ece311 week 5 discussion 1 RESPONSE m.b.

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Respond to the post by challenging their ideas for incorporating more play into a young childâs day. Discuss any issues or concerns you see that might make their ideas difficult to implement. Offer suggestions for how your peers can modify their ideas so that they could be more readily implemented. 5 sentences or more.

The Importance of Play

Social and Emotional Development

Play is important for children for their social and emotional development. During the time that children are playing they are increasing their social competence and emotional maturity level. When children develop their social and emotional health they will:

  • Practice both verbal and nonverbal communication skills by negotiating roles, trying to gain access to ongoing play, and appreciating the feelings of others (Spodek & Saracho, 1998).
  • Respond to their peersâ feelings while waiting for their turn and sharing materials and experiences (Sapon-Shevin, Dobbelgere, Carrigan, Goodman, & Mastin, 1998; Wheeler, 2004).
  • Experiment with roles of the people in their home, school, and community by coming into contact with the needs and wishes of others (Creasey, Jarvis, & Berk, 1998; Wheeler, 2004).

Physical Development

Play time also contribute to the children physical development. Children are able to define their gross motor development and body awareness as they are actively using their bodies. Learning to use a pencil or a marker is a tool that is use for development of the motor skills for children. When children first began to learn an active it for fun or just for joy of doing something. For example when a child learns to hop they do it for fun then when they get of age they began using hopping as a game or activity to play with other children.

Creative Development

When children are playing they are behaving as creative writers that have a wide imagination when they are playing others. They create a world where they can use their imagination to do whatever.

The play context is ideal for supporting childrenâs creative and imaginative thought because it offers a risk-free environment. Research supports the notion that play and creative thought are related behaviors because they both rely on childrenâs ability to use symbols (Johnson, Christie, et al., 1999; Singer & Singer, 1998; Spodek & Saracho, 1998). Jerome and Dorothy Singer (1985, 1998) describe the ability to engage in make-believe as essential to childrenâs developing the ability to create internal imagery, stimulate curiosity, and experiment with alternative responses to different situations. This capacity, practiced in play settings, enhances childrenâs ability to engage successfully in new situations.

No I do not think children get enough play time. Play time should not be enforce in schools but also in the home of the children as well. They should be able to share with parents and play with their siblings as well. Children in my opinion needs more play time.

London Burough of Hounslow. (2010). The importance of play (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.[Video file]. Retrieved from

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Comparing and Contrasting Theories of Learning

Prior to beginning this assignment, be sure to review the required materials for this week, the articles “Revisiting humanism as guiding principle for education: an excursion into Waldorf Pedagogy (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.”, “The concept of learning in Waldorf Education (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.”, and “What is experiential learning? (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.”, as well as the required articles and text that addressed Constructivism, Social Constructisvism, and Behaviorism in the past week.  Also review any relevant Instructor Guidance. This guidance can be very helpful as it may include strategies that support your preferred learning.For this written assignment, you will demonstrate your understanding of theoretical perspectives by creating a compare and contrast essay on a topic you select from the list below. This assignment will allow you to examine two or more different approaches to a given problem or different examples of a specific phenomenon. In this essay, you will analyze and explain a minimum of two similarities and two differences in the topics. You will also analyze and explain the essential connection between the subjects by justifying and making their comparison relevant and important.  For this essay, you should write for an audience of novice students of learning psychology. To create a lucid and well-developed essay in your own words, you should refrain from using quotations from your sources.

Choose one of the topics from the list below to compare and contrast:

  • Humanism vs. Behaviorism
  • Humanism vs. Social Constructivism
  • Constructivism vs. Behaviorism

Once you have made your choice, you will apply basic research to your project by taking some time to research and develop your expertise in the subject. This will aid you in the successful completion of this assignment. The research can be accomplished through reading online material or researching articles and e-books available from the Ashford University Library. You must utilize at least three scholarly sources, two of which must be from the Ashford University Library. (For assistance with finding resources in the Ashford University Library related to your subject, please see this tutorial (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..)  For assistance in HOW to write a compare/contrast paper please click here (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..Writing the “Comparing and Contrasting Theories of Learning” PaperThe Paper:

  1. Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  2. Must include a title page with the following: 
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. Visit the Ashford Writing Center to clarify how to create a strong thesis statement and what it helps you to accomplish. You may also use the Thesis Generator tool (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. For assistance with the critical thinking portion of the written assignment, please see the information included on the Critical Thinking Community website (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. The conclusion typically has two parts: the summary statement (one or two sentences that restate the thesis in a fresh way to reinforce the essay’s main idea) and the clincher (a final thought that creates a lasting impression for the reader).
  6. Must use at least three scholarly sources, two of which must come from the Ashford University Library.
  7. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  8. Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

What are lymphocytes and why are they important to immunity?

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Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell.

Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that produces antibodies and antitoxins. The antitoxins destroy the toxins produced by bacteria/viruses which cause damage to the tissues in the body. When all the toxins are destroyed, the immune system(dendritic cells) remember that this antitoxin kills this specific toxin.

Antibodies destroy the bacterium in this way: Each bacterium has a specific antigen; the antibodies attach themselves to the antigen and neutralize the bacterium. However, to find the right antibody, it takes the lymphocyte cell a few days to find the right antibody. When the right antibody is found, it is produced and kills off the bacteria. The immune system remembers that this antibody kills that specific bacterium. This means that you are immune to the illness that is caused by that bacterium.

Topic & Research Design Presentation and Rationale

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Prior to beginning work on this interactive assignment, it is recommended that you review the recommended resources for this week as they will assist you in the creation of an effective presentation of your Research Design.

This interactive assignment will provide you with an opportunity to create a dynamic presentation of some of the materials you are creating for your Research Proposal. This type of presentation would be used in the professional world to request Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, and potentially elicit funding, for your research.

In your presentation, summarize the main points and ideas for your Reseach Design. Over the course of the week, you will have the opportunity to share feedback and suggestions with your classmates and instructor, which may assist you in improving your research proposal before submitting the Research Proposal.

For this interactive assignment, create a presentation file using PowerPoint and then create a three- to five-minute screencast video of your presentation with pertinent audio that includes important points about the content of each slide. In order to make sure your video remains within the 3-5 minute time requirement, create a script for your screencast video. You must attach your script to your initial post. It is recommended you rehearse your presentation using your script to ensure that you are within the time limit and that all pertinent information is presented in a manner that is easy to understand. You may use any screencasting software of your choice (e.g., Screencast-O-Matic, Jing, etc.). A quick-start guide is available for Screencast-O-Matic for your convenience.

The content of the presentation must include the following:

  • A brief introduction
  • Devise a specific research question related to the topic you chose in Week One.
  • Explain the importance of the topic and research question.
  • A brief literature review
  • Evaluate published research studies on your topic found during your work on the Weeks One, Two, and Four assignments and identify two relevant published studies.
  • A description of potential methods
  • Based on what you have learned about research design options and requirements in this course, create an appropriate research approach and design to investigate your research question.
  • Provide a rationale for your design choices.
  • A discussion on ethical issues
  • Apply ethical standards to the proposed research and identify potential ethical issues that would apply. Explain how you plan to address these issues.
  • A conclusion
  • Summarize the main points of the presentation and reiterate why the proposed research is important and why it should be carried out.

In your initial discussion post, introduce your presentation and provide a link to the screencast URL. Be sure to attach your PowerPoint presentation and script documents to your initial post.Guided Response: Review several of your colleagues’ posts and respond to at least two of your peers by 11:59 p.m. on Day 7 of the week. You are encouraged to post your required replies earlier in the week to promote more meaningful interactive discourse in this discussion. 

Apply the scientific method to the research problem(s) presented and comment on the appropriateness of the research question devised. If the question devised does not seem appropriate and researchable, suggest another research question that would apply to this topic. Compare the characteristics of various appropriate research paradigms related to your colleague’s chosen topic and suggest another research method that could be applied to this research question. Provide a rationale that explains how this method may be equally or more appropriate for the research question. Evaluate the ethical implications of the proposed research and suggest other issues your colleague has not mentioned. Provide any other comments to your colleague that may assist him or her in creating a more effective research proposal.

Continue to monitor the discussion forum until 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) on Day 7 of the week and respond to anyone who replies to your initial post. In your replies to these comments to your initial post either respectfully defend your choices providing supporting information from your research, or explain how you might incorporate the suggested changes into your research proposal.

Carefully review the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate this Discussion Thread.

Movie Comparison, Addiction or memory loss

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You will be required to watch two movies and write a comparison paper for this course.  Your first step is to choose two movies that are about ONE topic. (Addiction or Memory Loss)

You will write a comparison of the two movies making sure to answer the following questions:

  • How do the movies portray the psychological principle?
  • What have you learned from Introductory Psychology and this course about this principle?
  • How accurate are the movies portrayal of what you have learned?

Paper Requirements:

  • 3-4 pages long
  • Double Spaced
  • Times New Roman (or similar) 12-point font
  • 1″ margins
  • Reference Page (APA format)

What are the three stages of General Adaptation Syndrome?

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Stages of GAS 1: Alarm 2: Resistance 3: Exhaustion

analyzing a social policy

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Assignment 1: LASA 2: Analyzing a Social Policy

In this course, you have learned that social policies are formulated to solve social problems considered important by a mass of voters, media, and political actors. Social policy is but one solution to the problem—not necessarily the most rational, effective, or socially just. Social policies are human creations and, as such, can be changed. In this paper you will analyze a social policy as a tool for social justice.

Research one social welfare policy using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet.

Analyze the policy and address the following:

The social problem addressed by the policy

  1. What is/are the problem/s to be solved in the most fundamental terms?
  2. What is the history of the problem/s in the United States?
  3. What are the various theories about the causes of the problem/s? Based on this, what do you think is/are the most important causes/s of the problem/s?

The policy objectives, value premises, expectation, and target populations

  1. Policy objectives—overt and covert objectives: What are the stated objectives of the policy? In your judgment, what are the covert objectives of the policy?
  2. What are the values underlying the policy objectives? What values are revealed by the overt and covert objectives?
  3. What did the policymakers expect would be the result of the policy?
  4. Target segments of the population at whom policy is aimed: Discuss the direct target of the policy in terms of size and other demographic characteristics. Who are the indirect targets of the policy?

Effects of the policy

  1. Intended effects: What effects did the lawmakers intend?
  2. Unintended effects: What effects did the lawmakers not foresee?
  3. Distinguish between short-range (less than five years) and long-range (over five years) effects of the policy.

Implications of the Policy

  1. Changes in the distribution of material resources: Are there any changes to the distribution of material resources, including income and other tangible benefits, as a result of the policy for direct or indirect target groups?
  2. Changes in distribution of services, rights, and statuses: Are there any changes in services, rights, or statuses as a result of the policy?

Alternative Policies

  1. What alternative policy/policies would more effectively address the social problem discussed in the policy analysis while advancing social justice?

Write a 4–6-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Make sure to include research in addition to the textbook from credible, scholarly sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.doc.

By Monday, February 13, 2017, deliver your assignment to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox.

Grading Rubric

critical thinking help

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must be orignial and no plagiarism

Assignment 1.1: Conflicting Viewpoints Essay – Part IPrewriting Due Week 2 and worth 30 points

When looking for information about a particular issue, how often do you try to resist biases toward your own point of view? This assignment asks you to engage in this aspect of critical thinking by playing the “Believing Game.” The Believing Game is about making the effort to “believe” – or at least consider – the reasons for an opposing view on an issue.

The assignment is divided into two (2) parts. In Part I of the assignment (due Week 2), you will first read a book excerpt about critical thinking processes: “The Believing Game and How to Make Conflicting Opinions More Fruitful” at http://www.procon.org/sourcefiles/believinggame.pdf. Next, you will review the Procon.org Website in order to gather information. Then, you will engage in prewriting to examine your thoughts.Note: In Part II of the assignment (due Week 4), you will write an essay geared towards synthesizing your ideas.

Part I – Prewriting: Follow the instructions below for this prewriting activity.  Use complete sentences and adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling. 1. Select one (1) of the approved topics from the www.procon.org Website and state your position on the issue. 2. From the Procon.org Website, identify three (3) premises (reasons) listed under either the Pro or Con section – whichever section opposes your position. 3.For each of the three (3) premises (reasons) that oppose your position on the issue, answer these “believing” questions suggested by Elbow:

  1. What’s interesting or helpful about this view?
  2. What would I notice if I believed this view?
  3. In what sense or under what conditions might this idea be true?”

The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized writing:

  • Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph.
  • Address main ideas in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.
  • Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA Style format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Identify the informal fallacies, assumptions, and biases involved in manipulative appeals and abuses of language.
  • Create written work utilizing the concepts of critical thinking.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in critical thinking skills and informal logic.

I need help with this assignment PLEASE..

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SS368 Unit 4 Essay Assignment: Perspectives on Death and Dying

Good Morning,

I need assistance on answering the below Essay Assigment;

Unit 4 Assignment: Comparing Death Rituals

In this Assignment you will examine the medical model of death and dying as a type of ritual. In order to do this, you will engage in your own independent research, and compare the process of dying in Western societies such as the United States that focus on the medical model to at least one other non-Western society that adopts a nonmedical approach to death and dying.

After engaging in your own independent research, and studying the content from Unit 4, please address the following in a short essay:

1.    Describe how the practices associated with the medical model of death and dying in the United States (or another Western society) may be regarded as a type of ritual. (You may want to consult the social science literature that defines “ritual” before you begin.)

2.    Compare the ritual of dying in the United States (or another Western society) to another society that does not adopt a strictly medical model for the dying process.

3.    Offer a brief commentary on what people in the United States may be able to learn from these nonmedical approaches to dying.

This Assignment should be at least 500 words in length and formatted per APA style requirements. You should cite two outside resources and include a reference and title page.

Thank you