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I have often asked myself whether it is different being a teenager nowadays than when I was that age. Are the problems still the same?
The years between 10 and 20 are certainly a difficult time in everybody’s life because one’s personality is developing and this makes a teenager generally more vulnerable than an adult. I am convinced that when it comes to media it is demanding to deal with for young people today. Advertisements are very prominent in our modern world and teenagers normally spend a lot of hours watching television or surfing the internet, which makes them potential customers. Furthermore, many teenagers have more money to spend than maybe twenty years ago and you often hear about families taking loans for expenses like technical equipment or mobile phone bills for their children. Certainly in the current economic climate many parents face tough decisions especially when it comes to what they can afford for their offspring. The most important point is that teenagers are often an easy target for companies advertising their latest gadgets. Many teenagers will buy it if they just manage to convince them that their product is an absolute ‘must-have’, because the pressure of belonging to a certain group, feeling accepted and not being an outsider is a big issue for a young person.
On the other hand, teenagers are trend setters. They have to create new ideas to be unique or just different from their own parents and this often sets the trend for a whole generation. Being special and fashionable is so important and therefore one needs to spend money on clothes, computers, games or phones to be part of your teenage generation and to find common grounds to make friends and have a fulfilling social life. Personally, I find it quite shocking when reading about the psychological strategies advertising companies use to gain influence on young people to sell a product. They are also often exploiting the creative energy of teenagers and it is almost impossible to escape the world of advertisement.
To conclude, I believe it is not feasible to prohibit adverts for teenagers. Furthermore, parents cannot avoid their children coming into contact with it, but it needs sensible adults helping and supporting teenagers in developing their own personality and sense of taste without the powerful influence of adverts.
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These texts both deal with the relationship between teenagers and advertising.
The first one focuses on how advertisers exploit young people, taking advantage both of teenage preoccupation with the media and of their susceptibility to peer pressure combined with a wish to appear ‘cool’. The second text is less critical of the relationship between marketing and young people. It presents the young as having a very positive influence on the quality of modern adverts, helping to make them much wittier and more original than ever before. This text maintains that teenagers’ impact on advertising derives partly from their predilection for what is intriguingly new but also, more particularly, from their own creative energy. This energy has been channeled into advertising, raising it arguably to the level of an art form.
While I appreciate the arguments put forward in both texts, I tend to feel more in sympathy with the approach of the first one. I suspect that advertisers are quite cold-heartedly prepared to exploit the youth market, keen to capture the attention – and the cash – of the new generation and well aware of how young people are perhaps more easily influenced than their more cynical elders.
I would accept that advertising can be very creative and I personally often find an advert in a magazine or a TV commercial attractive to look at or enjoyably humorous. It does not seem unreasonable to suggest that many people with artistic talents are attracted into the advertising profession. However, I do not see that as having any direct connection with teenagers. Those who create the most original adverts are certainly likely to be young but in their twenties or early thirties rather than their teens. Moreover the appeal of the more sophisticated advert is surely just as powerful for the older generation as for teenagers.
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Concern is often expressed about the negative effects that television can have on young people. As far as I am concerned, the most serious damage that occurs is a result of the constant commercial pressures that vulnerable youngsters are exposed to.
Advertisements every ten minutes or so as children and teenagers watch their favourite programmes are likely to lead them to believe that possessing the latest gadget or item of clothing will bring them happiness and respect from others. To my mind, the result of this can only be a generation whose values are too materialistic for their own ultimate contentment.
This is not to say that all advertisements are lacking in quality. It is not unreasonable, in fact, to consider them as an art form as many are imaginative and make original use of language, music and camerawork. They are indeed often produced by talented young people who find them an appropriate focus for their own creativity.
In my opinion, the answer lies in education. Advertisements are not harmful per se; it is just that we all need to know how to use them. We should take the information that we need from them but we should be aware of the techniques that their makers use with the hope of influencing us to buy things we do not really have any need of. Young people should be taught not only to appreciate the artistic qualities of adverts but also to recognize the tricks that are being employed. Greater sophistication should lead to less vulnerability.
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Education is crucial to growth as an individual, and choosing a learning approach that works for a person is important. Students often can choose between a traditional classroom setting and an online learning environment. The two approaches each have advantages and disadvantages in relation to student learning. In this article, the pros and cons of both conventional and online education will be examined from the perspectives of COVID-19, students’ mental health, and their professional and personal growth. Because of COVID-19, there has been a global trend toward providing education digitally. Students in a typical school setting get instruction from a teacher in a classroom setting. On the other hand, online learning is conducted, with students receiving and turning in their assignments in the same way. Schools and institutions have been shuttered due to the pandemic to contain the infection. However, nowadays, it is common practice for students to attend courses and take tests online.
Online distance education (ODE) has traditionally been provided favorably to students who reside in remote areas, allowing them to make the most efficient use of available educational resources. Universities in a growing number of nations have introduced ODE and made it available to their students in recent decades (He et al. 1). There are two types of ODE courses that may be provided: synchronous and asynchronous. Almost all online education tools, including Moodle, adhere to the asynchronous distance education model, which makes use of formats like recorded learning videos (He et al. 1). By synchronizing teaching and learning in real-time online settings like live web conferences and virtual classrooms, synchronous distance education attempts to mimic the communication patterns of conventional face-to-face classrooms (He et al. 1). These approaches to learning provide new experiences for students and develop self-paced comprehension.
The term traditional learning is used to describe the more common method of education in which students listen to a lecture given by an expert in the field. It has been around for centuries, and it is still extensively utilized as a kind of education in many places. In a classroom setting, a teacher would typically provide lessons to a class of pupils. Students are expected to learn from the instructor by paying attention, taking notes, and engaging in class discussions because of the teacher’s status as the subject matter expert. In most classroom settings, the instructor controls both the tempo and substance of the instruction.
The rise of online learning has significantly affected the psychological well-being of college students. Online learning has many advantages, but it may be difficult for students who need help maintaining self-discipline and drive (Al-Okaily et al. 846). The lack of face-to-face contact with professors and classmates might negatively impact students’ mental health. Traditional classrooms, on the other hand, encourage students to build relationships with their instructors and classmates, which may benefit their emotional well-being.
How students and teachers approach the online learning process is a major factor in the success of online education. As Halupa (cited in Akpınar) points out, there are many things that might divert students’ attention when they’re utilizing the internet as a learning resource. Student attitudes about online education have been generally unfavorable, despite the fact that it represents the most potential alternative to more conventional teaching methods (Akpınar). In this situation, the broad adoption of online learning has been linked to an increase in reports of psychological suffering, which may be attributable to these unfavorable preconceptions. Past research has revealed that the lack of a traditional classroom atmosphere has contributed to a negative attitude among tertiary students (Akpınar). Consequently, the benefits of online learning might not be as apparent as they might seem.
Education, in the conventional sense, offers many practical benefits. Employers tend to give more credence to degrees earned in a conventional setting than those earned online because of this reputation. In addition, students might benefit from networking with experts in their industry via conventional educational settings. Nevertheless, since it can be done in the student’s own time and pace, online learning makes it easier for students to juggle their academic and professional obligations. There are prospects for growth in both conventional and online learning environments. Regular schooling provides a regimented setting that fosters self-control, maturity, and accountability. It is the mode of education that is considered to be standardized for professional employees and highly valued on the market. On the other hand, online learning necessitates students to be self-directed and self-motivated, hence represents a valuable skillset. However, due to the novelty of such approach various companies tend to oversee online education certificates as a supplement rather than a separate qualification.
In conclusion, there are advantages and disadvantages to both conventional and online learning. With the COVID-19 epidemic, online courses have become the standard method of receiving an education. While deciding between conventional and online education, it is crucial to consider the effects on students’ mental health, career rewards, and personal growth. The choice should be made based on one’s unique requirements, learning style, and life circumstances.
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This is one of a series of articles relating to reflective practice .
In this article, we are going to be taking an in-depth look at a model of reflection created by Christopher Johns- a professor of nursing- in 1994. We will be examining the model thoroughly, including the advantages and disadvantages of the model, as well as some general knowledge about its creator.
Let’s get started.
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Christopher Johns is a professor of nursing who developed the Model for Structured Reflection (MSR), a practice intended to offer a comprehensive guide to reflection in the nursing profession . Originally published in the early 1990s, Johns has continually developed and revised his model over the last two decades.
The model was designed for use by students and professionals alike. It provides a framework that can be used to reflect on any aspect of nursing practice or education.
The structure of Johns’ Model of Reflection is based on Carper’s Fundamental Patterns of Knowing in Nursing (1978). Therefore it is useful to have an understanding of Carper’s work.
Carper argues that there are four primary sources of knowledge. They are:
She goes on to explain that these sources must be used together to provide effective nursing practice. For example, simply using empirical theoretical knowledge is not enough – nursing requires creativity from aesthetic knowledge to provide care that can achieve positive outcomes for the unique individual, as well as personal knowledge of the situation to build a bond of trust between patient and practitioner and ethical knowledge to work within the framework of what is right and moral.
Along with the four variations of knowing implemented by Carper in the Knowledge Pattern (empirical knowledge, personal knowledge, ethical knowledge, and aesthetic knowledge), Johns added another domain, which he termed reflexivity or knowledge obtained from past experience.
This formed the foundation of his Model for Structured Reflection (MSR), which is essentially a series of cue questions to support the reflective practitioner to consider all aspects of an experience and derive meaning and learning from it.
These cue questions, as written by Johns in Transforming Nursing Through Reflective Practice (2009), as well as the associated way of knowing have been provided below.
Reflective cue | Way of knowing |
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Bring the mind home | |
Focus on a description of an experience that seems significant in some way | Aesthetics |
What particular issues seem significant enough to demand attention? | Aesthetics |
How were others feeling and what made them feel that way? | Aesthetics |
How was I feeling and what made me feel that way? | Personal |
What was I trying to achieve, and did I respond effectively? | Aesthetics |
What were the consequences of my actions on the patient, others and myself? | Aesthetics |
What factors influenced the way I was feeling, thinking or responding? | Personal |
What knowledge informed or might have informed me? | Empirics |
To what extent did I act for the best and in tune with my values? | Ethics |
To what extent did I act for the best and in tune with my values? | Ethics |
How does this situation connect with previous experiences? | Reflexivity |
How might I respond more effectively given this situation again? | Reflexivity |
What would be the consequences of alternative actions for the patient, others and myself? | Reflexivity |
How do I NOW feel about this experience? | Reflexivity |
Am I more able to support myself and others as a consequence? | Reflexivity |
Am I more able to realise desirable practice monitored using Reflexivity appropriate frameworks such as framing perspectives, Carper’s fundamental ways of knowing, other maps? | Reflexivity |
As you can see, each of the cue questions are linked to one of the fundamental ways of knowing and can be used to get a full picture of the experience before reflecting on what can be learned from it and how the experience may inform future practice.
The aesthetic questions are concerned with what happened during the experience and what were the consequences. We might write a factual and objective description of the scenario and what we were thinking whilst it was happening.
The personal questions help us to consider our feelings during the experience and the influencing factors that may have contributed to these emotions.
The empirical questions explore how our knowledge (or lack of knowledge) may have informed the experience. We might think about how our training, theory and academic literature played a part in the experience.
The ethical questions help us to frame the experience in relation to our own personal values. We might also consider professional codes and best practices.
Finally, reflexive questions help us to get meaning from the experience and identify what we have learned from the situation. We might look at how we feel now and what we might do differently if a similar situation in the future.
There are several pros and cons to Johns’ model of structured reflection, which we will explore below.
Advantages of Johns’ model include:
Disadvantages of Johns’ model include:
Here, we will discuss alternative models of reflection that may be used to overcome some of the disadvantages of the Johns model.
Kolb’s reflective cycle is a lot less complex than Johns’ model because it is made up of a simple 4-step process:
The simplicity of this model means that there is flexibility for the practitioner to cover only the areas that they deemed important to the experience, which can be useful if time is limited. The caveat is that important areas may be quickly dismissed or inadvertently omitted from the process that may result in missed learning opportunities.
Gibbs’ reflective cycle builds on that of Kolbs and whilst it is slightly more complex, it is still a lot simpler than Johns’ model. Both Kolb and Gibbs also emphasise the process of developing an action plan, so that the learning can be put into practice following self-reflection.
Although Atkins and Murphy’s framework for structured reflection is still quite complex, it is slightly less so than that of Johns. It also has a lot of emphasis on self-awareness and open-mindedness that can help us to challenge our innate or longstanding prejudices that may influence our practice.
As with Johns’ model, Atkins and Murphy’s work was also developed for use in the nursing profession .
A great practical example of using Johns’ Structured Model of Reflection is provided by Johns in his paper Framing learning through reflection within Carper’s fundamental ways of knowing in nursing .
This describes the experience of a nurse working in a corporate occupational health department when an employee refers themselves after having taken drugs. The employee gives a bag of drugs to the nurse so that they know what they have taken before becoming agitated, resulting in the nurse calling security and an ambulance. The nurse had wanted to protect the employee and said that they would not report it this time and disposed of the drugs in the bin but fished them out when the ambulance arrived having felt it was important to their wellbeing. The vice-president became away of the situation and asked the nurse what had happened. The nurse provided an honest account and the employee was fired from their job.
Marcus Froland
August 14, 2024
When you engage in discussions or analyses, it’s often useful to express the idea of weighing different sides of an argument. This is commonly done using the phrase “pros and cons.” Knowing alternative ways to express “pros and cons” can enhance your communication and make your points more vivid and precise.
Exploring various phrases and synonyms for “pros and cons” not only enriches your vocabulary but also helps tailor your language to different contexts and audiences. Whether you are writing a formal report, delivering a presentation, or engaging in casual conversation, having a range of expressions at your disposal can make your message clearer and more impactful.
The term “advantages and disadvantages” is a precise way to articulate the positive and negative aspects of a topic.
You often use this phrase in formal reports, academic papers, and professional communications.
This term provides a clear structure for discussing both sides of an argument or situation.
Using “advantages and disadvantages” can help you convey a balanced perspective.
When evaluating a decision or discussing a topic, using “for and against” offers a straightforward way to present arguments.
You clearly state the supporting points with “for” and the opposing points with “against.” This format is useful in debates, essays, and discussions, highlighting both sides of an issue.
This approach is often employed in formal writing and speeches, providing a balanced view without bias. By using “for and against,” you help your audience understand the complexities of a subject effectively.
“Benefits and Drawbacks” is a straightforward alternative to “pros and cons.” This phrase is particularly effective in formal discussions and professional settings.
You can use “benefits” to showcase the positive aspects of a situation or decision. Conversely, “drawbacks” highlight the negative points that need consideration.
When presenting information to colleagues or stakeholders, stating benefits and drawbacks can provide a balanced view. This approach helps ensure all facets of a topic are evaluated.
You might encounter the term “upsides and downsides” in various discussions. This phrase effectively highlights the positives and negatives of a situation.
When you use “upsides,” you are pointing out the benefits or advantageous aspects. “Downsides” emphasizes the drawbacks or negative aspects.
Using “upsides and downsides” can make your communication clear and balanced, allowing for straightforward understanding of both the good and bad elements.
You often encounter decisions that have both benefits and challenges. This concept is frequently described as “positives and negatives”.
Using “positives and negatives” highlights the dual nature of decisions. It helps you to clearly see both sides, making it easier to weigh the potential outcomes.
In professional settings, this term can be used to evaluate proposals, projects, or strategies. It allows for a balanced view, emphasizing neither the benefits nor the drawbacks too heavily.
“Strengths and weaknesses” is a simple way to describe the good and bad points of something.
When you talk about strengths, you focus on the positive aspects. These are the features that make something strong or beneficial.
On the other hand, weaknesses highlight the negative aspects. These are the areas where something may fall short or have problems.
Using “strengths and weaknesses” helps you present a balanced view. It shows that you understand both sides of an issue.
The phrase “gains and losses” serves as an effective synonym for “pros and cons.” It highlights the positive outcomes and setbacks associated with a decision or action.
You can use “gains and losses” in both informal and formal settings, making it versatile. This phrase is particularly useful in financial and business contexts, where direct language is valued.
When discussing options or strategies, mentioning potential gains and losses helps provide a balanced view. This approach emphasizes a realistic assessment, aiding in more informed decision-making.
“Opportunities and threats” is another way to express “pros and cons.”
Opportunities refer to the potential benefits or positive outcomes that could be achieved.
Threats highlight the risks or potential negative consequences that could arise.
Using “opportunities and threats” provides a strategic perspective.
This phrasing is often employed in business, strategic planning, and risk management.
It encourages a balanced analysis of both potential gains and risks, helping you make informed decisions.
“Merits and demerits” presents a formal alternative to “pros and cons.” The term “merits” refers to the positive aspects, while “demerits” addresses the negatives.
This phrase is often used in academic and professional settings. It offers a clear distinction between advantages and disadvantages, making your analysis straightforward.
You might use “merits and demerits” when discussing policy decisions, academic theories, or business strategies, as it brings a level of formality and clarity.
“Assets and Liabilities” is a formal term often used in finance, but it can be applied in various contexts to discuss the positive and negative aspects of a situation.
You can use “assets” to emphasize the strengths or benefits, and “liabilities” to highlight the weaknesses or drawbacks.
This terminology provides a clear, concise way to articulate both sides of an issue.
Knowing different ways to say “pros and cons” can help you communicate more clearly. Using phrases like “advantages and disadvantages” or “positives and negatives” makes your writing more interesting. These alternatives can be useful in many situations, such as when you write essays, reports, or even when you talk with friends.
By using varied language, you can express your ideas better and help others understand your point of view. So, the next time you discuss the good and bad sides of a topic, try using some of these phrases. It will make your communication stronger and clearer.
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Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk , an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill.
In today’s edition, "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker examines whether a shortened campaign calendar will help or hurt Vice President Kamala Harris. Plus, we dive into Robert F. Kennedy's decision to suspend his third-party bid and back former President Donald Trump.
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By kristen welker.
There are just 74 days left in the 2024 presidential race.
That’s right. After a tumultuous and jam-packed last six weeks — the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden’s exit from the contest, two running mate picks, two conventions and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspending his third-party bid — there are just a little more than 10 weeks left in this campaign.
And for Vice President Kamala Harris, that shortened calendar could be a benefit, especially after a Democratic convention that was heavy on celebrity power, enthusiasm and vibes hearkening back to 2008.
Harris emerges from her party’s four-day confab with a slight lead in most national and battleground polls — though importantly the results are in the margin of error and reflect a close race.
Among the remaining challenges for her campaign: at least one debate with Trump, scheduled for Sept. 10, and a Tim Walz-JD Vance VP showdown on Oct. 1.
And unlike Harris’ unsuccessful 2020 presidential bid, which contained peaks (her launch in Oakland and the first primary debate) and valleys (her “Medicare for All” walk-back and eventual exit before Iowa) spread over the course of a year, she now finds herself in a sprint after grabbing the political baton from Biden just a month ago.
But this condensed timeline also presents a risk for Harris. What if she winds up in one of those valleys in the final weeks? Or what happens if she stumbles in the debate?
The 2020 election — which featured reduced campaigning and less interaction with voters due to the Covid pandemic — turned out to be tailor-made for Biden. The 2024 campaign could be similarly tailor-made for Harris.
Then again, even successful presidential candidates face plenty of bad days and weeks. And Harris has yet to face a bad day or week as the Democratic standard-bearer.
Harris has the momentum. The question now is if she can translate that into victory.
By katherine koretski, ben kamisar, henry j. gomez, garrett haake and dasha burns.
PHOENIX — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsed Donald Trump on Friday afternoon in a lengthy speech putting to bed his tumultuous independent presidential campaign.
Kennedy’s campaign first confirmed the endorsement in a court filing in Pennsylvania before he took the stage for the speech in battleground Arizona.
“Many months ago I promised the American people I would withdraw from the race if I became a spoiler,” he said. “In my heart, I no longer believe I have a realistic path to electoral victory.”
Framing both Trump and himself as victims of “continual legal warfare” by Democrats, Kennedy criticized Kamala Harris for not having won “a single delegate” during her 2020 race and accused her of ignoring the press and scuttling a policy platform for what he called a campaign focused exclusively on opposing Trump.
By contrast, Kennedy made clear that in Trump he sees a partner — and a fellow victim.
“These are the principled causes that persuaded me to leave the Democratic Party and run as an independent, and now to throw my support to President Trump. The causes were free speech, the war in Ukraine and the war on our children,” he said.
“One of the two candidates has adopted these issues as his own to the point where he has asked to enlist me in his administration. I’m speaking, of course, of Donald Trump,” Kennedy added.
In a statement, Democratic National Committee senior adviser Mary Beth Cahill said, “Donald Trump isn’t earning an endorsement that’s going to help build support, he’s inheriting the baggage of a failed fringe candidate. Good riddance.”
Multiple members of the Kennedy family also denounced RFK Jr.’s decision to endorse Trump, calling the move a “betrayal.”
Inside the negotiations: Kennedy’s decision to back Trump comes after weeks of back-channel courtship. One person familiar with the discussions said that Donald Trump Jr. had been looking to engineer a Kennedy endorsement of his father for six months, with another source noting that the younger Trump had long felt Kennedy’s presence in the race was hurting the GOP campaign.
For a time, polling was unclear about that question. But it changed dramatically after Harris took over as the Democratic presidential candidate and the polling landscape shifted. It’s a reality the Trump campaign acknowledged in a memo from pollster Tony Fabrizio sent to reporters after Kennedy’s announcement, which argues its polling shows that Kennedy’s vote “breaks for President Trump” in every key state.
Still, the initial conservations started earlier, about a week before the Republican convention, with right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson connecting Trump Jr. with Kennedy.
From there, Trump Jr. and donor Omeed Malik served as go-betweens to help close the deal. The two sources familiar with the talks said Kennedy is expected to play a role on the campaign trail going forward.
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