Identify the current responses from Government and ascertain if these approaches/responses are sufficiently alleviating the issue of substance abuse and misuse amongst young people in Ireland today.

Demonstrate your understanding of the stages of dependency leading to addiction, the range of different types and classifications of drugs and the trends/ prevalence of substance abuse amongst young people in Ireland and abroad.
Determine what types of supports, treatment approaches and interventions are available to young people who are involved in the misuse of substances.
Identify the current responses from Government and ascertain if these approaches/responses are sufficiently alleviating the issue of substance abuse and misuse amongst young people in Ireland today. Give reasons to support your argument.
Support your answers with published articles/material and demonstrate your understanding by exemplification.

Write a personal reflection Paper that communicates how specific topics, theories, and research findings covered in the course (1) shape your understanding of positive psychology; and 2) connect to your current knowledge, experiences, and areas of interest.

Evaluate positive psychology theories and theorists to determine appropriate and ethical applications and interventions within the individual and organizational and multicultural settings.
Write a personal reflection Paper that communicates how specific topics, theories, and research findings covered in the course (1) shape your understanding of positive psychology; and 2) connect to your current knowledge, experiences, and areas of interest.

In what ways do cognitive and social development affect learning?

In what ways do cognitive and social development affect learning? How do individuality, identity development, and personal behavior affect learning differences and development?
How can diverse strengths, interests, and needs of adolescents be accounted for when designing developmentally appropriate instruction that advances learning?
What is the significance of providing an environment that brings multiple perspectives into the discussion of content? What considerations should be made for the cultural norms and the personal, family, and community experiences of students?
Why are school, community, and family supports critical to student learning and the overall well-being of adolescents? How can ongoing support from these stakeholders be assured?
How can technology reinforce learning experiences? How can a teacher ensure appropriate use of digital tools in the classroom? In what ways might digital tools support student success and creativity in a collaborative, student-focused classroom environment?

What recruiting methods are used by the district and school to find teacher applicants?

What recruiting methods are used by the district and school to find teacher applicants? Non-teacher applicants?
Who sits on your interview committees? Do you use the same interview team for all positions? Why or why not?
Are there positions you would try to fill prior to others? Why or why not?
What criteria do you use in making hiring decisions?
What are examples of interview questions you use? Do you include any performance and behavior focused questions? Why or why not?
What legalities do you consider when going through the hiring process?