https://theeducatorsroom.com/wont-you-be-my-neighbor-the-neuroscience-behind-mr-rogers-neighborhood/ Go to this link If you want for the full article.
To complete this paper, you will first gather supporting moments from the movie that depict your chosen topic, then gather evidence from the scientific literature and your textbook. I have provided suggested reading that coincides with each topic, and you are more than welcome to incorporate concepts from additional chapters/pages from the book not listed below. *Take note of the page numbers in your text where each source of evidence is taken from, as you are required to list specific page numbers within your text. Additionally, you will need to provide time-stamps of specific locations in the movie that support your answer.
*You can find Won’t You Be My Neighbor on Amazon Prime for $3.99. (I can pay for it just tell me how to send it)
TOPIC 1: I like you just the way you are: Acceptance
Mr. Rogers had a primary goal of helping children to develop in a supporting and nurturing environment. While Mr. Rogers sang “I like you as you are” and “I have always wanted to have a neighbor just like you,” children heard and understood what Mr. Rogers longed for them to receive: “an expression of care every day to each child to help him realize he is unique.” However, he has faced criticism for being “too kind” or “soft.” In fact, some have gone so far as to attribute the “selfishness” of “Generation X” to Mr. Rogers’ outspoken belief that everyone is unique, special, and valuable just as they are. The documentary film features news clips stating “the narcissistic society [Mr. Rogers] gave birth to because he told everyone they’re important” made him “an evil, evil man” who “ruined a generation of kids.”
This criticism of “softness” when working with youth is not limited to Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. And while there has been a mind shift in teacher training from reactive to proactive discipline with an emphasis on positive relationship building between and among teachers and students, these ideals face scrutiny. The worry that “an expression of care every day to each child to help him realize he is unique,” as Mr. Rogers practiced and preached, is “damaging” or “weakening” our children is still felt in schools today.
Question to write about: Can children and students truly learn and grow in accountability and preparation for the “real world” in such a forgiving and caring environment as Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood encouraged? Make sure to point out how this is addressed in the movie.
SUGGESTED TEXTBOOK PAGES (in no particular order):
• Positive Psychology/Humanistic Approach – pages 12-13, 412-413, 686
• Epigenetics – pages 75-76
• Learning/Behavior Modification in Children and Modeling – pages 210, 216-219 and 408
• Development – Psychosocial Theory pages 306-308, Attachment pages 323-326, Self-Concept pages 326 – 328
• Personality – Karen Horney ideas pages 404-406, self-efficacy page 408-409
(I’ve added a picture of the pages)
INSTRUCTIONS and Grading Rubric:
• Length of paper (10 points) – Your paper should be between 3+ written pages, double spaced, new times roman size 12 font, one-inch margins. This does not include your title or other fillers of space.
o 3+ pages = 10 points
o 2 pages = 6 points
o 1 page = 3 points
• Textbook Information (14 points): You need to incorporate SPECIFIC EVIDENCE FROM at least TWO TOPICS (include page numbers) from your textbook corresponding to the chapters/sections that discuss your chosen topic. Be clear in explaining these topics and how they support your answer. Identify the specific terms/definitions/concepts, not just a general topic. For example, don’t just say “social psychology supports this” – be specific about what aspect of social psychology you are talking about. We need to see that you understand the concept through your own words. Since there are many topics that you could apply throughout your textbook, it is absolutely necessary that you include the page number(s) from the text where your topic is discussed. DO NOT QUOTE THE BOOK – we can’t assess your understanding if you do.
o 14 points for at least 2 topics discussed, including page numbers
o 7 points for one topic discussed, including page number
o 0 points for no topics incorporated from your textbook
• Scientific Evidence (10 points) – You need to have one source referenced and incorporated into your argument, which will come from a peer reviewed scientific journal article. This scientific article must be a study that was conducted and relevant to your topic. You will also need to cite this correctly using APA Referencing style (see the bottom of this document to know what this should look like). To find this article, you must use only these search engines: Web of Science; Pub Med; Science Direct ; PsychInfo. Go to these databases from our USCA.edu library, and sign in if you are off campus. DO NOT QUOTE THE ARTICLE – we can’t assess your understanding if it’s not written in your own words.
o 10 points for support from scientific article’s findings
o 5 points for including scientific article but poor incorporation of it’s findings and how it supports your key points from the question you are answering.
o 0 points for no incorporation of a scientific article’s study
• Documentary Points (10 points) – You will incorporate at least two specific points/moments/events from the documentary to provide examples that will help explain your answer. (e.g. What specific things did Mr. Rogers do to help children understand their feelings?). Make sure to include the time stamp (e.g. at 1 hour 40 minutes).
o 10 points for inclusion of parts from the documentary that are relative to your topic and provide support for your answer, including the time stamp(s).
o 5 points for inclusion of parts of the documentary but without explanation as to how they provide support for your answer.
o 0 points for missing inclusion of the documentary
• Overall Answer to the Question (6 points) – this encompasses collectively how well you made your points and supported/defended your position, and also having good writing
o 6 points for good evidence and support for the question you are answering, thoroughly answering the question, and clear writing,
o 3 points for poor/weak answer to the question, not thoroughly answering the question, sloppy writing.
DEDUCTIONS:
• Papers are automatically 0 POINTS if they are late – this is because this is due the very last minute of our semester and nothing is allowed to be accepted after the semester officially ends. Submit EARLY if you can!
• Missing the references. These include the specific page number from the textbook for each topic, times in the movie where your examples are shown, and the scientific article. These should be in the text, and also at the end of the paper for the scientific article under “References”. APA format is needed for the scientific article’s reference.
• Excessive similarity report overlap – more than 20% overlap will be flagged and examined further for plagiarism.
• Quoting – you may NOT quote. Write in your OWN words.
APA REFERENCING GUIDE:
Within the text, your reference should look like this:
This higher frequency in alpha could be attributed to a higher arousal state induced by anxiety symptoms (Ward et al., 2018).
In your References Section at the end of your paper, your reference should look like this:
Ward, R. T., Smith, S. L., Kraus, B. T., Allen, A. V., Moses, M. A., & Simon-Dack, S. L.
(2018). Alpha band frequency differences between low-trait and high-trait anxious individuals. NeuroReport, 29(2), 79-83. https://doi.org/10.1097/wnr.0000000000000915
