Wk 1 Discussion – Defining EBD [due Thurs]Discussion TopicPost a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.Due Thursday Welcome to class! In this first week of SPE/544, we are examining the historical, legal, and current perspectives regarding emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:What are some reasons that explain why defining EBD is so difficult?How might you explain the link between causes and prevalence in relation to EBD?

Questions for James Paul Gee’s “Discourses and Literacies” 1. What is a "Discourse" (as defined by Gee)? What is a "discourse"? 2. In what Discourses do you participate? 3. Consider when and how often you engage in these Discourses. Describe the conscious and unconscious transition you make to be an active participant in each. 4. Within which Discourse do you feel most comfortable? Less comfortable? Describe why you think this is so. 5. Pick one Discourse to describe in more detail. What are the conventions or “rules” of the Discourse. In other words, what are the social expectations? Think about values, beliefs, language, etc., but also think about your role within the Discourse. Gee’s Five Very Important Points Focus on one of Gee’s Very Important Points: · Summarize Gee’s point in your own words—capture the main idea in a sentence or two. · Elaborate on not only what the point means, but more importantly why it matters. · Come up with a relevant, relatable example (or two or three) to illustrate the point.