First, read this very short article:

Click for .pdf of the "Myth of Pink and Blue Brains"

http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/summer11/vol68/num10/The-Myth-of-Pink-and-Blue-Brains.aspx

Then think about about gender: the biology of 'male' and 'female,' the performance of masculinity and femininity, the power structures in society, and the culturally constructed gender stereotypes

answer this question: to what extent is gender a product of society, and how does society create gendered individuals?

Students must complete a childhood (between 2-9 years of age) observation report in which physical and social behavior is evaluated within the context of developmental norms. A minimum of three physical behaviors and three social behaviors must be observed and evaluated. When observing a child, you are required to do so in a public area (playground, mall, library, etc.) and should not draw attention to yourself so the child is aware he or she is being observed. Please get parental permission for our observation.  If you need guidance in locating a child to observe, please contact your Instructor immediately.

In addition to the observation, students must evaluate the child’s behavior compared to what is typical of a child of that age. For physical observations, students should evaluate the child according to developmental norms. For cognitive/social behavior, students should evaluate the child using at least two theories discussed in class. These theories can include Piaget’s theory, attachment theory, Erikson’s theory, etc.

The observation report must be typed in 12 point, Times New Roman font, with one inch margins. The observation report must be a minimum of three pages and grammatically correct.

Examples of physical behavior can include: Approximate height/weight, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, play activities, feeding behavior

Examples of social behavior can include: Expression of emotion, language, relationship with other children, relationship with caregivers

MINIMUM OF 200 WORDS PLEASE!
To answer the questions below, please watch the named TED Talk at https://www.ted.com/talk/ alice_goffman_college_or_prison_two_destinies_one_blatant_injustice.

In Alice Goffman's TED Talk, How We're Priming Some Kids for College- And Others for Prison, she states that we are asking kids who live in the most disadvantaged neighborhoods, with the least amount of family resources, in the country's worst schools, facing the toughest time in the labor market, and who experience violence in their neighborhoods every day, "to walk the thinnest possible line." With regard to these issues, Goffman wonders if we can envision a criminal justice system that prioritizes recovery, prevention, and civic inclusion over punishment.

What does it mean to live in a 'disadvantaged neighborhood?' What are some examples of lacking 'family resources?' What makes schools the 'worst?' What makes the labor market 'tough'? As a society, what do you think we can do about these shortcomings? What do you think the criminal justice system can do to be just (fair) to those experiencing these forms of social disorganization?

1. What are three key areas in which we see social change? Summarize each, and give an example of how each can be demonstrated in your own lifetime or life experience. (150 word minimum)

How does self-disclosure influence relational development? Analyze the role of self-disclosure in shaping relationships in different contexts at different times. How does faith shape a person’s self-disclosure in their friendships, family relationships, and workplace relationships? Provide concrete examples to illustrate.

How can you manage a communication campaign successfully? Would you use the same strategies for every campaign (informative and persuasive)? Why?

Identify five different persuasive strategies in "What Critics Don't Understand About Gun Culture."

For each persuasive technique, you identify, discuss its effectiveness. Why do you think the writer chose this particular technique for this particular subject, goal, audience, etc.? Do you think it's effective? Why or why not?

Children explore and react differently to their environment and experience according to

Kagan (1971). What behaviors might one observe in an impulsive child and a reflective child? Or a field-independent child and a field-dependent one?

What are some reasons why and why Wikipedia should not be considered a scholarly source?

In 500-600 words: Describe how a teacher could use screening and assessment tools to develop individualized curriculum for children in their care and improve their overall abilities to care for infants and Toddlers? Why is it important to use details in observations? What are creative ways to use results from observations with children and in the classroom

Describe how each sociological perspective explains deviance.

1.“Balancing Home and Work.”Write one APA bibliographical entry and one example of an in-text citation.