Module 8: The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong

Discussion Board: The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong

Overview

“Everyone has the ability to build mental strength, but most people don’t know how. We spend a lot of time talking about physical strength and physical health, but much less time on mental strength and mental health.”- Amy Morin, a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist

Instructions

Watch the video The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong | Amy Morin | TEDxOcalaLinks to an external site. (15:01).

 

Discussion Prompts

Write a letter to prospective students for the next incoming class to help them cope with the stress they will feel during their first session at Arizona College of Nursing.  When you are writing your letter, please recall the concerns you had during your first session.  After you write the letter, please answer the following questions:

• Would you have found it helpful to read a letter like this at the beginning of your first session?
• How helpful is a letter versus a face-to-face meeting with a mentor? Which would you prefer?
• How can Arizona College of Nursing do a better job of helping incoming students with the stresses of college life and our accelerated program?

Citation: TEDx Talks. (2015, December 4). The secret of becoming mentally strong | Amy Morin | TEDxOcala [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/TFbv757kup4

 

 

 

 

Discussion Board Rubric (30 Points)

2023 Discussion Board Rubric (30 Points)

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstration of Knowledge, Understanding and Application of Content in Initial Post

15 pts

Outstanding

Answers all discussion questions and prompts with pertinent information demonstrating critical thinking and thorough understanding of course content. Post exceeds 200 words in length.

12 pts

Good

Answers all discussion questions. Missing detailed information on 1 prompts or required elements. Post exceeds 200 words in length.

10 pts

Proficient

Answers all discussion questions. Some answers are superficial without clear evidence of critical thinking and understanding of content. Lacks detailed information and missing 2 prompts or required elements. Initial post below 200 words but exceeds 150 words.

6 pts

Needs Improvement

Briefly answers all questions but some responses are not correct and/or do not demonstrate understanding of course content. Missing 3+ prompts or majority of required elements. Post does not exceed 150 words.

0 pts

Unacceptable

No discussion board post/no submission.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking and Substance of Peer Responses

10 pts

Outstanding

Provides 2 response posts to peers that demonstrate critical thinking and directly addresses the original post. The post demonstrates extension of the original post, an alternative point of view to foster further discussion or reference/resources to support their response. Post exceeds 100 words in length.

8 pts

Good

Provides 2 response posts to peers that directly address the original post. One post is not substantive (not extending knowledge of the original post, an alternative point of view or resources to support response). Post exceeds 100 words in length.

6 pts

Proficient

1 or 2 response posts are submitted but they could be more substantive or offer little insight to further discussion or a repeat of information already posted without adding further information showing critical thinking. May include responses like “I agree” or “good point” with some supporting evidence but not thoroughly written. Response post below 100 words but exceeds 50 words.

4 pts

Needs Improvement

Response posts “I agree” or “good point”, or a repeat of information already posted without adding further information showing critical thinking. Student responds to a maximum of 1 peer. Response post does not exceed 50 words.

0 pts

Unacceptable

No response posts. Student does not respond to any peers.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAcademic Language/Grammar/Composition

5 pts

Outstanding

Excellent use and control of language. Posts and Responses are clearly written and understandable. No misspelled words or typographical errors Citation provided if reference/author cited in posts. APA formatting of reference is used expertly with no errors. Includes (as required for specific courses) minimum of 1 peer-reviewed reference and minimum of 1 reference published within the last 5 years.

4 pts

Good

Good use and control of language. Minor errors (< 2) such as misspelled words, typographical errors or sentence structure issues. APA formatting of references is used with 1-2 errors. Includes (as required for specific courses) maximum of 1 peer-reviewed reference and maximum of 1 reference published within the last 5 years.

3 pts

Proficient

Average use and control of language. Some (3-5) errors in post. APA formatting of references is used with 3-4 errors. Includes (as required for specific courses) maximum of 1 peer-reviewed reference. References are published >5 years ago.

2 pts

Needs Improvement

Needs improvement. Below average use and control of language. Significant errors (>5) such as misspelled words, typographical errors or sentence structure issues. APA formatting of references is used with 5+ errors. Does not include (as required for specific courses) 1 peer-reviewed reference. References are published >5 years ago.

0 pts

Unacceptable

Sentences are incoherent and/or improperly structured. Post has multiple typographical errors, misspelled words, which do not reflect appropriate level of writing. APA formatting of references are not used and/or references not included.

5 pts

Total Points: 30

 

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