Analyzing Barriers to Communication

  Regardless of family configuration,  background, strengths and/or challenges, every family wants the best for  their child(ren). When early childhood professionals partner  effectively with families, both contribute significant insights and  knowledge. Communication between early childhood professionals and families may be  complicated by differences in values, beliefs, traditions, expectations,  and languages. Although every communication exchange should … Read more

End of Life Work

I would like for you to look at your past and your family members and think about which half of your family is closest to their ethnic roots (MY MOTHER’S SIDE). Once decided you can start down the road of discovery. Research the reasoning and ideas that are part of that ethnic or racial or … Read more

Communicating Effectively with Children

   Consider: Reflect on the articles in this week’s Required Resources, “The Nature of Teacher Talk during Small Group Activities” and “Stepping Back to Listen to Jeff: Conversations with a 2-Year-Old” (see attachments). In each, the authors offer guidelines for facilitating affirming communication with children. Re-read the articles and identify three important principles you gleaned … Read more

Problem Solving with Persona Dolls

   Review the media segment attached: How      might the children identify with Mickey? In what      ways did the teacher make the doll “real” to the children? How did      the teacher “set the stage” for future stories and      problem-solving? Now, reflect on the information presented in the Persona Doll Training website (http://www.persona-doll-training.org/ukhome.html) and the article, “Problem … Read more

Q3d1

 Select and identify a culture other than your own. In what ways will you have to modify your communication approach, your nursing tasks, and your patient education in formulating a culturally competent plan of care for this patient? 

Organizational Structure & Culture Assignment

  5 SCHOLARY SOURCE, APA FORMAT Paper should be 4-5 double-spaced pages of content in length (this does not include title page or reference pages). Overview In this Case Study, you will apply the Statesmanship model discussed in Module 1: Week 1 to a real, specific public administration context. In other words, choose an organization that … Read more

Topic 1 Q 2

 How does cultural competency occur? What can one do to become culturally aware? Describe an effective approach to using The Purnell Model when working with subcultures (immigration status, gender, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, educational status, etc.). 

Topic1 q1

 “Variant characteristics of culture” include nationality, race, age, color, religious affiliation, educational status, socioeconomic status, occupation, military experience, political beliefs, urban versus rural residence, enclave identity, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender issues, physical characteristics, immigration status, and length of time away from the country of origin. Reflect on your own cultural background and … Read more

Ableism

TOPIC : Christianity and Ableism as punishment from God (400 – 1800 CE) 1) Outline the basic history of the event(s). You can use a timeline or write it out. 2) What ways was disability defined during your topic’s era? 3) How were the differently abled (disabled) treated during your topic’s time? 4) What beliefs, … Read more

Heterosexism Assignment

Islam, Christianity and Judaism and homosexuality Outline the basic history of the event(s). You can use a timeline or write it out. Write a brief description of what class(es) are involved in your chosen topic. What attitudes about sexuality contributed to your conflict? How did the cultures ideals, values, and beliefs change or return to … Read more