Category: Family and Child studies

Critical Thinking Prompt Writing Assignment Choose one of the prompts and prepare a 1-2 page written analysis using the text book, class lectures, and personal experience/stories for support.  Your paper should clearly show that you
have considered all angles of the topic at hand, and carefully applied the topics to “real world” situations. Please make sure that this is typed (Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double spaced), including your full
name, and the day/time of your class.
1. Critically examine yourself when it comes to your race, ethnicity,
first language spoken, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability status, socio-economic status, religion, relationship status, education level, and current living location. List these things out in a
few sentences at the beginning of your paper. For the next few paragraphs examine how the characteristics you listed provide privileges
or drawbacks in current American society. Please elaborate on why you feel certain traits are either a privilege or drawback and cite examples
(something you have seen in your life) if possible. Now that you have thought about yourself in these critical ways, take a minute to consider
your parents (or people who raised you) and their privileges and drawbacks. Do you think this shaped how you were raised? Do you think these experiences will shape how you raise your children?
2. This question is meant for someone in a relationship, and will require your partner’s participation. First, go to this website and watch this 6-minute video together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doRMsjoDevY
Links to an external site.
Next, fill out your Love Language Quiz, and have your partner do the same. Save both of your results: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/couples-quiz/
What were your top 2 love languages, and what were the percentages? List at least 6 specific things that your partner could
do that would make you feel “loved” according to your top 2 results. Next, do the same for your partner’s top 2 love languages, and determine at least 6 things you could do to make them feel loved. Discuss the results of the quiz and the suggested things you
could each do for one another to feel more loved. Do both of you think this method seems correct? Do you feel you can incorporate these methods
into your relationship on a regular basis? Reflect on the experience and on your conversation with your partner.
3. What are your attitudes about “hooking up?” (no commitment) Be specific. If someone engages in this behavior regularly, is it acceptable to be termed “slutty” or “promiscuous?” Do you feel that hooking up is a good way to boost your self-esteem? Does biological sex,
gender identity or sexual orientation make a difference in how pleasurable the experience might be? (to be clear – does one gender/sex have more pleasure than others?) Does hooking up often include the consumption of alcohol or drugs?  Do you think “most people” feel comfortable hooking up? Do you think that everyone does it, but they just don’t talk about it? What are the most important parts of attractiveness that lead to a “hook up?”  Do men or women generally enjoy the “hook up” more?  Why? How many sexual partners is “normal” and
how many is too many?
*Please upload this using a DOC or DOCX file format. I cannot open Pages files, and PDF formats do not read well on turnitin.com. When you submit the assignment it will be automatically uploaded to Turnitin.com for plagiarism and AI use. Text book: Marriages, Families, and Relationships: Making Choices in a Diverse Society
by Lamanna/Riedmann/Stewart
Critical Thinking Prompt Writing Assignment

In your initial post:
Describe three reasons you feel are important for increasing quality in early childhood centers.
Share why you believe these to be most important, using research or resources to support your reasoning.
Convince your peers these are the most important reasons.
Share a resource for improving the quality in early childhood centers.
Explain the importance of the resource and how it supports high-quality ECE.
Reply post: short respose o more tha like 6 seteces 
Erica:
I beleieve that quality care in early childhood centers is crucial for children’s cognitive and social development, ensuring school readiness, while promoting long-term success and growth.
High-quality early childhood education has been proven to enhance children’s language, literacy, and mathamatics skills, truely praparing childrn for elementraty school. Offering a high quality environment will also support the development of social skills and emotional skilles, which are important for school success to provide a bright future for all children.
The school I work at is NAEYC accredited and I feel strongley that NAEYC provides comprehensive guidelines and standards that ensure a high level of care and education, supporting continuous improvement and ensures the best practices in early childhood centers . NAEYC offers a structured approach to achieving and maintaining excellence in ECE, which is leading to better outcomes for children and society in our world today!

research your theory and present it to your classmates through a PowerPoint Presentation.  Your PowerPoint presentation will need to include a brief background of the person, what the theory is (in terms we can all understand) and what the theory means for teachers working with young children and parents.  Your presentation should be no more than 6 slides in length (not including title slide or reference slide).

Video:

This assignment is to create a one-page handout on the benefits of being bi- or multi-lingual. Dr. Park-Johnson talks about this in her lecture.
The handout should be geared towards your concentration (e.g., parents of preschoolers, elementary or middle school teachers, youth or young adults or those who work with youth and young adults). 
Get creative and include pictures or clip art on your handout (this is good practice for designing your website). Please make sure to cite the readings and videos in your handout using APA formatting. Responses should be bulleted sentences.
Include the following headings in your handout:
a) two benefits of being multi-lingual
b) answer one commonly asked question OR dispute one commonly held myth about bilingualism,
c) include two recommendations or practical applications of what you have learned about bilingualism.

Topic of choice: Autism and Theory of Mind -> Working with children with Autism, special education topics, universal design for learning

research essay, attached below is a document with everything you need to know about the assignment. 3 sources and make sure it is in APA format

Students will be required to create a powerpoint for families on Orientation Day at school. The purpose of this assignment will be to teach students how to present important preventative health information in a professional manner and to practice researching resources to appropriately support their presentation to families.
The presentation should be no less than 10 slides (including a Title slide and Reference slide). Students should use APA format when citing their work and include a minimum of at least one scholarly article to support their presentation.
The powerpoint presentation should include the following information:
When to keep children home from school
Include symptoms that children might be exhibiting for families to watch out for
Discuss acceptable and non-acceptable temperatures
Explain acceptable and non-acceptable symptoms
Why keep children home from school
Explain what happens to children mentally and physically when they attend school sick
How does it affect their day?
How does it affect others?
Provide preventative health practices for the home environment
Minimum of five healthy practices
Must include a minimum of 5 pictures to keep the presentation interesting
CDC article, “How to Protect Yourself & Others,” provided in the student portal under “Assignment 3” and “Literature Resources”

You will analyze the three videos located in the Readings and Resources for this assignment to gain insight into best practices in early childhood education by responding to reflection questions. Watch the videos and respond to the reflection questions.
Refer to the attached document for complete instructions and grading rubric. View the sample for guidance.
PLEASE ADD NAME OF VIDEOS IN THE FIRST BOXES!
Video 1-  https://youtu.be/nQixEKut8bM?si=WFvLQmCD0WOA5NIJ
Video 2-  https://youtu.be/acAJsiEKxzg?si=9crM6B5Bz9ySXQ8g
Video 3-  https://youtu.be/B6qIa2CanBM?si=mjwFXsTVN_n9VI_y

Supporting Diverse Families: Annotated Biblioagraphy on Immigrant families. some potential topics you could consider:
Educational Challenges and Achievements: Examining how immigrant children and adolescents adapt to and perform in the educational systems of their new countries.
Psychological and Emotional Well-being: Investigating the mental health challenges and coping strategies of immigrant families.
Acculturation and Identity: Exploring how immigrant families balance maintaining their cultural heritage with adapting to a new culture.
Economic Integration: Studying the economic challenges and successes of immigrant families, including employment, income levels, and access to financial resources.
Legal and Policy Issues: Analyzing how immigration policies affect the stability and security of immigrant families.
Health Care Access and Outcomes: Looking at the barriers to and utilization of health care services among immigrant families.
Family Dynamics and Roles: Understanding how migration impacts family structures, roles, and relationships within immigrant families.
Social Support Networks: Exploring the role of community, religious organizations, and social networks in supporting immigrant families.
Example: Educational Challenges and Achievements of Immigrant Children
Step 1: Choose Your Sources
You will need to gather at least 15 references, with a minimum of 10 being scholarly references from peer-reviewed journals.
Step 2: Review the Items
Read abstracts and summaries to determine the relevance and quality of each source. Make sure the sources offer a variety of perspectives on educational challenges and achievements.
Step 3: Write the Citation and Annotation
Each entry should include a citation in APA format followed by a 1-2 paragraph annotation.
Example Entries
Scholarly Article Example
Citation: Gándara, P., & Contreras, F. (2010). The Latino education crisis: The consequences of failed social policies. Harvard University Press.
Annotation: This book explores the educational challenges faced by Latino immigrant students in the United States, examining the impact of social policies on their academic achievement. Gándara and Contreras, both experts in education and Latino studies, present a comprehensive analysis of the systemic barriers that contribute to the educational crisis among Latino students. The book is aimed at educators, policymakers, and researchers and provides actionable recommendations for improving educational outcomes. Its relevance lies in its thorough examination of policy failures and their direct impact on immigrant families, making it a critical resource for understanding the broader context of educational challenges.
Journal Article Example
Citation: Rong, X. L., & Brown, F. (2001). The effects of immigrant generation and ethnicity on educational attainment among young African and Caribbean Blacks in the United States. Harvard Educational Review, 71(3), 536-565. https://doi.org/10.17763/haer.71.3.v1r3742844r6t1u8
Annotation: This study investigates the educational attainment of young African and Caribbean Black immigrants in the United States, considering the influence of immigrant generation and ethnicity. The authors employ quantitative methods to analyze data from national educational databases. The study is relevant to researchers and educators focusing on the intersection of immigration, race, and education. It provides insights into how generational status and ethnic background affect academic performance, highlighting the unique challenges faced by these groups. The strength of the study lies in its robust statistical analysis, although it notes the limitation of not addressing individual school and community factors in depth.
Website Example
Citation: Migration Policy Institute. (2022). Immigrant and refugee students: Supporting academic success. Retrieved from https://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/immigrant-refugee-students-academic-success
Annotation: This report from the Migration Policy Institute offers strategies for supporting the academic success of immigrant and refugee students. It is aimed at educators, policymakers, and community leaders. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges these students face and practical recommendations for schools and communities. Its relevance lies in its evidence-based strategies and focus on policy implications. The website is well-organized and regularly updated, making it a reliable resource. However, as a summary report, it may not provide the in-depth analysis found in academic journal articles.
Completing the Assignment
Organize your entries alphabetically by the author’s last name or by another consistent method.
Ensure consistency in the structure of each entry, making it easy for readers to follow and compare the sources.
Double-check APA formatting and spelling/grammar in your annotations.
•Each citation should include a short 1-2 paragraph annotation providing an overview of
the reference and explaining why it is important and useful.
•All citations must be recent (later than 2010) and websites must include the complete URL
address.

In a 2 page essay, research and discuss the early physical maturation in pre-teens and include the following:
The positives and negatives of early maturation.
Your own observations of early maturation.
Your essays do not need to be in APA. however, you need to cite all references.