Category: Writing

Lesson Overview:
During this lesson, we will:
Watch and/or listen to a Ted video, summarize what the speaker said, share thoughts on what was learned, and extend thoughts to life application and further exploration.
Directions:
Paragraph 1: Briefly summarize one of the talks on TED.com. The talks are brief, typically no more than twenty minutes, and they are on a variety of topics. Introduce the title of the talk (place the title in quotes) and the name of the speaker in the opening line of your summary.
Next, in a couple of sentences, generate interest in your topic; in other words, let your peers know why they should watch your chosen talk.
Paragraphs 2-4: Once you have summarized your chosen talk and generated interest in its subject matter write a three-paragraph response. (The following questions may serve as a guide in developing your response: What did you find interesting in the talk? What did you learn? Do you agree or disagree with any of the speaker’s points? Does it apply in any way to your own experience?)
Paragraph 5: Finally, in a couple of sentences point out something that you would like to explore further.

The focus of the final exam for PMT & SEC 715 is the applicability of the course’s materials and lessons to other classes in which you are currently  enrolled. Are there specific methodologies, tools or concepts you learned this semester that will be useful in your other studies? Which of these do you think will have dividends beyond this course? What specific outcomes would you anticipate?
Additional possible areas of exploration:
How the analytic methods you learned this semester might apply to the following areas:
Your undergraduate classes
Your employment
Volunteer efforts and related project management
General analysis in evaluating news and reporting, popular culture, and marketing or sales initiatives.
The completed final exam should be 5- 7 pages in APA style, with footnotes and bibliography where warranted. The assignment is largely a subjective exercise, but students are expected to support their points of focus with course-relevant references and citations.
SOURCES YOU MUST USE: 
You must use this text book: 
Kumar, Ranjit (2018) Research Methodology: A Step-By-Step Guide for Beginners (5th
Edition). London: Sage Publications. ISBN 978-1526449900.

Learning Goal: I’m working on a writing discussion question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.
W13- reading question
Choose 1 question from the list below to answer. If you answer more than 1 question, you will receive extra credit.
In addition to those mentioned in the module, what other costs and rewards might affect a potential helper’s decision of whether to help? Receiving help to solve some problem is an obvious benefit for someone in need; are there any costs that a person might have to bear as a result of receiving help from someone?
What do you think is the primary motive for helping behavior: egoism or altruism? Why? Are there any professions in which people are being “pure” altruists, or are some egoistic motivations always playing a role?
There are other prosocial behaviors in addition to the kind of helping discussed here. People volunteer to serve many different causes and organizations. People come together to cooperate with one another to achieve goals that no one individual could reach alone. How do you think the factors that affect helping might affect prosocial actions such as volunteering and cooperating? Do you think that there might be other factors that make people more or less likely to volunteer their time and energy or to cooperate in a group?
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Answering the reading question is worth 3 points.
A comprehensive answer (= answering ALL the parts of the question) –> 2 pts.
A copy of the chosen question along with your answer –> 0.5 pt.
A reference/citation (the following are acceptable: page number(s) in the textbook, page number(s) in the PowerPoint, video from the module, external source) –> 0.5 pt.
Extra credit if you answer more than 1 question –> 0.5 pt. per question (or 1 pt. in total).
Each answer should be around 1 paragraph long; this is a guideline, not a minimum or limit. There is no need to upload a document (but you can if you want to), you can just type your answer in the text box.
Avoid plagiarism by rephrasing the text in your own words (points will be deducted if the Turnitin score is high).
Use complete sentences and make sure to proofread your answer for spelling and grammar mistakes.

Create Your Own KWL Experience about DYSLEXIA: Now I Know!
Create a KWL chart to show your understanding of dyslexia and the best strategies that support learners with dyslexia. Use this resource to help you with this assignment: Understood: What is Dyslexia?Links to an external site. Try to complete the K and W portions of the KWL chart first, before you read this article.
Use this KWL chart provided (PDF) to do your KWL about Dyslexia.
This KWL mini tutorial videoLinks to an external site. will help you better understand how to create your KWL chart. 
Follow these steps in this order:
Complete the K and W sections of the KWL Chart first (you do not need to go back and complete or fix any inaccurate information, this will be evident in your L portion of the chart)  Before you engage with your article, complete the K and W parts of the KWL chart.
Read the articles/resources provided about dyslexia after you complete #1 above before reading the article.
Complete the L section of the KWL Chart by adding other questions that may come to mind during your reading of the article.
Write one page, single-spaced narrative after you read the article that explains and summarizes your L part of the KWL chart to address what you learned about dyslexia.
Upload to Canvas in this order:
Complete KWL Chart
One-Page single-spaced Narrative

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia

Please read the instructions on the attached file and I also need a power point presentation about the report so that i can present in class. let me know if you have any questions.
please use the assigment topic in the title i wrote. it is found in the attached files
Workplace quality and occupational health and safety – work place hazards and regulatory requirements.

make sure this is assignment is done at a autism center and kids are in for 1st grade
In this assessment, you will explore environments and interactions in early childhood settings. Goals of this assessment include assessing your competencies in describing the characteristics and practices of culturally responsive, collaborative, supportive learning environments; identifying supportive practices and strategies within these environments; and creating and adapting environments that are responsive to external requirements and the unique development and learning needs of each and every child. You will complete this assessment three times- one paper for each center/setting in which you observe.
Your Assessment requires that you conduct three early childhood classroom observations of 5 hours each. You must complete 15 total hours of observations to pass the course. These observations should take place in DCFS licensed facilities; preferably, these will be NAEYC accredited centers. In Part 1 of your Assessment, you will develop an overview of legal mandates, standards, and ethical principles that are essential considerations in designing learning environments. In Part 2, you will conduct an Environmental Scan and write a summary of the information gathered. In Part 3, you will complete an Interaction Event Template and write a summary. Include a copy of your completed Interaction Event Template with your assignment. Finally you will analyze the data in your Post-Reflection (Part 4).
Prior to your observations:
Complete the background check process and WAIT for your instructor to tell you that you are cleared BEFORE you initiate observations.
Once your background check has cleared, call and schedule your classroom observations. All three observations should take place in different sites/program types. Types of programs include Montessori, private child care centers, public schools, Head Start programs, Preschool for All programs, etc. You will choose three of the following age groups:infant/toddler
pre-k (3-5 year olds)
kindergarten
1st or 2nd grade
You will spend 5 hours in each setting- you can do the five hours in one day or split it across two or more days. Set aside 30 minutes for the environmental scan and 60 minutes for interaction event sample.
When setting up your observation, explain to the teacher/ program administrator that you will be taking notes on the organization of the environment and then observing interactions in the classroom. Be sure to arrange a time when different interactions will be observable (i.e not nap time)
Remember: You will complete three papers with the following elements- one for each ECE setting in which you observe.
Part 1: Pre-Reflection
Part 1 of your assessment requires that you describe factors within the early childhood environment (such as space, materials, images, sounds, language, ideas) and adult behaviors and interactions) influence classroom community and children’s development and learning. With these factors in mind, provide a 1 to 2-page overview critical considerations for each of these factors when designing engaging environments for young children.
What is the name of the center/school? What age group will you be observing?
What do you know about the population of students at this school? Socio-economic status, race/ethnicity, languages spoken, etc.?
What do you know about the surrounding community? Socio-economic status, race/ethnicity, languages spoken?
What factors within the early childhood environment will you be looking for in the environmental scan? Be specific and tailor your response to this question to the specific age group and setting in which you are observing.For example- in an infant toddler classroom, you would be looking for age appropriate toys and materials, opportunities for gross motor movement throughout the day (i.e. tummy time), routines specific to infancy/toddlerhood- use your book for reference
Part 2: Environmental Scan (30 Minutes)
Upon your arrival, introduce yourself to the teacher and work with her/him to choose a location to observe from where you will not hinder classroom activities.
Write down the details of the daily schedule .
During the 30-minute Environmental Scan, observe the classroom design. Take notes on features and aspects of the physical environment. Include in your notes the following:Details on signage, labeling, and organizational strategies that are used within the environment to help children navigate and self-regulate. (i.e. how is the classroom organized? What furniture is in the classroom? What centers/areas are available for children to engage in? how are materials organized? Do children have easy access to materials meant for them? Are children able to easily identify where to place items when they are done playing? Are centers/classroom areas labeled?
Characteristics of the learning environment that support or impede collaboration (i.e. are there places for children to interact with each other easily- tables for manipulatives, areas to read together, etc.)
Characteristics of the learning environment that support or impede creativity and exploration (i.e. are there centers- science area? Nature area? Art center? If so, are they available for children to use? Are there interesting/engaging materials in these centers?
Ways in which the physical and social environment reflects cultural responsiveness (i.e. books in children’s home languages? Books that feature children of different ethnicities and abilities? Dolls that reflect different ethnicities and abilities? Classroom print/signs that reflect the home languages of the children in the classroom?)
Part 2 should be a summary of the information you gathered from your environmental scan, including a description of the daily schedule.
Part 3: Interaction Event Template Summary (60 Minutes)
Print the chart provided here Download Print the chart provided hereprior to your visit to collect interaction samples and data for specific periods of time during the 60-minute period.
To begin your event sample, provide an overall description of the following:Number of children in the room.
Number of staff in the room
Activities occurring during observation time period
Interaction strategies used, including verbal communication and guidance strategies
Other relevant information (whether families were in the room, how children responded to strangers, etc.)
For the 60 minute period focus specifically in on interactions collecting the following information:
A description of the interaction you observed (can include quotes)
The location of the interaction
Reason for the interaction
Duration of the interaction
Interaction type (Adult to child; Child to Adult; Child to child; Child to environment)
Part 3 should be a summary of the information you gathered on the interaction event template. Include a copy of your completed template separately.
Part 4: Post Reflection
Your Post-Reflection requires that you reflect on data collected in your observations, and suggest adaptations to the environments you observed within. For your Post-Reflection, respond to each of the following:
What was your overall assessment of the environment observed in terms of their ability to support positive behavioral and developmental outcomes? Identify specific environmental strengths and opportunities.
What strengths and opportunities did you observe within the environment related to fostering trusting relationships with children and their families?
Describe culturally and individually responsive strategies observed within each of the environments. In addition to strategies observed, identify opportunities, if applicable. How can strategies be adapted in ways that are respectful of personality and temperament?
Based on your responses to each of the questions above, how effective do you feel the environment you observed was in terms of supporting the healthy development and learning of young children, including
encouraging active, creative exploration,
promoting children’s positive interactions with others,
supporting self-regulation,
supporting health social and emotional development,
supporting access and participation;
and promoting positive behaviors.
What would you suggest in terms of environmental adaptations or changes to the learning environment overall to enhance the learning community and ensure that the diverse development and learning needs of each and every child is enhanced?
Your paper should be a minimum of 4 pages, including the summaries of the environmental scan and the summary of the event sample template. Include a copy of your completed event sample template as well (the completed template is NOT part of the 4 page minimum). Please label the sections for your paper (Part 1, Part 2, etc.). 12 point font and double spaced.
View Rubric
ECE 101 Observation Paper Rubric
ECE 101 Observation Paper Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPts
Part 1- Pre-Reflectionview longer description
25 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
/ 25 pts
Part 2- Environmental Scan
view longer description
25 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
/ 25 pts
Part 3- Interaction Event Template Summary
view longer description
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
/ 10 pts
Copy of Completed Interaction Template
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
/ 10 pts
Part 4- Post Reflection
view longer description
20 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
/ 20 pts
Formatting, Length, and Grammar
view longer description
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
/ 10 pts
Total Points: 0
Requirements: as long as this instructions says

You will write a Research Paper on safety measures and perceptions discrepancies within the
NYCT subway system.
I have provided the following in a Word document: (1) the research topic; (2) the  research question and/or hypothesis; (3) the data you will use; and (4) how you plan to analyze the data. These preliminary submissions are required to
ensure that you are on target for completing a good final paper . 
You will use the word document attcahed to write the Research paper in 8 pages. The Sources are provided as well.

In a well-prepared essay of a minimum of two pages not to exceed three pages, students are to provide their understanding of the ABC Model of Crisis Intervention and its three stages as discussed. Pretend that you are explaining the model and the three stages to a parent or significant other.
Please note: students are to refer to the model provided in the textbook only – not a model based on an internet search. Papers that do not refer to the textbook’s model will be returned to be revised and will result in a late submission penalty.
Submissions should be in APA format (size 12 font, double-spaced, in-text citations, and reference section). Please organize your work with an introduction paragraph, body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph. Must go through Safe Assign.

Students will submit a written research paper of 1,200 words, a graphical analysis with accompanying images and citations to draw conclusions about the continuity of the architectural tradition and its value to current and future societal needs. I the Instructor assigns grades based on your detailed research, written production and appropriate image selection with all needed citations. The Final Written Assignment will be uploaded on Canvas via Assignments.
ASSIGNMENT: Final Research Paper, 20 Points or 20% of your Final Grade
The purpose of this project is to:
Apply research from a range of academic sources to evaluate the significance of historical and contemporary architecture. Critique contemporary architecture using architectural history and theory.
To achieve these learning outcomes, you will research and write a comparative analysis between a significant work of historical architecture and a significant modern or contemporary work of architecture in the Los Angeles region. You will compare and contrast central themes discussed in the readings and focus on the relationship between culture, ideas, and how architectural form expresses these meanings. As you conduct research and outline your findings, you will develop a thesis regarding the relationship of the works of architecture and their importance to the historical development of architecture and its relevance to contemporary cultural issues. The research paper will be 1200 words in length, plus diagrams, images and a list of works cited. Your analysis will apply research from scholarly texts, library resources, online sources and observation (where appropriate). In this research project you will analyze and evaluate both the historical and the modern works in terms of the architectural and historical context of each work and the relationship to cultural themes discussed in the course, including:
Site Context: Urban, Rural, Topography, Resources
Cultural Context: Social, Political, Religious, Artistic, Technical and Economic Scale, Order and Organization: Size, Proportion, Orientation, Geometry, Hierarchy, Axis, Symmetry, Module, Massing, etc.
Program and Circulation: Approach, Threshold, Entrance, Ambulation, Experiential Sequence, Spatial Relationships, Ritual Use and Purpose
Program and Circulation: Approach, Threshold, Entrance, Ambulation, Experiential Sequence, Spatial Relationships, Ritual Use and Purpose
Structure: Trabeated or Arcuated, Vaulted, Domed, Corbeled, Excavated, Truss, Poured, Cantilevered, etc.
Materiality and Technology: Earth, Stone, Concrete, Wood, Metal, Glass
Construction process: Design, measurement, logistics, challenges
Light: Natural light, Openings, Glazing, Artificial Light
Surface: Ornamentation, Surface Articulation, Texture, Material, Color
Other: Something peculiar to the work that makes it significant.
Examples of comparisons may include, (please check with me on your final selection):
The Athenian Acropolis and the Getty Center, Brentwood
The Villa of the Papyri, Herculaneum and the Getty Villa, Malibu
The Pantheon, Rome and the Griffith Observatory, Hollywood
The Colosseum, Rome and the SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
Saint-Étienne, Caen, France (or other Romanesque Cathedral) and the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles •
Katsura Imperial Villa and Gardens, Kyoto, Japan and The Gamble House, Pasadena
Governor’s Palace + Nunnery, Uxmal, ca 900CE and the Barnsdall House, Frank Lloyd Wright, Hollywood
Diagrams and images you might include:
Exterior Photographs
Interior Photographs
Site Context
Site Plan
Plans
Sections
Exterior Elevations
Organization – axis, symmetry, module
Circulation – approach, threshold, program and path
Structure
This research project will progress over the course of the semester, please include:
Research Materials – Identify at least five relevant academic sources
Create a Resource list to use in Work Cited section of your submission
Submit Research + Resource List with Final Paper
Final Submission- Week 15, May 14th, Two Weeks Prior to Finals Week, see schedule.
Compare and contrast papers are used to analyze the difference between two subjects.
Make sure to sufficiently describe both sides in the paper, and then move on to comparing and contrasting both thesis and supporting the one you find most compelling.
This is not a writing or literature course; architecture is by its very nature a visual and theoretical endeavor. When making citations the MLA format is best for this assignment. You may use this link to help you with your citations: https://guides.libraries.psu.edu/mlacitation/intextLinks to an external site.
I look forward to reading and viewing your final paper!
1,200 Words minimum with images and site plans.

Candidates will write 2-3 page reflection (answer the questions) on each of the brief cases located in the textbook.APA writing style
CASE STUDY Pauline and the Preventive Group Adventure Pauline is a newly minted group counselor who believes that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. She does not want to do remediation work, yet she has been assigned by her mental health agency to one of the poorest sections of the city in which she lives. Having studied other cultures, Pauline thinks an after-school study group would be helpful for kids in the neighborhood to prevent them from getting bad grades and to boost their self-images as achievers. Therefore, Pauline puts up signs at a local community center and even on telephone poles. Her initial effort works as half a dozen preteens show up on the appointed day and appointed hour. Attendance is fine initially, but Pauline is a strict taskmaster, allowing no eating, drinking, or horseplay in her office. By the third week, no one comes. QUESTIONS: What did Pauline do right in beginning her group? Where did she go wrong? What could she do to revive the group and get it going again BOOK:Gladding, S. (2020) Groups: A Counseling Specialty (8th ed.). Hoboken, NJ : Pearson.