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Classroom activity The following activity stems for answering 2 questions related to topic “ effects of  parental incarceration on young children ” 1.        Whom do you think would be interested in information about the  effects of  parental incarceration on young children ? (5) i.                      Psychologists – psychologists offers children and adults (whom have endured this phenomenon) counselling services. It would be essential for them to know what the effects are on children as they would be able to render appropriate play-therapy for the children to overcome their debilitating symptoms of this phenomenon displayed by the children. For the adults they would be able to render better psychosocial therapy sessions for them and this will also help the adults to overcome their negative thought and behaviour and be able to live a productive life, free from self-guilt and displaced anger. ii.                    Social workers – social workers work in the l
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Session 10

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Searching as strategic exploration This framework is the last frame in the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. This framework focuses and relays that one’s search strategy is never a straight-forward proves. It often is repetitive and involves a range of inquiry, discovery and serendipity. Students should be able to know basic and advanced search strategies. They should be familiar with interview techniques and the ethical use of these sources. They should know the problem they are investigating well and already know how to search to find that information they are looking for. This blog will focus on creating a lesson plan for the above frame. Topic: The long-term effects of being sexually molested as child Target audience: This topic is directed at first year psychology students studying at the University of Utah. Learning outcomes: At the end of the session students should be able to: 1. Students will be able to identify which
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Session 9

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Information Creation as a Process   Information can be presented and displayed in any and all sorts of formats for the purpose of spreading information to others. In order to use and cite this information found on these formats, one must be weary of the credibility of the cited source.  The research topic: The effects of Euthanasia on the bereaved family and friends in Cape Town. Instruction 1: Results for the thorough search on finding information on the topic are as follows Format Source Purpose Peer reviewed journals relating to the research topic Swarte, N.B., Van Der Lee, M.L. and Van Der Bom, J. 2003. “Effects of euthanasia on the bereaved family and friends: a cross sectional study” BMJ:327:189 John R. J. 2001. “Is Suicide Bereavement Different? A Reassessment of the Literature . Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior ” Vol. 31 , No. 1 , pp. 91-102. Emanuel, E.J.,   Fairclough D.L., Emanuel, L.L.
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Session 7

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Authority is Constructed and Contextual    Today's blog will focus on creating a Lesson Plan for the Framework - Authority is Constructed and Contextual What is meant by 'Authority is Constructed and Contextual'  In essence it refers to the recognition that information resources are drawn from their creators’ expertise and credibility based on the information need and the context in which the information will be used. Experts view authority with an attitude of informed skepticism and an openness to new perspectives, additional voices, and changes in schools of thought. Scenario for the Lesson Plan : I am a First year lecturer in the Faculty of Arts in the Department of History at the University of Utah Topic : The effects of an Apartheid South Africa Learning Outcomes 1. Students should be able to define different types of authority such as subject expertise (Scholarship),society position (public office or title), or special experience (participating in
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