Monday, September 22, 2008

Mandatory Sentence Part 1

Please view the following video clip on Mandatory Sentence's and make a comment. What do you think the outcome will be, and why? Make sure you put your name to earn credit.

Mandatory Sentence Part 2

Please view the following video clip on Mandatory Sentence's and make a comment. What do you think about the sentence? When you make poor decisions, do you think of the people in your life you will leave behind? Make sure you put your name to earn credit.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Website Evaluation

Now that you have looked at the martinlutherking.org website, what is your opinion of the site?
Do you think anyone should be able to build a website?
Should there be separate laws concerning the freedom of speech on the Internet?
Please make sure you put your name to receive credit.

Sunday, September 7, 2008

WHAT IS SELF-DETERMINATION?

Field, Martin, Miller, Ward, and Wehmeyer (1998) defined self-determination as:


"a combination of skills, knowledge, and beliefs that enable a person to engage in goal-directed, self-regulated, autonomous behavior. An understanding of one's strengths and limitations, together with a belief of oneself as capable and effective are essential to self-determination. When acting on the basis of these skills and attitudes, individuals have greater ability to take control of their lives and assume the role of successful adults in our society" (p. 2).


Martin and Marshall (1995) described self-determined people as individuals who:
"know how to choose-they know what they want and how to get it. From an awareness of personal needs, self-determined individuals choose goals, then doggedly pursue them. This involves asserting an individuals presence, making his or her needs known, evaluating progress toward meeting goals, adjusting performance, and creating unique approaches to solve problems" (p. 147).

Your assignment is to think about what self-determination means to you, and to think about what and how the decisions you make affect your day-to-day activities, including academic goals, post-school outcomes, and what it is that you can do to become more determined to reach your short-term goals. Please add your comments below, and make sure you put your name to receive credit.