Choose preschool or kindergarten children and research the economics standards from your state?s website. 3. Respond to all of the following: If you are working in an early childhood setting: Indicate your state, choose 1 standard, and write it at the beginning of your post. Please discuss if and how you currently encourage this Social Studies content learning in your classroom.  Describe two specific activities.

2. Choose preschool or kindergarten children and research the economics standards from your state?s website.
3. Respond to all of the following:

If you are working in an early childhood setting:

Indicate your state, choose 1 standard, and write it at the beginning of your post.
Please discuss if and how you currently encourage this Social Studies content learning in your classroom.  Describe two specific activities.
Explain new insights to improve current practices for incorporating this Social Studies content in your center. These new insights/activities/lessons must have a direct connection to your selected standard listed above. Please explain the connection.

If you are not working in an early childhood setting:

Indicate your state, choose 1 standard, and write it in the beginning of your post.
What two activities might you develop in the future? For example, how can you use this information to enhance the classroom’s socio-dramatic play center?
These activities/lessons must have a direct connection to your standard listed above. Please explain the connection.

*Course Connection: Struggling to think of activities? Look at your unit 3 theme web for ideas!

What is a group? Describe two different types of groups. How are groups formed?Describe 2 different theories of how groups are formed, then choose which theory you feel best describes group development. Explain 

 
Module 1 Assignment: Groups
Overview:For this assignment, you will create a visual presentation about groups. You will have the option of creating an infographic, brochure, or a slide (PowerPoint) presentation. Please follow the instructions below, and be sure to adhere to APA formatting guidelines.For more information about APA formatting, please visit the APA Resources folder in the Student Resources course menu tab.*To view the grading rubric for this assignment, click on the name of the assignment and click “View Rubric”Instructions:For this assignment, you will describe types of groups and group development theories as well as explain the benefits of studying group dynamics. Complete the following:

Create one of the following:

Infographic
Brochure
Slide Presentation

Answer the following in your presentation:

What is a group?
Describe two different types of groups.
How are groups formed?Describe 2 different theories of how groups are formed, then choose which theory you feel best describes group development.
Explain 
the benefits of understanding group dynamics.
Include narrative and effective images.

If you obtain information or images from another resource, be sure to properly cite your work using APA format.

Submit your file to this assignment (click on the title of the assignment above).

If you have any questions, please ask your professor.Resources:See the document below for resources on how to create an infographic, brochure, or slide presentation: 
  ‘How To’ Resources for Multimedia Content.pdf        (ATTACHED) 

You will choose a nursing theorist that you would like to learn more about. The paper you will write will be about the theorist and the theory. Give an overview of the theorist to include components such as where they are from, what their education involved, areas of practice, and when they wrote the theory. Has the theory been revised? You can feel free to add any other pertinent information that you would like. (4 points). Do not need to follow the “4 points, 4 paragraph” rule for this assignment. Describe the theory and how it applies to nursing practice. (4 points) Discuss the major concepts, definitions, and assumptions of the theory. (3 points) Do you believe this theory applies to current practice and why or why not? (1 point)

You will choose a nursing theorist that you would like to learn more about. The paper you will write will be about the theorist and the theory.
Give an overview of the theorist to include components such as where they are from, what their education involved, areas of practice, and when they wrote the theory. Has the theory been revised? You can feel free to add any other pertinent information that you would like. (4 points). Do not need to follow the “4 points, 4 paragraph” rule for this assignment.
Describe the theory and how it applies to nursing practice. (4 points)
Discuss the major concepts, definitions, and assumptions of the theory. (3 points)
Do you believe this theory applies to current practice and why or why not? (1 point)
How could you utilize this theory in your own practice? (5 points)
If there is a model that accompanies the theory, please include this in your work.
Include a conclusion or summary at the end of your paper. (2 points)
This paper should include a title page in APA format, no abstract is needed, and at least 5 full pages of content, double-spaced. You should utilize 3-5 references and your paper must be in APA style with appropriate works cited page. (1 point)

Find an online study or data-driven claim (from a news source) about families from the last five years. Write one paragraph connecting what you found from the study or news source with the reading for this module. In your paragraph, include a discussion of the research method you believe was used, raise questions and/or potential problems with the study and/or data presented, and be sure to provide a link to the study or news source.

1)Find an online study or data-driven claim (from a news source) about families from the last five years. Write one paragraph connecting what you found from the study or news source with the reading for this module. In your paragraph, include a discussion of the research method you believe was used, raise questions and/or potential problems with the study and/or data presented, and be sure to provide a link to the study or news source. Cite all references using APA style formatting. 2)Tell the story of your family life growing up until now. You may choose to reflect on your own preconceived ideas about marriage, the family, and this course. Write a 500- to 825-word reflection (2 to 3 pages) connecting some aspect of your own family experience with a sociological theory introduced in Chapter 1 of the textbook. For example, if you view your family through the lens of functionalism, what role did each member play? Make sure to cite the textbook in your references. Other sources may include podcasts, books, news articles, journal articles, magazine articles, and/or reports and studies. Cite all references using APA style formatting.

With my feed of study it can be a lot to handle, between catching bad guys and stopping crime whether it be heinous crimes that deal with significant violence or just assault and battery this can all be a lot of work. I noticed though after going each week in this course that a mixture of qualitative as well as mixed methods methodology has a lot to do with my field of study whether it be one on one interview or the collecting of data which could be evidence to the crime being investigated there was always one of these methodologies involved with the criminal justice field. I would have to say though that the main one that would be used would be most likely the qualitative methodology as there is a lot of interviewing that takes place in this field, whether it being interviewing someone for a job, or interviewing someone for a crime they may have done, and even the interviewing of a witness that seen a crime either way one on one interview or informational interviews get explained a lot.  Then, choose two peers who are studying a social science field different from yours. As you review your peers’ initial posts, answer at least two of the following questions as you compare patterns of methodology choices in their social science and yours: Do you see other limits in their social science that they did not identify? What might the impact of those limits be? How do the methodology and data types preferred by their social science compare to those preferred by yours? Are there overlaps? Major differences?

Hello fellow classmates and instructor,
With my feed of study it can be a lot to handle, between catching bad guys and stopping crime whether it be heinous crimes that deal with significant violence or just assault and battery this can all be a lot of work. I noticed though after going each week in this course that a mixture of qualitative as well as mixed methods methodology has a lot to do with my field of study whether it be one on one interview or the collecting of data which could be evidence to the crime being investigated there was always one of these methodologies involved with the criminal justice field. I would have to say though that the main one that would be used would be most likely the qualitative methodology as there is a lot of interviewing that takes place in this field, whether it being interviewing someone for a job, or interviewing someone for a crime they may have done, and even the interviewing of a witness that seen a crime either way one on one interview or informational interviews get explained a lot. 
Then, choose two peers who are studying a social science field different from yours. As you review your peers’ initial posts, answer at least two of the following questions as you compare patterns of methodology choices in their social science and yours:

Do you see other limits in their social science that they did not identify?
What might the impact of those limits be?
How do the methodology and data types preferred by their social science compare to those preferred by yours? Are there overlaps? Major differences?
What do you see as the impact of these preferences, and is there something that could be gained in their social science if they were to embrace some of the methodologies and data types used by your social science?

Must watch the YouTube video before beginning the discussion. Youtube video link: https://youtu.be/bJ6-FVZ0IcY?si=QT-v16uFzTF5pldh Discuss the following question )… Hassan talks about his journey from being a convicted felon to a famous superstar. Hassan’s story was one of triumph, but unfortunately, not the norm. What are some of the differences between Hassan’s story and stories you hear of those that do not make it after leaving prison? Do you agree with the idea of asking potential hires if they have been convicted of a felony? How can community corrections and indeterminate sanctions help reduce the prison population?

Must watch the YouTube video before beginning the discussion. Youtube video link: https://youtu.be/bJ6-FVZ0IcY?si=QT-v16uFzTF5pldh Discuss the following question (300 word minimum)… Hassan talks about his journey from being a convicted felon to a famous superstar. Hassan’s story was one of triumph, but unfortunately, not the norm. What are some of the differences between Hassan’s story and stories you hear of those that do not make it after leaving prison? Do you agree with the idea of asking potential hires if they have been convicted of a felony? How can community corrections and indeterminate sanctions help reduce the prison population?

Give an example of how one asset might look depending on the child’s age and background. How does understanding developmental assets help you to address students’ challenges? How does attachment theory help you in your work in schools?

Week 4 – Discussion: Developmental Assets
Review the Developmental Assets: Preparing Young People for Success website from the Search Institute.
Respond to the following prompts in the Developmental Assets discussion forum by Wednesday November 8, 2023:

Give an example of how one asset might look depending on the child’s age and background.
How does understanding developmental assets help you to address students’ challenges?
How does attachment theory help you in your work in schools?

)Sociologists describe the main characteristics of bureaucracies as including a hierarchy of authority, a division of labor, standardized rules, and impersonality of positions. In this assignment, you will describe how today’s large companies adhere to or deviate from this sociological understanding of bureaucracies. Do today’s major companies continue to adhere to the main characteristics of bureaucracies? If they deviate, explain how. Instructions Consider whether today’s large companies, such as Amazon, Facebook, Walmart, and McDonald’s, are bureaucracies. Explain why or why not. Describe which of the main characteristics of bureaucracies you see in them and which ones are absent

1)Sociologists describe the main characteristics of bureaucracies as including a hierarchy of authority, a division of labor, standardized rules, and impersonality of positions. In this assignment, you will describe how today’s large companies adhere to or deviate from this sociological understanding of bureaucracies. Do today’s major companies continue to adhere to the main characteristics of bureaucracies? If they deviate, explain how. Instructions Consider whether today’s large companies, such as Amazon, Facebook, Walmart, and McDonald’s, are bureaucracies. Explain why or why not. Describe which of the main characteristics of bureaucracies you see in them and which ones are absent. You can use examples from one or more of the large companies. Explain the differences between the bureaucratization of online companies (i.e., Amazon or Facebook) and that of brick-and-mortar companies (i.e., Walmart or McDonald’s). This writing assignment should be 2 to 4 pages (500 to 1100 words) using 12-point Times New Roman and 1-inch margins. You are not required to have citations for this paper, but if you do use any sources, be sure to cite them and include a reference section that is APA-formatted. Your paper should have an introduction and a conclusion 2)In Reflection Assignment 4, no citations are required. The writing must be in your own words. In total, this assignment should be 1 to 2 pages (250 to 500 words) using 12-point Times New Roman and 1-inch margins. A sociological perspective can help us understand social change related to attitudes towards drug use. For example, many states have decriminalized marijuana for medical use, recreational use, or both. How might a functionalist, conflict theorist, or symbolic interactionist explain the increasing social acceptance of recreational marijuana use in the United States? Must something be socially acceptable to be decriminalized? What is an example of something that is socially acceptable, but still against the law? Explain.

You will design a research study. You will not collect or analyze data, but you will make decisions about how to conduct research on a sociological topic. Instructions State and define your sociological question/topic. Review your textbook’s table of contents for ideas of the types of questions and topics sociologists investigate. Describe the type of research method (e.g., survey, interview) you would use and explain why. Describe the kinds of people you would include in your sample and your research setting. Detail the ethical concerns you must consider and how they might affect your study. Predict three things you will learn about your topic by doing this research.

1)You will design a research study. You will not collect or analyze data, but you will make decisions about how to conduct research on a sociological topic. Instructions State and define your sociological question/topic. Review your textbook’s table of contents for ideas of the types of questions and topics sociologists investigate. Describe the type of research method (e.g., survey, interview) you would use and explain why. Describe the kinds of people you would include in your sample and your research setting. Detail the ethical concerns you must consider and how they might affect your study. Predict three things you will learn about your topic by doing this research. 2)In Reflection Assignment 2, no citations are required. The writing must be in your own words. In total, this assignment should be 1 to 2 pages (250 to 500 words) using 12-point Times New Roman and 1-inch margins. Identify a current social trend that you have witnessed, perhaps situated around family, education, transportation, or finances. For example, many veterans of the armed forces, after completing tours of duty in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere, are returning to college rather than entering jobs as previous generations did. What is a social trend you have observed? Choose one of the theorists discussed in Chapter 4 (Durkheim, Marx, or Weber), and use their arguments to explain the social trend. Do their theories hold up under modern scrutiny? Explain 3)In Reflection Assignment 3, no citations are required. The writing must be in your own words. In total, this assignment should be 1 to 2 pages (250 to 500 words) using 12-point Times New Roman and 1-inch margins. Discuss a time in your life when you experienced group socialization, participated in the socialization of other group members, or both. Describe the impact of various groups on your socialization. For example, think about how the socialization you received from your family differed from the socialization you received from your school or peers. Or, perhaps you have been in the position to socialize others as a teacher, manager, or other kind of group leader

Describe potential change theories and leadership strategies that could inform an interdisciplinary solution to an organizational issue.

 
For this assessment, you will report on the information that you collected in your interview, analyzing the interview data and identifying a past or current issue that would benefit from an interdisciplinary approach. This could be an issue that has not been addressed by an interdisciplinary approach or one that could benefit from improvements related to the interdisciplinary approach currently being used. You will discuss the interview strategy that you used to collect information. Your interview strategy should be supported by citations from the literature. Additionally, you will start laying the foundation for your Interdisciplinary Plan Proposal (Assessment 3) by researching potential change theories, leadership strategies, and collaboration approaches that could be relevant to issue you have identified. Please be certain to review the scoring guide to confirm specific required elements of this assessment. Note that there are differences between basic, proficient and distinguished scores.
When submitting your plan, use the Interview and Issue Identification Template [DOCX],  Download Interview and Issue Identification Template [DOCX],which will help you to stay organized and concise. As you complete the template, make sure you use APA format for in-text citations for the evidence and best practices that are informing your plan, as well as for the reference list at the end.
Additionally, be sure to address the following, which corresponds to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. Please study the scoring guide carefully so you understand what is needed for a distinguished score.

Summarize an interview focused on past or current issues at a health care organization.
Identify an issue from an interview for which an evidence-based interdisciplinary approach would be appropriate.
Describe potential change theories and leadership strategies that could inform an interdisciplinary solution to an organizational issue.
Describe collaboration approaches from the literature that could facilitate establishing or improving an interdisciplinary team to address an organizational issue.
Communicate with writing that is clear, logically organized, and professional, with correct grammar and spelling, and using current APA style.
Number of references: Cite a minimum of 3 sources of scholarly or professional evidence that support your central ideas. Resources should be no more than 5 years old.
APA formatting: Make sure that in-text citations and reference list follow current APA style.