In this mini-simulation designed for preservice or newer teachers, a teacher is about to start a lesson. Mr Xavier wants to discuss environmental sustainability with his class, and his goal is to get his students engaged and interested in this important topic. What options does he have to keep the class engaged and the conversation […]
Simulation Category: Simulations for Aspiring & Current Teachers
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Student Refuses to Put Phone Down
This is a mini-simulation designed for pre-service or newer teachers. In this simulation, Ms. Carter asks Sarah to put her phone away. When Sarah refuses, what options does Ms. Carter have and what are the consequences of each option? Download Simulation Overviews […]
Student Refuses to Take Off Hat
This is a mini-simulation designed for pre-service or newer teachers. In this simulation, Ms. Johnson asks Jake to take off his hat. When Jake refuses, what options does Ms. Johnson have and what are the consequences of each option? Download Simulation Overviews […]
Student Perspective: Leadership Challenge – Vaping
You are a high school student a few weeks into the first semester. You’ll need to consider a friend’s mental health and determine if and when you should intervene as a positive force. Note that while this simulation is from the perspective of a student, it is designed to enable teachers and administrators an opportunity […]
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Student Perspective: Leadership Challenge – Cheating
You are a high school student. The simulation focuses on your interactions with two of your close friends, Catarina and Joe. How will you address Joe’s request for “help” in before he takes a test he hasn’t studied for? Note that while this simulation is from the perspective of a student, it is designed to […]
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Student Perspective: Leadership Challenge – Bullying
As a high school student you will navigate through situations both live and online, applying leadership practices along the way to facilitate positive outcomes. You find yourself being asked for advice from two friends about a bullying issue. At the same time, you encounter online bullying in a chatroom, and need to determine how you […]
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Classroom Mental Health
In a middle-school class that has students with a variety of orientations, you’ll need to address rumored self-harm, slurs in the classroom, and parent concerns while considering what level of support you’ll need. Note that this simulation is designed with embedded feedback. After each of the four key scenarios, participants are prompted to consider aspects […]
Advanced Program Dilemma
This simulation addresses issues surrounding Advanced Program participation goals and criteria. It seems that current AP participant demographics at Spalding Middle School do not mirror those of the school or community population. In this simulation, you will deal with issues including equity, self-awareness, data analysis and interpretation, communication, advocacy, and time. Your Role: New counselor […]
Applying Effective Classroom Management
In this simulation, you will play the role of a middle school teacher who must address classroom challenges by encouraging teamwork and partnerships and building interpersonal teacher-student communication. You’ll be able to reflect on how you apply social-emotional skills to your classroom management. Key Characters: Disruptive student Counselor Homeroom teacher Parents New Teacher Coordinator Trade-offs […]
Respect in the School Environment
In this simulation, you play the role of a middle school teacher who must address the challenges of integrating a new student into your classroom after common behavior expectations have been formed. Several scenarios in this simulation will challenge you to build and draw on a culture of respect among students and between you as […]