Re:Topic 2 DQ 1 The following is an excerpt from an academic journal discussing the use of humor while counselling children. The conclusions are based on a case study.   One initial reason to use humor during therapy is to develop rapport between the child and the counselor. The therapist/client relationship involves a power differential, especially when the client is a child. The initial stages of counseling can be stressful for a child, and humor can be a familiar and productive way of alleviating stress. One way to make the child feel more comfortable with the situation is for the therapist to use humor to reveal himself or herself as real, approachable, and human (Berg, Bradley, Berry, Parr, 2009).   Humor is a valuable tool for therapists. Incorporating humor within child therapy sessions helps the therapist begin to establish a relationship with the child, as it reduces the child’s anxiety. Meeting a therapist for the first time can be very intimidating, and for a child in particular. This may be true for subsequent visits as well, given the power of the therapist’s position. Humor enables the child to view the therapist as someone they can relate to and connect with comfortably, which is essential for effective therapy.     Berg, R.G., Bradley, L.J., Berry, J.J., & Parr, G. (2009). Humor: a therapeutic intervention for child counseling. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 4(3), 225-236. doi:10.1080/15401380903192705

Select one (1) of the Five Core Propositions for Teaching from Chapter 7 of the textbook, and collect one to three (1-3) pieces of evidence / artifacts from previous coursework to demonstrate your professional growth, with respect to both your portfolio theme and the core proposition that you have selected. Discuss your growth, and point out the manner in which the artifact(s) illustrates it. Identify your strengths and weaknesses with respect to your theme and in relation to the core proposition that you have selected. Analyze the key challenges you faced, and note your strategies for overcoming those challenges. Attach your chosen previous assignment(s) as pieces of evidence / artifact(s) to your journal entry in your Optimal Resume e-Portfolio. Identify the ID and title (for example: EDU599 – Education Capstone) of the courses for which you had produced the assignment(s).  Note: If you do not have an artifact, attach the description(s) of your chosen previous assignment(s). Artifacts do not count as part of the 1-2 page length requirement.  Attach one to three (1-3) pieces of evidence / artifacts from your work environment to demonstrate application of this standard (e.g., workshop documents of a presentation prepared and delivered to colleagues, documentation to show improved student scores or trainee performance, pictures of you using a pertinent form of technology in the classroom, etc.) Note: When incorporating information from the workplace, be sure to remove all identifying information such as the name of the organization, the names of individual affiliates, and sensitive or proprietary information. Check with your supervisor before you share information from your workplace. Reflect upon the success of the applications and means for improvement. If you do not have any workplace artifact(s), then discuss the manner in which you might apply this knowledge within your current or future workplace, and examine the means that you may use in order to evaluate your success.

Watch the video Questioning Styles and Strategies and describe three questioning types the teacher used that you thought were most effective and explain why they were effective. Recommend at least one more questioning strategy that might help students learn the content. Describe best practices you or other teachers have for divergent questioning in a class discussion. Explain reasons you think the strategies are effective.  video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uKqs3D0Z0M

Genesis 1:1-2:3 The first story of God’s creation of the world (7 days of creation).

    Details: Review the school board policy and student handbook of a local public elementary or secondary school for information regarding their policies on short- and long-term suspensions of students. You may also obtain this information by interviewing an administrator at your chosen site. Based on the information that you gather, write a 500-750-word essay summarizing the due process requirements prior to a short-term and a long-term suspension of a student at that site. Are the due process procedures for a short-term and a long-term suspension of a student the same or different?  Are these requirements consistent with Goss v. Lopez? Support your position with examples from case law, the U.S. Constitution, or other readings. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin Hello, I want to thank you for your support. I would like to have essay from scratch. Thank you Pages: 2 Pages