This paper is for an Adulthood and Aging class. It is meant to be a reflective/personal paper. I have included the instructions as well as the outline/template. I also took the liberty of completing the personality test and have included the results in the instructions pdf. The textbooks for this class are: https://open.maricopa.edu/devpsych/ & Erber, J.T. (2019). (4th ed.). Aging and Older Adulthood. Wiley-Blackwell.
Category: Family and Child studies
Parenting
Workshop Project: Parenting styles, attachment, discipline techniques (e.g.,
natural and logical consequences)
Project Overview:
·
Choose a topic
related to parenting – My topic is “Parenting styles, attachment,
discipline techniques (e.g., natural and logical consequences)”
1.
Find research
articles (minimum 2) and additional resources (minimum 1) to help you learn
what the research says about this topic.
2.
Choose an
audience: parents/caregivers, parenting educators, or a specific population
(e.g., foster and/or adoptive parents, parents of adolescents, etc.).
3.
Create an outline
for your presentation/workshop
4.
Create a workshop/presentation
that shares the research you found with your target audience.
Step: Find research-based resources to help you learn about your topic.
You must use at least three resources:
· Minimum
of 2 peer-reviewed journal articles.
The best places to go for peer-reviewed journal articles are websites like:
scholar.google.com
· Minimum of 1 other type of resource from a reputable
source (e.g., National Association for the Education of Young Children,
Centers for Disease Control, American Academy of Pediatrics, a University or
University Extension program). This resource could also include your textbooks,
lectures, or other resources from class.
Step : Create your workshop! ( use the outline to guide you)
Your workshop must include:
· Introduction:
Introduction of you, your topic, the audience for your topic, and the purpose
of your workshop.
·
Review
learning objectives: read the 2-3
learning objectives you created for the workshop.
· Research overview: An overview of the research you found. Why is this topic important and
what does the research say? Please use APA formatting for your in-text
citations and references page.
· Specific strategies: Share 3 specific strategies based on research
that your target audience can try at home or professionally. Explain how your
audience can implement these strategies.
· Additional resources: Where can your audience find more information? Provide
three or more resources from reputable sources where your audience can learn
more.
· Engagement activities: includes at least 2 activities/prompts to keep the
audience engage.
· Reference list:
includes a reference list in APA at the end of the presentation.
Students will create a comparative analysis by creating a chart or table highlighting the similarities and differences between IEPs and IFSPs. The assignment concludes with a written reflection.
Research
Review the course lesson content for information on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) to understand their purpose, components, and legal frameworks.
You may want to research additional reputable sources, such as government websites, scholarly articles, and educational resources, to gather accurate and up-to-date information.
You will reference at least one reputable resource (for example, research journals, articles, or books), cite them using in-text citations, and list them on a reference page.
Comparative Analysis
Create a chart or table that outlines the similarities and differences between IEPs and IFSPs. An optional sample is available for download below.
In the chart, identify and describe the key components of each plan:
Target populations
Purposes
Evaluation and assessment processes
Team members involved in the processes
Goals/objectives
Additional Information
Describe the collaborative role of parents (parent involvement) in the planning process, including their rights, responsibilities, and opportunities for active participation.
Describe the responsibilities of teachers (teacher involvement) in the planning process, including assessment, goal setting, progress monitoring, and instructional adaptations/modifications.
Reflection
Write a reflection (200-300 words) discussing the significance of individualized support, collaboration, and the impact of these plans on the educational outcomes of children with disabilities or developmental delays.
You may want to incorporate your credible resource(s) in your reflection. Be sure you incorporate the resource using an in-text citation and the reference page.
You will need to locate two people – one between 18 and 23 years of age and one over 60 years of age to complete the following assignment. The assignment has two parts, the interviews and the reflective analysis. You must interview two individuals to earn full credit.
Part 1. Your Interviews
You are going to interview two individuals: someone who is between the ages of 18 and 23 years of age and someone who is over 60 years of age (these may not be classmates). Do not e-mail the questions you need to conduct the interview in a way that will allow you to ask questions to get more detail if the person gives brief or incomplete responses.
Did you attend high school? Did you want to, why or why not? Describe the kinds of subjects you were required to take. Describe the kinds of homework you had. Did most of the adolescents in your neighborhood go to high school?
How many hours per week did you work (not including school-related work)? Did you contribute to the family income? Did you want to go to work, why or why not?
Describe your relationship with your parents as a teenager. Describe the kinds of restrictions or rules your parents placed on your behavior.
Describe the riskiest behavior you or one of your friends took during your teen-age years.
Describe the kinds of clothes you wore for school; dates; outings. Were you concerned about fashion?
At what age were you allowed to date? Describe the dating activities that were common for teenagers in your time.
Describe how you and your friends would spend your free time.
Describe your most nagging problem as a teenager.
Describe what you see as the main difference between the teenagers of today and teen-agers in the past. What do you think of today’s teenagers?
What advice would you give teen-agers today?
Question of student’s choosing
Part 2. Your Reflective Analysis
Once you have completed the interviews, type up the responses, labeling each set with the subject’s gender and age and any other pertinent information. After completing both interviews, you will compare and contrast your interviews according to the following questions (Include the questions followed by your responses.
How did you follow the ethical policies as required?
Describe what adolescence was like in the past and what changes seemed to have occurred.
Describe how your interviewees’ adolescence is different from what you experienced as an adolescent.
What did you learn about adolescence in our readings that might explain the struggles many young people are dealing with? Did either of your interviewees experience these struggles? What theories might apply to explain these issues?
What is your advice for the next generation of teenagers? What have you learned from our readings that support this advice?
What is your advice for parents of today’s adolescents? What have you learned from our readings that support this advice?
What are your two favorite citations from the textbook regarding adolescence? Why are these citations appropriate to your discoveries?
Your Comparison responses should be a minimum of two additional pages – over and above the interview questions and answers. You will submit the interview questions and answers and the 2- page Comparison response paper (Include the Questions).
Please complete all 7 assigned topic strands. The grade level that needs to be focused on is 3rd- 5th graders. You may choose the core concepts and pick one for each topic strand. Explain why you believe that concept is important to learn for that age group and one developmental consideration that will allow children to understand this concept. (use the Erik Erikson theory for this response). The core concept charts for the 3-5 grade levels start from pages 20-23.
Exploring Child Abuse and Neglect Through the Lens of
“The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete”: A Film Analysis and Response Study
Project Aim:
• Provide a brief overview of the film “The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete.”
o Available for streaming: YouTube, Google Play, Amazon and Apple TV for less than $4
• Summarize the portrayal of child abuse and neglect in popular culture.
• Offer analysis on the broader implications of this research.
Project Narrative:
Child abuse and neglect are critical issues with significant consequences for the well-being and
development of children. To better understand the portrayal of these issues in popular culture and how
it impacts our perception, this research project will focus on the film “The Inevitable Defeat of Mister
and Pete.” This film presents a compelling narrative centered around two young boys, Mister and Pete,
who face the challenges of neglect and abuse while struggling to survive in a harsh New York City
environment. Through a systematic analysis of the film and responses to key questions, this research
aims to shed light on the complexities of child abuse and neglect as portrayed in contemporary cinema.
In efforts to delve deeper into the concepts of child abuse, please respond to at least 3 of the following
prompts:
• How does the movie portray the emotional and psychological effects of child abuse and neglect
on Mister and Pete? What coping mechanisms do they develop, and how do these mechanisms
evolve throughout the film?
• The character of Alice, a neighbor who helps Mister and Pete, plays a significant role in their
lives. How does her involvement shed light on the importance of community support in
addressing child abuse and neglect? What impact does she have on the boys’ lives?
• Explore the contrast between Mister and Pete’s home lives and their experiences during the
summer when they are on their own. How does this juxtaposition highlight the severity of their
situation and the importance of intervention in cases of neglect?
• The film touches on the concept of breaking the cycle of abuse. What opportunities for breaking
this cycle do the characters encounter, and how do they respond to these opportunities? Do you
think they succeed in breaking the cycle in the end?
• Reflect on the ending of the film. How does it leave the audience feeling about the characters’
futures and the broader issue of child abuse and neglect? Does the film offer any hope or
solutions?
Project Structure:
• Minimum 5 page requirement (cover page and bibliography count separately)
• Response to at least 3 of the provided discussion prompts
• APA or MLA style; 12pt font; 1 in margins; Double Spaced
• Use at least 4 Academic Resources for citations research articles; legal statutes; text books; etc.
to support your position.
I have been using ai for my drafts and she was saying if she thinks there is any in the final then she wont take it. Im in math now to so im trying to focus more on math bc english is not my strongest subject. but I will upload some of the stuff I have been doing. here is the rubric for the final essay. this is for a proposal essay.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis and Content Development
• Does the proposal have a clear, well-written thesis stated in the introduction? Does the thesis name the topic and present the argument that will be made in the proposal? Is the thesis written as a statement or assertion, not as a question?
• Does the thesis remain the focal point throughout the proposal, without tangents that shift focus away from the main argument?
• Are all the parts of the proposal completely developed? Is the proposal explored fully and in-depth enough to convey that the author has thought out her/his subject in its entirety?
• Is there enough supporting information to effectively develop the points the author makes throughout the proposal?
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Evidence
• Does the evidence come from valid sources? Are the sources written by reputable authors and published by reputable companies or organizations?
• Is the evidence appropriate to the argument being presented? Does the evidence included clearly further the development of the paper’s thesis?
• Is source material properly introduced and integrated into the text? Does the writer use “framing” techniques, which include an introduction to the material and a follow-up explanation that demonstrates the writer’s interpretation of the source material and how it connects to points being made?
• Does the proposal include at least one interview?
• Does the proposal include one visual (such as an image, chart or graph) that highlights key ideas discussed in the text of the proposal and is appropriately captioned and referenced in the text?
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDocumentation/Citations
• Does the proposal correctly use MLA or APA parenthetical documentation throughout the paper for all source material?
• Does the proposal include a Works Cited (MLA) or References (APA) page arranged in alphabetical order, with the second and subsequent lines of a citation indented?
• Does the paper cite at least eight valid sources from books, periodicals, databases, websites, interviews, etc?
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
• Does the proposal have an engaging introduction that includes the thesis statement?
• Is the paper coherently organized, with the sections sequenced to effectively build the proposal’s argument?
• Are the ideas in the paper effectively linked together? Are transitions from paragraph to paragraph and from point to point smooth?
• Are the paragraphs well structured (each unified around one idea, using a topic sentence and adequate development)?
• Does the proposal include a conclusion that highlights the main points of the argument and leave the reader with a “take-home” message or call to action?
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRhetorical Strategies & Writing Style
• Is it clear that the writer is addressing the proposal to the appropriate audience (the decision-making person or group that can implement the solution), not a vague “general” audience?
• Does the writer address their audience with the appropriate tone, purpose, word choice, etc.? This includes using a 3rd person voice/pov, except where 1st person is appropriate.
• Is the proposal well-written, with carefully polished sentences that do not distract from the ideas being conveyed? (i.e. Are sentences varied in length and style? Does the writer avoid being too choppy and short or too long and confusing?)
• Is the wording clear and precise, avoiding vagueness and awkward phrasing? Is the word choice appropriate for the target audience?
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Mechanics
• Is the proposal carefully edited, with minimal errors in punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, or grammar?
the peer reviewed paper I added has comments from my teachers to help me.
Instructions
You must answer one of the two (2) Essay
questions AND four (4) of the six(6) Short Answer questions
***N.B.: Many questions (both Essay and
Short Answer) have multiple sections to be answered.
Essay Questions: Answer Essay Question 1 OR
Essay Question 2 (not both).
1. Background:
A juvenile who was living in a foster home was discovered fondling the genitals
of another child in the foster home. The foster parents report this incident to
the authorities. Some cases can be addressed in Family Court or in criminal
court Youth Part, others can only be heard in the regular criminal court.
Question #1:
● 1a.
What factors would you consider in deciding which court? What are the
advantages and disadvantages of the case being heard in each court?
● 1b.
The juvenile’s lawyer explained to the judge that the reason Suzie was taken
out of the previous foster home was because she was being sexually abused in
that setting.
● 1c.
What are some symptoms of Acute Stress (or even PTSD) that she might exhibit?
What would be your treatment recommendations (clinical treatment, not court
treatment
Essay Q2.
2 a. Below please find a link to the
Wallerstein 2012 Slate article.
Wallerstein, J. (2012).
Divorce has consequences. Slate (magazine) https://slate.com/human-interest/2012/07/judith-wallerstein-and-
divorce-how-one-woman-changed-the-way-we-think-about- breakups.html
· Discuss three (3) different
statistics that surprised you
· Identify three (3) other things
you learned from this article
2b. Please see Course
Materials for the article by Moore, S. & Ford, K. (2006). Supervised
Visitation. The Center for Court Innovation
Background:
According to Moore & Ford, ‘due
to the significant overlap between domestic violence and child maltreatment,
some parents may abuse or attempt to abduct their children during visits. When
family violence
persists in this way, children
continue to witness and be adversely affected by
it. Because of these risks, courts
often find it necessary to require that visitation
between abusive parents and children
is supervised.
Supervised visitation is contact
between a non-custodial parent and his or her
child in the presence of a third
party who observes the visit and ensures the child’s
safety. In domestic violence cases,
visits voluntarily supervised by friends and family
in their homes can be fraught with
danger for the child and victim, as well as the
monitor. For this reason, visitation
supervised by a neutral, professional third party,
with the capacity to enforce
effective safety measures, is the optimal choice for the
court.
· Moore
& Ford emphasize Security concerns as essential in the successful
implementation of a Supervised Visitation Plan. These security concerns include
‘Partnerships, Physical Space and Confidentiality’. With Partnerships, Physical Space
and Confidentiality in mind, please explain
why Moore and Ford believe that ‘In domestic violence cases, visits voluntarily
supervised by friends and family can be fraught with danger for the child and
victim, as well as the monitor.
2c. Please watch the following TEDTalk by Marilyn
Yorks (What representing men in divorce taught me about fatherhood). This
TEDTalk is 15 minutes long.
· Discuss
whether or not you think the statistics presented are 100% scientifically
verified and accurate, please report three (3) different statistics that surprised you
· please
identify three (3) other things you learned from this TEDTalk
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Short answer questions (answer 4 out of 6
questions) –
1. The following question focuses on both
Finklehor’s revised ACEs scale and the Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Scale.
a. Score
yourself on the Rahe in two ways – looking at your life from January through
February 2020 . Then, score it from January through February 2024. Has your
life stress level remained in the same range (150 or less, 150-300, 300+)? If
it has changed levels, think of something positive you can do 2-3 times a week
(or a variety of things you can do on a weekly basis) to address your increase
in stress.
b. what
would you add to the ACEs questionnaire and why?
c. On
the Holmes-Rahe, what item would you add and why? Where would you put it (with
what numerical value)
#2. Please
note that this question is worth 25 points. The extra 10 points are due to the fact that in order to respond
to the question you must watch the following:
a. Let’s Talk Brooklyn -Conversation between Dr. Vivek Murthy and Jon Batiste https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq7uO8vywlk – 1 hour 5 minutes.
b. Elmo
visits TODAY to talk about the reaction to his viral tweet https://www.today.com/parents/celebrity/elmo-dad-today-viral-tweet-rcna136728#
Background:
According to Gov. Cuomo, in a Spring 2020 survey, 50% of
the respondents said that their Mental Health has been adversely
affected. This doesn’t
mean that so many people has a mental breakdown. But maybe, this pandemic,
with its stay-at- home order has made them anxious, lonely,
worried frustrated, depressed, angry, etc. Cases of Domestic
Violence had a 15% increase in March and 30% increase in April.
More recently (Dec.
2023), in a Town Hall Meeting in Brooklyn with Jon Batiste, the US Surgeon General,
Dr. Murthy discussed issues
related to the importance of connections.
This dovetails with findings from a tweet on Jan. 29, 2024 by Sesame Street’s
beloved character Elmo.
Task:
·
Jon Batiste spoke of ‘building
a muscle’.
Explain what he meant by this. Give
some examples.
·
Dr. Murthy – stated that:
a.
‘the desire to connect is built
into our DNA.
b.
‘A powerful tool to stretch
time is our attention.’
Explain what Dr.
Murthy meant by these two comments (see ‘a’ and ‘b’, above) and give
some examples. Also, describe
and explain the purpose of the ‘5 for 5 Challenge’.
·
Elmo tweeted ‘Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody
doing?’ Give two examples of surprising statistics/numbers that were mentioned in Elmo’s
TODAY show appearance.
·
Not all, but most of the
responses to Elmo’s tweet spoke of mental health distress. Discuss two of the
positive/happy/hopeful responses.
Question 3:
Please watch: Sam Goldstein
– The Power of Resilience – May 2013 – 9:44 minutes
Then, explain three (3) things you learned from this video.
In the book, To the End of June, there
are many stories of individuals who were in foster care as children. There are examples in the book of how their
lives were marred and marked by
self-doubt for many years. Describe
how one of the children in this book was able to embrace a more
successful life through resilience (you can use quotes/examples from the book,
and concepts from Sam Goldstein’s video).
Question 4
Michelle Obama has advice for girl’s battling self-doubt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzNke_GYGHg 10:17
In a CNN interview, Amal Clooney, Melinda French Gates and Michelle Obama (see YouTube link above)
discuss how it is that even successful women live with self-doubt that is
rooted in their childhood and adolescence.
·
Amal Clooney spoke of ‘waging
justice’, and defined failure as ‘not trying’.
Explain what she meant by each of these.
·
Melinda French Gates points out
that as youngsters, we knew who we were, but due to circumstances along the
way, ‘you let go of who you could be’, and need to reclaim this sense of
self. She was married to Bill Gates from
1994-2021(she was 30 when she married him. Explain why I think
that in divorcing Bill Gates, she was trying to reclaim her sense of self.
·
Michelle Obama spoke of
remembering that throughout your life, ‘you have value’, despite ‘negative
messages of not being enough’, and struggling with a ‘wall of
impossibility’. Explain some of her
examples of ‘negative messages of not being enough’ and the ‘wall of
impossibility.
Question 5:
Pick one (1) of the three (3) issues below and briefly
explain why changes are/ were needed in our policies.
Please focus on the developmental and/ or social/emotional impact on the individual.
a. termination of
parental rights
b. supervised visitation
c. emancipation of minors
Question 6:
Discuss,
with examples, how the following statements
were reflected in the movie that was the subject of your group project: Mrs. Doubtfire
·
the importance of the quality
of your connections and relationships, not the quantity
·
every relationship takes
effort, work, but it’s the small gestures/acts that make a difference
Part 1: Essay plan
(350 words) 10 per cent of emTMA 04 mark
Task: Write an essay plan for the essay you will write in Part 2. Each point should be supported by key sources (with references) to illustrate your arguments.
Part 2: Essay
(1400 words) 70 per cent of emTMA 04 mark
Task: Using module materials, including the module reader, evaluate the following claim:
Wherever children live, they experience the same transitions through childhood and youth.
Magda Gerber Research
Background of the figure (birthplace, education/degrees, family, etc.)
What were their contributions to our early childhood field?
Can we see their contributions to early childhood programs today?
Please remember to cite your resources.