Democracy in America: Global Politics - U.S.A. and the World
This course examines the need for the United States to use the tools of foreign policy in ways that recognize the growing interdependence of nations - implementing both traditional and new forms of military, trade, and diplomatic strategies to promote benefits for America and the world as a whole.
The Crisis Mr. Faubus Made: The Role of the Arkansas Gazette in the Central High Crisis
This course details the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School in 1957 and the role Governor Orval Faubus and the Arkansas Gazette played in the event. It outlines the series of events that led to Federal troops being enlisted to guard Central High.
This course meets the scheduled Arkansas history requirement as set forth in the Rules Governing Professional Development and required by Act 969 of 2013.
The Old Gray Lady: Arkansas's First Newspaper
This course details the history of the Arkansas Gazette. From its inception, the Arkansas Gazette was highly influential in politics, as illustrated by the elections of 1828 and 1954, among others. Its coverage of desegregation during the 1950s earned the newspaper a number of national awards, including two Pulitzer Prizes in 1958. But after a fierce economic and journalistic battle with its rival, the Arkansas Democrat, the Arkansas Gazette published its final issue on October 18,1991.
The video segments contained within this course were produced cooperatively by Kevin Clark of Clark Documentary Productions and Dr. Donna Lampkin Stephens, assistant professor of journalism at the University of Central Arkansas.
This course meets the scheduled Arkansas history requirement as set forth in the Rules Governing Professional Development and required by Act 969 of 2013.
The Buffalo Flows
The Buffalo Flows was written and produced in 2008 by two-time Emmy award winning filmmaker Larry Foley, professor of journalism at the University of Arkansas. The Buffalo River begins in the Ozark Mountains, flowing through hills and rock-framed valleys - a place people fought to preserve.
"There's not just one thing that makes the Buffalo so special, so unique," Foley said. "When the ‘Battle for the Buffalo' was won, protecting the river from being dammed, we saved a national natural treasure."
"This story is about the bluffs and the trees, the flowers and the birds and the giant elk. It's about hiking and floating and camping and fishing. And, it's also about the people who make their home in Buffalo River country year round, and have for generations."
This course meets the scheduled Arkansas history requirement as set forth in the Rules Governing Professional Development and required by Act 969 of 2013.
Economics Arkansas and the Stock Market Game
Looking for a class project that engages students, motivates lifelong learning, and helps students meet standards across the curriculum? Then check out the Stock Market Game, an online investment simulation for student groups from fourth to twelfth grade. Marsha Masters (Economics Arkansas) describes the many benefits and applications of the game. She introduces four Arkansas educators who describe how they implement the game in their classes and enjoy excellent results. For educators who might be intimidated by the idea of using a financial markets activity in class, investment expert Meredith Moll (Foundation Resource Management) presents an overview of financial markets and principles of investment.
This course was recorded at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas on September 13, 2016.
Working with Children with Low Incidence Disabilities (2009)
This course provides knowledge, techniques, and teaching methods for teachers and paraprofessionals who work with students who are Hearing Impaired, Visually Impaired, or Deaf-Blind.
The Task Force, established by the Arkansas Department of Education Special Education Unit in 2008, consists of individuals representing public school personnel, audiologists, family consultants, speech-language pathologists, and special education supervisors. The Deaf-Blind Project funded and supported the development of this training module.
Behavior is Communication
In this course, Eric P. Hartwig, Ph. D. discusses the "why" behind behavior. He also delves into shaping emotional and behavioral competence and shares his thoughts on how to change a behavior by being proactive instead of reactive, focusing on the core values in the shaping process. He then focuses on environmental events that will affect the child's behavior as a whole.
A Process Approach: The Ten Rs Protocol
In this course, Eric P. Hartwig, Ph. D. discusses the Ten Rs Protocol and how it can be implemented in the public school system. He delves into describing the planning process and describes how it can be systematic and directive in shaping emotional and behavioral needs of the child. He then breaks down each "R" of the protocol system and explains how they will relate to students.
Conducting and Documenting the FBA Process: The Basics
In this course, Eric P. Hartwig, Ph. D. discusses "Conducting and Documenting the Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) Process: The Basics." He begins by introducing what the FBA process is and the basic steps of the process. Dr. Hartwig delves into the central goal of FBA, relationships, and how behaviors become habitual, conditioned, socialized, and readily observable.
Creating the Perfect Behavior Plan
How do you create the perfect behavior plan and what might it look like? In this course, Eric P. Hartwig, Ph. D. explores disciplinary issues, educational engineering, behavioral reduction procedures as it relates to the functional analysis model, components of a behavior plan, and appendices related to collecting information for a behavior plan.