Book Study: Homework

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1. Create a list of the 10 things you think are the most important in the chapter and explain why. *

(1-2 Hours)

2. Consider your thoughts about something in the chapter that was unfamiliar and write a sentence explaining to me. A different question: Was there a section you found unclear or confusing. That is my writing on the topic. Your feedback will help me to engage in revisions that will improve my work. I appreciate your help here, make sure you reference chapter, each page number and paragraph. *

(1-2 Hours)

3. Discussion with another (colleague, family, friends, or classroom) to discuss the implication of the topic. That means, share the ten things you think are important with someone important. When you turn in your coursework, include a sentence to let me know how this discussion went. *

(1-2 Hours)

4. Use the strategies (each chapter has strategies both explicit and implicit.) There are explicit ideas for using the research in your life, in your workplace, classroom setting and home. The ideas that come to you as you read it are your implicit strategies and I want to know what these are; simply write me a list of the strategies you chose. Let me know why you wanted it or let me know how you think it worked. This is how I get feedback on the application of my work and I need it. *

(2-5 Hours)

5. Create a project or lesson that addresses Cultural and Linguistically Diverse people. Whether in the workplace, academic environment or community, we are always surrounded by people who need special consideration. The more we work to build relationships the better it is for the brain. Cognition is enhanced when our environment is safe, inclusive, and trusting. The side-effects of trusted relationships is better health, improved mental health, and enhanced innovation. All workplaces and institutions of learning can work to support behaviors that cultivate interaction that leads to connection regardless of race, ethnicity, country of origin, upbringing in stressful environments and more. Each chapter offers ideas for behaviors shown to close the gap for perceived differences. Every project or lesson should include time for sharing personal information (questions like these will get you started in building connections between people: where are you from, what things do you like to do, what did you like to do when you were or what is your favorite or least favorite: book, movie, app, game, team, athlete, celebrity, person, music, television show, and any other topic you can think of. *

(2-3 Hours)