1-You are a teacher in Public School. Your principal observed your whole class lesson to a group of 25 students and provided the following feedback via email:

·  One quarter of the students were attentive and raised their hands in response to your warm up activity.

·  Students in the back row were whispering during the lesson introduction and directions for independent time.

·  4 out of 5 of your students classified as Students With Disabilities were doodling in their notebook during the independent work time.

·  At the end of the lesson only half of the students successfully completed the task as evidenced by the exit slip.

·  At the lesson closing, half of the students wrote down the homework assignment and followed your instructions for transition to the next class.

 Write a thoughtful response to your principal regarding the e-mail feedback. Describe your next steps to improve the outcomes for your students in this class. Please address only two of the bullet points above.

Patriot Act and FISA

The USA Patriot Act came about after 9/11. The Act remains in use today with some slight modifications. On the other hand, FISA has been in use since the mid-1970s. Both Acts are highly controversial and are foreign to the average citizen. National security always requires a balancing act between freedom and security. As the saying goes, freedom is not free.

In a well-written paper, describe the primary elements and/or components of the USA Patriot Act and FISA and research how the media has conveyed the main messages and elements of both acts. Has the media portrayal and general public perception of these Acts been accurate? Based on what you have learned about both acts, were your prior knowledge or perceptions about these two acts accurate? Explain your findings. Finally, discuss if you believe we are more secure with these acts in place. When answering this portion of the assignment consider how many (or how few) terror attacks we have had on U.S. soil since 9/11. Support your position with evidence.

Your paper should be 3-4 pages in length and Cite at least three credible outside sources for support.

Lifespan Development Topic One

Below is a list of options from which you are to select a topic for the Week Two assignment. These same topics will be featured in subsequent weeks. Make sure that the topic you select for this week is different from the topic you intend to select for the Week Three assignment and the topic you intend to utilize for the Outline of the Final Paper and the Final Paper (Weeks Four and Five, respectively). Examine one of the following topics on lifespan development connecting research and life.

• What do twin and adoption studies tell us about the effects of nature (i.e., genetic influences) and nurture (i.e., environmental influences) on human development? Select at least one of the main domains of human development (i.e., physical, cognitive, or social-emotional).
• How much credit or blame do parents deserve for the way we are? Select at least one of the main domains of human development (physical, cognitive, or social-emotional) for your answer.
• To what extent are the lives of adolescents and young adults shaped by parental and peer influences?
• Why do we have a need to belong (to affiliate with others)?
• How do our bodies and minds change from early to late adulthood?
• What are the factors that affect our well-being as middle aged and older adults?
• Why are some people attracted to members of their own sex whereas others are attracted to members of the opposite sex?  
• How do memory and intelligence change as we age?
• Does an infant’s temperament shape his/her cognitive and socio-emotional development?  
• Are babies pre-wired for survival?
• Are adolescents more likely to engage in risk-taking behavior than older adults?
• Can physical exercise affect cognitive performance in old age? Consider the time of occurrence of physical exercise (i.e., earlier in life or during old age) in your answer.
• Are there personality traits related to longevity?
• Does bilingualism improve brain functioning?
• Why do students in the United States tend to under-perform in math and science?

Once you have chosen your topic, examine the various theories of human development learned in the course and choose one or two that best assist you to understand the issues involved in your topic.

For this assignment address the following:

• Examine various theories of human development, describing relevant terminology, and addressing how the theory assists in the understanding of issues involved in the selected topic.
• Identify and describe at least two domains of human development (physical, biological, emotional, cognitive, and/or social) and how they are impacted by the chosen topic.
• Identify and describe the stages of development that are affected by the chosen topic.
• Describe the cultural and historical perspectives of the chosen topic, demonstrating an understanding of how the topic has been perceived over time and by other cultures. Provide relevant examples.
  Writing the Assignment

  The Assignment:

  1. Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and references pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  2. Must include a title page with the following:
     1. Title of paper
     2. Student’s name
     3. Course name and number
     4. Instructor’s name
     5. Date submitted
  3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
     1. Begin with an introduction to the selected topic in which you define all concepts that will be discussed in the paper.
     2. For example, if you select “How do memory and intelligence change as we age?” as your topic,  you will need to define the terms memory, intelligence and aging.
  4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
     1. Conclude with an answer to the selected question. Did the evidence you surveyed answer the question satisfactorily? Including your analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the available evidence.
     2. If possible, suggest the course that future research should take if answers to the selected question are less than conclusive.
  6. Must use at least two scholarly sources, all of which must come from the Ashford University Library or Google Scholar.
     1. It is important that you ask yourself if the articles specifically address the selected topic. It is not always easy to find the right articles. Thus, give yourself some time to search before you finalize your selection.  
     2. You may reference your textbook and other required materials from the course; however, these will not fulfill the resource requirements.
  7. Must briefly summarize each article including the purpose of the investigation, its methodology, and results.
     1. If possible, select peer-reviewed articles that summarize the evidence available in a given field of study (e.g., meta-analysis combines the findings of different studies to uncover trends, commonalities and differences).
     2. Order the articles in the way you think you will discuss them in your paper. Then develop a summary of the scientific evidence that answers the question you selected.
  8. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  9. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
     1. The reference section will be the final page of the paper.

  Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Assignment 2: LASA I—Treatment Plan for Jackie

Imagine you are a mental health counselor who has a new client named Jackie. Review her case study.

Jackie, a 35-year-old Japanese-American woman, has recently felt depressed and isolated. She reports that over the past three months she has had frequent crying spells, trouble sleeping through the night, and difficulty in finding pleasure in the activities she used to enjoy. A few days ago, she visited her family doctor to rule out any underlying physical or medical problems that may be causing her depressive symptoms. None were found. Although some depressive symptoms were observed, the physician did not feel they were notable enough to require medication at the present time. The physician recommended that Jackie seek counseling services to alleviate her symptoms. Hence, Jackie has scheduled an appointment with you. During her intake session, Jackie reports feeling depressed and tired on most days. After sustaining an injury to her right ankle eighteen months ago, she became sedentary. This resulted in weight gain of approximately twenty-five pounds. Although her ankle injury has healed, she no longer engages in the physical activity of playing tennis that she once enjoyed. She reports feeling out of shape and is reluctant to take up the sport due to her added weight. She has lost contact with her friends at the tennis club due to her lack of involvement in the sport and reports feeling isolated. Jackie works at a local home improvement store, a job she used to enjoy. Due to her ankle injury, she no longer works at the cash register but is now at a desk in the back room documenting inventory. Jackie has two children: a daughter who is ten, and a son who is thirteen. She had them when she was in her early twenties. Jackie reports that she was once very involved with her children’s lives. However, now she has limited energy and is rarely able to fully engage with them or their activities. Jackie further explains that she wants relief from her depressive symptoms.

As Jackie’s mental health counselor, develop a recommendation of treatment that applies and justifies the use of the positive psychology model. Include the following parts in your recommendation of the treatment:

Part 1: General assessment of Jackie’s needs

• Assess Jackie’s needs from a positive psychology viewpoint.

Part 2: Application of the five concepts of positive psychology as directed by Jackie’s current situation and desired changes

• Include the following sections in this part:
  • Analyze the concept of the full-life (the pleasant life, the good life, the meaningful life) as it appears in Jackie’s situation. Be sure to clearly define each of these theories in addition to providing specific details from the case scenario. 
  • Assess Jackie’s signature strengths and clearly explain how you assessed them with Jackie. Recommend signature strengths that are appropriate for Jackie and explain why they are important for her improvement.
  • Identify Jackie’s prior flow experiences and recommend flow activities that are appropriate for Jackie at this point. Make sure to explain the concept of flow.
  • Recommend specific positive activity interventions (PAI) for Jackie. Explain why these PAIs are most appropriate for Jackie.
  • Explain why change is difficult for people from a positive psychology perspective. Include a contrast of positive psychology concepts (focus on strengths) and psychopathology (focus on illness). Then, explain how positive psychology concepts assist in the change process. Use Jackie’s situation for examples.

Write a 4–5-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M3_A2.doc.

please watch the video in the URL then write about the topic i list it down.

The Movie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfJzvAWt2qY&list=PL10D54BB6D383DFB5 ( 28 part ) 

The topic : Analyze ONE of the following songs in terms of what the lyrics tell us about the character who sings it. 

1- Cinderella ” On the steps of the Palace ” 

Or

2- Baker’s Wife ” Moments in the Woods “

it should be 3 page paper

Thanks