Entries by Daphne Hanson

The emergence of social media

Are people lonelier with the emergence of social media? Has staying connected online caused society to be more disconnected in real life? Would this disconnect differ depending on if use of social media is continuous or periodic? Provide one example.

How does an accurate understanding of student diversity

How does an accurate understanding of student diversity (i.e., cultural, gender, social class, and developmental differences) affect teachers’ perspectives and expectation of behavior? How should student diversity as well as other school variables (i.e., class size, location, resources) be taken into consideration when developing your classroom management philosophy?

Find an example of cultural bias in achievement tests

Find an example of cultural bias in achievement tests (either the SATs or Stanford-Binet or Wechsler scales). Explain why your example reflects this bias and what the implications are for minority students. Conclude with your opinion of whether this bias is a basis for continuing affirmative action.