In the book Redirect, Timothy D. Wilson discusses various “practices” that are effective, not effective, or both and why. He displays research from evidence he finds to prove his argument true or false. He shares his points of views on the different topics and practices he mentions. LifeSkills Training (LST) is one of many programs he mentions. He uses studies from different schools and areas to demonstrate how LST works on students. He refers to one study which took place in New York on fifty-six junior high schools. Students were randomly assigned into LST. Students who were a part of LST were less likely to do any of the following by the end of high school, smoking, drinking, or doing other drugs. Similar results occurred in inner city schools …show more content…
He discusses specific studies, but he did not mention a few main points that lead to the effectiveness such as the importance of the teachers and the long-term effect. I found more evidence on different points that made the program effective. For example, a large sample size in the data recorded which makes the evidence stronger to prove the program as effective. Botvin did not stick to one study, he experimented with different populations throughout the world. Till this day, he is studying to make his program larger and much more successful than today. Wilson’s strengths include clearly stating the program as effective and giving few examples to prove his point. But his weakness is not giving the reader enough information on the program’s effectiveness and the reasoning behind the examples to show the program as effective. The evidence he gives did not convince me because he did not mention if the studies he mentioned were recent or old. In order, for me to accept the program as effective, I would prefer to have the dates of when the studies took place. From the research I did, I found information on the program’s background and developer. He does not give credit to Botvin for the program’s development. In my research, I found the effects of long term, more evidence on the studies, and how teachers have lots of sessions to teach students on the program. The sample size used in the evidence I found gave a better approximation of the LST to work. LST, till this day, is an effective program for up to twelve
Initially, in paragraphs 1-3, the author illustrates the story and death of Mr. K, a former teacher of the author who was extremely strict. By providing this story, the author expresses a personal connection to traditional teaching, attributing their own success to these methods. In addition to the aforementioned personal connection, the author later expresses in paragraph 4 that both the author and the educators of America need to help “our students”. By using the term “our students”, the author conveys a personal connection to the current students’ performance. Later, in paragraph 8, the author displays strong conviction when referring to the points made in the argument as “a battle cry inspired by my old teacher and buttressed by new research.” Moreover, the author expresses more confidence in Mr. K’s teachings, stating in the last paragraph that Mr. K’s results are a “lesson we can all learn from,” In addition to an apparent personal link to the content of the article, the author also utilizes their academic background, having attended Yale and worked for popular news outlets, to conduct research to properly support the arguments with factual evidence. Throughout the article, Lipman repeatedly cites research from respected sources such as psychologists, the U.S. Department of Education, and colleges to directly reinforce the idea of the
Roberts, Michael W. Contois, James C. Willis Sr., and Mary Rose Worthington work for CiviGenics, Inc, an organization that provides correctional treatment programs in the U.S. Kevin Knight has PhD in experimental psychology and is the deputy director of the Department of Psychology at Texas Christian University. In the article, they stress the importance of identifying and assessing offenders’ risk and needs in order for treatment to be effective (on an individual level, not on a one size fits all way). In the past two decades, we have seen great changes and improvements regarding the approaches to treatment planning and correctional programs. The first step was to develop a model program; it should be noted that most treatment services target drug offenders. The selection of participants for this study followed a certain criteria, for instance, documented history of substance abuse, not having been classified as a sex offender, etc. Civigenics, Inc was given a contract to administer therapeutic community (TC) programs at the Indian Creek Correctional Center (ICCC). The purpose of this was to enhance treatment programs and its components, on a national scale. The results of their effort, was a research-based treatment strategy created to give inmates some life skills such as cognitive-behavioral skills for when they are released back into society. The 9-24 month program focuses on healthy ways like what would be considered “right living.” After study of the program
In my mind, I can clearly remember being a part of D.A.R.E program in 5th grade. I remember that we did myriad of various activities and short performances that would help us say no to drugs, tobacco, and alcohol later on in the future. Then when it was graduation time, we presented little plays to our parents. So, when it becomes to be that time in the future when being pressured I will be able to apply that information I learned your side. So why not take some time to help students of TMS now? Would you want to see our kids go down the wrong path? Well I wouldn’t. With this program’s help, we can teach kids how to live a healthy and a happy life by saying no to peer pressure, tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. to the situation I am in, and say no! Since 8th grade is a transitional year it’s even more ethical to have this program, so students can make healthy choices in the high school. You can use your powers of persuasion, to persuade students how dangerous drugs, tobacco, and alcohol really are and that you are risking your health doing it. Once you try it you can become addicted to it, and your life will become apathetical, your dream and goals will no longer be there on your side. Would you want to see our youth go down the wrong path? Well, I sure wouldn’t. With the program’s help we can teach kids how to live a healthy and a happy life without drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, and be confident how to say no to peer pressure!
... associated harm as a sole programmatic response to student drinking. They have proven to be ineffective.
He begins his article by describing a timed test such as the SAT to help support his claim. Howard organizes his paragraphs by stating his topics otherwise known as his grounds. Next he describes his backing with somewhat of a very little piece of his warrant. But Gardner overall does not support his backing or warranty with much of actual evidence or data, resulting in an off balance of the rest of the argument. For his grounds, though he simply states reasons that he thinks. Now for his rebuttals he does make good points and backs them up through his own points. This is shown in the lines “My own guess is that most people would not take much extra time, but the decision would be theirs, not that of a screening body” (Gardner 795), as shown the author uses very weak rebuttals. He does somewhat use qualifiers to help the readers be more lenient with his reasons. Overall the effectiveness of his organization would most likely be improved if added stronger concepts and impressions (Gardner
The professionals in the panel made some great points throughout the video about substance abuse in adolescents, including the fact that substance abuse treatment can be difficult to incorporate into the primary health care system and substance abuse disorders are rarely recognized or prevented (Volkow, Janda, Nestler, & Levine, 2014). The advantage of using evidence-based practices in treating substance abuse disorders is that they focus on prevention as well as continued treatment after initial intervention. An example of this kind of EBP is called Behavioral Therapy for Adolescents and “according to research studies, this therapy helps adolescents become drug free and increases their ability to remain drug free after treatment ends” (Azrin, 1994). This evidence-based practice surrounds itself on the idea that by demonstrating desired behavior and consistently rewarding it incrementally, the unwanted behavior can be changed (Azrin, 1994). Activities within Behavioral Therapy for Adolescents “include fulfilling specific assignments, rehearsing desired behaviors, and recording and reviewing progress, with praise and privileges given for meeting assigned goals” (Azrin, 1994). This EBP, and EBP’s like it that focus on the mental and behavioral health of adolescent population, are used to treat substance abuse and dependence and have shown to be effective in research and community
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He makes some very valid points pertaining to the zero tolerance policy practiced by schools and how it has a negative effect on children in our school systems and essentially pushes them into our juvenile and prison systems. I am a firm believer that the zero tolerance does nothing good for students in school. In my mind it completely goes against everything our schools supposedly stand for. We tell kids to go to school to learn, but the first time they break a rule we suspend them and send them home or even worse we expel them for the entire year. I just don’t see how that isn’t setting kids up for failure down the road and neglecting them of a quality education. One statistic the author presented that really caught me off guard was when they said that when someone is suspended or expelled even once in their entire time in school their chances of ending up behind bars is increased at a rate of five times than that of someone who doesn’t get suspended or expelled. This made me really reflect on how many friends I had in high school that were suspended and ultimately flunked out. It made me wonder if the system truly wasn’t there for them to help them get an
...d the end result of leading evidence ultimately conveys the outcome of The Wilson Language Program being one of the most highly successful programs to be implemented in schools.
Knoblauch. I do not agree with this essay due to the fact that no matter which school you attend there will always be different types of students there with different types of literacy because we are not all the same. I feel he did not have extensive enough research on this for me to be sold on the topic.
...cally, many of these programs once existed in Schools and Community Centers but because of the lack of funding were cut or deemed unessential. By focusing on Schools and Community Centers, the PHN can affect change in younger generations and by doing so affect change in older generations by the spreading of interests and concerns for personal safety through education and mentorship, which would positively influence development of Personal Responsibility. Companies that show positive changes or maintain a high degree in Safety Program proficiency/effectively could receive tax breaks or other financial rewards. The development of these programs shall effect changes due to repetition and familiarity from on the job performance, and trickle down to the younger generations through proper mentorship with the overall effect increasing individual personal responsibility.
According to the life course perspective, social advantages and disadvantages accumulate over time to impact our health and wellbeing. Some policy implications may be increasing housing standards, or increasing efforts to ensure that the current requirements are followed. Emissions testing for vehicles and testing at factories that contribute to air pollution would also serve to decrease what individuals are exposed to throughout their life. Standards for work environments would also be considered part of policies under the life course perspective. Finally, making higher education more available through increased funding for federal aid and a decrease in fees would be beneficial, because according to the life course perspective, higher
In this study, the researchers examine the Student Success Skills program (SSS). ?In previous studies (Brigman & Campbell, 2003; Brigman, Webb, & Campbell, 2007; Campbell & Brigman, 2005; Webb, Brigman, & Campbell, 2005), the SSS program was effective in improving academic performance and closing the academic achievement gap for low- to mid-range-achieving students? (Miranda). This program focuses on goal setting, progress monitoring, memory skills, social skills, interpersonal skills, social problem-solving, listening, teamwork, self-management, motivation, and anger. Research has shown that these skills have helped close the achievement gap and help in the academic success of student. The results of this program have shown that posttest score is significantly higher in math and reading. This program main focus was to help African Americans and Latinos, however this program showed similar gains amongst the African American, Latinos, and White students. The benefit of this program is that not only will this program help in closing the achievement gap, but it will help all students succeed in school.
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Without studies and statistics the entire argument for Simmons would have no backbone. Simmons mentions over 30 studies throughout the entire book. While investigating to see