Reflection Instructions

Purpose of Reflection Assignments

The Reflections are a final opportunity to remember what you’ve learned in each Lesson.  I’ve asked a question designed to deepen your thinking about the material, and hopefully make the topics more memorable.   

How to Submit

Your Reflections are submitted in Brightspace.  In each Lesson, there is a link to submit the appropriate Reflection.

Go to the Lesson and click on “Reflection.”  This will give you a screen to attach and submit your assignment.  

If you write about another person, get his/her permission before revealing names or other identifying information.  Or you can refer to the person by initials (not name).  

Instructions for Reflection Assignments

Each Reflection asks you to list the 10 topics from your Blog and Behavior Analysis (in that Lesson).  List the topics and answer the assigned question with a paragraph of at least 200 words.  

Grading Criteria (Full Credit = 10 points)

Your grade will be based on the criteria in the Reflections grading rubric, which is attached to this assignment in Brightspace.  Before submitting your work, review the rubric to understand how points will be earned. 

For full credit, list the 10 topics as requested and complete the assigned question.  Your answer must have at least 200 words, with no spelling or grammar mistakes.  It must show excellent analysis and effort in formulating an opinion.  

Plagiarism

Do not copy material from another source, unless you enclose the copied material in quotation marks and correctly identify the source.  You are allowed to quote short passages (50 words or less), but it is not required.  If you use quoted material, remember to identify the source in a bibliography at the end of your assignment.  You may use APA or MLA style for your bibliography.

Exception:  You may refer to our textbook simply by chapter and page number (or section heading).  Just put quotation marks around the passages you use, and explain that it comes from our book.  

Do not copy material from another student and submit it as your work.  Do not give your work to another student to be copied.

Do not use online “rewording” engines or purchased papers.

Do not use any form of AI to write your assignment.

If you engage in these behaviors, or any form of plagiarism, you will be subject to the penalties described in the course syllabus.

Reflection Assignment 1

List the five topics you used for Blog 1 and the five topics you used for Behavior Analysis 1.  This means only a list of the topics, no definitions, descriptions, or anything else.

Next, choose one of these questions to answer.  

Choice 1:  Of the ten topics, which was new or surprising to you?  Explain your answer in a paragraph of at least 200 words.

Choice 2:  Of the ten topics, which was difficult to believe, and why did it seem that way?  Explain your answer in a paragraph of at least 200 words.

Reflection Assignment 2

List the five topics you used for Blog 2 and the five topics you used for Behavior Analysis 2.  This means only a list of the topics, no definitions, descriptions, or anything else.

Next, choose one of these questions to answer.  

Choice 1:  Of the ten topics, give an example you’ve seen that did not agree with the book.  Why do you think there might have been a difference?  Explain your answer in a paragraph of at least 200 words.

Choice 2:  Of the ten topics, which parental characteristic or behavior has the greatest impact on a child’s future?  Explain your answer in a paragraph of at least 200 words.

Reflection Assignment 3

List the five topics you used for Blog 3 and the five topics you used for Behavior Analysis 3.  This means only a list of the topics, no definitions, descriptions, or anything else.

Next, answer this question.  Of the ten topics, which is especially important for a child’s future?  Could parents, family, or society make a positive difference for the child?  Explain your answer in a paragraph of at least 200 words.

Reflection Assignment 4

List the five topics you used for Blog 4 and the five topics you used for Behavior Analysis 4.  

Next, answer this question: Of the ten topics, which might have lifelong effects for a child? Would the effects be positive or negative? If negative, how might the effects be reduced?  Explain your answer in a paragraph of at least 200 words.

Reflection Assignment 5

List the five topics you used for Blog 5 and the five topics you used for Behavior Analysis 5.  

Next, answer this question.  Of the ten topics, which would you want every parent to know before having a child?  Why is it important?  Explain your answer in a paragraph of at least 200 words.

Reflection Assignment 6

List the five topics you used for Blog 6 and the five topics you used for Behavior Analysis 6.  

Next, answer this question.  Of the ten topics, which is especially challenging for parents to manage? Are there strategies to help parents successfully manage it?  Explain your answer in a paragraph of at least 200 words.