15 Aug natural disasters
This week we are looking at the stress upon children and their families during natural disasters as well as how trauma impacts children, families, and communities. To demonstrate this, we will take the topic of natural disasters and look at the following two YouTube videos:
- The first is a New Zealand/Japan Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Awareness Video, and it is found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhsQzy4LMQA (Eyeshine, 2011)
- We will then go to Riku’s story http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8QHjhEsU5w (Save the Children USA, 2011) He is from Japan, and the translation does distract a bit, so you will have to concentrate more on this. It is important to look at his face during the interview. The transcript of the video is attached below.
Using the information you gained from the reading this week as a guide, what services and resources do you think should be available for children and families after an Earthquake /Tsunami and other natural disasters? Specifically, look at this from a child’s view, so school and peers will be important.
- Align your posting to the discussion rubric and make sure you support your writing with facts. Your writing cannot be solely opinion.
- Do not copy the question back into your reply.
References:
Eyeshine ( 2011, March 17) New Zealand/Japan Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Awareness Video
Save the Children USA ( 2011, March 18) Riku’s Tsunami Story
415 Week 2 forum Riku+Transcript+Tsunami+Interview.docx
Discussion Guidelines
• The word count model is 400-200-200.
• Academic reference.
• Your first name only in the subject bar.
Important note: Posts are accepted only in the week in which they are due. Early or late posts to the discussion are not accepted for grading. While you may prepare a post ahead of time, you may only submit it during the actual week of the discussion.
