Category: Family and Child studies

***TOUGH GRADING PROFESSOR***
Preventative programs – are focused on strengths of couples. The programs are often structured, include experiential activities, have a cognitive focus, are time limited and are often economical. Some professionals further divide preventative programs into :
Primary – programs that focus on issues before difficulties occur
Secondary – program that focus on couples that may be at risk
If you were tasked with creating a primary program and a secondary program for couples, what would your programs entail. Share the following for each program:
Name of the program
Mission and Vision of the program
Intended Audience (Relationships or Marriage)
Share one major event or activity that you will place under this program.
Share 3 goals for the program.
In a brief paragraph to follow, discuss the rationale behind your creation of these programs (why this selection), and discuss the differences between the programs. Please use examples to clarify your positions.

Analytical Paper: (50 points total)
a. Format: 10 pages, double-spaced with Times New Roman 12
point font, and 1 inch margins. Use headings and APA
referencing.
i. Describe a stressful event within your family. You should
be clear about what happened, who was involved, how
old each person was, and what relationship (e.g. sister,
father, etc.) each person had with you. You are strongly
urged to select an experience that you were a participant
in rather than an event you observed. (about 2 pages)
ii. Next, explain what happened from the perspective of the
ABC-X Model. You must clearly identify an example for
each letter, and address the internal and external
context. For this section, the emphasis should be the
application of the ABC-X Model rather than simply
retelling your story. (about 2 pages)
iii. Third, compare and contrast your experience with that of
one of the Bronson stories you have read thus far. Briefly
summarize the Bronson story, and be clear why you
chose that particular Bronson story. (about 3 pages)
iv. Fourth, explain what you have learned from this paper
and discuss if and how the ABC-X model provided a useful
interpretation and application for your family experience
with stress and coping. (about 3 pages)
v. Provide a list of references on a separate last page.
vi. Additional grading information. Each section (except for
the References) is worth 10 points. Carefully read each
section to ensure you have everything you need for your
paper. You also get five spelling errors for free.
Thereafter, it is -1 for each misspelled word. Format
errors carry a minimum of -2 for each occurrence. Any
papers that are less than 10 pages result in a zero or
failed grade.
Please note:  Missing a
reference results in a 3 point deduction, and incomplete
referencing results in at least a 1 point deduction for each
occurrence.

Students will choose a topic and provide a short, 15 minute Powerpoint, presentation and submit three discussion board questions related to the topic.  Peers will be responsible for replying to    the Discussion Board of their topic.  This assignment is worth 120 points.  The topic is reflective of Chapter and Additional Readings. 
Topic:School/Community Environment
Chaper 8-10 Book: Trauma & Young Children Teaching Strategies to Support & Empower by Sarah Erdman & Laura J. Colker with Elizabeth C. Winter

This assignment asks you to watch at least two TV family sitcoms, each from two different decades prior to the 2000s (e.g., from the 1950s-the 1990s). You’ll use examples from the episodes to analyze a variety of family communication concepts.  The paper will also ask you to reflect on how or in what ways these TV family sitcoms from past eras have portrayed (or not portrayed) increasing diversity of families and family interactions over these decades, and how these limited family portrayals from the past compare to more diverse family portrayals on TV today.  ( The fresh prince of bel-air & That 70’s show) 
DETAILS OF THE PAPER
The typed, double-spaced paper (12 point font) should be around eight pages, though you may be able to accomplish your goal in fewer pages, (you likely won’t be able to address everything in less than 5 pages).
Communicate in writing with a commitment to clarity and conciseness.  Spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors undercut your credibility and distract the reader from the points you are making in your paper.
Use of AI (e.g., ChapGPT) will result in a failing grade on the assignment and will be reported to the NMSU Academic Misconduct Office. The paper will be run through an AI detector, and further, AI generators do not produce what is needed for an assignment such as this anyway.
You will use material from the text, lectures, video, and personal examples.  Be certain to cite sources when you are quoting from the text, using APA format.  If you cite sources, you should include a reference page.  However, you do not need to cite sources in order to create an “A” paper.
The Paper #1 rubric, which can be found under the Modules link shows how the paper will be graded.  Be sure to address every prompt in the assignment below and also make sure your paper shows:
accuracy and completeness of your theory/concept description in each part of the assignment
appropriateness and detail of the examples provided
use of appropriate terminology throughout the paper
overall quality of writing, including accuracy of spelling and grammar
STRUCTURE AND CONTENT OF THE PAPER (consider using the headings below in your paper to organize yourself)
Introduction
Very briefly explain the purpose of your paper and the direction you plan to take.  Identify which families you will analyze in each part of the paper.
Body (There are three parts to the body of the paper.)
Part I: Family Structure and Interaction
Base your responses to Part I on ONE TV family (this family can be from any era–the 1950s, 1970s, or 1990s)
Choose any one of the families and describe them according to EACH of the bulleted structures below. For each one, name the kind of structure the family appears to follow in most cases.  Define each structure and provide specific examples of specific interactions from the episode to support why the family is a certain kind of structure:
power-authority structures
decision making structures (e.g., accommodation, defacto, consensus)
interaction structures (e.g., centralized and decentralized types such as the wheel, Y, chain, or all-channel)
family rules (e.g., regulative, constitutive). 
In other words, tell which kind of structure the family appears to follow in most cases.  Discuss each concept in detail, and then apply the concept to the family experiences.  Provide specific examples of specific interactions in the family to illustrate your points.
Then describe the family according to Olson’s model of adaptability and cohesion by telling what level of cohesion and what level of adaptability the family has. Again, provide specific examples of specific interactions in the family to illustrate your points.
In this same family, choose one sibling relationship OR one parent-child relationship Analyze this relationship using at least one major concept from lecture or the book.  Discuss the concept in detail, and then apply the concept to the relationship.  Provide specific examples of specific interactions in the relationship to illustrate your points.
Part II: Family Stress
Base your responses to Part II on TWO different TV families from two different eras
What kinds of stressors did the families have to deal with in each program?  Describe them.  How serious are they?  Do you see a trend developing here (as you look at shows from the 50s, 70s, 90s, and compare them to shows today)? 
Choose two families and describe the function of the stressor with Hill’s ABC-X model.  Define and identify each component (A, B, and C), and then estimate how stressful you thought this would be for the family (X).  Do you think that any of the other families that we saw would react differently (i.e., their X would be different).  Explain.                                                                                                         
Part III: How Do Our Own Families  Affect Us and How Are Topics of Family Diversity Treated in Family Sitcoms?           
Examine the effect your family has had on your communication behaviors with others by focusing on one communication term/concept from the class to this point.  Examples of communication concepts you may want to focus on are: communicator styles, self-concept issues, ways of dealing with conflict, the fundamental attribution error, or any other concept from the book or lecture.  It may be that your communication behaviors (effective or ineffective) are patterned after your family.  Possibly you have learned what not to do when communicating with others based on the ineffective behaviors used in your family.  Use specific examples of specific interactions. 
Comment on the expanding portrayal of diversity in TV families today in comparison to the past century (e.g., whether there is a need for more diversity or whether you see any trends toward increasing diversity–you might even discuss an example of a current show that shows more diversity of people or family interactions).  Are there more portrayals today of diverse family interactions (both positive and negative) and diverse treatment of topics that affect families? Feel free to give examples of shows. Are negative stereotypes still prevalent?  Also what expectations do TV families create in real ones? 
Conclusion
Provide a very brief summary of each part of the body of the paper. Last, provide a discussion of what you have learned (more generally) about family communication by analyzing and applying the concepts/theories to your family’s behavior.

Provide specific demographics for each service area with information such as population growth from community website, surveys, reports, and Stats Can.
Red Deer North and East, Airdrie, Innisfail, Olds, and Cochrane
Ø  Provide relevant information pertaining to the limited Family Day Home as childcare options in those communities. If possible, provide their current availability and enrolment capacities of all child care options as well as information on their waitlists, if any.

Make sure you consult the APA manual or an online resource for correct heading use and  format, as correctly formatted APA headings and subheadings may be different than          you’re used to. The Owl at Purdue is an excellent resource for APA formatting information.
The example is ATTACHED!
Topic: Adolescent Family Relationship (Child Abuse/Neglect)
Question: How does child abuse/negect affect child mentally?

For this assignment, you will create a newsletter for the families explaining the importance of play in your classroom. Your newsletter should highlight the importance of play for one of the developmental domains you have read about this past week and include why it is essential for this age group.
Refer to the attached document for complete instructions and grading rubric.
https://templatelab.com/preschool-newsletter-templates/
https://helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/DevelopMilestone/index.html

List at least (3) items that should be brought from home daily and explicitly state why you have chosen these items.
For any item brought to school which is deemed unsafe or not appropriate by the center or yourself as the classroom teacher, explicitly tell us how you will communicate that to the family, including an explanation as to why the item is unsafe or not appropriate.
In response to your peers: include an item from home which would be deemed unsafe or not appropriate that your classmate did not include, and explain why you believe the item is either not safe or not age appropriate.

Please don’t use really hard words because English isn’t my first or second language
Apply the concepts from the article and pages 67-70 in the textbook to mentoring in the 21st century. Write an essay describing how you might use social media and other online resources to communicate with a protege. Be specific, give examples and explain how and why they might be effective given what you have read.

Attend an event or activity sponsored by your identified culture, subculture or interest group.  Plan on spending a significant amount of time immersing yourself cognitively, emotionally and socially as you explore, observe, and engage.  Look for a friendly face or group, introduce yourself, and engage in conversation.  Ask appropriate questions reading speaking with people, and engaging.  Ask questions and learn first-hand information regarding this group.  If appropriate, take photographs of the event (and your new friend), collect literature or artifacts of the experience, or enjoy a snack or meal.
WRITE A 7-8 PAGE PAPER REGARDING YOUR RESEARCH AND EXPERIENCE
Describe the culture, subculture or interest group (2-3 pages) (40 points)
Critically analyze the course textbooks, peer reviewed journal articles, books, relevant research and credible websites that address aspects and issues faced by this culture, subculture or interest group. 
Several areas to address in this section:
Description of the group
Values/Belief orientations
Social Interactions (relationships within and between groups)
Attitudes toward singleness, co-habitation, marriage and family life
Child rearing practices
Roles of men and women
Religious/Spiritual Beliefs
Language and communication styles (verbal and nonverbal)
Emotional expression
Individualism
Methods of ensuring conformity to the group
Methods of conflict resolution
Goals important to achieve (in a lifetime)
Unique behaviors and their meaning
Historical events of critical importance in this group
Critical information relevant to understanding this group
Key behaviors and disposition that would help someone engage with this group
Describe your experience participating in the activity or event (2-3 pages) (20 points)
Include the date, time of day, location of the event or activity
Describe the setting and sequence of the events while participating.  (You may include pictures.) 
Describe your feelings before or during the event.
How did you feel during while conversing with someone from this group (nervous, comfortable, etc.)?
What did you notice about the people?  Consider behavior, appearance, styles of dress, etc.
What did you notice about the social roles between and amongst people (age, gender, etc.)?
What did you notice regarding interaction styles between people?  Consider age, gender and people in positions of authority. 
Describe strengths you observed in this group.
Is there anything from this experience you wish was part of your own culture?
Reflection on your experience (2-3 pages) (20 points)
This section of the paper should incorporate your reflections, experiences, what you learned about yourself, and how your perceptions of this group have evolved.
Discuss how this group is different from you, and what your perceptions of this group were prior to the immersion experience. The detailed description of differences should include overt (visible differences, etc.) and covert (religious beliefs, sexual orientation, etc.) differences.
What assumptions or perceptions you were told about this group as you were growing up? 
How did the preconceived notions make this experience a challenge for you?
How did own cultural or family background and life experience influence what you observed?
Did you make any mistakes during this immersion experience – in regards to assumptions, faux pas, unwarranted fear, etc.?
What similarities do you hold with this group in regards to values, lifestyle, relationships, family, children, interactive styles, love, food, music, work, etc.?
What insights have you gained about this person/group and about yourself?
Have your biases shifted?  Describe how.
How did this experience contribute to your personal growth?
Describe adjustments or changes you plan to make in regards to your own thinking, behaviors and disposition based on what you learned from this experience.
How has this experience helped you begin to develop the skills, abilities and dispositions necessary to work with diverse children, families and colleagues?
REFERENCES (20 points)
A minimum of seven specific reference sources are required.
(3) Credible academic source such as a professional journal.   Examples of peer reviewed journals include the Journal of Gender Studies, Journal of Child & Family Studies, Journal of Women & Aging, Sex Roles, Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Studies, Media, Culture & Society, Social Identities, Theory, Culture & Society, etc.
Family Partnerships and Culture, CA Department of Education 2016
California Preschool Curriculum Framework Vol. 3, (History-Social Science) CA Dept. of Education 2013
California Preschool Learning Foundations Vol. 3, (Foundations in History-Social Science)               CA Dept. of Education 2012
NAEYC Position Statement – Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education 2019
Personal discussion with individual from diverse group
Follow APA style guidelines to cite research throughout the paper.  Cite the source for every idea, fact, concept, thought, or production that originates somewhere outside of you.  Cite source for every quote, paraphrase, and summary that is not your own.
Students may use reference sources in addition to the required 6 references listed above.  All sources should be no older than be 2-5 years.  Older sources are acceptable for historic or comparative references only and may be used in addition to the 6 minimum required.  Peer reviewed journal studies should focus mainly on groups living in the U.S.  Read subsequent pages for APA reference guidelines.
FORMAT (20 points)
The report must be typed, double-spaced with 1” right, left and top and bottom margins and a standard 12 point font (Times Roman, Arial or Century Gothic).  The written response should be clear and thorough using proper grammar, correct spelling and whole sentences in paragraph format.  Length is 7-8 pages, not including reference page.  Tips for success when writing your paper:
Use APA style referencing (see attached).  Cite the source for every idea, fact, concept, thought, or production that originates somewhere outside of you.  Cite source for every quote, paraphrase, and summary that is not your own.
Carefully proofread your final draft even after using grammar and spell check.
Staple the report together.  A folder or sleeve is unnecessary.