Assignment 1: Social Construction and Human Ecology Theory Paper. (70 points)
This assignment has two parts. Make sure you complete them both.
Part I: Personal Inventory
1. Complete first the demographic information
2. Write a brief explanation with at least two specific examples of how each factor influenced your family experience.
Part II: Perspectives
After completing PART I, write an analysis of this Assessment as applied to one individual from the links bellow.
PART I
Demographic Information (please check):
Gender: _____ Male _____ Female
Age Category: ___ 18 years & younger ___ 19–28 years old ___ 29–38 years old ____ 39–48 years old ___ 49–58 years old ___ 59 years & older
Ethnicity: ____ White, non-Hispanic ____ Black, non Hispanic _____ Hispanic
____ Asian/Pacific Islander ____ Native American _____ Other
Current Academic Standing:
_____ Freshman _____ Sophomore _____ Junior
_____ Senior _____ Graduate Student
Academic Major of Study: ____________________
Academic Minor of Study: ____________________
PERSONAL INVENTORY
Directions: Think about the culture in which you were raised and the values that you were taught as a child. What were the attitudes of the group about each of the words below? Write a brief explanation with at least two specific examples of how each factor influenced your family experience.
a. Education:
b. Living in The City/Rural:
c. Community (Support and Peers):
d. Children:
e. Parenting:
f. Technology:
g. Religion:
h. Seeking Help:
i. Disease & Health:
j. Traditions (holidays, food, games):
k. Other Values and Beliefs:
Reflective Question
1. Discuss what you learned from this activity?
2. Describe how you might use this learning experience?
Part II: Perspectives
After completing PART I, write an analysis of this Assessment as applied to one individual from the links bellow.
Choose from Nanavi, Jefferson, Neeraj, Joab, and Ken. Please note that there are several videos for each child, so make sure you watch them.
In writing this section of this assignment, answer the following questions:
a. Among the factors listed in Part I, which 5 factors do you think are most significant to the child or individual’s personal and family experiences? Explain your answer.
b. Incorporate 5 key concepts you have read from the following article:
Bronfenbrenner, U. (1986). Ecology of the family as a context for human development: Research perspectives. Developmental Psychology, 22, 723-742
As you write this section, use at least 5 concepts, and highlight the concepts in yellow. Elaborate as you incorporate the concepts in your paper, do not just enumerate or use the concepts as examples.
c. In the list of links there is a conversation among the 7 children as well as an interview with an amazing singer and UNICEF ambassador Angelique Kidjo.
a. What do you find interesting about the interview with Angelique Kidjo?
d. How can this information about Angelique Kidjo and the child you chose, help you in your career or personal life?
e. In a few words, if you had the opportunity to change lives, how would you do it?
– Cite your source/s whenever appropriate and in APA style. At the end of the paper, add a list of references you used in APA style. The paper must be written using double-space and Times New Roman 12-point font.
Here are the links for Part 2:
o Benin – Nanavi- https://wgvu.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/vtl07.la.rv.text.nanaviwa/nanavi-2003/
o Brazil – Jefferson- https://wgvu.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/wa08.socst.world.glob.haven/jefferson-safe-haven/
o India – Neeraj – https://wgvu.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/vtl07.la.rv.text.neeraj/neeraj/
o Kenya – Joab – https://wgvu.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/vtl07.la.rv.text.kenyaclass/a-look-at-a-kenyan-classroom/
o Japan – Ken – https://wgvu.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/vtl07.la.rv.text.japanclass/a-look-at-a-japanese-classroom/?student=true and https://wgvu.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/vtl07.la.ws.process.ken/ken/?student=true
o Anjelique Kibjo – https://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/uncategorized/time-for-school-series-aaron-brown-interview-angelique-kidjo/5578/
Grading criteria
Criterion 1: Rating of the degree to which each of the factors has influenced family experience. – 10
Criterion 2: Write a brief explanation with at least two specific examples of how each of the 10 factors influenced family experience. – 20
Criterion 3: Five factors that are most significant to the individual’s (Neeraj, Nanavi, Jefferson, Santosh, and Shugufa) personal and family experiences? Explanation of answer. – 15
Criterion 4: Incorporation of at least five key concepts from reading materials. Explanation. – 15.
Criterion 5: Citation and referencing in APA style. – 5
Criterion 6: Writing quality and completeness of the answers (e.g., spelling, grammar, sentence/paragraph construction, clarity, accuracy, and organization) – 5
Total: 70 Points
