Category: English

What Concerns Do You Have About Being a Mandated Reporter?

Calling Child Protective Services

As a teacher, the first time you need to call to report suspected child abuse can be very stressful. You often worry about the child, you worry that you may be mistaken, and you worry that the people you are reporting will find out that you called Child Protective Services.

Over a very long career, I’ve had to call to report four cases of suspected abuse of a child, and one time I had to report elder abuse. Every time I felt sad, uncomfortable and anxious, but I knew it was necessary.

It is very important that as a teacher you address your fears and focus on the fact that you are required by law to report any suspicion of abuse or neglect.

This week you have an opportunity to ask questions, share your experiences ( please do not mention names or schools where you may have had to report) but we can discuss incidents in a confidential way to help everyone learn.

1. What, if anything, worries you about having to report suspected child abuse?

1. If you have had to report, and are comfortable, please share how you remember feeling about making the call to Child Protective Services?

1. Neglect is also a reportable situation. Are you comfortable you know how to identity neglect? Give us an example of neglect.

1. Post anything else that may be on your mind about child abuse reporting.

Read and respond to at least two of your peer’s posts.

Word Count-150-200

EXAMPLE

1. One of my biggest worry about reporting suspected child abuse would be the fact that it just weren’t true. It would cause a lot of unnecessary pain and trouble for the child and parents. As well as those who would have to be involved in the investigation.

2. I am very grateful I have never had to report a situation like that, although I have had moments of suspicion

3. An example of neglect would be if a child would come to school unbathed and in dirty or tattered clothes, as well as if they came to school constantly hungry and without food. I remember one from when I was growing up one of my friends actually was being heavily neglected by her mother, her mother would always be late to pick her up from school. This would be every single day, and eventually the school did end up having the police and child protective services called because the mother just never came to pick her up one day.

4. I feel as a mandated reporter although we may not want to cause unnecessary trouble for families, we don’t know for sure whether a child is safe. There has to be a lot observing when it comes to being a mandated reporter, for myself I would always error on the side of caution. Just because what if nothing was ever said and that child end up not making it because I was too scared to and not sure if anything was really happening.

What Concerns Do You Have About Being a Mandated Reporter?

Calling Child Protective Services

As a teacher, the first time you need to call to report suspected child abuse can be very stressful. You often worry about the child, you worry that you may be mistaken, and you worry that the people you are reporting will find out that you called Child Protective Services.

Over a very long career, I’ve had to call to report four cases of suspected abuse of a child, and one time I had to report elder abuse. Every time I felt sad, uncomfortable and anxious, but I knew it was necessary.

It is very important that as a teacher you address your fears and focus on the fact that you are required by law to report any suspicion of abuse or neglect.

This week you have an opportunity to ask questions, share your experiences ( please do not mention names or schools where you may have had to report) but we can discuss incidents in a confidential way to help everyone learn.

1. What, if anything, worries you about having to report suspected child abuse?

1. If you have had to report, and are comfortable, please share how you remember feeling about making the call to Child Protective Services?

1. Neglect is also a reportable situation. Are you comfortable you know how to identity neglect? Give us an example of neglect.

1. Post anything else that may be on your mind about child abuse reporting.

Read and respond to at least two of your peer’s posts.

Word Count-150-200

EXAMPLE

1. One of my biggest worry about reporting suspected child abuse would be the fact that it just weren’t true. It would cause a lot of unnecessary pain and trouble for the child and parents. As well as those who would have to be involved in the investigation.

2. I am very grateful I have never had to report a situation like that, although I have had moments of suspicion

3. An example of neglect would be if a child would come to school unbathed and in dirty or tattered clothes, as well as if they came to school constantly hungry and without food. I remember one from when I was growing up one of my friends actually was being heavily neglected by her mother, her mother would always be late to pick her up from school. This would be every single day, and eventually the school did end up having the police and child protective services called because the mother just never came to pick her up one day.

4. I feel as a mandated reporter although we may not want to cause unnecessary trouble for families, we don’t know for sure whether a child is safe. There has to be a lot observing when it comes to being a mandated reporter, for myself I would always error on the side of caution. Just because what if nothing was ever said and that child end up not making it because I was too scared to and not sure if anything was really happening.

What Are Your Thoughts About the Anti-Bias Video?

After watching the Anti-Bias Education video filmed by faculty at Pacific Oaks College, I am hopeful that you can see that there is more to an Anti-Bias classroom that simply putting diverse dolls and props in the learning centers.

After watching the video:

1. Have you seen this kind of interaction in preschools you have observed

or worked for?

1. What questions do you have about the interaction in the videos?

1. Do you see activities or interactions in the video that you might use in

your own teaching? Describe.

1. Do you feel comfortable talking to children about differences and answering their questions about race, gender, disabilities, etc?

Reply to two of your peers.

You will see the posts of your peers once you submit your own initial post.

Word Count-150-200

*** You will answer this assignment for 2 students

Tao Te Ching

This week, I’d like you to choose 2 or 3 passages from the Tao Te Ching and, in your own words, explain what you think it means. This is often students’ favorite reading of the semester, so have fun letting your mind wander with where the Tao takes it.

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Example :

1. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. – I chose this passage as it means that all big dreams, journeys, and endeavors begin with a single sometimes small decision.

2. “Empty yourself of everything. Let the mind become still.” – Emptying your mind of all distractions and unnecessary thoughts can help you be more in tune with your surroundings and more importantly, yourself.

3. “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. – Things happen at their own pace, rushing things sometimes only makes things worse. Nature works in mysterious ways and is the most effective machine.

*** You will answer this assignment for 2 students

Tao Te Ching

This week, I’d like you to choose 2 or 3 passages from the Tao Te Ching and, in your own words, explain what you think it means. This is often students’ favorite reading of the semester, so have fun letting your mind wander with where the Tao takes it.

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Example :

1. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. – I chose this passage as it means that all big dreams, journeys, and endeavors begin with a single sometimes small decision.

2. “Empty yourself of everything. Let the mind become still.” – Emptying your mind of all distractions and unnecessary thoughts can help you be more in tune with your surroundings and more importantly, yourself.

3. “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. – Things happen at their own pace, rushing things sometimes only makes things worse. Nature works in mysterious ways and is the most effective machine.

*** You will answer this assignment for 2 students

Tao Te Ching

This week, I’d like you to choose 2 or 3 passages from the Tao Te Ching and, in your own words, explain what you think it means. This is often students’ favorite reading of the semester, so have fun letting your mind wander with where the Tao takes it.

.

.

.

Example :

1. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. – I chose this passage as it means that all big dreams, journeys, and endeavors begin with a single sometimes small decision.

2. “Empty yourself of everything. Let the mind become still.” – Emptying your mind of all distractions and unnecessary thoughts can help you be more in tune with your surroundings and more importantly, yourself.

3. “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. – Things happen at their own pace, rushing things sometimes only makes things worse. Nature works in mysterious ways and is the most effective machine.

*** You will answer this assignment for 2 students

Tao Te Ching

This week, I’d like you to choose 2 or 3 passages from the Tao Te Ching and, in your own words, explain what you think it means. This is often students’ favorite reading of the semester, so have fun letting your mind wander with where the Tao takes it.

.

.

.

Example :

1. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. – I chose this passage as it means that all big dreams, journeys, and endeavors begin with a single sometimes small decision.

2. “Empty yourself of everything. Let the mind become still.” – Emptying your mind of all distractions and unnecessary thoughts can help you be more in tune with your surroundings and more importantly, yourself.

3. “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. – Things happen at their own pace, rushing things sometimes only makes things worse. Nature works in mysterious ways and is the most effective machine.

Tao Te Ching

This week, I’d like you to choose 2 or 3 passages from the Tao Te Ching and, in your own words, explain what you think it means. This is often students’ favorite reading of the semester, so have fun letting your mind wander with where the Tao takes it.

.

.

.

Example :

1. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. – I chose this passage as it means that all big dreams, journeys, and endeavors begin with a single sometimes small decision.

2. “Empty yourself of everything. Let the mind become still.” – Emptying your mind of all distractions and unnecessary thoughts can help you be more in tune with your surroundings and more importantly, yourself.

3. “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. – Things happen at their own pace, rushing things sometimes only makes things worse. Nature works in mysterious ways and is the most effective machine.