THE BEGINNING or THE END

SCHOOL SUICIDES

INTASC Standard, Description and Rationale Standard #3 Learning Environments The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. Name of Artifact: SOAP POLICY Date: November18, 2013 Course: EDUC 101 Brief Description: (Subjective-Objective-Assessment-Plan) Observe and be conscious of the verbal and non-verbal communication within the classroom. Become familiar with the students within the classroom, and if needed, have a plan to intercept and counteract any problems which may occur. Rationale: I believe a teacher’s duties should not only consist of creating an educational plan for the students, but a teacher should also utilize the SOAP process when it comes to creating and maintaining a good learning environment for the students. I chose Standard #3 because I believe that SOAP applies to the positive encouragement of social interaction, active engagement, and self-motivation in a learning environment.

Statistics 3 rd leading cause of death for youth, between ages 10 to Deaths a Year 2011, 16% of 9 th to 12 th graders, considered & 8% attempted suicide

Bullying Depression Mental Illness Alcohol Drugs Peer Pressure Family History Copy Cat Factors

Warning Signs Changes in Behavior Talking about wanting to kill themselves, or saying they wish they were dead Thinking of ways a person may commit suicide Feeling hopeless or having no reason to live Feeling trapped, desperate, or needing to escape from an intolerable situation Becoming socially isolated and withdrawn from friends, family, and others Showing rage, or talking about seeking revenge for being victimized or rejected

PREVENTIO NS Assess the School’s Emotional Climate Create Connectio n between Adults and Students Break the Code of Silence Involve Everyone

Preventions DON’T SMOKE SCREEN BULLYING DO NOT OVER SIMPLIFY LISTEN & HEAR PAY ATTENTION USE the SOAPs

Question 1.What is your hypothesis on adolescence suicide? 2. What do think can be done to help prevent adolescent suicides?

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