What are the signs that someone has reached identity achievement?

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  • ALL WORK MUST BE ORIGINAL AND ON TIME IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT OR HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE MESSAGE ME IF YOU CAN NOT DO THE ASSIGNMENT AS IT ASKS ON A WELL EDUCATED AND WELL WRITTEN LEVEL THEN PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT AS THE LAST FEW PAPERS WERE WRITTEN AT A HIGHSCHOOL LEVEL INSTEAD OF AT A COLLEGE LEVEL.

     

     

    Who Are You? Identity Development

    Among the different perspectives on development is Erik Erikson’s theory, which we will refer to throughout the course. This theory examines development during every stage of the human lifespan and focuses on a central issue or conflict that should be resolved at each stage. In this assignment, you will be asked to consider development during adolescence and its impact on adult development.

    Review Erikson’s stage of identity versus identity confusion in your readings for the module. Respond to the following:

    • Is identity development ever complete? Why or why not?
    • What are the signs that someone has reached identity achievement?
    • In your own life, what are some of the challenges you have faced in trying to establish your own identity?

    Support your arguments with research, citing sources.

    Write your initial response in 150–200 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. By Saturday, September 6, 2014

Explain how the selected disorder is diagnosed.

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Assignment 1: Course Project Part II—Practice

You have researched the theoretical writings related to your selected mental disorder in the second part of the course project. In the third part, you will examine the practice related to the disorder.

You have conducted field research on practice related to the disorder, including the interview with a health professional. Based on the information you have gathered, develop a paper that includes the following:

  • Describe the extent and nature of the disorder, such as number of people diagnosed and under treatment, demographics, and other factors of interest.
  • Explain how the selected disorder is diagnosed.
  • Explain how the selected disorder is treated. Be sure to include all the views on appropriate treatment and comment on diversity of views or dissent.
  • Differentiate the diagnosis of this disorder from those of the other disorders within the same diagnostic category.
  • Comment on culturally bound syndromes, cultural biases, or the interplay between assessment and diagnosis and culture.

Write a 4–5-page paper in Word format. Make sure to review the rubric so as to address all necessary criteria. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.doc.

By Monday, October 6, 2014, deliver your assignment to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox.

Environmental justice/environmental racism (Article: Environmental Justice for All)

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Applying Theory: Environmental Issues

Your goal for this assignment is to apply an ethical theory to a real-world situation. You will examine an environmental issue and apply one of the ethical theories to understand how human interactions with the natural environment raise ethical concerns. You will do this by preparing and posting a PowerPoint slideshow.

  • Choose one of the following topics/issues and read about it at the indicated place:
    • Environmental justice/environmental racism (Article: Environmental Justice for All)
    • Environmental harm/pollution of air and water (Chapter 8 in the textbook)
    • Waste reduction (Chapter 8 in the textbook)
  • Select one philosophical theory (utilitarianism, deontology, or virtue ethics). Consider the following questions pertaining to the theory you have selected:
    • What does the theory tell us about how things operate in the real world?
    • What is the focus of the theory? That is, what aspects of everyday life (or what questions) does the theory address?

The focus (or questions) helps you think about the topical boundaries of the theory. This course is about ethics and social responsibility, so you should concentrate on the ethical and moral aspects of the theory and of the topic you are analyzing. It may help to think in terms of different realms or institutions. Does the theory help to explain people’s behavior from a political, economic, religious, or ethical perspective? Try to sort through everything that does not represent an ethical question, and address only the ethical issues.

    • How does the theory simplify complex issues to make them more understandable? Another way to think about this is to consider the elements or concepts that make up the theory. Identify the concepts and how they are related to each other.
  • Develop one thesis question that applies your philosophical theory to your environmental issue. You will address this question in developing an argument that links the theory to the issue (through your notes and pictures), so make sure you word your question carefully to accomplish this task. Indicate this thesis question on your second slide (the one after the title slide).
  • Develop an argument that addresses your question. Build your argument by writing nine sentences. Each sentence should make one important point about the ethical aspects of the environmental issue you are analyzing and will be placed on one slide each. Make sure your presentation focuses on ethical arguments and avoids personal opinion, arguments based on politics, economics, religion, or topics other than ethics.
  • Create a PowerPoint slideshow to present your argument. Begin by inserting your argument into the slideshow using the “Notes” feature at the bottom of each slide. Click on the box that says “Click to add notes” and type one sentence at the bottom of each slide. Your sentences and slides should link together to form your argument.
  • Find photos to illustrate each sentence, and post the photo on the slide above the note. You can use your own personal photos or you can search the Internet for photos that are appropriate. Make sure the photos are not copyright protected; you should only use photos that are in the public domain. Cite the sources from which you retrieved your photos underneath the photo on each slide.

Texas Common Core Standards Paper

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One of the most interesting educational trends in our country today is called The Common Core Standards. Even though Texas is one of the few states not participating in this program, I believe ALL educators should have an awareness of programs throughout our country. We are teaching students who are highly mobile. A student in your class today may move to Wisconsin next month, or even to Japan. Will they be able to easily transition to their new school with the curriculum you are teaching in Texas? Will they be more advanced?  Will they have to ‘catch up’? Or will they be ‘right on target’ with their new peers? If YOU move, will you be prepared to teach using these standards?

 

 

 

All of these issues have had a major political impact on American schools.  This is a “hot topic” in the media today.

 

 

 

Therefore, we will focus on Common Core this week. You will be asked to research one of the major websites on this topic, view a video, explore opposition (why did Texas choose not to adopt CC?), and write a reflection of your thoughts on this issue.

 

 

 

Assignment:

 

 

 

Go online to: Common Core State Standards Initiative

 

(This page has a dark blue background with yellow lettering)

 

 

 

 

 

Research the internet – Find an article which explores a negative view of CC

 

 

 

The written assignment: Write one paragraph on each of the following points.

 

 

 

  • Describe the shifts in ELA and Math standards of CC
  • Explain how CC is applied to students with disabilities
  • Why are some people/states opposed to CC
  • What have you learned from your research on this topic