A Philosophy of a Social Studies Education Kyle P. O’Brien Miami University In consideration of every field in education I believe that there is none more impactful than that of a social studies class at an adolescent level. Whereas other disciplines can also challenge students to think critically and in new‚ creative ways‚ a social studies course has the unique opportunity to teach content in a way fundamentally essential to the progression of society. If the next generation is to uphold equality
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Adolescent pregnancy is viewed as a high-risk situation due to the serious health risks that this creates for the mother‚ the baby‚ and society at large. Describe various risk factors or precursors to adolescent pregnancy. Research community and state resources devoted in adolescent pregnancy and describe at least two of these resources. Research the teen pregnancy rates for the last 10 years for your state and community. Has this rate increased or decreased? Discuss possible reasons for an increase
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STUDENT APPLICATION FORM FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME FOREIGN STUDENT (NON MALAYSIAN CITIZEN) Affix Passport-sized Photo HOW TO COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM 1 Please use black or blue ink pen only and write clearly using CAPITAL letters only. All section must be completed. Please indicate as NA for section that not applicable. 2 Enclose one set of supporting documents that have been certified by recognised authorities‚ e.g. original issuing body. Supporting documents will NOT be returned
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Among Adolescents in South Africa Heterosexual intercourse among adolescents is the primary method of HIV transmission in South Africa‚ with the majority of new infections occurring in the 21 25 year age group. An HIV-prevention campaign promoting abstinence among young people would seem to be an effective barrier to further infections. However‚ a policy promoting abstinence approaches the problem only superficially‚ and would not take into account all of the factors driving adolescents to engage
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Young Consumers Paradoxes and strategies of social media consumption among adolescents Renato Hübner Barcelos Carlos Alberto Vargas Rossi Article information: To cite this document: Renato Hübner Barcelos Carlos Alberto Vargas Rossi ‚ (2014)‚"Paradoxes and strategies of social media consumption among adolescents"‚ Young Consumers‚ Vol. 15 Iss 4 pp. 275 - 295 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/YC-10-2013-00408 Downloaded on: 12 April 2015‚ At: 11:04 (PT) References: this document
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CYBERBULLYING: A HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERN FOR THE ADOLESCENT‚ SCHOOL AND PARENT Abstract Cyberbullying is an ever-growing societal problem among middle and high school age adolescents. The use of digital media in their lives has created the unintended consequence of a new form of bullying known as cyberbullying. This type of bullying comes in many forms‚ which may include the use of the Internet‚ cell phone‚ some online video games or cameras on cell phones. Each form of cyberbullying
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Adolescent Counseling and the Significant Aspects of Counseling Our Youth Laura Hobson Liberty University Abstract Adolescence is a developmental stage that is broken down into three stages. During this time‚ adolescents have a difficult time trying to find who they are and who they want to become. This is a time that adolescents may need to turn to someone else for help and guidance. For this reason Adolescent Counselors are extremely important and it can be both tricky and rewarding. There
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psychological and scholastic effects in adolescent victims of ethnic cleansing will be explored longitudinally over a period of 10 years. Twenty adolescent refugees between the ages of 5 and 18 who experienced a mass genocide‚ will be recruited to participate. Participants will be given the Diagnostic Interview for Children and Adolescents (DISC); (Shaffer‚ Fisher‚ Lucas‚ Dulcan‚ & Shwab-Stone‚ 2000)‚ and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI); (Groth-Marnat‚ 1990). Adolescents who show symptoms for either/both
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following sub heading: Meaning of Sex Education 1. The need for Sex Education 2. Importance of Sex Education 3. Agencies for Sex Education 4. Parent involvement in Sex Education PERCEPTION OF PARENTS TOWARDS THE NEEDS OF ADOLESCENTS SEX EDUCATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION The family is the principal unit socialization for children and‚ thus‚ it plays a powerful role in the sexual development of the children. As seen by Staton (1990:1)‚ socialization is the comprehensive and consistent
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Influence of Religion on Adolescent Sexuality within North America This paper discusses the influence religion has on the sexual behaviours of adolescents in North America. It looks at the decisions religious North American adolescents makes in regards to at what age they choose to engage in sexual intercourse for the first time‚ if they participate in premarital sex and whether or not they choose to use contraceptives compared to non-religious North American adolescents. I will argue that teens
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