The Senate’s oversight function is an important part of the system of Checks and Balances. Read about the oversight function and write an essay explaining why this is an essential power of the Senate. Use the reading and the internet to do this assignment. Be sure to cite your sources in MLA format. DO NOT COPY AND PASTE
In this Unit, you learned about several different official means of gathering offense information on delinquency. In 1 to 2 pages, identify and explain two major sources of juvenile crime data, along with summarizing their strengths and weaknesses. Based on the information obtained in these sites, identify three trends in juvenile crime and identify factors that might account for these trends.
Submit an initial substantive post of 250 words (about 1 page length) to question .Use headings for each main key point to clearly communicate to the reader the topic under discussion and leave no room for guessing. Your headings need to be Bold and aligned center-page.At least 2 References and in text citations should conform to the APA format(6th ed.)Typically, the discussion question for each week asks you to respond to several (2-4) key point (multidimensional question) and rarely is a one-dimensional question.Please use a heading for each major part of the main/initial post. For example your headers for the first week discussion #1 could be “Curriculum in my Own Words”, “Influence of Purpose on Curriculum”.Your headings should follow APA format such as be Bold and center page.
Discussion Question1:In three sentences define curriculum in your own words (no quotations or paraphrasing). Discuss the influence of the purpose of an educational encounter on the definition of curriculum.
All responses need to be supported by a minimum of 2 scholarlyresource (text or peer reviewed journal). In-text citation and reference must adhere to APA format (6th ed.).
Next response to the posting below should be approximately 100 words (about 1/2 page length) and include 2 References and in text citations should conform to the APA format (6th ed).
Jurado’s Response 1
Curriculum in My Words
Curriculum is the information and material that is presented as a means to facilitate learning. It is content that is disseminated in a course and is a pathway for meeting goals and objectives. It guides our direction in which we educate and meet learning expectations.
Influence of Educational Encounter
Curriculum is developed to meet the needs of all learners in all cultures. Curriculum is a planned process that provides pathways to a favorable learning environment. Curriculum is designed to meet the benchmarks of education and aligns with the goals and objectives presented in a learning environment (Herrington, & Schneidereith, 2017). As the educator becomes comfortable and fluent with educational presentations the assessments help with meeting the goals. As the educator grows in the profession there will be opportunities to change and adapt to all arrays of learning. The educator will often find that the group of learners were not engaged or just may not have responded to that form of teaching and changes may be needed. The educators that are closed minded and not willing to make way for change will likely have issues meeting the goals and objectives.
When developing curriculum it is best that the material is presented to peers that are able to give feedback to the approach as well as the material that the educator is presenting (Al-Shdayfat, Hasna, Al-Smairan, Lewando-Hundt, & Shudayfat, 2016). Finding an approach that meets the needs of many different learners will allow for a positive outlook on both process and meeting of goals. The educator that acquires adaptive skills will have successful relationships and encounters with students.
Reference
Al-Shdayfat, N., Hasna, F., Al-Smairan, M., Lewando-Hundt, G., & Shuayfat, T. (2016). Importance of Integrating a cultural module in the community nursing curriculum. British Journal of Community Nursing, 21(1), 44-49.
Herrington, A., & Shhneidereith, T. (2017). Scaffolding and Sequencing Core COncepts to Develop a Simulation- Integrated . doi:Nursing Curriculum. Nurse Educator, 42(4), 204-207. doi:10.1097/NNE.0000000000000358.
Next response to the posting below should be approximately 100 words (about 1/2 page length) and include 2 References and in text citations should conform to the APA format (6th ed).
Felicia ‘s Response 2
Definition of Curriculum
Curriculum is the development of courses or classes in which learners take to learn a desired process or subject in a educational facility or environment. The curriculum is developed to include various teaching strategies in order to develop the skills and knowledge of the learners to improve outcomes. It will involve learning experiences which can be incorporated into various education programs or classes.
Influence of Educational Encounter
The purpose of the influence of the educational encounter on the definition of the curriculum began with the beginning of education. Educators have developed curriculum based on the needs of their learners, making adjustments as needed to include information which is important. It is important as nursing education is influenced by the many changes to the profession, that as stated by Kantar & Alexander, (2012, p.444), “that instructional leaders are compelled to focus attention on educating nurses to be good decision makers and problem solvers, competent, information literate and safe in practice. It is important to develop nurses with skills to provide safe patient care, while addressing judgement as major curriculum outcome, and as stated by Kantar & Alexander, (2012), critical thinking skills are not well integrated in the content and assessment approaches of nursing curriculum are transferred through various models such as Tanner’s or Posner’s Models. According to Kantar and Alexander, (2012), Tanner’s Model is the role of knowledge and experience in nurses’ thinking practice which influence judgement, and Posner’s Model provides informed about curriculum’s dimensions. It is important for the educator to develop and decide on how to choose and design curriculum based on their learners style, skills, and knowledge, environment, and their desired outcomes. According to Simmonds, Foster, & Surek, (2009), developing a education curriculum is challenging and skills can be developing with teaching tools and continuing educational training to assist with support.
References
Kantar, L. & Alexander, R. (2012). Integration of clinical judgement in the nursing curriculum: Challenges and perspectives. Journal of Nursing Education. Vol. 51., pp. 444-453. DOI: 3928/01484834-20120615-03
Simmonds, K., Foster, AM., & Zurek, M. (2009). From the outside in: A unique model for stimulating curricula reform in nursing education. Journal of Nursing Education. Vol. 48., pp. 583-587. DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20090917-02
Please include references for each section not all on 1 page.
Accounting for stock transactions is important in business. Understanding the accounting for the sale of stock, dividends, and treasury stock is important in understanding the equity of a business. In this Discussion, you will look at how businesses finance operations through equity.
This week’s Discussion focuses on Activity 8-4 located on page 318 of your textbook, which reads as follows:
Living Smart has decided to expand its operations to owning and operating long term health care facilities. The following is an excerpt from a conversation between the chief executive officer, Mark Vierra, and the vice president of finance, Jolin Kilcup.
Mark: Jolin, have you given any thought to how we’re going to finance the acquisition of St. George Health Care?
Jolin: Well, the two basic options, as I see it, are to issue either preferred stock or bonds. The equity market is a little depressed right now. The rumor is that the Federal Reserve Bank’s going to increase the interest rate either this month or next.
Mark: Yes, I’ve heard the rumor. The problem is that we can’t wait around to see what’s going to happen. We’ll have to move on this next week if we want any chance to complete the acquisition of St. George.
Jolin: Well, the bond market is strong right now. Maybe we should issue debt this time around.
Mark: That’s what I would have guessed as well. St. George’s financial statements look pretty good, except for the volatility of its income and cash flows. But that’s characteristic of the industry.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of issuing preferred stock versus bonds.
3 pages please with references
1. What impact does an investigation conducted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have on an organization?
2.How should an organization respond when notified of an investigation by the SEC?
3.What are the repercussions for failing to understand the seriousness of an SEC investigation?
TEXTBOOK INFORMATION
Title: At Risk Youth: A Comprehensive Response for Counselors, Teachers, Psychologists, and Human Service Professionals
Edition: 5th (2013)
Author: J. Jeffries McWhirter, Benefict T. McWhirter, Ellen Hawley McWhirter, and Robert J. McWhirter
Publisher: Cengage Learning Book
ISBN: 9780840028594
Ebook ISBN: 9781285806525
Unit 3 Materials for Discussion Board
Read Chapter 4, “Family Problems of At-Risk Children and Youth.â€
Watch the following video:
Review the following resources in preparation for Seminar:
Sample Foster/Adoptive Parent Evaluation
PowerPoint: Families
Review the following resources from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Children’s Bureau:
From Adopt US Kids:
Foster and Adoptive Parents: Introduction: http://www.youtube.com/user/adoptuskids?v=z4QMdOMLaHI&lr=1
Some videos may require Flash and, therefore, may require a different browser to play.
Discussion Topic:
The foster care and adoption systems are very complex. Advocates play an integral role in the programs from the initiation of services including post-placement or adoption. Address the following in your discussion for this unit
1. What role does an advocate play in the foster care system?
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION SELF-ANALYSIS OF SKILLS PAPER (200 POINTS)
Since this course is designed to help you improve your interpersonal awareness and effectiveness, critically analyze your interpersonal communication style, in terms of your potential strengths and weaknesses as a communicator. You will also identify areas which you want to work on and discuss how you are going to improve your interpersonal communication effectiveness in those areas. The information you provide in your paper will be held in the strictest of confidence, so please be open and honest.
FORMAT (THIS IS A SAMPLE OUTLINE):
I. General description of your interpersonal style
Describe major sources of influence which have affected your communication style, such as family background, educational background, sex/age, interaction with significant others, etc. Discuss how your communication style reflects what/who you are (your self-concept) which has been established through interaction with others.
II. Analysis of your communication style in specific situations
A. Communication contexts:
1. Multi-cultural communication, including gender communication, cross-cultural communication
2. Communication in school/on the job
B. For each context, describe your strengths and weaknesses (3-4 each) in terms of your verbal/nonverbal skills, listening skills, conflict resolution skills, confirming and dis-confirming skills, self-disclosure, etc. You don’t have to discuss everything here. Focus on those skills which are most relevant to you.
1. Be specific and concrete in describing your strengths and weaknesses. General statements like “I’m a terrible listener” or “I’m great with children” are not appropriate. Use behavioral descriptions.
2. Give concrete examples of situations that illustrate your points. Describe some of the situations you were actually involved in, in which you think you were a particularly good and/or poor communicator.
III. Discussion of your specific plans to improve your communication style.
Now that you’re more aware of your weaknesses as a communicator, you have a clearer idea about how you can improve your communication style. Thoroughly discuss how you would like to use the knowledge you have acquired in this course to improve your communication skills.
A. What kinds of specific actions would you like to take to achieve your goals?
B. Justify your action plans drawing on the theories and principles of interpersonal communication.
C. Be sure to write a statement of your action plan for each weakness identified. Example:
Describe weakness: “I get mad at my wife and get really defensive when she criticizes the way I express my feelings toward her.” (Behavioral description)
Outline action plan: “I will try to use empathic listening skills and send non-evaluative feedback to her. Also, I will try to identify why she feels this way about me.”
Justify your plan: “I believe that my action plan will help me: improve my communication with my girlfriend because empathic listening aims at understanding the other person’s feelings as she is experiencing them. At the same time, if I am not evaluative in responding to her, I should be able to create a more supportive communication climate. With these skills, I will be able to communicate with her more effectively since I can understand her feelings better from now on.”
GENERAL:
1. Keep in mind that you are basically writing this paper for your benefit.
2. Your paper should be formally written; it should be well-organized with no grammar or spelling errors. Include a clear introduction and conclusion. Use (and refer to) the concepts and terms have covered in the course. Your page count should be between 7-8 pages. Use MLA formatting style.
3. You may wish to interview people you know well to see how they evaluate you as an interpersonal communicator. They may know what is in your “blind” area.
4. If you use outside sources in writing your paper, please be sure to give the source proper credit. Outside sources are not required, as this is a paper ALL ABOUT YOU! However, if you do use outside source material, give credit in the body of the paper with in-text citations and on the Works Cited page. Use MLA formatting style.
SAMPLE MLA PAPER:
As you read in Chapter 1 of your course text, the assessment-learning process consists of a continuous cycle of assessment, planning, and teaching. It is important to consider that the cycle both begins and ends with assessment. “In between assessment there is continuous planning, teaching, and learning” (Howard, V. F., & Aiken, E., 2015, p. 16). In order to be effective caregivers and educators, we must first understand the purpose of assessment. Once we understand the “why,” we can then focus on the “how.” For this discussion you will reflect on the why, and begin to plan how to move forward in the assessment-learning process.
To prepare for your first discussion, view the Early Childhood Assessment Purposes video. For a transcript of the video, please click HERE. Include the following in your discussion post:
*You must properly cite and reference the course text in every discussion. A citation is a parenthetical note within the body of your response. It comes after a direct quote or a paraphrase. A reference comes at the end of your response and refers to the required reading or material.*
Howard, V. F., & Aiken, E. (2015). Assessing learning and development in young children. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education
Total word count: 850
writing requirement:
You work for judicial crisis a nonprofit group charged with preserving judicial integrity. You have been asked to work as a consultant on the current and increased politics surrounding judicial elections and appointments at the state and federal level. You are concerned that the politics around judicial selection will decrease the legitimacy of the courts and will make it far more difficult for courts to 1) act as a check on an oppressive majority and 2) act as a check on the other institutions. Find and analyze TWO advertisements (commercials)–one from a state judicial election and one from a federal judicial appointment. In a blog post analyze the commercials according to the following criteria. 1) What is the commercial saying about the candidate? 2) What is the commercial saying about his or her opponent (if applicable). 3) In what way is the ad political? 4) In your expert opinion, does the ad pose a risk to the legitimacy of the judiciary at either the state or federal level? If so, why? If not, why not? 5) What do you think the founding fathers would say about these kinds of advertisements? 6) Having reviewed these ads, what are your thoughts on the process of selecting judges? Are there things you would keep from the current procedures we have? Are there things you would change?
You will need to do a little research for this blog assignment–including finding and selecting your commercials. There are plenty out there! You should also look into the politics surrounding Obama’s nomination of Garland, the Senate’s response, the ultimate nomination of Gorsuch and the current attempt to fill the Kennedy vacancy–although these will be covered a bit in the lecture. You should also draw on the readings and lectures from class. As with the last blog assignment, please be sure to respond to at least two of your colleagues’ posts–which means watching their commercials, reading what they wrote and then commenting.
PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE A LINK TO EACH OF THE COMMERCIALS.
APA Reminder Use APA style for formatting the essay and for source citations. Begin with a title page. Include a running header, and use proper font and spacing. End with a separate references page. Refer to the Week 1 lecture on avoiding plagiarism for an APA essay template and additional resources.
