Promoting wellness: Integrating community and positive psychology Journal of community psychology (2006) by ….. BRIEF SUMMARY WHAT IS WELLNESS ? It is a multifaceted (has many faces and meanings) concept that integrates signs of well-being with the ability to function well. Put simply : wellness = doing well (functioning‚ adapting) + living well (enjoying life‚ being satisfied). It is not the absence of illness or distress; it is the presence of positive characteristics such as positive emotions
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Inclusion is a burgeoning issue in our educational system. It has been said that the most effective means of combating discriminatory attitudes and fostering an atmosphere of acceptance within the framework of education for all is to increase the inclusion of students with disabilities in mainstream schools (UNESCO‚ 1994‚ as cited in Foreman & Kelly‚ 2008‚ p. 109). There are multiple definitions and interpretations of inclusion‚ but at the heart of them all is the belief that every student with disabilities
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Defining the term ‘inclusion’‚ according to Sikes at al. (2007:366)‚ ‘is a thorny and controversial task which has occupied many commentators over the years’. Many have also argued that ‘inclusion is a bewildering concept which can have a variety of interpretations and applications’ (Avramidis et al.‚ 2002:158 cited Hansen‚ 2011:62). One might consider inclusion in relation to acknowledging diversity - people differ in all sorts of ways from race and ethnicity‚ culture and belief‚ gender and sexuality
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Assignment 203- Principles of diversity‚ equality and inclusion in adult social care settings. Task A- Short Questions. Q. Describe in your own words what each term means. A. 1. Diversity- Valuing the differences between people and avoiding the tendancy to sterotype. 2. Equality- Promotion of individual rights giving choice and opportunity‚ respect and fairness. 3. Inclusion- Individuals are put at the centre of the planning and support. 4. Discrimination- Individuals being treated less favourably
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4. Describe how representative bodies can support employees. Representitive bodies can help employees by overseeing meetings to make sure that it is completed by correct procedure. By starting Tribunal proceedings for unfair dismissal or discrimination. They also negosiate salary raises and holiday entitlement and
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Promoting Communication 1. Understand why effective communication is important in the work setting In the early years sector we are working with children and adults and the relationships we have with these people are very important. The skills of good relationships and good communication go hand in hand and to be a good practitioner you need to be an effective communicator. People communicate for six different reasons at work and they are: 1. Building relationships 2. Maintaining Relationships
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Medical model of disability This is based on an assumption that the child must adapt to the environment which exists. This model promotes an atmosphere of ‘dependence.’ Social model of disability The social model starts with the assumption that the way a school operates‚ the barriers present and different attitudes can prevent individuals from participating in society. This view of disability works to empower children and young people. Inclusive practice is based upon the ‘social model of disability
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Inclusion in Schools Inclusion has been a heated topic of debate for the past few years. It is a relatively new term that has only been around for about 15 years or so. Therefore‚ it is widely misunderstood. What exactly is inclusion? According to Spencer J. Salend‚ the author of the textbook‚ Creating Inclusive Classrooms‚ “inclusion is the philosophy for educating students with disabilities in general education settings” (Salend‚ 2001‚ p.43). Inclusive education means that all students
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The journal article “Examining Sex Differences in Altering Attitudes about Rape: A Test of the Elaboration Likelihood Model” details a study that uses the Elaboration Likelihood Model to examine how attitudes toward rape change and which route‚ central or peripheral‚ was more compelling. The researchers clearly state their six hypotheses that focused on the differences in beliefs between men and women during a pretest‚ posttest‚ and follow-up assessment regarding rape and sexual assault. This study
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My role The ways I support children’s learning 1. Supervising and assisting small groups of pupils in activities set by my class teacher. Often I am working with groups of children under the management of the teacher - especially helpful to children with special educational needs (SEN) and for whom English is an additional language (EAL). 2. Implementing behaviour management policies. There were social problems. 3. Helping the inclusion of all children. I
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