My Child’s Cognitive Development

My Child’s Cognitive Development

Abstract

In this inquiry project, I will be designing curriculum that seeks to teach my son Englishalphabet letters, numbers to 10 and body parts in 4 weeks. I am very interested in what a child aged 2 should be able to do. I have a 2 year old son who was born in the USA but unfortunately does not know English despite being at such an age. This has greatly been weighing on me and so I decided to start teaching him letters, numbers, body parts and giving him examples about what each letter stands for, for example A is for “apple”. I am very concerned that he should be able to at least have mastered a few body parts, letters and numbers at that age like his peers. I believe that if unchecked, this may turn out to be very counterproductive in helping him grow up and develop at a moderate level.

This will be done through constantlyplaying alphabet games and number songs with him since children at his age like simple and memorable songs. I believe that songs make it easy for them to identify numbers and letters especially if they have colorful scenes. I am also going to take advantage of everyday opportunities such as having breakfast and using mealtimes to further cultivate my position as a model to emulate and teach him in the process. This will be done through playing simple eating games such as “One sandwich for mommy, one for daddy and another for you, that is one two three”. This will help build his counting skills by helping him master simple numbers by associating them with simple day to day experiences.For the body parts, I am going to point to various parts such as his eyes and other parts. To make the experience more authentic, I will record a video that shows how he was before teaching him and how he is after the four weeks of teaching. The video will help monitor his progress as he learnsEnglish letters, numbers and various body parts.

My 2 year old son was born in the USA butunfortunately, he does not know any English words except “Hi”. This is somewhat shameful since he is American yet is not able to understand the most basic forms of communication in English. This is the reason why I decided to start teaching decided to start teaching him letters, numbers, body parts and giving him various examples that demonstrated what each letter stands for. I want him to be at the same level with other boys that are his age and not feel left out.In order to fully achieve this, I will need to apply some concepts and theories in cognition that are directed towards early childhood development.When it comes to cognition, there are various aspects of it that we can relate and identify with that affect early development in small children. The most important of these theories that small children can identify with is imagery and perception(http://www.education.com/magazine/article/body-talk-preschool/).There are numerous ongoing studies that are aimed at establishing a concrete link between mental imagery and perception in small children aged 1 to 6 years. Mental imagery entails visualizing of images or events in one’s brain (Anselmo & Franz, 1995). Perception entails visualizing images and events based on external stimulus such as witnessed events or occurrences. Studies actually reveal that some cortical areas of the child’s brain are involved in both imagery and perception (Anselmo & Franz, 1995). What is evident is the fact that both imagery and perception play a significant role in memory and motivation and ultimately in early childhood development. Different people perceive things differently and that is probably why their actions differ.

The importance of perception is hence paramount in understanding any basic components such as letters, numbers and simple body parts. One must form a clear mental image of what is required of him or her and fully comprehend the components in an associative way (Brooks & Berlin, 2003). This principle applies to small children in that two children of the same age are very likely to have different levels of understanding and would relate differently to society despite being the same age (McCartney & Phillips, 2011). This was the main motivation for my inquiry project.

Thisinquiry projectis going to make a difference in my young son in whom I am going to apply these principles. Aged 2 years old, I decided to teach him because he is an American, and I am planning to live here for a couple of years. I am currently studying for my Ph.D. and hence estimate that we will be staying her for at least four years. This implies that my son is going to study his first grade and kindergarten here.It is because of this that I do not want him facing language barriers or trouble communicating with his friends because he does not know English. I am considering taking him to an international school once we return to our home country Saudi Arabia.

Ultimately the inquiry project will also make a significant difference in my life too.One key aspect of growth in the development of different behaviors in people is the ability to learn and adapt to what they see in others. This theory holds true even in small children (Goswami, 2007). Role models are widely believed to influence people, both young and old, in the manifestation of behavior. Various conditions need to be fulfilled in order to thrive in learning from a role model that include paying attention, retaining what is observed and having the motivation and skill to learn from the model (Bjorklund , 2012). Using the same approach, but on a smaller and less complex scale I intend to act as the role model for my small son to imitate. Through imitation, he has the ability to reconstruct some of the things that he sees me do and in the process subconsciously add these actions to his cognitive ability (Benson & Haith, 2009). This means that I will adjust my schedule and time slightly in order to dedicate some time to tech him letters, numbers and body parts. It will be very encouraging to me once he graspsthese teachings within the four weeks. I will be more confident in his communication skills if the inquiry project is successful so in a way the project will also make a difference in my life too.

According to the preschool or kindergarten content standards that are outlined in New York State (common core state standards), counting to 10, recognizing some of the alphabet letters and body parts are basic standards that children of my son’s age should learn(Brooks & Berlin, 2003). These standard stipulate that in order to teach these components of children study to pre-K children and grades K-3, one should create a detailed schedule of the daily routines and activities for a preschool or kindergarten teaching session. One should ensure that language and literacy experiences are provided throughout the day. In order to build the learning experience to enable him master some letters, numbers and body parts, I will teach him using some visual strategies. I will act as a presenter and employ gestures and language with many pictures. Books with pictures and diagrams are also very critical in helping enhance his visual learning (Bjorklund, 2012). I will aim to use techniques that help him reconstruct the letters, numbers and body parts that he has learnt. I estimate that by the third week he should be able to redraw images and letters from memory, try different spatial arrangements, and replace numbers with initials and symbols. This will signify that it is time to reduce his study sessions into smaller periods(Brooks & Berlin, 2003).These sessions will be constructed through various instructional strategies and I will designthe instructions and the methods of assessment that will enable him complete the learning process within the stipulated four weeks. A good instructional strategy that I will be using this period is teaching him numbers and body parts kinesthetically.Statistics show that children who learn better through kinesthetic means should try to experience the things that they are learning in order for them to remember it best(Brooks & Berlin, 2003).

Some questions that will guide me in the process are based on Bloom’s wheel and I have concluded that the four key questions I will use are: Will my son be able to easily recognize numbers, letters and body parts? Secondly, will my son be able to comprehend what the meaning of the letters, numbers and body parts he learns? Thirdly will my son be able to apply and use the letters and numbers that he has learnt? And lastly will he be able to analyze and evaluate the letter he has learnt and numbers to form words that he can use constructively?

I will then use the evidence and match my results against the four question derived so that I can be able to determine whether or not I have had an effect in my goal of teaching him some letters of the alphabet, numbers and body parts. I will break down the procedure of teaching him these three elements by first teaching him numbers. I will do this throughplaying number songs since children at his age like songs. These songs will help him memorize numbers in a catchy and interactive way (http://www.babycenter.com/404_how-and-when-should-i-teach-my-child-her-numbers_6899.bc). I will also utilize day to day experience such as helping him learn how to count during breakfast by helping him count pancakes such as, “One pancake for mommy, one for daddy, one for you and so one, two, three”. The second level of teaching will be teaching him the alphabet. I will do this using a26 two-sided, interactive flash cards. I will also play the Sesame Street series which gives a creative way of identifying letters accompanied by songs (http://www.babycenter.com/404_whats-the-best-way-to-teach-my-child-the-alphabet_6897.bc). Lastly, I will teach him about body parts by printing out pictures of various parts and pointing to mine as I teach him to identify each of them.

In order that I may assess the success, I will record a video that shows my son’s ability before and after the four weeks of teaching by using different games, songs, flashcards and educational videos. That video will be conclusive in proving that he does not have the ability to count to 10, recognize his body parts and some of the alphabet letters before teaching him. Then, after four weeks, I will record another video to show his ability to do the things stated and note his progress.

The results of my project inquiry are indeed very encouraging. The video clearly shows that my child now after only 4 weeks of teaching has the ability to recognize some of the alphabet letters, count to 10 even though he is missing some numbers, and recognize his body parts.The video clearly captures his progress from week one to week four. Each week is marked by a significant progress in one of the three sections that I am teaching him. For him, learning the alphabet letters has not been as hard as learning all the numbers. The results show that he has This is very encouraging because I believe that with continued training, he will be able to fully master all the numbers and with time use what he has learnt constructively. His progress in only four weeks has been very spectacular and I am now very confident that our 4 year stay in America will help him build his linguistic and literacy levels.

The next time that I have the opportunity to conduct the inquiry project I hope to reduce the turnaround time for teaching him to less than four weeks. I have established that indeed he has a lot of potential and with refined instructional strategies I can help him learn in less time. This will have a greater impact and difference in himbecause I will have more time to help him learn other components that will help build his linguistic knowledge. The inquiry project has therefore been very significant in making a difference in my son’s cognitive development.

References

Anselmo, S., & Franz, W. (1995). Early childhood development: Prenatal through age eight. Englewood Cliffs, N.J: Merrill.

Benson, J. B., & Haith, M. M. (2009). Language, memory, and cognition in infancy and early childhood. Amsterdam: Academic.

Bjorklund, D. F. (2012). Children’s thinking: Cognitive development and individual differences. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning.

Body Talk: Pre-school(2008). Retrieved from http://www.education.com/magazine/article/body-talk-preschool/Brooks-Gunn, J., Fuligni, A. S., & Berlin, L. J. (2003). Early child development in the 21st century: Profiles of current research initiatives. New York: Teachers College Press.

Goswami, U. C. (2007). Blackwell handbook of childhood cognitive development. Malden, Mass.: Blackwell Pub.

How and When Should I teach My Child Numbers? (2009). Retrieved from http://www.babycenter.com/404_how-and-when-should-i-teach-my-child-her-numbers_6899.bcMcCartney, K., & Phillips, D. (2011). Blackwell Handbook of Early Childhood Development. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons.

What is the best Way to teach My Child the Alphabet? (2009). Retrieved from http://www.babycenter.com/404_whats-the-best-way-to-teach-my-child-the-alphabet_6897.bc

Child Protective Services Report

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Child Protective Services Report

I was privileged to have gotten an opportunity to work for the Department of Child Protective Services. I have had passion to try and ensure that children stay in loving homes where they are accorded the love that they need. Since time immemorial, there have often been cases of child abuse but unlike in the past when they could not be protected, things are now a little bit different. Child protective services is among the agency that have been created. With child abuse cases became rife in America, the government found the need to protect the children from cases of abuse and neglect. the system is quite complex and it varies from state to state. Child services collaborates with other entities such as; community based organisations and private child welfare agencies. Whereby they are able to accord services such as; parenting skill classes, rehabilitation, foster care, domestic violence, housing and employment assistance. This report generally looks at my experience at the Child Protective services including the skills that I did pick up there.

The first thing that I learnt was that Children Protective Agency is generally responsible for the general social welfare of the children. There was a team that were required to follow up on cases of children abuse that were reported. Social welfare services were mandated to remove neglected and abused children from their guardians and the streets. These children were later on placed with other families and orphanages. Child Protective Services normally, receives and investigates reports of possible child neglect and abuse. It also provides services for affected families, who are in need for protection and care for their children. Child services is also tasked with arranging for living arrangements with, foster families or next of kin. Child protection services also provides arrangement for adoption, permanent family relations for kids living foster care and adoption. As mentioned above the welfare services is tasked with various duties. In case of possible child abuse or neglect, the concerned individual can issue a report. CPS case workers receive the reports and they are screened in or out. Screening in happens when there is sufficient evidence of child abuse or neglect, therefore warranting an investigation. Screening out is undertaken if the evidence presented does not meet a states legal definition of child abuse or neglect. In such instance the social worker can refer to the person who initially reported the case or the community for assistance. After screening case workers respond, however the response time varies and is dependent on the type of alleged maltreatment. Case workers may interrogate the people in contact with the child, they can also speak with the child solely or with a caregiver present this is dependent on the child’s age. Given the amount of risk a child who is believed to be in immediate danger can be moved to safer accommodations. In some states if the risk is considered low CPS case workers focus on identifying support and services that the family will need, rather than collecting evidence for conviction.

Another role that the Child protective services are tasked with is that they ensure that guardians who are found guilty of child abuse and neglect are offered support by; ensuring they undergo treatment services and ensure that they also undergo services mandated by juvenile courts. In low risk cases caregivers are provide with in-home services and support; child care, parent education, counselling and so on. However, in high risk cases, police are called upon to investigate and may file charges in a court of law. Perpetrators of child abuse are placed on a state maltreatment registry, when there is confirmation of child abuse, these registries are confidential. However, for professions that involves working with children, the registry can be used to perform background checks. CPS workers are mandated to follow standard procedures when responding to cases of child maltreatment. CPS workers are guide by basic philosophical tenets; a permanent home is the safest place for a child to grow. CPS case worker’s efforts are more effective if the affected party is involved.During my internship I was also able to learn of the connection between child protective services and the foster care system. Foster care is whereby a child is placed with another family for a while and this family or the caregiver needs to be approved by the government. Placement of children is done by the government and is arranged by social services agency, parents or caregivers that are selected are then compensated for expenses. The parent although is the primary caregiver meaning they offer day-to-day care to the family, the state through the court as well as chill protective agency act as “in loco parentis” meaning they get to make the major decisions that may affect the child. For child protective services, I was able to find out how they liaise with the foster care system to ensure children who are placed in the system are treated well. The foster care system is one institution that is often viewed in bad eye. This is because most people are often aware of the mistreatment that children in the foster care go through including the physical abuse, emotional, sexual abuse. Child Protective Services is tasked with ensuring that the children in these homes get out and are taken to homes where they are loved and given the care that they deserve.

While at the internship, there were cases that I really got to study. One was the Gabriel Fernandez case. Gabriel Fernandez case is among the most looked at case and how Child Protective Services failed the boy. Typically, Child Protective Services are often tasked with following up cases that may involve a child being harmed this may include calls from the school teacher or the neighbors. When such distress calls come in, the social workers are often dispatched so that they can go and interview the child or siblings and remove the children from the said home. Gabriel’s teacher had tried making several calls explaining that the boy was being hurt but nothing seemed to have taken place. Gabriel’s case was not the only case that may have such issues, there are a few other cases where children who were harmed had tried seeking for help from Child Protection Services but it seems they were never able to get this help. One key issue that I related as to why such cases happened was because of the many cases that are reported but the officers are not as many. The Department of Child Protective Services often mandates that all accidents that affect dependent of children be reported. For most caseworkers, they try looking into cases of children who cannot have access to the outside world as they are more vulnerable to abuse. Children who are of school going age, most social workers often believe or at least have faith that the teachers or the neighbors may be able to notice the abuse and report it. With most CPS being understaffed, at times a caseworker may lose track of a certain child. For Gabriel’s case, it was quite unfortunate because even the software used to calculate a child’s likelihood of abuse had proved that Gabriel was likely to be abused yet no steps were taken. Encountering such cases made me scared if ever I will ever be in such a position. I was however encouraged with steps CPS were taking in trying to ensure caseworkers were not overloaded with work and thus such cases are not as common as the past.

A child’s behavior and their upbringing was also a lesson that I learnt and was able to experience firsthand. Children from foster care or those who have undergone abuse are likely to portray delinquency because of what they have gone through especially those that have been abused. Lack of a permanent home can be frustrating for a child as they need stability in their life. Abuse that the child experience, lack of affection and love as well as multiple moves create impetus for delinquency. Some children get into drugs as a way to cope with what they are feeling including use of alcohol, cocaine, heroin among other drugs. Some of the foster youth may also get easily recruited into gangs as they may find a sense of belonging from these gangs. Due to violence inflicted on them, they too may tend to be violent or even bullies in school as measure to try and protect themselves. There have been organizations that have come up to try and help foster care children that have been through abuse by providing counselling and support in order to help them not to get into juvenile delinquency or the life of crime.

The child protective services just like any other entity is faced with its own share of challenges. The institution is faced with an increase in caseloads and intricate social problems, this is all summed up by the agency not being able to maintain a skilled workforce. Cases of absence of good record keeping, hindrance the maintenance of useful case data. Service delivery is also hindered due to the stigma associated with child abuse. Difference in beliefs and necessary approach to be taken by both service providers and family, proves to be a challenge. However, CPS workers are tasked with ensuring the safety of children. The main aim being finding safe permanent residence for affected children. It is key to note that CPS job can be quite stressful and there are high chances of burn out, however it is quite rewarding.

The experience was generally a good experience. I worked under people who had the passion and the zeal that would ensure that the children get the best care from the homes that they leave in. Although I had learnt a few things theoretically such as challenges faced by children and importance of CPS in protecting them, challenges in foster care, and challenges in CPS, getting to experience them first hand and coming up with solutions was an amazing experience. By the end of the internship I had acquired problem solving, critical thinking, team work and leadership skills all which I know will be vital as I embark on my career.

Childhood Development Theories Growing up, we lived in the suburbs.

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Childhood Development Theories.

Growing up, we lived in the suburbs. I have no recollection of what happened between the age of 18 and 24 months. When I was in my early childhood, between three and seven, I used to follow my father everywhere and would do everything he did. At this age, in every photo my father has a cap, I also have one and where he never wore one, I also did not. Between 7 and 11, I started going to school and was considered old enough to do errands and would not run somewhere just because I was asked to depending on my mood. From 11 years onwards, I was always doing stuff with my friends such as walking around the neighborhood together, swimming together and other such stuff. I remember diving into the deep end a few days after my eleventh birthday just to prove a point.

Using Piaget’s theory, in the preoperational stage, I could not understand that my father wore certain clothes depending on the weather. If he wore a jacket at the beach, I would as well! In the next phase, concrete operational, I did not have to ran and pant just because I was asked to “ran to the neighbors!” walking was enough as long as I went where I was asked. In the formal operational stage, I took a risky plunge into the pool because I did not want some fellows to think I was cowardly or weak. Abstract concepts became important.

Some of the incidents described above fit in Erikson’s theory as well. Deciding to walk during errands when I used to run before was me using my initiative to assert my power as in Initiative vs guilt. If I was drawn from something, I liked such as a game, I would walk even slower. Jumping into the pool was a classic example of me proving a point that I thought was important to my identity as in identity vs confusion.

My community has a variety of people from different backgrounds

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My community has a variety of people from different backgrounds. This is normally the cause of conflict due to different ideologies. America has a history of racism and stereotyping of cultures. This has led to the divide of its nationals in all aspects of life. As a student, I have been taught to fight for what I think is write and respect people with different views. This quality has been helpful for my relationship with the surrounding environment due to the removal of social barriers. Due to my ability to cope with different situations, I have been able to turn negative situations into positive situations. This in turn has improved my chances and opportunities in regard to my future success. It is difficult to maintain this dynamic due to the variety of uncontrollable circumstances. When the odds are against me I learn from the situation and try again so that I can achieve my goals.

Question Two

If I had the opportunity to found my own college, I would ensure that students receive the best form of education. This is not easy to achieve due to the high standards required to make this possible. In order for the college to be a success, the subjects need to be reflective of the goals and objectives set by the school. All topics are essential for the growth and development of students. The topic that I would ensure is part and parcel of the school curriculum is Social Ethics. Social ethics involves leaning about different cultures and societies so as to improve relations in the community. Having ethics is an essential quality to posses as a member of the community. The present society is prone to a number of injustices due to the lack of regard for the value life. Most people have at one point or another fallen victim to the cruelty of people in influential positions. This as a result has forced a majority of the society to succumb to the corrupt nature of their neighbours. For the country to move forward, individuals need to be educated on the significance of social ethics. This can only be effective if students are trained at an early age.

Question Three

A community consists of the gathering or coexisting of people who share the same goals and objectives in life. This however is not the case in a more complex population due to the different races, creeds and social classes. Communities have both similarities and differences due to the difference of opinions. Communities continue to change due to the change in the cultural ideologies. This in turn affects the perception of equity amongst members of the community. Equity involves providing justice and fairness for all citizens in society. This is unfortunately not the case in that a majority of the population is treated unfairly on a daily basis. The lack of equity in the community is felt through the improper distribution of resources by those in power. A community that achieves this element would improve the social, political, environmental and economic condition of its citizens. Equity for all is ideal so as reduce the amount of corruption, insecurity and unemployment in the country. This as a result will motivate all citizens to strive so as to achieve a better life for the future.

My Core Belief

My Core Belief

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University of Maryland University College

Pro:600 9046 Communicating, Problem Solving, and Leading in Professional Fields (2221)

Theresa Lechton

17 January 2022

My Core Belief

Throughout my educational and professional experiences, I have always prided myself on the core value of integrity. Integrity is the virtue of being honest, trustworthy, and having strong moral principles (Dunn, 2009). Having integrity implies that you know what is right and wrong, and people with integrity reliably do the right thing. I always admire any person with integrity since they possess a moral compass that does not waver. For me, integrity is internally based on the moral code of ethics that defines my brand. Having integrity has served me incredibly well in school and the workplace.

Having integrity as my core belief has significantly benefited me in school. I have always been practicing academic integrity ever since I joined the school. By definition, academic integrity refers to pursuing scholarly activity in an honest, open, and responsible way. As part of learning, we have many assignments and exams to complete. These exams and assignments are intended to assist learners in understanding their subject by requiring them to showcase how well they have engaged with and understood the materials covered in class through completing assessment tasks. I ensure that I do not practice any form of academic dishonesty, such as copying and paraphrasing my coursemates’ assignments. Some students think that copying their peers’ works is an easy way to complete their assignments. As such, they end up not completing their own assignments. To me, this is dishonesty, and my virtue of integrity can never allow me to practice such behaviors. Academic integrity has helped me understand the class content more. It has also made it much easier to study for my exams. Also, having integrity in school has allowed me to make trustworthy bonds with my tutors, peers, and everyone else around me.

Additionally, integrity has benefited me in my workplace. This quality has enabled me to build trust with my employer and workmates. Ever since my employer noted my integrity, they have also trusted my work and always considered me as a responsible person. They respect me for that, and I have been promoted occasionally as everyone trusts me and considers me capable of completing assigned tasks and meeting goals on time. I have also received positive comments from my supervisors, who enjoy working with me as they do not have to push me to do what is expected. My professional integrity has also benefitted the organizations have worked for. It has allowed me to work collaboratively with my colleagues, which has improved overall organizational performance and customers satisfaction.

Overall, integrity is a virtue everyone should practice. I have personally enjoyed its benefits. Academic integrity has made my learning experience fun and satisfying and has allowed me to get good grades in my exams. This has been achieved by ensuring that I complete all my class assignments and projects and adhering to the school rules and regulations. On the other hand, professional integrity has enabled me to become a trusted employee and build healthy relationships with my employers and colleagues.

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Dunn, C. P. (2009). Integrity matters. International Journal of Leadership Studies, 5(2), 102-125.

Childhood Development Theories.

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Childhood Development Theories.

Growing up, we lived in the suburbs. I have no recollection of what happened between the age of 18 and 24 months. When I was in my early childhood, between three and seven, I used to follow my father everywhere and would do everything he did. At this age, in every photo my father has a cap, I also have one and where he never wore one, I also did not. Between 7 and 11, I started going to school and was considered old enough to do errands and would not run somewhere just because I was asked to depending on my mood. From 11 years onwards, I was always doing stuff with my friends such as walking around the neighborhood together, swimming together and other such stuff. I remember diving into the deep end a few days after my eleventh birthday just to prove a point.

Using Piaget’s theory, in the preoperational stage, I could not understand that my father wore certain clothes depending on the weather. If he wore a jacket at the beach, I would as well! In the next phase, concrete operational, I did not have to ran and pant just because I was asked to “ran to the neighbors!” walking was enough as long as I went where I was asked. In the formal operational stage, I took a risky plunge into the pool because I did not want some fellows to think I was cowardly or weak. Abstract concepts became important.

Some of the incidents described above fit in Erikson’s theory as well. Deciding to walk during errands when I used to run before was me using my initiative to assert my power as in Initiative vs guilt. If I was drawn from something, I liked such as a game, I would walk even slower. Jumping into the pool was a classic example of me proving a point that I thought was important to my identity as in identity vs confusion.

Childhood Obesity in America

Childhood Obesity in America

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Child obesity in America

Child hood obesity is currently prevalent in America making it a serious public health challenge in the 21st century. Over 43 million children in America are overweight.

Thesis

While there are many factors that cause child hood obesity, there are a lot of information about childhood obesity, this makes one wonder whether the information are facts or just misinformation

Obesity in children is part of their lifecycles

While most parent tend to think of their children as healthy as fit as fiddles, they argue that the fatness is just part of baby fat that their children will lose as they grow up. Some of the parent argues that their children do not take fatty food so their size is natural. According to …this is misconception because childhood obesity is not necessarily caused by food types that the children consume but there are other contributing factors such as unhealthful diet, lack of sleep, lack of activity as well as medication. In addition, the fact is that many children do not lose weight even as they go into teenage and may progress into childhood. Therefore, parent of obese children should not see it as baby fat because that is amiss conception and should seek proper intervention.

Obesity is genetic

On the other hand, many parents tend to think of obesity as a genetic condition that runs in the family and cannot be remediated. Parent argues that their parent was big, and there are big, so their children must be big because the plus size runs in the family. Body types are likely to be inherited, but obesity is not inherited. Most parent prepare the type of food that their parent fed them so it is also healthy to say that the cooking genes are theme. Additionally it is also advisable to argue that the salivary gland should be tamed, nevertheless, it is also important to have a healthy diet and regular exercise regime, this I only achievable by allowing children time to play as through play, the children improve their creativity, social skill as well as keep healthy.

Dominant obesity genes

Most parent fail to take action on the obese status of their children saying their children are obese and have the obesity genes, which they cannot correct. Additionally, the parent argues that their obese children will remain obese for the rest of their life. This is a very big misconception as these children once obese can shed some fats and will not necessarily remain obese their whole life. Some parent also RGUE that their children and responsible for their health, blaming a child for their obese status is wrong as it sets a mindset of shame and everlasting guilt. T this might lead to life time obesity in these children. Most children are obese because they learn bad habits from their parent while some parent fail to encourage their children to take up active life early in life.

While it is true that most children have a body mass index that is slightly higher than 95th percentile in comparison to children in the same age and of the same gender. It is important to note that most of the obesity “genetic obesity” is preventable through the right diet and exercise regime. Children with obesity are capable of shading more than 35% of their extra weight. This is mainly through exercise.

“Dieting” is the only Answer

Most parent in America try to put their children through rigorous dietary regime that involves the consumption of fad diets only. Though this may seem the best answer to consumption of snack and fast foods, it is not advisable to take fad diets that are commercialized in America.

The downside of this is never known to the parent of obese children because these fad diet lead to a quick loss of weight. These fad diets put a lot of stress on the Childs kidney and various internal organs. On the other hand, these diets never provide the appropriate nutrition that befits a growing child. Proper diet is a requirement for growing child as it helps in the development of skin, bones, teeth, hair and all other body parts. Most complication in life begins with poor diet and may be the cause of serious medical condition such as gallstones in the future life of children. Additionally, long term weight loss plan for children is important than short term plan.

Conclusion

Though weight loss is much safer and probably the most effective intervention, there are a lot of it than just exercise. Sustainable weight loss is important to the child than just one time weight loss, on the other hand, children should be taught about disciplined diet. Therefore, they stick to healthy diet and not diet, shunning fast foods as well practicing a lot. The current population is a sedentary population, this means that most of the pass time activities that children engage in are done either seated such as watching TV and playing video games, this can be blamed for the prevalence of obesity. Parent need to limit screen time and give their children with alternatives.

Musical Theatre Film

Musical Theatre Film 

Musical Theatre Film 

Now that we have gone over the 6 elements of theatre as defined by Greek philosopher Aristotle, let’s watch how these six elements come together to create one big piece of performance art. 

West Side Story 1961 or the 2022 version HBO Max; Hulu 

Chorus Line 1985 Youtube; Amazon Prime 

Hairspray  Netflix 

Cabaret 1971 Amazon Prime, Paramount +

Chicago 2002 Hulu 

You will be asked to write a 2 page paper/speech on one of these musicals. You may want to read the suggested speech topics on the next page, and the speech paper directions on the page after that before watching the film. That way you know what to pay attention for. You may want to watch your selected musical film more than once. 

 

Musical Theatre Speech Topics

Suggested Topics for Musical Theatre Speeches

Write a speech on just one of the theatrical elements listed below. Use the questions listed under the themes to help you form your paper. You only need to submit your paper. 

Purpose: To present your analysis of the specific area of the play.  What was distinctive about it as theatre?  How was it dramatically effective?

1-2 pages

Organization (Intro, Conclusion, Transitions); Clarity of speech (articulation, volume, and pace); Focus on topic; Analysis (Use of examples); Perceptiveness (original insights); Thoroughness (e.g. staying focused on the question)

Write your paper on one of the following musicals :West Side Story 1961 or the 2022 version HBO Max; Hulu 

Chorus Line 1985 Youtube; Amazon Prime 

Hairspray  Netflix 

Cabaret 1971 Amazon Prime, Paramount +

Chicago 2002 Hulu 

Choose just one of these topics listed in bold. Use the questions provided under them to help you formulate your paper. 

THEMES

What is this show about? Can you list at least five single words that represent ideas in the play? 

Does the musical have a goal, a purpose? What was the intention in writing the show? 

Was the creative team making a thematic statement? About Government?  Racism?  Body Image?  Acceptance?  Others?  Is this statement evidenced in examples from the play?

Is there a song that represents a theme? What lyrics in the song highlight the theme, and what do the lyrics suggest?

MUSIC AND DANCE

What is the general quality or tone of the music? What adjectives can describe it? 

What does the quality of the music contribute to the story? What emotions does the music bring up?

Where do the songs support the plot or character of the story in Hairspray? Point out examples where Music, Theatre and Dance are integrated to reveal character or plot.

How would you describe the style of dancing? Does it add to the story line or themes?  What does the style of movement communicate? 

SPECTACLE

Is this musical theatrical in any way? What draws our interest in a visual way to an important moment?  Does it work? 

What moments give the play a theatrical lift?

What is the most theatrical moment of spectacle in the musical and why?

CHARACTER

Describe one of the characters using adjectives.  Show evidence from the musical to support each attribute.  Also describe them based on what they actually do in the musical.

Formatting your paper

You will notice that each Topic has several questions underneath it. You should use those questions to help guide your paper. You do not have to answer all of the questions in your paper but you should consider addressing 2 or 3* of them. For example, your paper might look like:

Paragraph 1: Introduction

Paragraph 2: Answer to one of the topic questions with examples from the show  

Paragraph 3: Answer to another topic question with examples from the show

Paragraph 4: Answer to one last topic question with examples from the show

Paragraph 5: Conclusion.

*if your analysis in paragraphs 2 and 3 end up being long, you don’t need to include a third question. Not sure how to judge? Your paper should be around 1-2 pages. If it’s longer than that, then you can cut one of the topic questions.

There is a sample speech paper in the next Module that covers Themes for in the musical  Zoot Suit to give you an example of what we are looking for. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding the film, the speech topics, or any of the topic questions. You may want to watch the film again.

Directions

After you watch the assigned Musical Theatre film, you are ready to start your Musical Theatre speech assignment. 

Write your speech paper on one of the following musicals :West Side Story 1961 or the 2022 version HBO Max; Hulu 

Chorus Line 1985 Youtube; Amazon Prime 

Hairspray  Netflix 

Cabaret 1971 Amazon Prime, Paramount +

Chicago 2002 Hulu 

Take a look at the Module titled “Suggested Speech Topics for Musical Theatre.” You will see topics like Theme, Music, Dance and Character. You need to choose ONE topic and write a paper on how that one element contributes to the play and it’s intended messages.

You will notice that each Topic has several questions underneath it. You should use those questions to help guide your paper. You do not have to answer all of the questions in your paper but you should consider addressing 2 or 3* of them. For example, your paper might look like:

Paragraph 1: Introduction

Paragraph 2: Answer to one of the topic questions with examples from the show  

Paragraph 3: Answer to another topic question with examples from the show

Paragraph 4: Answer to one last topic question with examples from the show

Paragraph 5: Conclusion.

*if your analysis in paragraphs 2 and 3 end up being long, you don’t need to include a third question. Not sure how to judge? Your paper should be around 1-2 pages. If it’s longer than that, then you can cut one of the topic questions.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding the film, the speech topics, or any of the topic questions. You may want to watch the film again.

To submit your paper click “submit assignment” in the upper right-hand corner of this page. Upload your paper and click “submit.” 

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Speech Paper Rubric

Speech Paper Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterion 60 pts

Full Marks; meets and exceeds criteria

Speech paper is 1-2 pages. The topic is on one of the assigned films. Includes an Introduction, body, and conclusion. Topic is focused on one element of theatre. Paper mentions and explores several examples from the assigned film. 55 pts

meets and possibly exceeds some criteria

Speech paper is 1-2 pages. The topic is on one of the assigned films. Includes an Introduction, body, and conclusion. Topic is focused on one element of theatre. 50 pts

meets minimum criteria

Speech paper is 1-2 pages. The topic is on one of the assigned films. Includes an Introduction, body, and conclusion. 35 pts

Does not meet criteria

Paper does not have a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Paper lacks focus on one element of theatre. Paper does not explore examples from the assigned film.

60 pts

Total Points: 60

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MY BIRTHDAY SPEECH

MY BIRTHDAY SPEECH

First of all, I am happy to have every one of you with me here today. I really cannot fathom the extent to which I have grown with all of you supporting me and being at my side every single moment. It is like I found another family over here, and indeed that is true; however, before we proceed, happy birthday to me! One of my friends informed me that there is no love without loving yourself first because we transfer what is within us to those around us. Therefore the birthday wishes to me first. I made sure that I was the first to tell myself happy birthday; however, that did not work since I found my best friend had already done it for me. It taught me that in as much as it is beautiful to love oneself, we could only genuinely love ourselves through other people, and therefore, the best thing is what you have given me, true love, seeing yourselves through the love you have offered me.

From the time I came to the United States till today, life has been a great teacher. I had difficult days at first, and that is when I met some of you, so kind and so concerned that I almost thought this is not the United States I had heard of every time I listened to people talk about the west. From then I enrolled in school, and I even met more of you. Each of you brought into my life by chance and opportunity with a specific purpose, and I thank nature for placing me here today, whereby I firmly believe I am standing among the best of the best. You are my family, and you are part of who I am. I thank you so much, and I will never forget every one of you wherever I go.

Please feel free in the house, and let us enjoy ourselves. We need this for our memories since when everything is gone and those we love to vanish, we can only hold onto memories and keep them closer. I do not want ever to forget you. If you have any concerns or are stranded, please feel free to ask and let this be your home until the celebration is over and even later—cheers to more lovely days of friendship.

Musical

Musical Theatre Film 

Musical Theatre Film 

Now that we have gone over the 6 elements of theatre as defined by Greek philosopher Aristotle, let’s watch how these six elements come together to create one big piece of performance art. 

West Side Story 1961 or the 2022 version HBO Max; Hulu 

Chorus Line 1985 Youtube; Amazon Prime 

Hairspray  Netflix 

Cabaret 1971 Amazon Prime, Paramount +

Chicago 2002 Hulu 

You will be asked to write a 2 page paper/speech on one of these musicals. You may want to read the suggested speech topics on the next page, and the speech paper directions on the page after that before watching the film. That way you know what to pay attention for. You may want to watch your selected musical film more than once. 

 

Musical Theatre Speech Topics

Suggested Topics for Musical Theatre Speeches

Write a speech on just one of the theatrical elements listed below. Use the questions listed under the themes to help you form your paper. You only need to submit your paper. 

Purpose: To present your analysis of the specific area of the play.  What was distinctive about it as theatre?  How was it dramatically effective?

1-2 pages

Organization (Intro, Conclusion, Transitions); Clarity of speech (articulation, volume, and pace); Focus on topic; Analysis (Use of examples); Perceptiveness (original insights); Thoroughness (e.g. staying focused on the question)

Write your paper on one of the following musicals :West Side Story 1961 or the 2022 version HBO Max; Hulu 

Chorus Line 1985 Youtube; Amazon Prime 

Hairspray  Netflix 

Cabaret 1971 Amazon Prime, Paramount +

Chicago 2002 Hulu 

Choose just one of these topics listed in bold. Use the questions provided under them to help you formulate your paper. 

THEMES

What is this show about? Can you list at least five single words that represent ideas in the play? 

Does the musical have a goal, a purpose? What was the intention in writing the show? 

Was the creative team making a thematic statement? About Government?  Racism?  Body Image?  Acceptance?  Others?  Is this statement evidenced in examples from the play?

Is there a song that represents a theme? What lyrics in the song highlight the theme, and what do the lyrics suggest?

MUSIC AND DANCE

What is the general quality or tone of the music? What adjectives can describe it? 

What does the quality of the music contribute to the story? What emotions does the music bring up?

Where do the songs support the plot or character of the story in Hairspray? Point out examples where Music, Theatre and Dance are integrated to reveal character or plot.

How would you describe the style of dancing? Does it add to the story line or themes?  What does the style of movement communicate? 

SPECTACLE

Is this musical theatrical in any way? What draws our interest in a visual way to an important moment?  Does it work? 

What moments give the play a theatrical lift?

What is the most theatrical moment of spectacle in the musical and why?

CHARACTER

Describe one of the characters using adjectives.  Show evidence from the musical to support each attribute.  Also describe them based on what they actually do in the musical.

Formatting your paper

You will notice that each Topic has several questions underneath it. You should use those questions to help guide your paper. You do not have to answer all of the questions in your paper but you should consider addressing 2 or 3* of them. For example, your paper might look like:

Paragraph 1: Introduction

Paragraph 2: Answer to one of the topic questions with examples from the show  

Paragraph 3: Answer to another topic question with examples from the show

Paragraph 4: Answer to one last topic question with examples from the show

Paragraph 5: Conclusion.

*if your analysis in paragraphs 2 and 3 end up being long, you don’t need to include a third question. Not sure how to judge? Your paper should be around 1-2 pages. If it’s longer than that, then you can cut one of the topic questions.

There is a sample speech paper in the next Module that covers Themes for in the musical  Zoot Suit to give you an example of what we are looking for. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding the film, the speech topics, or any of the topic questions. You may want to watch the film again.

Directions

After you watch the assigned Musical Theatre film, you are ready to start your Musical Theatre speech assignment. 

Write your speech paper on one of the following musicals :West Side Story 1961 or the 2022 version HBO Max; Hulu 

Chorus Line 1985 Youtube; Amazon Prime 

Hairspray  Netflix 

Cabaret 1971 Amazon Prime, Paramount +

Chicago 2002 Hulu 

Take a look at the Module titled “Suggested Speech Topics for Musical Theatre.” You will see topics like Theme, Music, Dance and Character. You need to choose ONE topic and write a paper on how that one element contributes to the play and it’s intended messages.

You will notice that each Topic has several questions underneath it. You should use those questions to help guide your paper. You do not have to answer all of the questions in your paper but you should consider addressing 2 or 3* of them. For example, your paper might look like:

Paragraph 1: Introduction

Paragraph 2: Answer to one of the topic questions with examples from the show  

Paragraph 3: Answer to another topic question with examples from the show

Paragraph 4: Answer to one last topic question with examples from the show

Paragraph 5: Conclusion.

*if your analysis in paragraphs 2 and 3 end up being long, you don’t need to include a third question. Not sure how to judge? Your paper should be around 1-2 pages. If it’s longer than that, then you can cut one of the topic questions.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding the film, the speech topics, or any of the topic questions. You may want to watch the film again.

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Speech Paper Rubric

Speech Paper Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterion 60 pts

Full Marks; meets and exceeds criteria

Speech paper is 1-2 pages. The topic is on one of the assigned films. Includes an Introduction, body, and conclusion. Topic is focused on one element of theatre. Paper mentions and explores several examples from the assigned film. 55 pts

meets and possibly exceeds some criteria

Speech paper is 1-2 pages. The topic is on one of the assigned films. Includes an Introduction, body, and conclusion. Topic is focused on one element of theatre. 50 pts

meets minimum criteria

Speech paper is 1-2 pages. The topic is on one of the assigned films. Includes an Introduction, body, and conclusion. 35 pts

Does not meet criteria

Paper does not have a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Paper lacks focus on one element of theatre. Paper does not explore examples from the assigned film.

60 pts

Total Points: 60

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