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Assessment 3

Current Debate in Learning Theory

Write a 5-7 page analysis on a featured debate on learning theory. You will explore how the evolution of learning theories and neuroscience has shaped a current learning controversy.

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Introduction

Learning theories evolve over time. It is important to understand how historical, political, and cultural changes affect learning theories and how they are applied. The purpose of analyzing a current learning theory debate allows you to demonstrate your knowledge of theories and critical thinking skills, as well as how to apply theory to your own specialized field of psychology.

Preparation

As we discover more about how people learn, the application of learning theories also changes. An idea that worked 50, 20, or even 5 years ago might not work currently due to a shift in cultural beliefs, new knowledge, or new learning contexts. Any change in our thinking can affect the way we apply learning theories. Many times, differing perspectives can lead to productive discussions and academic debates that further the evolution of the learning theory.

Instructions

In this assessment, you will explore how the evolution of learning theories and neuroscience has shaped a current learning debate.

Select one of the following learning topics:

• Multiple intelligences.
• Learning styles.
• Brain hemisphere dominance (left versus right brain).
• The Mozart effect.
• Homework is essential for learning.
• The use of technology and “screens” in learning.
• Learning happens best in a school.

Research the historical approaches for the learning controversy and how this issue is currently being debated.

• Looking at this learning controversy through the lens of learning theories and neuroscience, identify what has changed or been discovered.
• Analyze the multiple perspectives of the selected theoretical concept.
• Present arguments on both sides of the debate—both for and against the idea.
• Assess the effect of the selected theoretical concept on your area of specialization.

To complete this assessment, you will need to do the following:

• Evaluate multiple perspectives on both sides of the selected theoretical concept.
  • Present the arguments from both sides of the debate.
  • Discuss the current state of the debate in the field.
• Assess the quality of available research being used to support a current debate in learning theory.
  • Examine the nature of the research that is being used by each side of the debate.
  • Determine the quality of this research by determining if the articles are theoretical in nature, are opinions, or are quality academic research.
• Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
  • Exhibit adherence to stylistic conventions, document structure, and source attributions.

Additional Requirements

• Written communication: Write coherently to support central ideas, in appropriate APA format, and with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
• Length: 5 pages (not counting your title page or references), double-spaced.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 points.
• Number of references: Minimum of five references.
• Article distinctions: There are three different types of articles. Research articles present original research, review articles discuss research already presented elsewhere, and survey articles are comprehensive review articles that discuss an entire field or area of research. References to books are acceptable, but these references should be kept to a minimum—preferably, use no more than five book references.
• APA style: References and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards. Refer to Evidence and APA. You may also use the APA Paper Template [DOCX] Download APA Paper Template [DOCX].
• Style: Write in the third person as an impartial narrator. Avoid the use of I, we, or you. In particular, avoid phrases such as “I think” in favor of phrases such as “the evidence suggests” or “research indicates.” In science, personal opinion carries no weight unless supported by a combination of empirical research and statistical or logical-mathematical inference.
• Other notes: Avoid long quoted passages from your source texts. Your writing should synthesize your own ideas, in your own words—even if your ideas refer to the original ideas of others, in which case the references should be explicit. Graduate-level writing should be scholarly and more than a mere summary. It should present a unique thesis or at least a significant point you are trying to make, adding appreciably to what is already known of your topic. Your point or thesis will stand or fall solely on its strength—that is, the quality and quantity of the evidence you present.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

• Competency 2: Evaluate the strengths, limitations, and applications of learning principles and concepts.
  • Evaluate multiple perspectives on both sides of the selected theoretical concept.
• Competency 3: Apply evidence-based research in learning theories to guide decision making and problem solving.
  • Assess the quality of available research being used to support a current debate in learning theory.
• Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.
  • Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.

Resources

Use the resources linked below to help complete this assessment.

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Evolving Learning Theories

Theories of learning undergo continual scrutiny, research, and testing. Occasionally, something that seemed to be a good idea at one point is later discounted. If trendy ideas have found their way into popular culture, it can be hard for both learners and educators to let go and embrace new ways of thinking. In this assessment, you will have the opportunity to explore current debates related to learning theories.

The resources in the following reading lists will help you select the learning theory to use for this assessment and get you started on your research. Use the Capella library to search for additional information on your selected topic to support your assessment.

Multiple Intelligences

• Assessment 3: Multiple Intelligences.

Learning Styles

• Assessment 3: Learning Styles.

Brain Hemisphere Dominance (Left Versus Right Brain)

• Assessment 3: Brain Hemisphere Dominance (Left Versus Right Brain).

The Mozart Effect

• Assessment 3: The Mozart Effect.

Homework Is Essential for Learning

• Assessment 3: Homework Is Essential for Learning.

The Use of Technology and “Screens” in Learning

• Assessment 3: The Use of Technology and “Screens” in Learning.

Learning Happens Best in a School

• Assessment 3: Learning Happens Best in a School.

Point-Counterpoint Writing

The resource in the following reading list shows styles of argumentation in writing. This will help prepare you for the assessment by providing insight into presenting both sides of a debate in your own writing.

• Assessment 3: Point-Counterpoint Writing.

APA Style and Format

Because this is a psychology course, you need to format this assessment according to APA guidelines. Refer to the resources found in the Evidence and APA section of the Writing Center. You may also use the APA Paper Template [DOCX] Download APA Paper Template [DOCX]for this assessment.

Appropriate References

The Psychology Library Research Guide can help ensure that the articles you select for this assessment are appropriate, credible, and valid.

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In your own words, answer this unit’s discussion questions in a main post (recommended minimum 300 words), and respond to at least 2 peers’ postings (recommended minimum 75 words).

After you have reviewed the Assignment Details below, click the Launch Discussion Board link under the Assignments tab for this unit to open the Discussion Board and make your post.

Use these videos for help on how to post to the Discussion Board:

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You a supervisor for the Prometheus City arson squad. At 11:00 p.m., you leave the city for the agricultural suburbs to a large dairy farm on a suspicious fire call. Upon your arrival, you note the cows are all milling about in an adjacent pasture. The on scene local Fire Department reports the presence of over 200 dairy cows in the pasture, next to the barn, when his fire department personnel arrived. The farm has been burned to the ground, and a huge explosion was reported by neighbors. The dairy barn has two stories. The ground story is for the cows locked in stanchions (long oval devices that holds a dairy cow in the assigned stall location overnight in preparation for the first milking in the morning), and the second floor is hay storage. A silo is attached that was about one-third filled with grain at the time of the fire. The following points provide leads for how the explosion and fire occurred and why.

The weather for the past couple of days has been clear including the night of the explosion
You know that damp hay can cause a fire but not an explosive reaction of this severity
A check with the agricultural bureau representative explained that dairy cows are locked in the neck restraining stanchions in the evening to facilitate milking first thing in the morning so the dairy cows should not have gotten out of the barn prior to the explosion
Take a look at the articles about silos
You have Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosive (ATF) agents for support. They have conducted a sweep of the entire scene and found no evidence of explosives. Because of the explosion, there is a concern of arson for which you have a search warrant. While inspecting the scene, one of your arson scene investigators finds a butane soldering torch that is very charred about 100 feet from the base of the silo in the field where the cows are. You learn from the detective that the farmer has just lost his government subsidy for corn production in the ethanol program, and he is financially struggling.

Review unit materials for this assignment.

For your assignment, consider the following:

The valve position on the butane soldering torch is important
Concerning the violent explosion reported by numerous witnesses and the fact that no explosive residue was found by the ATF, consider the structure and its uses; identify 2 other sources for the explosion that may have caused the fire.
What issues regarding the livestock support the theory of arson?
Explain how the butane torch could have gotten into the field where the cows were.
What is your theory on the explosion and the motive for arson?

Discussion Board Reminders:

Must have three posts: A Main Post and two replies to peers.
First post: Either your main post or a reply to others must be posted before midnight CT (Central time) on Friday of each week.
Second and third post: Must be posted on a different day from the first post.
Connect to Content: At least one post must refer to course learning materials. See the Academic Resource on Discussion Boards for help with connecting to the content.
Engaging in Class Discussions: For more information on making the most of your class dialog, review the Academic Resource on Discussion Boards.

Grading Rubric

Assignment Criteria Proficient Descriptor Points
Quality of Main Post

30 Points
Total

Student’s main post meets or exceeds the following requirements:

Responds completely to all of parts of discussion question (7.5 points)
Communicates content information accurately and/or logically (7.5 points)
Delivers a thoughtful response demonstrating insights and reflections (7.5 points)
Connects to key content concepts and personal experiences (if applicable) (7.5 points)
/30 pts.
Response to Peers

27 Points
Total

Responds to a minimum of two peers (13.5 points per response):

Substantive response (7 points)
Furthers the conversation with peers. Examples could include (6.5 points):
Provides additional resources
Connects accurately to key concepts
Shares personal or professional experiences
Contributes new information or perspective
Presents a competing viewpoint
/27 pts.
Support from Learning Resources

9 Points
Total

At least one post references course resources or library resources. /9 pts.
Professional Writing
9 points

Response is well-organized, clear, and free of grammatical and mechanical errors.

Posts demonstrate courtesy and respect for others.
/9 pts.
Total /75 pts.
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You are a senior member of the Prometheus City Arson Squad. It is 3:00 a.m., and the temperature is below freezing. Your unit is called to an active fire scene. Your team consists of you and 3 others. Upon arrival, you discover that the fire is at the Acme Hardware Store. There are 2,000 of these stores in the United States, and they are very successful. This store is a three-story building. There is a customer elevator in the front of the store that only services the first and second floors. There is a freight elevator in the rear loading dock area.

The fire scene commander reported to you that there is a crowd of about 100 onlookers who are braving the cold to watch the fire incident. In addition, the fire scene commander provides you with a large plastic 3-gallon gas container, the type used for putting gas in lawn mowers. The container has a residual amount of liquid, which smells like gasoline. The spout is attached, and the cap is off of the tip of the spout. One of your investigators takes it as evidence.

The battalion chief said that the fire had 3 points of origin. One point of origin is on the third floor in the rear storage section, one on the second floor in the paint department, and one is on the ground floor, just inside the loading dock entrance, in the rear of the store, where the outdoor and garden section is located. It is clearly an arson fire, due to multiple ignition locations. The fire scene commander advises that the fire will be under control in about 45 minutes, and she will release the scene shortly after that. You are aware, from local media sources, that this chain of stores has had employee-relationship problems, specifically with gender inequality, and the company recently laid off 11 women for complaining about inequity issues.

Prepare a report on the details of the Acme Hardware Store arson fire. You should include the processing of evidence, provided in the scenario, and the processing of evidence found at the points of origin of the fire. This includes how and why you recorded the artifacts and the scene. You should include safety equipment and precautions you took during processing.

Explain your probable cause for getting a warrant for the scene.

Review unit materials for this assignment.

Assignment Guidelines

Address the following in 4-6 pages:
What are 2 actions that can be taken pertaining to the crowd of onlookers that might help you identify the offender(s)? Explain.
What are 2 areas you would check to ensure the scene can be searched safely? Explain.
What personnel records and other business papers should you subpoena from the Acme Hardware Store? Explain why.
What are 3 artifacts of a fire that would indicate the heat of the fire and points of origin? Explain.
What are 2 elements of evidence you would expect to find in the scene? Explain.
How would you collect them for evidence? Explain in detail.
What is 1 method for search, other than visual, you would use to identify the presence of an accelerant? Explain the process.
What are 2 items of equipment that will be absolutely necessary to conduct the arson crime scene search? Explain.
Provide a theory, based on facts and not on emotions, on the circumstances surrounding this arson investigation. Be as creative as necessary but support all statements accordingly.
Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

Assignment Reminders:

Please submit your assignment.
Make sure you submit this assignment by the listed due date. Late deductions will apply for this assignment. Please refer to the Late Submission of Assignment policy.
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Resave in the proper format per the Assignment Detail instructions and resubmit.
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If you are still having difficulties after trying steps 1-4, please contact your course instructor.
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Law enforcement officers and crime scene technicians must use caution and protect themselves at all times from contracting AIDS or hepatitis. Bodily fluids must always be treated as though they were infectious. Crime scene technicians most often use dust particle masks or N-95 masks at routine crime scenes. They are considered the most common type of respiratory protection. These masks are considered to be disposable and should be discarded ­after one use.

It is imperative that all personnel involved in entering and processing the crime scene wear personal protective equipment (PPE). This consists of items of clothing that are non-porous, such as crime scene suits, nitrile gloves (double gloving recommended), face masks, and eye protection. These items will protect the CSI from exposure to blood-borne pathogens, most chemical and drug residues, and other contaminants that are health hazards. In addition, hair nets and booties over the shoes will help avoid contamination of the crime scene.

Research the following points, and write a 5–7-page paper fully explaining each point:

• Identify and explain 4 exceptions to the exclusionary rule established by the U.S. Supreme Court that allow for the search and/or seizure of evidence without a warrant. 
• Patent medicines used to be dispensed by pharmacists in powder form using a pharmacist’s or druggist’s fold. Explain this method of packaging and why it has been adopted by Crime Scene Investigators for packaging trace evidence. 
• How should investigators handle trace evidence that is stuck on an object found at the crime scene? Explain the exception to this procedure. 
• When a motor vehicle, boat, or aircraft is present, what special considerations should the Crime Scene Investigator take? 

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DIRECTIONS

Write a 4-6 page analysis of a current problem or issue in health care, including a proposed solution and possible ethical implications.

Note: The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. At a minimum, be sure to address each point. In addition, you are encouraged to review the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed.

1.     Describe the health care problem or issue you selected for use in Assessment 2 and provide details about it. LIMITED ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE (I can attach a copy of the paper to assist you with this one).  o     As you describe the topic you explored in Assessment 2, use the first four steps of the Socratic Problem–Solving Approach to aid your critical thinking. This approach was introduced in Assessment 2. o          Identify possible causes for the problem or issue.

2.     Use scholarly information to describe and explain the health care problem or issue and identify possible causes for it.

o    Identify at least three scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles about the topic.  

                                     ▪      You may use articles you found while working on Assessment 2  

3.     Assess the credibility of the information sources.

4.     Assess the relevance of the information sources.

5.     Analyze the health care problem or issue.

o   Describe the setting or context for the problem or issue. o             Describe why the problem or issue is important to you. o          Identify groups of people affected by the problem or issue.

o   Provide examples that support your analysis of the problem or issue.

6.     Discuss potential solutions for the health care problem or issue.

o    Describe what would be required to implement a solution. o       Describe potential consequences of ignoring the problem or issue. o      Provide the pros and cons for one of the solutions you are proposing.

7.     Explain the ethical principles (Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Autonomy, and Justice) if potential solution was implemented.

o   Describe what would be necessary to implement the proposed solution. o       Explain the ethical principles that need to be considered (Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Autonomy, and Justice) if the potential solution was implemented.

o   Provide examples from the literature to support the points you are making.

 

 

The Assessment should also meet the following requirements:

•        Length: 4–6 typed, double-spaced pages, not including the title page and reference page.

•        Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.  

•        Written communication: Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.

•        Using outside sources: Integrate information from outside sources into academic writing by appropriately quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, following APA style.

•        References: Integrate information from outside sources to include at least three scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles and three in-text citations within the paper.

•        APA format: Follow current APA guidelines for in-text citations of outside sources in the body of your paper and also on the reference page.

Organize your paper using the following structure and headings:

•        Title page. A separate page.

•        Introduction. A brief one-paragraph statement about the purpose of the paper.

•        Elements of the problem/issue. Identify the elements of the problem or issue or question.

•        Analysis. Analyze, define, and frame the problem or issue.

•        Considering options. Consider solutions, responses, or answers.

•        Solution. Choose a solution, response, or answer.

•        Ethical implications. Ethical implications of implementing the solution.

•        Implementation. Implementation of the potential solution.

•        Conclusion. One paragraph.

 

 

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

•        Competency 1: Apply information literacy and library research skills to obtain scholarly information in the field of health care. o    Use scholarly information to describe and explain a health care problem or issue and identify possible causes for it.

•        Competency 2: Apply scholarly information through critical thinking to solve problems in the field of health care.

o   Analyze a health care problem or issue by describing the context, explaining why it is important and identifying populations affected by it. o      Discuss potential solutions for a health care problem or issue and describe what would be required to implement a solution.

•        Competency 3: Apply ethical principles and academic standards to the study of health care. o Explain the ethical principles (Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Autonomy, and Justice) if potential solution was implemented

•        Competency 4: Write for a specific audience, in appropriate tone and style, in accordance with Capella’s writing standards. o         Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.

o   Write following APA style for in-text citations, quotes, and references.

 

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