SOC 312 Week 5 Journal Self-Assessment
Reflect on your coursework so far. Which assignment was the most engaging? Why? Have you learned anything new? How will you use your new knowledge? Evaluate your work so far. Which assignments and/or activities did you excel in? What could you have improved?
Journal response options:
a. Written reflection journal
b. Jing reflection with visuals
c. Peer dialogue reflection (where you discuss the questions above with a peer or colleague and write a reflection based on your discussion).
SOC 312 Week 5 Quiz
1. Question : Young people use music to help regulate and express their feelings.
Student Answer:
True
False
Points Received: 1 of 1
2. Question : Approximately 30 percent of four month olds in the United States watch some form of television on a regular basis.
Student Answer:
True
False
Points Received: 1 of 1
3. Question : Children who are exposed to childcare centers for more hours and at an earlier age are more likely to demonstrate behavioral problems in kindergarten.
Student Answer:
True
False
Points Received: 1 of 1
4. Question : About ___ percent of three month olds in the United States regularly watch TV, videos, or DVDs, and that number only rises as the children get older.
Student Answer:
15
30
40
60
Points Received: 1 of 1
5. Question : Enrollment in universal prekindergarten programs is voluntary.
Student Answer:
True
False
Points Received: 1 of 1
6. Question : The social networks of low-income parents are more likely to include professionals like teachers compared to middle-income parents.
Student Answer:
True
False
Points Received: 1 of 1
7. Question : ______ are different than printed media, audio media, and screen media because it enables the active participation.
Student Answer:
Books
Music
Television
Video games
Points Received: 1 of 1
8. Question : A large number of education apps for smart phones target children between the ages of ____________.
Student Answer:
two and five
five and seven
seven and nine
nine and eleven
Points Received: 1 of 1
9. Question : Which of the following is not discussed as a form of nonparental child care?
Student Answer:
Nanny
Self-care
Center-based
Family-based
Points Received: 1 of 1
10. Question : A focus on interdependence between group members is reflective of the _________________ cultural framework.
Student Answer:
fatalism
collectivism
individualism
altruism
Points Received: 1 of 1
SOC 312 Week 5 Final Project
Focus of the Final Project
Your good friends have just adopted a four-year-old child. At this point, the only socialization decision they have made is that the child is going to preschool. Imagine that you are an expert in your chosen field. Your friends have come to you for advice and to devise a plan to raise their child. They ask you to be frank with them and give them specific examples to support your opinions. They are determined to raise this child to the best of their ability. Since they are new parents, they need advice on everything!
The summative assignment is to develop a user-friendly PowerPoint handbook of suggestions. The handbook will demonstrate your understanding of the material by applying the major topics discussed in the course to a real situation.
Writing the PowerPoint Presentation of the Final Project
1. Summarize Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model and describe why it is important for them to be aware of this theory (one to two slides).
2. Suggest and explain a parenting style/philosophy (authoritarian, authoritative, or permissive) that you believe will be most beneficial for the child and the family (one to two slides).
3. Explain which childcare (nanny, center-based, or family-based care) option (before/during/after preschool) you think is best for the child and why (one to two slides). Be sure to include discussion of the social factors that influence the likelihood of the family selecting a particular form of childcare.
4. Share specific suggestions, including at least two to implement safe technology use in the home. Explain how the media can (both positively and negatively) influence the child (one to two slides).
5. Discuss the importance of culture and ethnicity in the development of the self-concept. Share your ideas of ways that the new parents can create opportunities for the child to learn about his or her culture (one to two slides).
6. Describe at least two researched methods to increase the child’s self-esteem and positive attitude (one to two slides).
7. Differentiate between the importance of socialization that occurs in the home and at school. Explain the importance of each venue as a positive haven for the child (one to two slides).
8. Explain the importance of the teacher’s role in the child’s life. Give examples of how the school and the teacher will affect the child’s socialization (one to two slides).
9. Share the importance of positive peer interactions. Give two examples for the parents to implement at home to foster friendships (one to two slides).
The PowerPoint presentation must include a minimum of 15 slides (not including the title slide and reference slide). Students are encouraged to creatively address the material and include graphics, visuals, charts, graphs, and/or sound. Slides should be designed to clearly and concisely address the material. The PowerPoint presentation must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Include a title slide, reference slide, and citations within the slides when appropriate. Students must use at least five scholarly sources and the course text.