Case Study #2: The Sharing Conflict   Two 3-year-olds argue over a toy during center time. One child cries, and the other refuses to give a turn. Both struggle with emotional regulation and social language.   Describe how you would intervene using developmentally appropriate strategies. How would you teach and model turn-taking and empathy without expecting skills preschoolers don’t yet have?

Margaret is a strong supporter of the environmental movement, and she regularly volunteers with a local organization to help clean up local parks, beaches, and other natural spaces. In Margaret’s view, the most important reasons to protect nature are because it makes our lives better in so many ways – providing us with benefits like beauty, relaxation, fun, and even spiritual reflection. Based on this description, where would Margaret most likely be on Corbett’s spectrum of environmental ideologies?

Many people feel that air pollution is one of the most important environmental issues, because it affects so many people, communities, and ecosystems around the world.  But we can communicate about this issue using a wide range of different frames or types of appeals.  Identify the phrase below that is the BEST example of communicating the issue of air pollution with a moral appeal (or a moral issue frame).

What makes a discipline plan effective?

In lecture we discussed some different values that motivate pro-environmental behavior. Which of the following values (motives) is most likely driving people’s feelings that we should be protecting nature so that we can continue to enjoy the beautiful outdoors for recreation (skiing, hiking, camping, beaches, stargazing, etc.)?

A teacher’s opening task is visible on the board each day, and students begin working immediately upon entry. What classroom-management principle is demonstrated?

A student shuts down when embarrassed by a parent volunteer, while others avoid asking questions out of fear of peer judgment. What approach supports emotional safety?

SHORT ANSWER (5 pts) In your own words (in a few sentences), explain why fear appeals often are ineffective if they ONLY emphasize fear or threat and fail to mention hope or solutions?

When students know exactly what to expect each day, which classroom-management benefit occurs?

Students compare themselves academically, one avoids group tasks, and another excels only during hands-on activities. Which strategy supports engagement for all?