Blog 9: EQ

1. I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ.
2.
    a. This question follows the rule of three because it allows for in-depth research in finding healthy weight-loss methods. It takes the stance on the issue of weight-loss, to find healthier methods, and the question makes sense.
    b. This question follows the rules, because it is open to research, takes a stance on convicting criminals, and is worded properly.
    c. This EQ is largely specific to a client, and not very open to research.
    d. This EQ doesn't seem to make sense, since an Anesthesiologist's job isn't to treat chronic pain, usually. That would be more the doctor's job, to prescribe medicine.

3. "What is the most important thing a Hippotherapist can do to help build a child's core strength?"

Blog 8: Research and Working EQ

1: How can Hippotherapy best help a child build core strength?
2: By re-training the child's movement ability, through the horse's movements, in order to achieve a better walk.
3: My research. More specifically, the case studies provided through the CalPoly Library system.
4: Dr. Cassandra Sanders-Holly, at Leaps and Bounds Pediatric Care Center, in Norco. I'm sidewalking in the hippotherapy process, and helping set up and clean up during the day.

Extra Blog 2: September

Extra Blog 2: Library vs. Google

 When we were going to the library, I had extreme doubts that it could help me out, mostly because I'd forgotten how expansive the online catalog is. Researching my topic on Google had been hard enough, and I very much doubted any books had been written on Hippotherapy by itself. I was hoping to look through some physical therapy books and find minor articles on the subject. I'm just glad I was wrong about the database, since I was right about a lack of books.

  I've found plenty of scholarly articles and lab reports to cite and work with, I don't think I'll need to use Google again. Though I may have to turn to another database at some point, this one will most likely work for the rest of the year. Frankly, I'm most glad about the library trip because I was out of sources from Google.

Blog 7: Independent Component 1 Approval

1: I plan to research and compile data in order to form a series of statistics on Cerebral Palsy and Hippotherapy to further prove its effectiveness.
2: Provide another folder with all of the research I've used, along with a step-by-step record of how I compile the data once I have it.
3: This will help expand my research and give a more in-depth look than normal note-taking would.

Blog 6: Second Interview

1) My mentor is Dr. Cassandra Sanders-Holly, and she works at Leaps and Bounds Pediatric Therapy, along with her job as a professor at USC.
2) Working interview questions:

• Where did you go to high school, and how did that prepare you for college?
• Where did you go to college, and what all did you study?
• Did you come into the practice of physical therapy with Hippotherapy in mind?
• How did you learn about Hippotherapy?
• What sort of problems did you face, running Leaps and Bounds from the start?

Blog 5: Project Reflection and Working EQ

1) I've learned of many success stories, and that the topic I'm studying has a real impact on people.

2) My AETNA Policy Bulletin has been particularly helpful, as it shows the most concrete evidence of the usefulness of Hippotherapy, and showed me that I need to be looking for more case studies.

3) So far, I've been able to get research fairly easily, and it definitely backs up what I see in my volunteering.

4) It's been hard to schedule days to go and volunteer, now that school's started. Though my dad's schedule is changing, so I'll be back at the ranch soon, and by November I'll be driving, myself.

5) -"What is the most important thing Hippotherapy can offer a child in need?"
    - I plan on continuing to go to Leaps and Bounds, and perhaps signing on under the other instructors there, since they all have odd schedules, and won't always be there on the same days.

Extra Blog 1: Hippotherapy as a Treatment

   As I'm doing my research, I tend to find conflicting reports from different organizations, such as Aetna and Apta, talking about the legitimacy of hippotherapy. While there is relatively little evidence to support any claims made about hippotherapy, Apta recognizes it as a form of supplementary treatment, saying that alongside other physical therapy methods, it performs beneficially to the patients. Aetna, however, calls for more research before they publish any official recommendation on the practice. In my opinion, Aetna and others like them simply don't want to go out and get their hands dirty in the practice, while others at Apta and similar organizations have seen the real applications of hippotherapy in the field of physical therapy.

Blog 4: Interview Preperation

1.  I plan on interviewing my mentor, Cassandra Sanders-Holly, because she has the best idea of what's going on and why, over at Leaps and Bounds. 

2. Some additional questions I'd ask would be: 

• How has working with hippotherapy changed your life?
• How do you manage Leaps and Bounds and your teaching job?

Blog 3: Topic Choice and Semester 1 ESLR Goals

1. My topic is Hippotherapy.

2. iPoly Citizen- In order to improve as an Ipoly citizen, I plan to participate and assist in events such as Scare Fair, and other big projects.
    Effective Learner- I plan to keep up a P or P+ in my four core classes, and I hope to be able to earn an AE in the Senior Project to bump up my overall grades.
    Effective User of Technology- I plan to keep up on all of the blog assignments, and make use of presentation tools when appropriate.
    Effective Communicator- I plan to work well with my Model Assembly Group and effectively deliver points during any debates therein.

Blog 2: Summer Mentorship

Literal:
1. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmeFq5cqhTxxdDhZVXpDc1JVazRwQkZMVl9VVmdHWUE#gid=0
2. Dr. Cassandra Sanders-Holly leapsandboundspedspt@gmail.com
    Dr. Brian Chichester drbrianchichester@gmail.com
3. How am I going to form an essential question, and a product of some sort, from either of my mentorship opportunities?
    Which of my mentors am I going to stick with through the year?

Interpretive:
4. The most important thing I gained from this experience is the knowledge provided to me about the field of psychology from the Chichesters, especially since it was so difficult to get any professional psychologists to talk to me.

Applied:
5. Looking at the pediatric therapy done at the Leaps and Bounds center, my project will probably involve the most important parts of the habilitation process, and how it all works.

Blog 1: 2013 2-Hour Reflections

Literal:
   1: (Know)

•  Taryn C. - Domestic Violence
• Jazmin M. - Disease Prevention
• Jamilex R.- Singing Professionally
• Alfonso C. -Producing Talk Radio
• Deanna P. - Animation Voiceovers
• Isaiah C. - Recreation Centers
• Jesse M. - Alternative Vehicle Competition
• Danielle M. - Theatrical Performance
• Marissa H. - Suicidal Youth
• Yesenia R. - Independent Film
• Sydney T. - Wedding Planning
• Jared G. - Law Enforcement
• Damaris E. - Play Therapy
• Yareli C. - Immigration Law/ College for Undocumented Students

    2: Despite all of the information given throughout the presentations, I still need to know more about the independent components, how they're graded, and how I should go about them next year.

Interpretive:
    3: Based on the presentations, it seems to me that the most important part of the senior project is the mentorship. The experience gained throughout the year seems to have the biggest impact on how the presentations were structured, and how much information
    4: I'm considering doing my project on Teen Psychology, perhaps finding the most effective therapy method for aiding troubled teens.