Final Research Paper Research the responsibility of a critical thinker in a contemporary society. You may choose any topic that deals with a contemporary social concern. Examine the principles of critical thought in relation to the chosen societal concern, and consider the importance of ethics, moral reasoning, a research-based process to search for truth, and the advantages of information technology in gathering data. Potential social […]

In this module, we learned that, in Medieval Europe, friendship enjoyed a status not unlike marriage. Vernon writes: “So great was the political weight that such friendships could bear that they could effect changes in much the same way as a marriage” (p. 179). Marriages between friends, kissing, sleeping together, and even being buried together were not uncommon. In places like Africa and Asia, this […]

CREATIVE RESPONSE ASSIGNMENTFor this assignment, you will try out your skills in writing flash-fiction (a very short short story). Please choose ONE of the three creative themes listed below and develop it as a max. 500-word short story. –  Your story MUST be complete with a well-defined plot (a specific set of events with a beginning, a middle and an end), setting (the time and […]

   Becoming immortal or living for a very extended period of time does cause some issues and concerns to think about. If we keep living longer and longer and reproducing and using up so many resources we will eventually run out of space and resources all together. We would have to consider new and quicker ways to sustain our growing and ever living population. We would […]

Part 1    Spend 5 hours to complete this field experience.  Observe and assist with teaching a minimum of four lessons, two science and two health/PE/nutrition (an integrated health and science lesson may count for either requirement), led by certified 1-8 grade teachers. If possible, observe more than one classroom/teacher. Observe additional science and health lessons as needed, to reach the 5 hours.  Take note of […]

1. Select one of the theories discussed in Chapter 2 of the Ulmer, Selnow, and Seeger text. Prepare a quick summary in your own words of what the theory means and how it might be relevant in communicating in or regarding an emergency or disaster. Incorporate a real or hypothetical example or scenario to explain the theory. Think about what a theory is as you do […]

A challenge many teachers face is identifying effective ways to engage students in meaningful dialogue that advances thinking and elicits critical, higher-order responses based on current learning needs.  The purpose of this assignment is to design questions that encourage critical and higher-order thinking. To complete the assignment, you will explore appropriate question-asking methods for grade and ability levels.   Select an elementary grade level and identify […]

Firstly, I would like to point out that through this post I will try to reflect how the sacred / secular divide affects our relationship with God. Throughout the history of the church we have seen that believers have not always known how to connect the secular with the sacred. Many Christians do not know how Sunday relates to Monday and as a result many […]

Re-read the section on gender and sexual orientation as discussed in Andreatta, In a 2-page paper, discuss your own experience of understanding the categories of sex, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation. How well do the theories of sexual orientation identity development discussed on pp. 196-199 fit your own development in understanding of sexual orientation? How has coming to colledge enhanced or confused your views […]

Question: Chapter 3 in Rosenstand’s The Moral of the Story deals with the issue of moral truth—what is the morally right thing to do in a particular situation and what are the correct principles or guidelines for a living a morally good life? Moral subjectivism is the view that moral propositions are true only relative to the particular beliefs of a particular person or subject […]