Hi, everyone,
Thanks for visiting my page! Please look around this page at all the cool examples of things you can do with Blogger. You can post video (see Bono), pictures (see my cute girlies) and hyperlinks to add more "umph" to your posts if you wish. Let's see how creative you can get!
Dr. Early
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Blog #6: Childbirth and Pregnancy
To complete Blog #6, login to your Blogspot. Answer one of the following questions OR you may discuss the topic of your choice (must correspond with information covered in the Module 6 readings).
1) Interview a woman on her decision to have children or be “childless” (may be temporary). Summarize her response and your thoughts regarding your interviewee’s response. Note: you may discuss your own thoughts on having children instead of conducting an interview. (Do not use this question again if you already answered it in Module 5).
2)In your opinion, why should prenatal testing be routine for all pregnant women? Please be very specific and provide examples.
3)Interview a woman who has chosen an alternative to hospital birth. Some examples may include home birth; underwater birth, or birthing center. Ask her why she chose that method and to describe the overall experience. How does she perceive that this experience was different than the hospital birthing experience?
1) Interview a woman on her decision to have children or be “childless” (may be temporary). Summarize her response and your thoughts regarding your interviewee’s response. Note: you may discuss your own thoughts on having children instead of conducting an interview. (Do not use this question again if you already answered it in Module 5).
2)In your opinion, why should prenatal testing be routine for all pregnant women? Please be very specific and provide examples.
3)Interview a woman who has chosen an alternative to hospital birth. Some examples may include home birth; underwater birth, or birthing center. Ask her why she chose that method and to describe the overall experience. How does she perceive that this experience was different than the hospital birthing experience?
Friday, February 9, 2007
Week 5 Blog Topics
Respond to the following on your blogspot and leave comments to at least 2 of your peers on their blogspots.
To complete Blog #5, login to your Blogspot. Answer one of the following questions OR you may discuss the topic of your choice (must correspond with information covered in the Module 5 readings).
In what ways could someone’s culture, beliefs and practices influence contraceptive decision making? Provide thorough examples based on some of your readings and your own personal experiences. What were the beliefs about birth control/contraception within your own home and family?
Interview a woman on her decision to have children or be “childless” (may be temporary). Summarize her response and your thoughts regarding your interviewee’s response. Note: you may discuss your own thoughts on having children instead of conducting an interview.
Read one of the supplemental articles available in "Supplemental Readings" for this module and share your thoughts on the article and the information presented by the authors. Be sure to cite this source.
To complete Blog #5, login to your Blogspot. Answer one of the following questions OR you may discuss the topic of your choice (must correspond with information covered in the Module 5 readings).
In what ways could someone’s culture, beliefs and practices influence contraceptive decision making? Provide thorough examples based on some of your readings and your own personal experiences. What were the beliefs about birth control/contraception within your own home and family?
Interview a woman on her decision to have children or be “childless” (may be temporary). Summarize her response and your thoughts regarding your interviewee’s response. Note: you may discuss your own thoughts on having children instead of conducting an interview.
Read one of the supplemental articles available in "Supplemental Readings" for this module and share your thoughts on the article and the information presented by the authors. Be sure to cite this source.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Blog #4 Menarche and "sex" education
Respond to the following on your blogspot and leave comments to at least 2 of your peers on their blogspots.
Answer one of the following questions OR you may discuss the topic of your choice (must correspond with information covered in the Module 4 readings)
.1.Should sex education be taught in the nation’s public schools, and if so, what kind of education should be provided? (Abstinence-only? Abstinence-plus?)
2. When you went through menarche (first menstrual cycle), was it a positive experience that was celebrated by you or your family? Or was it a negative experience (shame, embarrassment, fear, etc)?
3. Read one of the posted articles under "supplemental readings" and comment on it within your blog. Be sure to cite the article and briefly summarize it to your peers before adding your comments.
4. Find an article relating to the attitudes, knowledge, and/or beliefs of women in a country outside of the U.S. on contraception and abortion using the TWU databases. Discuss this article and your own insights to your peers.
Answer one of the following questions OR you may discuss the topic of your choice (must correspond with information covered in the Module 4 readings)
.1.Should sex education be taught in the nation’s public schools, and if so, what kind of education should be provided? (Abstinence-only? Abstinence-plus?)
2. When you went through menarche (first menstrual cycle), was it a positive experience that was celebrated by you or your family? Or was it a negative experience (shame, embarrassment, fear, etc)?
3. Read one of the posted articles under "supplemental readings" and comment on it within your blog. Be sure to cite the article and briefly summarize it to your peers before adding your comments.
4. Find an article relating to the attitudes, knowledge, and/or beliefs of women in a country outside of the U.S. on contraception and abortion using the TWU databases. Discuss this article and your own insights to your peers.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Blog for Module #3
- Read the self-assessment on pg 84. How would you rate your “preventive practices?” What are some ways in which you can improve your health? What preventative practices do you already implement? OR
- Find an article or website of your choice relating to global health issue for women (many provided in Module 1 AND this module). Include a sentence that describes the source and a link (if relative) to it. Blog about your reaction to this information and how being a woman in America dealing with the issue discussed in the article or website affects you vs. women from other countries.
Monday, January 15, 2007
Blog #2 for Module 2
Blog #2 (Chapter 2, Module 2) --Respond to ONE of the following:
- When preparing your news article on the economics of women’s health care in the
- Do you believe that access to healthcare is a right or a privilege?
- Share your thoughts on the health care system in the United States. Include personal examples.
Friday, January 5, 2007
Example Blog
Here is another example of what it looks like as you post multiple blogs. Remember, you'll be leaving your peer comments on their blogs each week directly on their personal blogspot. You'll leave feedback on the course Assignments on the Blackboard discussion board.
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