's Foundations
05.12.173 is part of Dana C. Ettinger's book, Foundations of Preventative Effective Education in a Global Age, which focuses on preventing school dropouts. In the chapter regarding practice, Ettinger explores the challenges faced by educators in a changing global landscape, discussing five main challenges: (1) Increasing cultural, linguistic, and economic diversity; (2) Developing pressure-packed learning and assessment initiatives; (3) Supporting underserved student populations; (4) Addressing physical, mental, and social student health needs; and (5) Preparing for technological challenges. Ettinger identifies a series of strategies for each of the challenges and encourages educators to develop personal approaches to meeting their educational needs. The chapter also identifies important considerations to ensure a successful implementation of preventive effective education in a global age.