Speech and language develop together, allowing children to acquire adequate communication skills. If either or both of these skills are delayed, communication becomes difficult and the child cannot make their needs known. How can this delay affect other areas of development, such as social, academic, and emotional areas? Based on your experience and …
Impact of communication delay in a child’s classroom performance Read More »
A new student in your class has been living in foster care and tends to isolate herself from the other students. Based on what you know of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, you understand that the student will need to feel that she belongs in your class before she can attempt to …
Use the legal status of abortion in the Dominican Republic to assess the contrast between moral relativism and utilitarianism. Consider the following questions: Would a cultural relativist agree with the activists who want to reform abortion laws in the Dominican republic? How does the theory of cultural relativism approach the problem of …
Choose a child from Inclusion Works! or real life and answer the following questions: Background- Where do they live? Interests? Feelings about school? What issue do they have? Disability? Services- What services is the child receiving? Strategy- What strategies are being used to address the child’s disability? Supporting Factors- What can …
What is cultural capital? What role does it play in educational achievement? Use evidence to support your claim. What cultures and subcultures have influenced your own experiences, beliefs, and values? How would you describe your level of cultural capital?
As an elementary-level general education teacher, you are the person most likely to alert other professionals about a student you suspect may have a disability. For this reason, it is important that you know and understand the laws and policies that govern the process involved with special education. This 2-part assignment …
The laws and policies that govern the process involved with special education. Read More »
Provide a brief description in your own words of each of the two models you chose and discuss why these two models appeal to you. Using the experiences of Johann or Alberto with abnormal behavior explored in this week’s Discussion, compare and contrast the two models (describe similarities and differences) in terms …
Have you ever heard the term or saying “straight but not narrow”? This is an example of a statement of being an ally—recognizing one’s unique position of privilege yet standing with others who are oppressed. By taking this course, you have started the process of becoming an ally. Evan and Washington …
All human services professionals are included under mandated reporting statutes. Discuss both the positive consequences and the negative or unintended consequences of mandated reporting of child abuse. Analyze the implication of mandated reporting in delivering services to clients identifying challenges you would face in planning and providing services for clients. Ensure you …
Consequences of Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse Read More »
What do surveys measure in sociology? What benefit does research offer to the social work community? Do you know of an incidence where you have used research in your practice of social work, work, or academia?
