NRS 429V Week 4 Discussion 1 Family Structural Theory

Using the family structural theory (see the textbook as a model) how can families created following second marriages learn to function as one?

Complete “The VARK Questionnaire: How Do I Learn Best?”
http://www.stellarleadership.com/docs/Approach%20to%20Learning/assessment/VARK%20Questionnare.pdf
Click “OK” to receive your questionnaire scores.
Once you have determined your preferred learning style, review the corresponding link to view your learning preference. NRS 429V Week 4 Discussion 1 Family Structural Theory
Review the other learning styles: visual, aural, read/write, kinesthetic, and multimodal (listed on the VARK Questionnaire Results page).
Compare your preferred learning strategies to the identified strategies for your preferred learning style.
Appraise how this awareness of learning attributes influences your perceptions of teaching and learning.
In a paper (750-1,000 words), summarize your analysis of this exercise. Include the following:
Provide a summary of your learning style. NRS 429V Week 4 Discussion 1 Family Structural Theory

List your preferred learning strategies.
Compare your preferred learning strategies to the identified strategies for your preferred learning style.
Discuss how the awareness of individual learning styles, preferences and strategies influence teaching (those who are in a position to teach) and learning (those who are in a position to learn).
Cite a minimum of three references in the paper.
Although the topic of this assignment refers to your individual learning style, avoid the use of first person voice (words such as, “I, we, our”) in your essay. NRS 429V Week 4 Discussion 1 Family Structural Theory

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. NRS 429V Week 4 Discussion 1 Family Structural Theory
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Description

Complete “The VARK Questionnaire: How Do I Learn Best?”http://www.stellarleadership.com/docs/Approach%20to%20Learning/assessment/VARK%20Questionnaire.pdf

Click “OK” to receive your questionnaire scores.
Once you have determined your preferred learning style, review the corresponding link to view your learning preference.
Review the other learning styles: visual, aural, read/write, kinesthetic, and multimodal (listed on the VARK Questionnaire Results page). NRS 429V Week 4 Discussion 1 Family Structural Theory
Compare your preferred learning strategies to the identified strategies for your preferred learning style.
Appraise how this awareness of learning attributes influences your perceptions of teaching and learning.

In a paper (750-1,000 words), summarize your analysis of this exercise. Include the following:

Provide a summary of your learning style.
List your preferred learning strategies.
Compare your preferred learning strategies to the identified strategies for your preferred learning style.
Discuss how the awareness of individual learning styles, preferences and strategies influence teaching (those who are in a position to teach) and learning (those who are in a position to learn).
Cite a minimum of three references in the paper. NRS 429V Week 4 Discussion 1 Family Structural Theory

Although the topic of this assignment refers to your individual learning style, avoid the use of first person voice (words such as, “I, we, our”) in your essay.

Description

Click “OK” to receive your questionnaire scores.
Once you have determined your preferred learning style, review the corresponding link to view your learning preference.
Review the other learning styles: visual, aural, read/write, kinesthetic, and multimodal (listed on the VARK Questionnaire Results page). NRS 429V Week 4 Discussion 1 Family Structural Theory
Compare your preferred learning strategies to the identified strategies for your preferred learning style.
Appraise how this awareness of learning attributes influences your perceptions of teaching and learning. NRS 429V Week 4 Discussion 1 Family Structural Theory

In a paper (750-1,000 words), summarize your analysis of this exercise. Include the following:

Provide a summary of your learning style.
List your preferred learning strategies.
Compare your preferred learning strategies to the identified strategies for your preferred learning style.
Discuss how the awareness of individual learning styles, preferences and strategies influence teaching (those who are in a position to teach) and learning (those who are in a position to learn). NRS 429V Week 4 Discussion 1 Family Structural Theory
Cite a minimum of three references in the paper.

Although the topic of this assignment refers to your individual learning style, avoid the use of first person voice (words such as, “I, we, our”) in your essay.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. NRS 429V Week 4 Discussion 1 Family Structural Theory

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

VARK Questionnaire version 7.1

Choose the answer which best explains your preference and click the box next to it. Please click more than one if a single answer does not match your perception. Leave blank any question that does not apply. NRS 429V Week 4 Discussion 1 Family Structural Theory

You are planning a vacation for a group. You want some feedback from them about the plan. You would:

give them a copy of the printed itinerary.

phone, text or email them.

describe some of the highlights they will experience.

use a map to show them the places.

Other than price, what would most influence your decision to buy a new non-fiction book?

The way it looks is appealing.

Quickly reading parts of it. NRS 429V Week 4 Discussion 1 Family Structural Theory

A friend talks about it and recommends it.

It has real-life stories, experiences and examples.

A website has a video showing how to make a special graph. There is a person speaking, some lists and words describing what to do and some diagrams. You would learn most from:

reading the words.

seeing the diagrams.

listening.

watching the actions.

You want to learn a new program, skill or game on a computer. You would:

follow the diagrams in the book that came with it.

use the controls or keyboard. NRS 429V Week 4 Discussion 1 Family Structural Theory

read the written instructions that came with the program.

talk with people who know about the program.

I like websites that have:

things I can click on, shift or try.

interesting design and visual features.

interesting written descriptions, lists and explanations.

audio channels where I can hear music, radio programs or interviews.

You are using a book, CD or website to learn how to take photos with your new digital camera. You would like to have:

many examples of good and poor photos and how to improve them.

a chance to ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

clear written instructions with lists and bullet points about what to do.

diagrams showing the camera and what each part does. NRS 429V Week 4 Discussion 1 Family Structural Theory

Remember a time when you learned how to do something new. Avoid choosing a physical skill, eg. riding a bike. You learned best by:

listening to somebody explaining it and asking questions.

written instructions – e.g. a manual or book.

watching a demonstration.

diagrams, maps, and charts – visual clues.

You are helping someone who wants to go to your airport, the center of town or railway station. You would:

write down the directions.

draw, or show her a map, or give her a map.

tell her the directions.

go with her. NRS 429V Week 4 Discussion 1 Family Structural Theory

You are about to purchase a digital camera or mobile phone. Other than price, what would most influence your decision?

It is a modern design and looks good.

Trying or testing it.

The salesperson telling me about its features.

Reading the details or checking its features online.

You have finished a competition or test and would like some feedback. You would like to have feedback:

from somebody who talks it through with you.

using a written description of your results.

using examples from what you have done. NRS 429V Week 4 Discussion 1 Family Structural Theory

using graphs showing what you had achieved.

You have to make an important speech at a conference or special occasion. You would:

make diagrams or get graphs to help explain things.

gather many examples and stories to make the talk real and practical.

write a few key words and practice saying your speech over and over.

write out your speech and learn from reading it over several times.

You have a problem with your heart. You would prefer that the doctor:

showed you a diagram of what was wrong.

described what was wrong.

gave you something to read to explain what was wrong.

used a plastic model to show what was wrong.

A group of tourists wants to learn about the parks or wildlife reserves in your area. You would:

show them maps and internet pictures.

give them a book or pamphlets about the parks or wildlife reserves.

talk about, or arrange a talk for them about parks or wildlife reserves.

take them to a park or wildlife reserve and walk with them. NRS 429V Week 4 Discussion 1 Family Structural Theory

You are going to choose food at a restaurant or cafe. You would:

choose from the descriptions in the menu.

choose something that you have had there before.

look at what others are eating or look at pictures of each dish.

listen to the waiter or ask friends to recommend choices.

Do you prefer a teacher or a presenter who uses:

demonstrations, models or practical sessions.

question and answer, talk, group discussion, or guest speakers.

diagrams, charts or graphs.

handouts, books, or readings. NRS 429V Week 4 Discussion 1 Family Structural Theory

You are going to cook something as a special treat. You would:

look on the Internet or in some cookbooks for ideas from the pictures.

ask friends for suggestions.

use a cookbook where you know there is a good recipe. NRS 429V Week 4 Discussion 1 Family Structural Theory

cook something you know without the need for instructions

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