Week 4 Discussion 1

Influence, persuasion, and gender
Due by Day 3. What is the relationship between gender , influence, and persuasion? Describe at least two explanations researchers have used to explain why gender differences have or have not been found. Explain your reasoning. Respond to at least two of your classmates postings by Day 7.
This assignment is worth 3 points of the total course grade.
Week 4 Discussion 2

Persuasion
Due by Day 3.The Gass and Seiter (2014) text discusses the process of analyzing and adapting to audiences. List and discuss the process. What audience characteristics should you be aware of before preparing to deliver a persuasive message? Why are these characteristics important to be aware of? Respond to at least two of your classmates postings by Day 7.

This assignment is worth 3 points of the total course grade.

Week 4 discussions
Order Description
Please make sure you use the provided resources and this is written at a Master Level.

Part 1:

PROMPT:
In chapter three of your textbook and in one of your weekly videos, Howard Gardner talks about Multiple Intelligences (MI). Find one other source about Multiple Intelligences and summarize the information. Take the Learning Style quiz and share your results with the class. You can list them or take a screen shot and post it on the discussion board. Where you surprised by the results? Have you taken a quiz similar to this one? When, and were the results the same? How can you use this information in your own life? How should learning styles be used in academic settings?
You must use the following resources for Part 1:

Required Textbook:

Suarez-Orozco, M. & Satting-Bajaj, C. (2010). Educating the Whole Child for the Whole World: The Ross School Model and Education for the Global Era. NY: NYU Press
ISBN-10: 0814741401
ISBN-13: 978-0814741405

Videos:

Our failing schools. Enough is enough!: https://www.ted.com/talks/geoffrey_canada_our_failing_schools_enough_is_enough
The World School: https://www.avenues.org/world-school
About Avenues: https://www.avenues.org/introductory-video
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligences: https://www.edutopia.org/multiple-intelligences-howard-gardner-video

Watch Video
Howard Gardner on Multiple Intelligences
Duration: (7:55)
User: edutopia – Added: 7/9/10
YouTube URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYgO8jZTFuQ

Learning Style Quiz:

Learning Style Test: https://www.edutopia.org/multiple-intelligences-learning-styles-quiz

Discussion Part 2:

PROMPT:
1. What two items did you find most interesting or useful from your “Readings, Viewings and Preparation” for this week? Briefly explain why. (minimum 250 words).

Item 1:
THINK Global School: https://thinkglobalschool.org/

Item 2:
You may choose an interesting item from one of the above video clips