By Catherine M
Instilling a Growth Mindset to Prepare Students for the Future Anyone should be able to accomplish their goals, if they want it badly enough. The American Dream is a goal that should be available to everyone but according to Professor of African-American Literature at Howard University, Sandra Shannon, it is “difficult for non-whites to also realize their dreams in this country” (Shannon). By implementing more confidence and motivation in students, everyone will be able to reach their goals. My research question is should parents and educators work to instill a growth mindset on students to prevent lack of motivation and confidence? By instilling a growth mindset in adolescents, parents and educators can improve students' confidence allowing them to accomplish their goals.
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By Marianna C.
Reducing Isolation and Improving Quality of Life for Elderly Care Recipients Institutions made to better health may be detrimental to one's quality of life. Akyil and Pullum from Aydın Adnan Menderes University state social inclusion is a factor in psychological and cognitive well-being of seniors, and a lack of social inclusion may lead to increased alcohol or tobacco consumption, as well as a decrease in physical activity. (Pullum, Akyil). Other care options exist, such as assisted living, group homes, respite care, home care, and day-care for the elderly. However, these may not be accessible for many elderly people due to cost issues, even under Medicare or other healthcare plans. The federal government should focus medicare policies to promote various types of care to create the best environments possible for recipients, this will prevent elderly isolation and depression, and improve quality of life.
By Kylie H
Inequity of Education for Women in Africa Educational opportunities for women in many areas of the world have been stripped away from them. Research by the Human Rights Watch, an organization that conducts research and advocacy for human rights, stated that “more than 49 million girls are out of primary and secondary school in Sub-Saharan Africa, with 31 million of them out of secondary education” (1). Additionally, “Eighty-five percent of all African women are illiterate” according to Nadia Sudarkasa, former director of the Center for Afroamerican and African Studies (4). Khitman Azaiza, Director of Instructional Design and Digital Media Production, mentions that “education opens the opportunities and choices for women to work and become more self-confident” (1). So, the question is what is the most effective way to increase women’s education in Africa? In order to sufficiently address this issue, the African government must enforce alternative learning opportunities to stimulate equity among the education system.
By: Sophia V
Implementing An Adolescent Empowerment Program in Local Nigerian Communities
Should local Nigerian leaders implement an empowerment program for adolescent girls to help abolish child marriages? An analysis of the medical, economic, cultural, and social aspects of early marriage calls for an empowerment program to raise awareness, enhance knowledge, and deter unplanned pregnancies to prevent additional victims Below are links to the student papers along with excerpts form their papers. Topics were chosen to align with the 2020 Stimulus Packet from the College Board. |
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