DESCRIBE, ANALYZE and EVALUATE Francisco Goya’s Executions of the Third of May, 1808 and Pablo Picasso’s Guernica on the worksheet H110CriticismPicassoGoya.docx. Compare the Picasso and Goya paintings.

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DISCUSSION QUESTION

DESCRIBE, ANALYZE and EVALUATE Francisco Goya’s Executions of the Third of May, 1808 and Pablo Picasso’s Guernica on the worksheet H110CriticismPicassoGoya.docx. Compare the Picasso and Goya paintings. From your point of view, how are the two works similar and how do they differ, keeping in mind that DESCRIPTION is an excellent starting for all humanities observations.

After watching Schama’s documentary on “Picasso”; reading Chapters 2 and 3 in The Humanities through the Arts; and from your own observations, do these two paintings share a common ANALYSIS – is there a common meaning? How does knowing the context of a work bring one to a better understanding of a work of art and thereby a more complete experience with any work of art?

 

Consider all of the different audiences you encounter throughout the day on a weekly basis. Who do you talk to and encounter? How do you change your approach with each audience? Do you speak differently to friends than you do to your children?

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Audience awareness

In Lesson 1, we discussed audience awareness. As you move forward in our course, think about audience. Think about audience in all things that you do. If your coffee is not right at Starbucks, then think about the barista as your audience before you air your grievances. If you need to bring something up to your superior, consider how you are automatically aware of audience as you plan your strategy.

For this discussion board, consider all of the different audiences you encounter throughout the day on a weekly basis. Who do you talk to and encounter? How do you change your approach with each audience? Do you speak differently to friends than you do to your children? If you have to call an insurance company, do you speak differently to the agent on the phone than to your grandmother? Describe at least two interactions and how they are different from one another. You might want to include two interactions that describe your life situation, like where you work or live.

 

Explain five types of cognitive processes. Cite and explain a research study that applies to each process. Explain how this research is important to the study of knowledge representation.

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Semantic memory and Semantic networks

As discussed in your readings, semantic memory is a database of general knowledge that enables individuals to successfully interact with the world around them. Semantic networks help individuals to establish relationships among words, which aids in word recognition.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

  • Based on your understanding of semantic memory and semantic networks, select a topic and create an example of a semantic network based on your topic.

(2.) Include the following in your poster session:

  • Explain five types of cognitive processes.
  • Cite and explain a research study that applies to each process.
  • Explain how this research is important to the study of knowledge representation.

 

Describe specific ways to decrease potential bias in your classroom, including ways to incorporate your students’ abilities, interests, and cultural and linguistic backgrounds into the learning environment.

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Diversity and learning environments

As classroom leaders, teachers have many opportunities to encourage everyone to respect people of all backgrounds and abilities, and promote a positive classroom environment that supports learning and decreases disruptive behavior. Teachers should reflect on their own values and beliefs in order to understand any underlying effects these beliefs may have on their instruction and interaction styles with students. Such awareness can help teachers be more objective, have more empathy and understanding of others, and set the tone for a respectful and cooperative learning environment.

Prepare a 750-1,000 word reflective essay on the topic of diversity and learning environments. Within your essay, address the following:

  • Describe personal frames of reference regarding cultural, linguistic, and gender differences.
  • Reflect upon how your personal background and frames of reference can, however unintentionally, create bias in your relationships with students and families, how you design instruction, and the classroom environment you promote.
  • Describe specific ways to decrease potential bias in your classroom, including ways to incorporate your students’ abilities, interests, and cultural and linguistic backgrounds into the learning environment.
  • Support your essay with 3-5 scholarly resources

 

Identify the drivers of technological innovation. Discover the attributes of successful innovation strategies including an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of innovation, a well-crafted innovation strategy, and a well-developed process for implementing the innovation strategy.

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Week2: Interactive learning Discussion

  • Understand the role technological innovation plays in the competitive dynamics of industries and how technological innovation affects society both positively and negatively.
  • Identify the drivers of technological innovation.
  • Discover the attributes of successful innovation strategies including an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of innovation, a well-crafted innovation strategy, and a well-developed process for implementing the innovation strategy.

2.2 Action Required:

  • Watch the short video in the following link

2.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):

  1. What traits appear to make individual most creative? Are these traits that lead to successful invention?

2.4 Instructions

  • Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below (Week2: Interactive learning Discussion)
  • Your answers should not exceed word limit of 100-120

 

Discuss the process and methods for conducting research. Describe the steps of conducting an effective and good literature review. Discuss the steps in writing a literature review.

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Literature review

1- Discuss the process and methods for conducting research.

2- Describe the steps of conducting an effective and good literature review.

3- Discuss the steps in writing a literature review.

Talk about the anatomical features of this new species, the nature of the site, and any unusual aspects of their culture. Why was this discovery so important to paleoanthropology as a whole?

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ASSIGNMENT

Watch the following documentary beginning at 1 hour in (feel free to watch the entire thing, but the homework only concerns Homo naledi section). Lee Berger, the paleoanthropologist, recorded – from start to finish- the discovery, excavation and analysis, of what has been determined to be a new hominin species, Homo Naledi. In 2 pages I would like you to summarize the discovery and significance of this discovery.

Talk about the anatomical features of this new species, the nature of the site, and any unusual aspects of their culture. Why was this discovery so important to paleoanthropology as a whole?

 

What is the average length of stay for Medicare patients enrolled in hospice? What is the main diagnosis of Medicare hospice patients?

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End of life discussion

Many people say they would rather die young than waste away in old age from degenerative disease.

  • What do you think?
  • If you were dying, what kind of care would you prefer to receive and where?
  • Would you refuse life-prolonging treatments?
  • Would you want help in ending your life?

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization is the largest nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the US. The organization is committed to improving end of life care and expanding access to hospice care for people dying in America and their loved ones.

Go to the organization’s website http://www.nhpco.org Links to an external site. and click on Menu, Hospice, the link Facts and Figure on Hospice Care.

Answer the following questions

  • What is the average length of stay for Medicare patients enrolled in hospice?
  • What is the main diagnosis of Medicare hospice patients?

Go to https://www.nhpco.org/palliativecare/explanation-of-palliative-care/ Links to an external site.

Answer the following questions:

  • What is palliative care?
  • What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?

What are the biggest debates between science and ethics today? Can you predict what some of the future debates might be? Use examples from the reading and cite your sources.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1.What are the biggest debates between science and ethics today? Can you predict what some of the future debates might be? Use examples from the reading and cite your sources.

  1. How were scientific methods of reason established during the Enlightenment introduced into CHOOSE ONE: philosophy, literature, politics or economics?

3.Were the scientific advancements of the Industrial Revolution more beneficial for travel or commerce? Why? Discuss at least two inventions in your response. Use examples from the reading and cite your sources.

4.What were some of the new branches of physical science, historical science and social science that developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? Focus on one and explain how it developed and how it helped diversify the field of science.

Use examples from the reading and cite your sources.

5.Define empiricism. How does it differ from rationalism and which is more important in the field of science?

  1. Evaluate this statement:

“The history of Science is not a more record of isolated discoveries; it is a narrative of the conflict of two contending powers, the expansive force of the human intellect on one side, and the compression arising from traditionary faith and human interests on the other.” ( from John William Draper’s, A history of the Conflict between Religion and Science.)

Give at least TWO examples of conflicts that Draper might be describing. Cite your sources when appropriate.

 

For each question, minimum of ten sentences is required.

 

Consider the way in which his life contributed to his worldview and the development of his theory, and discuss that connection in detail. Provide at least three examples that clearly link his life experiences with elements of psychoanalytical theory.

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Freud’s life and psychoanalytical theory

This is a graded exercise. Please make sure to follow the instructions carefully, as an evaluator will be giving you feedback on your submission. You must submit your paper as a file.

In a short paper, explore Freud’s life and psychoanalytical theory and address the following:

  1. Consider the way in which his life contributed to his worldview and the development of his theory, and discuss that connection in detail.
  2. Provide at least three examples that clearly link his life experiences with elements of psychoanalytical theory.
  3. Describe elements of his theory that you see used today.

Your paper should be 1-2 pages in length, double-spaced, and written in APA format. Include at least three outside resources and be sure to cite them accordingly.