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Required Resources

Required Text

1. 1. Burkholder, D. M., & Nash, N. B.  (2013). Special populations in health care.  San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.

 

1. • Chapter 10: Where do we go from Here?
     • This final chapter provides a summative overview of the future of health care and vulnerable populations.

Articles

1. Bruner, P., Davey, M. P., & Waite, R. (2011). Culturally sensitive collaborative care models: Exploration of a community-based health center.  Family Systems & Health, 29(3), 155-170. doi: 10.1037/a0025025
   • The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the PsycARTICLES database in the Ashford University Library.
2. Schor, E. L., Berenson, J., Shih, A., Collins, S. R., Schoe, C., Riley, P., & Dermody, C.  (2011). Ensuring equity: A post-reform framework for achieving high performance health care for vulnerable populations.  Retrieved from http://www.commonwealthfund.org/Publications/Fund-Reports/2011/Oct/Ensuring-Equity.aspx

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Recommended Resources

Article

1. Institute for Alternative Futures. (n.d.).  Vulnerability 2030.  Retrieved from http://www.altfutures.org/pubs/vuln2030/Vulnerability_2030.pdf

Websites

1. Creative Commons.  (http://creativecommons.org/)
2. Flickr.  (http://www.flickr.com/)

 

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Discussions
To participate in the following discussions, go to this week’s Discussion link in the left navigation.

1. 1. Variations in Approaches to CareChoose a specific culture or ethnicity of an immigrant or refugee population.
      • Analyze their cultural and social norms.
      • Discuss how they experience the healthcare system in America.
      • Include an evaluation of how both the community and market-oriented approaches to health care, as highlighted in Chapter 10 of your text, can assist your chosen culture in getting the care they need.  Provide an analysis of a multidisciplinary approach that can be used to deliver the best care to your population.
      • Discuss a program in your community, or the nearest large community, that serves immigrants and refugees.  Are the services truly accessible to a wide population of immigrants and refugees?  Identify one approach which could improve accessibility, cost, or the quality of care for the population.

      Your initial contribution should be 250 to 300 words in length. Your research and claims must be supported by a minimum of two scholarly sources beyond your course text.  Use proper APA formatting for in-text citations and references as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

      Guided Response: Review several of your classmates’ posts.  Provide a substantive response (minimum of 100 words) to at least two of your peers. How does your understanding of cultural inclusivity compare and/or contrast to that of your peers?

 

1. Making a DifferenceImagine you are a policymaker for your city or town. Based on what you know and what you have learned in this course, what would you modify or improve to make a positive change in the life of a vulnerable group we have not covered in class? Justify whether or not you would consult the vulnerable group when developing programs or policies?  Propose a policy you would create to improve health care services accessibility, cost, and quality related to your selected group?

   Your initial contribution should be 250 to 300 words in length. Your research and claims must be supported by a minimum of two scholarly sources beyond your course text.  Use proper APA formatting for in-text citations and references as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

   Guided Response: Review several of your classmates’ posts.  Provide a substantive response (minimum of 100 words) to at least two of your peers. What new things did you learn about another vulnerable population from your colleagues? Compare and contrast your proposed policy to those of your peers.

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Final Project
To complete the following final project, go to this week’s Final Project link in the left navigation.

Final Project

In the first two written assignments, you selected one vulnerable population in need of a new program or service in your community.  In this project, you will finalize the research that allows you to understand elements that go into designing and launching a community service.  The Final Project will be written using a persuasive tone, such that you would be able to present it in order to gain community and organizational support for your program.  The Final Project must demonstrate an understanding of the reading assignments, class discussions, as well as your research and application of new knowledge.  Your project must contain the following elements:

• A description of the vulnerable population and why they need assistance in your community.
• A description of the health service needs of the vulnerable population you have chosen to serve with your program.
• In order to support the need for the service you propose, cite statistical data obtained from your county health department, state health department, and organizations or agencies who serve the vulnerable population.
• A description of your proposed community service or program; include the specific service(s) provided and one continuum of care level (prevention, treatment, or long-term care). Explain how the selected service(s) and the continuum of care will impact the chosen population.
• Discuss the social and cultural norms of your vulnerable population and how these play a role in the need for the services offered by your program. Describe how the vulnerable population experiences the health care system.  Analyze methods your program can use to overcome social and cultural differences.
• Identify two or more community organizations or agencies with which you can partner in order to implement your program. Explain how these organizations can help you implement the services you offer and the continuum of care offered by the potential partnering agencies. Explain which services these organizations will provide to your clientele that are not covered by your program.
• Analyze at least four potential funding sources for your program, one of which must be from a state funded agency, one of which must be from a federally funded agency and the remaining two can be not-for-profit or for-profit business sources. Explain what factors must be met in order to receive funding from your sources.

Your final project will demonstrate quantitative literacy, which shows your ability to identify and solve problems.  Additionally, you must demonstrate integrative learning, which means you combine your earlier learning from this and other courses, analyze data from multiple perspectives, explore issues to their full extent as is required in the assignment, as well as incorporate your own personal and professional experiences.

Be detailed and convincing in describing the above elements.  For your presentation, you may choose between the following formats:

• An APA formatted Final Paper
• A PowerPoint Presentation

The Final Paper:

• Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Must use at least six scholarly sources, not including the textbook.
• Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

The PowerPoint Presentation:

• Must be at least 18 slides in length (not including title and reference slides).
• Must include a title slide with the following:
  • Title of presentation
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must use at least six scholarly sources, not including the textbook.
• Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate reference slide, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include detailed speaker notes for each slide.
• Must be creative, using images and charts. Remember to cite all images taken from an online resource.

 

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Complete the University of Phoenix Material: Student Listening Inventory.

 

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper discussing the following:

• How do people communicate? Provide examples of verbal and nonverbal communication. How do you communicate nonverbally?
• In what way can knowledge of nonverbal communication help your communication with others?
• Analyze your results for the Student Listening Inventory. What do you do well? What can you improve on? What changes can you make in your behavior to become a better listener? What results do you expect to get from this change?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

 

 

Week 4 Verbal and Nonverbal Communication and Listening Skills Paper

 

Student Listening Inventory

 

This inventory should help identify your listening strengths and weaknesses within the context of a college classroom. The word speaker can mean the instructor or another student. Remember that most of us overestimate how well we listen. Give some serious, realistic thought to each statement before responding. Use the following numbers to indicate how often you engage in these listening behaviors: 1 = almost never, 2 = not often, 3 = sometimes, 4 = more often than not, and 5 = almost always.

 

Listening Behavior	1	2	3	4	5
When someone is speaking to me, I purposely block out distractions such as side conversations and personal problems.	1	2	3	4	5
I am comfortable asking questions when I don’t understand something a speaker has said.	1	2	3	4	5
When a speaker uses words I don’t know, I jot them down and look them up later.	1	2	3	4	5
I assess a speaker’s credibility while listening.	1	2	3	4	5
I paraphrase or summarize a speaker’s main ideas in my head as I listen.	1	2	3	4	5
I concentrate on a speaker’s main ideas rather than the specific details.	1	2	3	4	5
I try to understand people who speak indirectly as well as I understand those who speak directly.	1	2	3	4	5
Before reaching a conclusion, I try to confirm with a speaker my understanding of his or her message.	1	2	3	4	5
I concentrate on understanding a speaker’s message when he or she is explaining a complex idea.	1	2	3	4	5
When listening, I devote my full attention to a speaker’s message.	1	2	3	4	5
When listening to someone from another culture, I factor in my knowledge of cultural differences to interpret meaning.	1	2	3	4	5
I watch a speaker’s facial expressions and body language for additional information about the speaker’s meaning.	1	2	3	4	5
I encourage speakers by providing positive nonverbal feedback – nods, eye contact, and vocalized agreement.	1	2	3	4	5
When others are speaking to me, I establish eye contact and stop doing other nonrelated tasks.	1	2	3	4	5
I avoid tuning out speakers when I disagree with or dislike their message.	1	2	3	4	5
When I have an emotional response to a speaker or the message, I try to set aside my feelings and continue listening.	1	2	3	4	5
I try to match my nonverbal responses to my verbal responses.	1	2	3	4	5
When someone begins speaking, I focus my attention on the message.	1	2	3	4	5
I try to understand how past experiences influence the ways in which I interpret a message.	1	2	3	4	5
I attempt to eliminate outside interruptions and distractions.	1	2	3	4	5
When I listen, I look at the speaker, maintain some eye contact, and focus on the message.	1	2	3	4	5
I avoid tuning out messages that are complex, complicated, and challenging.	1	2	3	4	5
I try to understand the other person’s point of view when it is different from mine.	1	2	3	4	5
I try to be nonjudgmental and noncritical when I listen.	1	2	3	4	5
As appropriate, I self-disclose a similar amount of personal information as the other person shares with me.	1	2	3	4	5

 

Add up your scores for all of the questions. Use the following guidelines to assess how well you think you listen. Your score only represents your personal perceptions about your listening behavior and skills.

 

Score	Interpretation
0-62	You perceive yourself to be a poor classroom listener. Attention to all of the items on the inventory could improve your listening effectiveness.
63-86	You perceive yourself to be an adequate listener in the classroom. Learning more about listening and listening skills could improve your overall listening effectiveness.
87-111	You perceive yourself to be a good listener in the classroom, but you could still improve your listening skills.
112-125	You perceive yourself to be an outstanding listener in the classroom.

 

 

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Educational Professional Portfolio

Throughout this course you have had the opportunity to observe Mrs. Ashland, her students, their parents, Mrs. Ford, and Park Lane Early Childhood Education Center. With your degree in reach, it will soon be your turn to become the next Mrs. Ashland or Mrs. Ford. To propel you on your journey, you will be creating an ePortfolio using Google Sites. This will showcase who you are as an Educational Professional when you go to a job interview. Remember that portfolios grow as you do, so you will be able to continue to add to and revise your portfolio even after this course is over. This assignment is a culmination of the learning gained throughout this course. The case study about Mrs. Ashland serves as a reflection of best practices in key early childhood areas for you to utilize as an example.

You will need to use Google Sites to create your ePortfolio. This is an actual working website that you can enable for others to view. You will find information about how to access this site and directions for creating your ePortfolio here.

Your portfolio will need to contain the following requirements:

1. Portfolio Table of Contents. 
2. Cover Letter: Revise the cover letter you created in the Week Five, Discussion Two forum. Your cover letter should be one page in length.
3. Biography: Write a one-page biography to introduce yourself to potential employers. Make sure to include either a photo of yourself or some images that relate to your professional interests. This is your opportunity to let your potential employer know a little bit about who you are.
4. Model of Teaching: Review your initial response from Week One, Discussion One. Develop a revised position statement regarding what model of teaching you believe fits best with your philosophy of learning. Make sure to include why you believe this model of teaching is the best for you and your students. Add support from a scholarly source here to build credibility about the approach that you believe is best. Your model of teaching should be one page in length.
5. Developmentally Appropriate Practices: Review the feedback from Week One, Discussion Two. Develop a position statement that clearly describes your beliefs on the importance of using developmentally appropriate practices in Early Childhood Education. Your position statement should be one page in length.
6. Approaches to Curriculum: Explain how you will plan your curriculum, using your ideas from the Week Two discussions. In addition, use the feedback provided on the lesson plan rubric from your peers to revise your lesson plan from the Week Two, Discussion Two forum. Include a copy of the newly revised lesson plan. Your curriculum plan should be no longer than a page, not including the lesson plan.
7. Differentiated Common Core or Early Learning Standards Lesson Plan: Review the feedback on your Week Two assignment. Revise your Common Core or Early Learning Standards Lesson Plan. Include a copy of your newly revised lesson plan and the summary paragraph that explains the considerations you took into account when planning.
8. Parent Communication: Develop a plan for ongoing parent communication using your learning about the various forms of parent communication from Week Three, Discussion One. This plan should be one page long.
9. Classroom Organization: Describe your classroom management plan. This can simply be the poster you created for the Week Three, Discussion Two forum, or you can develop a summary of your plan. Your poster or plan should be one page in length.
10. Assessment Plan: Review the Week Four assignment feedback. Choose two of the four assessments from your Week Four assignment to revise and include in your portfolio. Your assessment plan should be two pages in length.
11. Disposition Statement: Review the Week Five, Discussion One feedback. Create your philosophy of the necessary qualities of an early childhood educator. This philosophy should be one page long and reflect your personal beliefs.
12. Plan Professional Development: Professional development plays an important role in the life of an educator. Research different methods of continuing professional development. Develop three statements of commitment as to the types of professional development you plan to engage in over the next year. At least one of your resources for professional development should be online. For each commitment, include a rationale as to why you chose this particular type of professional development and how it will help you to continue to grow as an early childhood educator. This section should be one page in length.
13. Rationale: In this section you will need to look at each component of your portfolio. In three to four sentences, reflect as to how these components demonstrate mastery of one or more of the Program Comprehensive Exam Main Topics. Use your Reflective Journal Template while developing your rationale.
14. Reference Page: Using your textbook and at least five outside scholarly sources helps to strengthen your beliefs as an educational professional.

Your final project, including the 12 required components, should be submitted as a document that contains the hyperlink to your ePortfolio. You are encouraged to be professional and creative with your ePortfolio. The ePortfolio should address the material using college-level writing, critical thought, and APA formatting. In addition, it should include graphics, visuals, and media, as appropriate. Contents should be designed to clearly and concisely address the material with research justification.

 

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