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As I opened the Metacognitive Journal assignment, I clicked on a link and it brought me to a survey of questions called the Personality Test. Going through the test, I was very unsure about many questions so I chose the uncertain answer for most of it. It felt like the test was never-ending however, I finally finished and I was relieved to see the end of the test. My results were Extravert, Sensing, Feeling, and Judging. I believe that the four personality type’s best describe me except for…

Writing an essay is an art which takes practice, perseverance, and time to perfect. Recently, I wrote and essay which analyzed a book called The Pearl and had to use all of my experience. The essay I wrote was a little over 900 words and required me to examine the roles of women in The Pearl. From start to finish the paper taught me invaluable lessons on the integral elements of the writing process. These elements led me on a wonderful journey of literary construction I had never previously…

In chapter 2 of Field Working I learned about organizing field notes, freewriting, and the importance of writing. A developed and personal way of taking field notes is how you are going to keep yourself organized and focused. There should be information from each site, but then also notes to put down of your own opinions and thoughts. This is great for theories that you come up with while reading so that you remember them when are you looking back in your notes. All of these thoughts and…

Introduction This paper focuses on the perception of authority and how that perception influences obedience. I will explore how the development of a child’s belief in the legitimacy of their parent’s authority relates to the child’s obedience to external authoritative figures. Throughout this paper the phrase external authority will be defined as any authoritative figure (figure of authority/ authoritative figure) outside of the child’s home. First, I will explore how a child’s opinion of the…

Gamble House “exemplified the ideals of handcrafted materials and decorative motifs inspired by natural elements and pre-industrial architectural designs” (Grimes 2016:6–7). While other high-style Craftsman homes—sometimes referred to as Western Stick style homes—were constructed in Southern California, as the style was popularized in pattern books and magazines, architects and builders quickly employed it in the design and construction of bungalows. Borrowed from the Indian term bangala by…

During my sophomore year of high school, the issue of homelessness within Idaho was called to my attention as my sociology teacher had shown my class a news broadcast on the “Hiding the Homeless” project. The goal of this so-called project was to clear up the streets of Idaho by ticketing and arresting the homeless and in turn converting homelessness into a crime. When asked to decide on a topic for this essay, my mind immediately came to the idea of homelessness in Idaho due to my previous…

The Relationship Between Parenting Styles and Aggression in Children With technology being implemented earlier and earlier into children’s lives, aggression is becoming more of an issue in children, especially with the popularity of violent video games. Could technology be the sole cause of the rise in child aggression? Some studies show that parents hold an influence over their child’s attitude and ultimately their aggressiveness. Unfortunately, there is little known research on the…

child to give back the the toy instantly. In another illustration, when a 6-year-old desires an extra snack, an authoritarian parent quickly declines the demand, because that interrupts the snack rule. Permissive parenting The permissive parenting style is well-known for the parents’ trend to want to defend their kids from harmful involvements. They deliver a sincere loyal setting, but with restricted organization and punishment. They might set restrictions, but not follow through with…

Lucy Calkins Lucky Calkins is a well-known innovative leader, in the world of literacy, for her contributions to writing instruction. She is the founding director of the Teacher College Reading and Writing Project (TCRWP), which is an information hub and teacher training center, for methods dedicated to teaching reading and writing to young children (Feinberg, 2007). Lucy Calkins is also the author and co-author of many books pertaining to reading and writing workshop instruction. She is also…

weaknesses was actually a strength in so many ways. Learning about the different learning styles has given me a better understanding and a way to not only use the info for myself but also in teaching others. I have gained a better understanding that we all learn differently and it 's important to make sure that when you are teaching a group of people to keep that into consideration. Applying my learning style to everything that I do will help me to become a successful life-long…