Category: Applied Science

Reflective Journal on Purpose and Passion

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Heather Malin, author of Teaching for Purpose, found that adults who effectively help kids discover personal interests and purpose are those who can model their own purpose. In this journal, reflect on your own sense of purpose and how you can encourage children to cultivate their personal interests, purposes, and passions.
In your journal, address the following questions:
1) What brings you joy and purpose?
2) Are you willing to commit your resources, time, and attention to in pursuit of your purpose?
3) Identify the most meaningful aspects of your life.
4) Do you have specific interests and passions that align with your purpose?

 

 

Community Resource: Investing in Personal Interests to Nurture Purpose in Children

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Create a resource that can be shared with your larger community on one of the topics discussed in Chapter 7 of your textbook. After reflecting on your own sense of purpose, consider how you can inspire and guide children in discovering and nurturing their personal interests, purposes, and passions.

Remember to approach this assignment with empathy, respect, and a commitment to promoting mental health awareness and well-being in your community.
also incorporate a section on prioritizing and practicing purpose in the context of mental health and well-being.
topic from Chapter 7 of your textbook:
Invest in Personal Interest
a) Explore the idea that you can only be what you are able to perceive, emphasizing the importance of exposure and pursuing one’s passions and purpose.

Community Resource: Nurturing Mental Health and Purpose in Children

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Create a resource that can be shared with your larger community on one of the topics discussed in Chapter 7 of your textbook. After reflecting on your own sense of purpose, consider how you can inspire and guide children in discovering and nurturing their personal interests, purposes, and passions.

Remember to approach this assignment with empathy, respect, and a commitment to promoting mental health awareness and well-being in your community.
also incorporate a section on prioritizing and practicing purpose in the context of mental health and well-being.
topic from Chapter 7 of your textbook:
Mental Health Habit and Emotional Hygiene:
a) Mind-and-soul care: Exploring strategies for taking care of your mental and emotional well-being.
b) Body care: Understanding the importance of physical health in mental well-being.

 

Community Resource: Supporting Mental Health in Children and Nurturing Their Purpose

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Create a resource that can be shared with your larger community on one of the topics discussed in Chapter 7 of your textbook. After reflecting on your own sense of purpose, consider how you can inspire and guide children in discovering and nurturing their personal interests, purposes, and passions.

Remember to approach this assignment with empathy, respect, and a commitment to promoting mental health awareness and well-being in your community.
also incorporate a section on prioritizing and practicing purpose in the context of mental health and well-being.
topic from Chapter 7 of your textbook:
Mental Health First Aid
a) ALGEE: Learning the five-step action plan for providing mental health first aid.
b) 988: Understanding the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

 

Nurturing Purpose and Passion in the Context of Grief and Loss

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Create a resource that can be shared with your larger community on one of the topics discussed in Chapter 7 of your textbook. After reflecting on your own sense of purpose, consider how you can inspire and guide children in discovering and nurturing their personal interests, purposes, and passions.

Remember to approach this assignment with empathy, respect, and a commitment to promoting mental health awareness and well-being in your community.
also incorporate a section on prioritizing and practicing purpose in the context of mental health and well-being.
topic from Chapter 7 of your textbook:
Grief and Loss
a) Stigma and shame: Addressing the social stigma and shame surrounding grief and loss.
b) First person language: Encouraging open and empathetic communication about grief and loss.

 

Ethical Behavior, Diversity, and Civil Discourse in Education: An Analytical Perspective

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Write a 5 page analysis of ethical behavior, diversity, and civil discourse as they relate to your educational specialization.

 

https://media.capella.edu/CourseMedia/EDD8520Element18791/wrapper.asp

https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/readinglist/lists/3756337950006731?institute=01CAPELLA_INST&auth=SAML&section=3756338010006731

https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/readinglist/lists/3756337950006731?institute=01CAPELLA_INST&auth=SAML&section=3756338070006731

 

Paul, R., & Elder, L. (2012). Critical thinking: Tools for taking charge of your learning and your life (3rd ed.). Pearson.

Chapter 14, “Develop as an Ethical Reasoner.”
This chapter focuses on premises of ethical reasoning, including:
Ethical principles are not a matter of subjective preference.
All reasonable people are obligated to respect clear-cut ethical concepts and principles.
To reason well through ethical issues, we must know how to apply ethical concepts and principles to those issues.
Ethical concepts and principles must be distinguished from the norms and taboos of society and peer groups, religious teachings, political ideologies, and the law.
The most significant barriers to sound ethical reasoning are the egocentrism and sociocentrism of human beings.

 

 

 

Dedication and passion you exhibit in the field of early childhood education

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Respond to this posts.
I am a 44-year-old mother of two daughters who has been in the early childhood field for 28 years. I started here because I felt my daughter was getting mistreated when I had because I was a teen parent. By, being that advocate for her I also wanted to advocate for others. So, I stayed in this field and have worked many jobs in this field, from in the kitchen, to being an Assistant Director, to teaching Pre-k for 9 years. I love what I do that’s why as a graduate student, leader, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professional I am someone who is engaged in advanced academic studies while also taking on leadership roles and advocating for inclusive practices. Being an individual that is dedicated to their field of study, contributing to scholarly knowledge, and often balancing coursework, research, and teaching responsibilities. As a leader, I demonstrate the ability to inspire, guide, and support others, fostering collaboration and driving initiatives. In their DEI role, I work to promote fairness, respect, and equal opportunities within my community or organization, addressing systemic inequalities and implementing strategies to create more inclusive environments. My multifaceted role requires a commitment to learning, empathy, and the ability to navigate complex social dynamics.
My personal growth I have started to work on empathy and understanding of others. Engaging with diverse students helps in developing empathy and a deeper understanding of different perspectives and backgrounds and navigating various learning styles and challenges enhances patience and compassion. I started crafting my communication skills to regularly explaining complex concepts in simple terms that improves clarity and effectiveness in communication. I have become an active listener to my students’ needs and feedback refines interactive communication abilities.
On a professional growth level, I have expertise and knowledge on continuously updating and deepening subject matter expertise to stay current in the field and engaging in professional development opportunities, such as workshops and conferences, to enhance teaching strategies.
Take on more leadership and mentorship roles taking on mentorship roles, such as Head mentor and helping staff get early childhood education trainings and organizational skills.
The expectation that I have for myself is that I make sure I apply myself and soak in what is being taught in these 6 weeks of class. The expectation that I have for others is the same provide me with feedback to help me build on my learning. Two courses that I excited about is this course and ECE 642 Quality Curriculum of Early Childhood Education. These two courses influence my professional growth by not only making me a strong advocate for children but teaching how to build a quality curriculum for children to learn.