ASH EDU 644 Week 1 DQ 1 What It Means to Be At - Risk and Why It Matters

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ASH EDU 644 Week 1 DQ 1 What It Means to Be At -
Risk and Why It Matters

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• It is likely that you have at least heard the
  term at-risk used in a variety of contexts, but
  you may not know exactly what is meant by this
  commonly used term. When working in a community
  or educational environment, one must be aware of
  the scope of at-risk groups so as to implement or
  guide them toward appropriate and effective
  supports or services. In this discussion, you
  will analyze a variety of descriptions of at-risk
  groups and behaviors associated with them for the
  purpose of acquiring your own working definition.
  You will include this definition in your website
  that is created throughout the course and
  finalized during the Week Six Final Project and
  make adjustments to your working definition
  during Week Six when you reflect upon how your
  definition has expanded.

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• Prepare for this discussion by reading the Week
  One Instructor Guidance and reviewing the
  following resources that provide descriptions of
  at-risk groups and the behaviors associated with
  them
• U.S. Department of Health Human Services
  At-Risk Individuals    A website defining
  at-risk individuals.U.S Department of Health
  Human Services Factors That Contribute to Child
  Abuse and Neglect    A website about child
  abuse and neglect.American Academy of Child and
  Adolescent Psychiatry    An article describing
  violent behavior in children and
  adolescents.Teachnology    A website defining
  the concept of being at-risk.National Center for
  School Engagement    A website offering
  descriptions for youth at risk.

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• Initial Post Considering the descriptions in the
  websites provided above, create an initial post
  that addresses the followinga.    Discuss which
  of the websites most effectively described the
  term at-risk as it relates to establishing and
  enhancing your understanding of the phrase.b.  
   Write a working definition of the term at-risk
  in your own words. Review the Week One Instructor
  Guidance for what constitutes a working
  definition.c.    Explain what the personal value
  is in having knowledge of groups at risk in
  relation to your current or anticipated future
  work with children and/or families.
• Guided Response Respond to at least two peers.
  In your responses, discuss how your peers
  selections of effective website descriptions
  compare to your own and offer feedback on their
  definition of at-risk giving specific
  suggestions that will enhance their definition.
  Additionally, consider your peers explanations
  of the value of having awareness of groups at
  risk and discuss how their ideas for this value
  differ from your own. Asking questions of peers
  that clarify points from their initial posts is
  also encouraged. Though two replies is the basic
  expectation for this discussion, for deeper
  engagement and learning you are encouraged to
  provide responses to any comments or questions
  others have given to you. Remember that for all
  discussions in this course, continuing to engage
  with peers and the instructor beyond the minimum
  requirements will further the conversation and
  provide opportunities for you to demonstrate your
  content expertise, critical thinking, and
  real-world experiences with the discussion
  topics.
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