I am currently enrolled in your History 330 online course and I need clarification on a couple of things. I was just wondering if the book by DuBois and Dumenil is the only required text. Also, I think it would be helpful if all of the reading assignments were listed on the syllabus. For example, you show TWE chapter 1 and 2 for the first week, but do not continue that onto the follow weeks. For example in week two TWE chapter 3 is required reading since there is a homework assignment due. I hope these questions and comments reach you well. Have a nice
...ous coursework to fit the need of the capstone is what I have included in order to get the most beneficial information from this SPCC assessment. With ALU continuing to maintain full accreditation and the SPCC continuing to be an efficient, and ever evolving course, it would be wise and beneficial to keep it up to date. As I have learned throughout the semester, conducting an assessment is not a simple task, but if careful planning takes place then successful assessments and redevelopments can come to completion. I believe that ALU has done a great job in planning and getting the SPCC established; now it must keep the bar high. I did not realize such a great deal went into the assessment of a 40-hour course. This is simply a great example that all aspects and knowledge is important and necessary in order to successfully complete a project of this degree.
The courses at New Trier are completely geared for college bound students. For example, there are seven foreign languages offered there. With that in mind, try to understand that while the seniors at New Trier study authors such as Freud and Nietzsche, the seniors at Du Sable are just now learning how to read four syllable words. Only about seventeen percent of Du Sables students are in a college preparation program. No wonder the graduation rate, Kozol states, is twenty five percent at Du Sable.
1. The basics section that explains the main things Matthew Norman teaches in his course.
E. C. DuBois & L. Dumenil, Through Women’s Eyes: An American History with Documents. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s.
Professor’s Comments: This is a good example of a book review typically required in history classes. It is unbiased and thoughtful. The Student explains the book and the time in which it was written in great detail, without retelling the entire story… a pitfall that many first time reviewers may experience.
Last week at practicum was a time of renewed energy. Megan and I had a meeting with one of our supervisors and we discussed our experiences, thoughts, and concerns regarding the placement thus far. Additionally, our other supervisor completed his IPT comments, leading us to have a productive conversation about how our goals are being met and what needs to happen during term two to ensure that we achieve the remainder of our goals. Having this conversation before our mid-term evaluation was very meaningful, and at this point, I think that my practicum placement is as good as it could be. Moreover, I feel very validated by the level of support I have received from my supervisors and how they have taken our feedback of the agency seriously. Seeing my suggestions be authenticated and incorporated into the volunteer orientation makes me realize that my contributions will have a lasting impact on the community. The primary changes that I want to see are workers approaching clients from a strengths perspective instead of from a deficit one, and more mental health training for volunteers. After learning about reframing the way people think about issues during the cognitive behavioural therapy lecture in SOWK 310, I feel more prepared to give concrete strategies and examples of how workers at the agency can empower clients by using a strengths approach. In this context, reframing will aid the agency in seeing problems as opportunities
The following is a discussion of three distinct approaches in the diagnosis and treatment of major Depression. These approaches are person-centered therapy, Gestalt therapy and reality therapy. Chosen from the list in the question above, these three are the most effective in the treatment of major depression. A case
In Chapter One of Emerging Systems for Managing Workplace Cnflict: Lessons from American Corporations for Managers and Dispute Resolution Professionals, authors, David Lipsky, Ronald Seeber, and Richard Fincher (2003) lay the foundation for the rest of the book. They provide historical background on why corporations have shifted from dispute resolution to conflict management and stress the fact the “substantial dissatisfaction” that must drive companies to change how they handle dispute resolution (Lipsky, Seeber, & Fincher, 2003, Chapter 1, Inclination to Change). In addition, the authors articulated the differences between dispute management and conflict management (Chapter 1, Litigation, Dispute, and Conflict Management), detailed the five characteristics of an integrated conflict management system, listed the eight essential elements of a fair conflict management system, and pointed out other characteristics that effective conflict management systems share (Chapter 1, The Concept of a Conflict Management System).
“Including Samuel” is a documentary on the effects of inclusion for disabled children and normal children, and the effect it may have on a family adjusting to the new life. The film follows a young boy, Samuel, born with Cerebral Palsy that goes to an inclusion school for development disabled along with normal students. Daniel Habib, Samuel’s father, illustrates a better understanding of people born with development disorders following his experience with his second born son. “Including Samuel” effectively conveys the message that individuals with development disability should be included to foster maturation and development of their minds: inclusion is a way to acclimate not only those with a disability to lead normal lives, but accustoms
Du Bois, W.E.B. “Of the Sons of Masters and Man” Teaching American History. 2008. Web. 20 Oct. 2011.
This week, I followed up with the girls who went to the activity the District offered last Friday. We talked about their goals and the things they are doing in order to meet them. I emailed the lady who did the speech and we are trying to set up a second meeting, so the girls can talk to her again. This week, I had to deal with a lot of drama with another group of girls. I believe since it is April and the school year is almost over, they are under a lot of stress and that is the reason they keep getting in trouble. Last week, the student got their grades report, so I went over their grade and we worked on the grades they need to improve. I like the fact that the students are not looking for me just because their emotional problems, but also
In almost every country of the world, Jewish communities are sadly getting reduced because of assimilation, being forced to close their synagogues to become museums, and losing their culture all together. Panama, thank God, is going in the opposite direction. According to Pew Research Center, a growing numbers of American Jews are secular, they are inter-marrying more, and the children are not being raised with Jewish education. Why is Panama the exception? Why is Panama one of the few growing communities? What makes us different? When Rabbi Sion Levy first arrived to Panama, he could not believe his eyes. He had left the security of the Jerusalem walls, his teachers and Rabbis, to come to a place where all he knew was an alien concept to
Throughout my semester in Washington D.C., I have had to bring in more of my psychology education from my major to my internship. With being at the American Psychological Association this semester, I gained a better knowledge on what goes into the research they do & how to apply different concepts & aspects of the field to the topics that they study. For the entirety of my internship, my research skills have improved from what they were prior to starting the program. Another skill that I wanted to work on during my internship was my communication skills, whether they be via phone call, talking person to person, or via email. I do believe that by communicating with a variety of people within the APA office or contacting people via call or email that I have sharpened my skills in effectively getting my message across to those I am communicating with.
New students Madison Williams (8) and Salma Hoxha (7) agreed to speak with me about their experiences applying into and attending Spence this year. I asked them a few questions about their transitions and how they feel about Spence so far. They reflected on the process of applying into Spence, saying that they had many tasks to complete before actually getting into the school. Both students agreed that Spence has a welcoming community that allowed their transition to be relatively easy. Their favorite things about Spence so far are the inviting and warm community making them feel comfortable and the fun activities and experiments done during classes. Opinions on the workload at Spence did not vary, both students saying that the workload was
Critically interpret course texts by identifying and analyzing strategies and choices, including key terms, distinctions, and questions being asked within the texts being interpreted (UWM English 6).