Interactive Learning Activity

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Week 5 – Discussion 1

 

Create an Argument
Discussion

Create an Argument

Please read the instructions below for information on how to participate in this discussion. Please make sure to read the instructions thoroughly as not all Discussion Questions will have the same guidelines.

For a list of resources that are specific to this assignment, please utilize the “Resources Tab” located below.

If you feel that you need help with any of the main topics below, please revisit the Practice Activities located in the Weekly Overview.

  • Discussion
  • Scenario
  • Resources
Before participating in this discussion, please make sure you have completed the readings and have comprehensively analyzed “The Raise” interactive scenario to ensure you can fully address the prompt.

In “The Raise” scenario, you were asked to construct arguments in favor of getting a raise. Using the knowledge you gained from the “The Raise” scenario, pick something that you are passionate about and create an argument, either inductive or deductive, to present your strongest position on that issue. Present your argument in premise-conclusion form. View the following human rights videos listed under this week’s required multimedia:

  • Gem Slaves: Tanzanite’s child labour – Part – 1
  • Why women count video clip collection: Southeast Asia, Pacific, Caribbean, Latin America
  • Children and human rights, part 1: Rights & wrongs – Human rights television
  • Child labor, part 1: Rights & wrongs – Human rights television

Focus your analysis on a specific contemporary human rights issue. You can use an issue from these videos or use what you learn in these videos to address another specific issue that is of interest to you.

Use the “Steps for Evaluating an Argument” template to help you structure your response. After you have completed the argument template, you will then be able to use that template to write out a narrative response in which you cover all the elements that were included in the argument template.

You must post to this discussion on at least four separate days of the week and your posts must total at least 600 words as you address the questions noted above. Your first post must be completed by Day 3 (Thursday) and the remainder of your posts must be completed by Day 7 (Monday).  You must answer all aspects of the prompt at some point during the week.  Also, be sure to reply to your classmates and instructor.  Try to attempt to take the conversation further by examining their claims or arguments in more depth or responding to the posts that they make to you.  Keep the discussion on target and try to analyze things in as much detail as you can.

Guided Response: Read the reflections of your classmates and analyze the issues that they identified. You might consider playing devil’s advocate to bring out more detail in the issue. You might also fill in areas that you felt your classmate missed. Did your classmate present a convincing argument? Why, or why not? Which part of the argument do you dispute (premise, conclusion, structure, etc.)? How might the argument be strengthened?

For further instruction about how to address discussion prompts in the new format, please view the key terms and Discussion Videos visible on the right in Week 1 Discussion 1.

Scenario

The Raise 

Resources

Required Resources

Multimedia

  1. Ariana Films. (Producer). (2008). Why women count video clip collection: Southeast Asia, Pacific, Caribbean, Latin America [Video file]. Retrieved from the Films On Demand database.
    • Students will use this video to analyze social issues and create arguments that relate to the just and equal treatment of humans.
  2. Claypole, J. (Executive producer). (2011). Great thinkers: Human, all too human[Video file]. In J. Mullen (Series producer), Great thinkers: In their own words. Retrieved from the Films On Demand database.
    • This video is a presentation of the ideas of great thinkers that will aid students in their reflection on what it means to think critically.
  3. Kotake yellow. (2010, Oct. 6) Examined Life – Judith Butler & Sunaura Taylor 720p.avi [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0HZaPkF6qE
    • This video is an argument that students will evaluate.
  4. Maji, C. (Producer & Editor). (1994). Children and human rights, part 1: Rights & wrongs – Human rights television [Video file]. In R. O’Connor & D. Schechter (Executive producers), Rights & wrongs: Human rights television. Retrieved from the Films On Demand database.
    • Students will use this video to analyze social issues and create arguments that relate to the just and equal treatment of humans.
  5. Maji, C. (Producer & Editor). (1995). Child labor, part 1: Rights & wrongs – Human rights television [Video file]. In S. C. F. Anderson (Series producer), Rights & wrongs: Human rights television. Retrieved from the Films On Demand database.
    • Students will use this video to analyze social issues and create arguments that relate to the just and equal treatment of humans.
  6. OneWorldTV. (2007, June 8). Gem Slaves: Tanzanite’s child labour – Part – 1 [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geQrt1LDvu8
    • Students will use this video to analyze social issues and create arguments that relate to the just and equal treatment of humans. Transcript.
  7. shopallvideos. (2011, Aug. 14). Colleen Lopez 3.92ct tanzanite sterling silver bold ring[Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvgpdkqnPN0
    • Students will use this video to analyze social issues and create arguments that relate to the just and equal treatment of humans. Transcript.

Interactive Learning Activity

  1. The Raise
    • This scenario will introduce students to the process of creating arguments.

Develop a 5- to 10-minute debate based on your selected dilemma.

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Select an ethical dilemma related to professional competence.

 

Obtain faculty approval prior to beginning the assignment.

 

Develop a 5- to 10-minute debate based on your selected dilemma.

 

Address the following items:

  • Describe your selected ethical dilemma and why it is a dilemma.
  • Provide an argument for two methods of resolving the issue and justify the ethical resolution process you would take under each method.
  • Provide an argument for why each method should be used.

Submit a transcript of the debate.

 

Include a reference page with two to three peer-reviewed sources.

Complete the simulation “Improving Organizational Performance.”

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Resource:”Improving Organizational Performance” Simulation.

Complete the simulation “Improving Organizational Performance.”

Prepare a 1,050- to 1,450-word simulation summary in which you address the following items:

  • For each of the four major phases in the simulation, briefly describe:
    • The situation
    • Your recommended solution(s), including why
    • Your results
  • Summarize the organizational psychology concepts addressed in this simulation by answering the following questions:
    • Based on the situation illustrated in the simulation, what theory/theories of employee motivation could be used to increase productivity? Why?
    • Based on your findings from the simulation, how can knowledge of human behavior, cognition, and affect, be used to enhance relationships in the workplace?
    • Based on your findings from the simulation, how can organizations reduce workplace stressors for employees?
      • Format according to APA standards.

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

Describe how you would demonstrate developmental and cultural sensitivity when addressing the legal and ethical issues presented

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For this assignment, complete the following:

  • Choose and view one of the case studies from the presentation Responding to Ethical and Legal Issues – Case Study in this unit’s study that is most relevant for the type of work you will be doing as a professional counselor.
  • Compare and contrast two of the ethical decision-making model from your Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling text, one of the readings included in the course, or another current peer-reviewed article from a professional counseling journal. Analyze the effectiveness of these models and provide an example of how they might be used to resolve legal or ethical dilemmas when working with students or clients from diverse backgrounds.
  • Choose one ethical decision-making model to apply to the case you reviewed. If you were the counselor working with this case, discuss how you would apply each step of the ethical decision-making model you have selected to respond effectively to these legal and ethical issues.
    • Include specific examples to illustrate the actions you would take at each step.
    • Include the specific ethical standards and state laws that you would consult when determining your response to the situation. How would these laws and standards influence the choices you might make in responding to the situation?
    • Describe how you would demonstrate developmental and cultural sensitivity when addressing the legal and ethical issues presented. Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
  • Explain how your personal values and beliefs impact your understanding of the situation and the choices you might make when deciding how to respond to the legal and ethical issues that may arise in working with this client or student.
    • Include at least two examples of specific values and beliefs you hold that may influence your reactions to this case and the actions you may take.
    • Present at least two specific strategies that you will develop to address the influence that your personal values and beliefs may have on ethical decision making with clients or students.

Other Requirements

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

  • Written communication: Develop accurate written communication and thoughts that convey the overall goals of the assignment and do not detract from the overall message. Your paper should demonstrate graduate-level writing skills.
  • References: Your reference list must include at least six sources. You must use APA sixth edition style to list your references. Refer to the iGuide page APA Style and Format for more information.
  • Number of pages: The length of your paper should be 8–10 double-spaced pages. Note: Page count does not include cover page or references.
  • Formatting: Use APA sixth edition formatting, including correct in-text citations, proper punctuation, double-spacing throughout, proper headings and subheadings, no skipped lines before headings and subheadings, proper paragraph and block indentation, no bolding, and no bullets. Refer to the iGuide page APA Style and Format for more information.Responding to Ethical and Legal Issues

    For this assignment, complete the following:

    •Choose and view one of the case studies from the presentation Responding to Ethical and Legal Issues – Case Study in this unit’s study that is most relevant for the type of work you will be doing as a professional counselor.

    •Compare and contrast two of the ethical decision-making model from your Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling text, one of the readings included in the course, or another current peer-reviewed article from a professional counseling journal. Analyze the effectiveness of these models and provide an example of how they might be used to resolve legal or ethical dilemmas when working with students or clients from diverse backgrounds.

    •Choose one ethical decision-making model to apply to the case you reviewed. If you were the counselor working with this case, discuss how you would apply each step of the ethical decision-making model you have selected to respond effectively to these legal and ethical issues. ◾Include specific examples to illustrate the actions you would take at each step.

    ◾Include the specific ethical standards and state laws that you would consult when determining your response to the situation. How would these laws and standards influence the choices you might make in responding to the situation?

    ◾Describe how you would demonstrate developmental and cultural sensitivity when addressing the legal and ethical issues presented. Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

     

    •Explain how your personal values and beliefs impact your understanding of the situation and the choices you might make when deciding how to respond to the legal and ethical issues that may arise in working with this client or student. ◾Include at least two examples of specific values and beliefs you hold that may influence your reactions to this case and the actions you may take.

    ◾Present at least two specific strategies that you will develop to address the influence that your personal values and beliefs may have on ethical decision making with clients or students.

     

     

    Other Requirements

     

    Your paper should meet the following requirements:

    •Written communication: Develop accurate written communication and thoughts that convey the overall goals of the assignment and do not detract from the overall message. Your paper should demonstrate graduate-level writing skills.

    •References: Your reference list must include at least six sources. You must use APA sixth edition style to list your references. Refer to the iGuide page APA Style and Format for more information.

    •Number of pages: The length of your paper should be 8–10 double-spaced pages. Note: Page count does not include cover page or references.

    •Formatting: Use APA sixth edition formatting, including correct in-text citations, proper punctuation, double-spacing throughout, proper headings and subheadings, no skipped lines before headings and subheadings, proper paragraph and block indentation, no bolding, and no bullets. Refer to the iGuide page APA Style and Format for more information.