Sarah McDonald

Although bystanders are not required by law to intervene, the OCR requires that training about sexual assault include bystander training. 

Although institutions may require informal conflict resolution processes before starting a formal complaint, informal measures such as mediation should never be used in cases of alleged sexual violence. I found this exception reassuring as it could be traumatic for the alleged victim. 

I found it interesting that the investigation must occur immediately after the institution is on notice of sexual harassment or violence even if the victim did not file a formal complaint. I think this requirement discourages unnecessarily burdensome paperwork that could delay the investigation. 

I will strive to maintain confidentiality, especially with my laptop in the classroom. I will ensure my screen is not visible to students when I have grades or other sensitive information displayed on my screen. 

Learning preferences and learning disabilities are different. However, some of the same educational strategies can be used to address both. I plan to present educational content in a variety of ways to promote learning for those with specific learning preferences as well as learning disabilities. 

The neural pathways of a person who is bilingual or multilingual are different from a monolingual person. This fact can place the student in a different light and adds to the diversity of the group and could lead to different ways of thinking about a problem. 

It may be tempting to use idioms as these are very common in spoken language. However, this can lead to confusion for ESL students. 

It is important to realize that there are multiple types of diversity and to be inclusive of all types. 

It was interesting to read about the pros and cons of the different types of test questions. When I teach, I will try to ensure that my type of question matches with my goals and the students' knowledge level. 

This module covered Bloom's taxonomy, which describes increasing levels of complexity in understanding. I will incorporate this concept when teaching by starting with basic knowledge questions, advancing to comprehension type questions, and then seeing if students can reach the application and analysis levels. This will of course depend on how far the students are in their studies.