Diversity Journal Article Summary

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After reading the article, complete a 2 page summary (APA style) with reference page (3 pages total) and do the following:

 

  • demonstrate an understanding of the apprpriate theories or conceptual frameworks
  • clearly summarize methods and results of the research (use APA style in text citations)
  • convey the implications of the results
  • reflect on the findings with regard to diversity in schools
  • organization is logical, text flows smoothly with transitions between ideas
  • paper is well written (no errors)
  • APA style citations are done correctly

Use this citation (the article itself) as a model for your others.

 

 

Lin, M., & Bates, A.B. (2010). Developing teacher candidates’ knowledge, skills, and

dispositions to teach diverse students. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 37, 235.

 

(I have attached pictures of the article pg. 179-184 because it costs money to download)

– there are 8  pictures total

Describe a situation in which critical and creative thought could have been used for a better outcome.

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Critical Thinking and Society Exercise

 

·         Write 150- to 200 words on each of the following topics:

 

o    Describe a situation in which critical and creative thought could have been used for a better outcome. Describe why it is important to think critically and creatively in similar situations.

 

o    Define free will, truth, knowledge, and opinion. Explain how we use them to form thoughts.

 

o    Identify three hindrances to the critical thinking process. Determine methods for overcoming these hindrances. Identify a time in which you experienced a hindrance in critical thinking. Describe a method you could use to overcome the hindrances.

 

o    Identify a message in advertising. Describe how you perceive the message of the advertisement. Try to determine the reality of the advertisement. Distinguish between your perception and the reality of the message.

 

o    Source using APA Guidelines both in paper and at end of paper.

 

o    Note: This assignment is a paper, not just a series of answers.

Explain how the person demonstrates integrity or ethics, giving examples.

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There are leaders in every field of study and business around the world. Select a business leader you admire. Use your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet to select a leader and then to research the leader’s career.

Write a paper on your selected leader. Include the following in the paper:

  • Give an overview of the organization and the leader.
  • Explain how the person demonstrates integrity or ethics, giving examples.
  • Provide your own insight into the organization or leader.
    • What makes the person or organization stand out?
    • If you were in that person’s place or worked for the organization, would you make the same choices? Why or why not?

Write a three- to four-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards for writing style to your work. Also use APA to cite books, articles and websites used in your research.  Use the following file naming convention

Explain the psychological and social issues a person may face during the transition to puberty.

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Part 1:

The onset of puberty marks a significant change in a person’s life biologically, psychologically, and socially. There are some myths regarding puberty that may skew its realities. Describe some of the myths and realities of puberty.

  • Explain the psychological and social issues a person may face during the transition to puberty.
  • Define adolescence from the psychological, and social or emotional perspectives.
  • Explain some of the emotional changes that may occur at the onset of adolescence and as the individual mature through adolescence.

Justify your answers with appropriate reasoning and research from your text and course readings. Comment on the postings of at least two peers, and provide an analysis of each peer’s postings while also suggesting specific additions or clarifications for improving the discussion question response.

Part 2:

The transition into adulthood may differ depending on cultural traditions and rites of passage from adolescence to adulthood. The transition into adulthood is also a time for relationships and romance from a normative perspective.

  • Describe at least two unique rites of passage to adulthood on the basis of ethnic or cultural variations.
  • Explain the concepts of pluralism and assimilation and describe how they affect the rites of passage of individuals.
  • Describe different attachment styles.
  • Explain attachment style do you feel would be most effective in forming lasting relationships?
  • Describe the different types of attraction.
  • Explain the type of attraction do you feel would be most effective in establishing lasting relationships?