Why Do Women Participate During Pregnancy?

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I've been assigned to a partner teacher that works with two Biology 30-1 classes and a single Science 10 AP class. Prior to starting I was a bit intimidated by the learning environment I was stepping into but as it turn out it was extremely informal and perhaps even laid back. For example, during the birthing lesson this morning one of the girls in class blurted out a question asking if it was "true that women shit themselves during pregnancy?" I immediately expected a serious tone from my partner teacher but she matter of factly explained the biology and mechanics behind why such things could occur before going back to her presentation. When questioned later my partner teacher explained that overreacting to the students action only gives them what they want and encourages more from her and her peers. Furthermore, while it was entirely feasible to enter and win a power struggle with the student in the process she would lose the respect of the students friends and the rest of her class. …show more content…

She will go to great lengths to avoid having a monotonous lecture. To this end she uses a variety of learning activities throughout her presentation to keep students focused and on topic. Activities I've been able to witness include the use of Kahoot, matching review exercises, group competitions, short lab exercises, and the occasional video. Just prior to spring break she introduced lab exams to her students, which I'll have a chance to witness come Friday, in which students are up and about moving from station to station and answering questions while under a time crunch. She feels that such activities get students pumped and moving about while also preparing for the more rigorous time constraints often found in post-secondary science

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