Our panel and our experts explore why becoming a true human services professional depends so heavily on understanding the people we encounter. We explore how victimization has influenced who they have become, “why” and “how” they became that way, and how best we can serve them. The integrative model forms a platform of presenting victims with options that can help them toward a path to wholeness, versus remaining situational or attitudinal...

Food! We talk about it all the time. What shall we eat? Where can we buy it? What’s healthiest, lowest in fat or carbs, cheapest, or just plain tastiest? But the aspect of food we usually discuss least may just be the most interesting and informative. Where does all this food come from?. Did you know that…. • The average food item travels 1,300 miles and changes hands 6 times before you ever get to see it?. • It takes 127 calories of energy...

By the end of this program, students will have a six-step process to tackle any problem--whether it’s delivering a paper when the printer breaks or delivering a 600 lb. tiger who missed breakfast. Students learn to identify the problem, brainstorm solutions, evaluate their options, implement the best idea, and then review and plan for prevention. We also present five tips to help viewers tap into their natural problem-solving creativity. Whether...

Contemporary advertising seldom demonstrates why one brand is superior, or constructs logical arguments to sway buyers. Advertisers today position instead of persuade. Position refers to a place the product occupies in the consumer's mind. Nobody likes to be told how to think, but few notice when told how to see. Explore perceptual mapping, market segmentation, the use of emotion and magic, social approval, positioning against the competition, re-positioning,...

In the program, we role-play some possible conflicts between parents and early childhood professionals, to help prepare teachers for today’s diverse world. Through viewing diverse opinions among and across cultures, we see that disagreement is healthy (really, it is!). We see how people of the same cultural background can have wildly different ideas about how things should be done..

Once a child takes their first steps, toddlerhood isn't far behind. As coordination improves, they excitedly explore just about everything. Using video of toddlers at home and in childcare centers, this program offers a look at the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of one- and two-year olds. Watch as language changes occur and they start to connect and communicate with others while managing their feelings. Parents and caregivers...

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At the heart of Teacher/Child Interaction is this simple but heartfelt philosophy: “Teachers must deal with children with humor, compassion and respect.” With that in mind, this program illustrates several strategies that teachers can use to help children learn to become more self-disciplined and self-confident. Some topics touched on include:. • the importance of modeling appropriate behavior • the struggle to stay away from “no” •...

Teachers accept children of all backgrounds into their classrooms, and they’re delighted to do so. However, sometimes it might seem as if there just isn’t any way to give all these kids what they need to excel. But don’t despair! In fact, it is possible to design a curriculum which can at once address the needs and interests of all your students. In this program, we illustrate how a well-designed curriculum even improves discipline.. Learn to...

Explore careers in child development, clothing & textiles, food & nutrition, and housing & interior design with this brand new series!.