-11am (AZ time); If you miss this show? Simply click play athttp://blogtalkradio.com/student2teacher and listen to the archived shows.

Teachers Discuss Angry and Violent Adult Students Part 2of4

The relationship between a student and teacher is different from employer to employee or parent to child. Teachers are responsible for lighting the way for students at all ages with physical, mental or learning challenges in search of knowledge to succeed in the world. Listen to Professor Applewhite, White Apple Institute staff http://whiteappleinstitute.organd guests as they discuss strategies that are useful for 1) students entering early adulthood and angry about leaving their “short-lived” adolescence behind, and 2) senior-age students entering late adulthood with remorse and anger about not having time to finish what they started in their past. Call 1-646-727-3758 to join us live on Saturday mornings between 10am-11am (AZ time); If you miss this show? Simply click play at http://blogtalkradio.com/student2teacher and listen to the archived shows.

Teachers Discuss Angry and Violent Adult Students Part 1of4

The teacher asked her student, “What are you so angry about?” The response is silence and there is a buildup of frustration between these two people struggling to understand why the other is clueless. What are the clues to understanding each other and building a relationship between student and teacher whether you teach online, for workforce training, or in a private or public institution? Parents, counselors, and community leaders must lend an ear to the vibrations of anger and minimize fear about violence on our campuses. Professor Applewhite, the staff of White Apple Institute http://whiteappleinstitute.organd invited guests are eager to share and learn how to deal with this topic on a positive level. Call 1-646-727-3758 to join us live on Saturday mornings between 10am-11am (AZ time); If you miss this show? Simply click play at http://blogtalkradio.com/student2teacher and listen to the archived shows.

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