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  • “Preserving the Arctic Ecosystem: The Impact of Lemmings on Arctic Wildlife”

    Maggie Studer
    6/21/24, 11:25 PM
    An ecosystem that interests me is the arctic. Obviously being in the arctic, it is extremely cold and food is scarce. There are animals in the arctic such as caribou, arctic cod, orcas, polar bears, arctic fox, and more.
    Lemming for instance, are a rodent that lives in the arctic. Their main food source are lichen and arctic willow. If you take one out of those two foods out, half of the population would be wiped out. A Snowy Owls main meal would be a lemming so they would have to resort to eating more mice, ducks and hares but their population would still decrease. An arctic fox also eats both of these animals leaving their population to also decrease.
    The best way to solve this issue would be to replace the lemmings main food sources. They do eat other things that are not as widely available, so planting more and making more foods more accessible would increase the population of not only the lemmings but also the snowy owls and the arctic fox since both of these animals rely on the lemming for a quick meal.

  • Integrating Literacy Strategies into Daily Lesson Plans

    Using the 26 strategies presented, select at least 5 strategies and integrate those strategies into your daily lesson plans.  Following the end of the three-week period, you will submit 5 lesson plans and reflections of the efficacy of the strategies selected over the time period.  You will be evaluated on the criteria noted in the rubric below and your reflections on each strategy.    
    Submit the first lesson plan and reflection (all one document) here.
    Rubric
    Content Literacy Lesson Planning Rubric
    Content Literacy Lesson Planning Rubric
    Criteria Ratings Pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStrategy Selected
    10 pts
    EFFECTIVE: Literacy strategy selected is explicitly aligned to the content and utilized effectively to increase content comprehension.
    8 pts
    DEVELOPING: Strategy selected is adequately aligned to the content and utilized to increase content comprehension.
    0 pts
    NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Little or no evidence strategy is aligned to content, and/or is not utilized in the lesson plan.
    10 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEfficacy of Strategy
    10 pts
    EFFECTIVE: Lesson plan indicates clear understanding of the purpose of the strategy selected and steps are included to increase efficacy of strategy.
    8 pts
    DEVELOPING: Lesson plan indicates some understanding of the strategy and how to successfully implement.
    0 pts
    NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Little or no evidence of understanding of the implementation of the strategy to insure student success.
    10 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection of Lesson and Strategy
    10 pts
    EFFECTIVE: Reflection of the lesson is thoughtful and insightful into the selection and efficacy of the literacy strategy and the lesson in general. Reflection includes analysis of strengths and weaknesses of the lesson and ways to improve.
    8 pts
    DEVELOPING: Reflection of the lesson is adequate, includes efficacy of strategy selected and lesson. Some analysis of strengths and weaknesses of the lesson.
    0 pts
    NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Lesson reflection does not include an analysis of efficacy of strategy or lesson.
    10 pts
    Total Points: 30

  • Title: Understanding Anthropology and Morality through Primary Sources In “Anthropology and the Abnormal,” Ruth Benedict argues that the concept of “normal” and “abnormal” behavior is culturally constructed and varies across different societies. She asserts

    After reading all of Chapter 2, please select ONE of the following primary source readings:
    “Anthropology and the Abnormal” by Ruth Benedict (starting on page 33)
    -or-
    “Why Morality is Not Relative” by James Rachels (starting on page 36)
    Write a short, objective summary of 250-500 words that summarizes the main ideas being put forward by the author in this selection.

  • Title: Time Management for Nurses: Mastering the Clock to Balance Self-Care and Professional Responsibilities

    Please answer the following Discussion Question. Your post must have 3 references for full credit. Also, please ensure to have read the assigned chapters for the current week. 
    Time Management for Nurses:
    Clock’s Importance: How would you define “time management”? Why is mastering this skill particularly crucial for nurses?
    Ticking Techniques: What time management techniques have you come across that are especially beneficial for nursing professionals?
    Against the Clock: Discuss some challenges nurses might encounter in managing their time effectively. What are potential repercussions if time isn’t managed well?
    Self-Care and Professional Balance: How can effective time management help nurses strike a balance between self-care and fulfilling their professional responsibilities?
    Practical Time Management: Describe or suggest a hands-on activity or simulation that could help nurses practice and enhance their time management skills in real-world scenarios.

  • Title: “Quantitative Methods in Public Administration: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Educating Public Leaders”

    Part 1. What are the strengths and weaknesses of using quantitative methods in public administration?
     Part 2. How can academicians use data analysis to inform public decisions and educate public leaders on the application of quantitative methods? 

  • “Documenting Chicanx-Latinx Experiences: An Oral History Digital Archive Project” Step #1: Please go to HistoryPin.com and create a username and password (full name preferred). Look for CLS 3300-01 Summer

    Let’s practice the following skills:
    MLO 3.1: Discuss examples of inequity and/or injustices toward the   Latinx community.
    MLO 3.2: Explore through testimonios and personal narratives how families have challenged inequity and or increased visibility in their community.
    MLO 3.3: Write your own personal narrative/testimonio on an injustice that has occurred with you and reflect on how it got resolved or how you hope it should have been resolved.
    MLO 4.1: Identify different types of discrimination experiences that have occurred in the Chicanx Latinx community.
    MLO 4.2: From the previous list of discrimination examples, select one example and fully explore its impact using race, class, gender, age, and ability has categories of analysis.
    MLO 4.3: Explore potential spaces and organizations that have addressed these forms of discrimination.
    MLO 5.1: Identify different types of public policies that have provided interventions in support of the Chicanx Latinx community.
    MLO 5.2: From the previous list of intervention examples, select one example and fully explore its impact using race, class, gender, age, and ability has categories of analysis. Who has been impacted and is benefiting as a result of this policy change?
    MLO 5.3: Provide examples of how media (social and commercial) have impacted public policy.
    MLO 6.1: Identify types of resistance in the Chicanx Latinx community.
    MLO 6.2: From the previous list of resistance examples, select one example and fully explore its impact.
    MLO 6.3: Create a presentation highlighting your resistance example to share with the class.
    ASSIGNMENT: Due by June 24, Monday (midnight)
    Create an oral history digital archive project via our class history pin on a Chicanx/Latinx (family member or friend). The purpose of this project is to document the experiences within the focus of this course including activism, resistance and social justice, which can occur in public (e.g. work) and private spaces (e.g. home).
    TASK:
    Your task is to create a digital photo archive of one Chicanx-Latinx individual by posting 5 images/pins, each with its own detailed paragraph description, of its meaning-significance. Images can be of the person’s past (i.e. childhood photos), your interview process, their occupation, and the communities they emerge from (perhaps they migrated and have photos of their previous homes).
    SUBMISSION FORMAT:
    Step #1: Please go to HistoryPin.comLinks to an external site. and create a username and password (full name preferred). Look for  CLS 3300-01 Summer 2024 Cal State LALinks to an external site. (will provide the log in below for my account to log in and submit work)
    Step #2: In paragraph form, provide descriptions for each of the five pins (images) documenting the stories/histories/testimonios (narratives) of one member of the Chicanx-Latinx community. It can be a family member (i.e. parent, grandparent, sibling). If your family does not identify as Latine, then you can choose a friend from the Chicanx-Latinx community.  200-300 words per pin.  Since this is a public archive, be sure to use zip codes as an indicator – do not use any of your personal addresses or street names.
    CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS:
    Please have fun with this project, and really think about all of the different things that go into identity – such as the impact of race, class and gender on your interviewee. The purpose is to highlight key experiences of your person so that we gain an understanding of their story.
    https://www.historypin.org/en/cls-3300-01-summer-2024-cal-state-la/geo/34.06638,-118.168478,16/bounds/34.060327,-118.173413,34.072432,-118.163543/paging/1
    LINK TO SITE TO LOG IN: https://www.historypin.org/en/
    LINK TO POST ONCE YOU ARE LOGGED IN: https://www.historypin.org/en/cls-3300-01-summer-2024-cal-state-la/geo/34.06638,-118.168478,16/bounds/34.060327,-118.173413,34.072432,-118.163543/paging/1
    USERNAME: Christina Karam
    password: Christinakaram
    PLEASE FOLLOW EVERY STEP. THIS IS MY FINAL

  • Title: “The Impact of Schools on Juvenile Delinquency: A Discussion on Roles and Responsibilities”

    Juvenile delinquency and the roles schools play. At least 200 word discussion post.
    Instructions attached via file.

  • Crafting Solutions for a Coordinator Position Crafting Effective Solutions for a Coordinator Position in Healthcare and Education “Transforming Education and Workforce Systems to Achieve Equitable Economic Advancement: The Role of a Dependent Educator” “Join Our Organization and Help Build a Future of DEIBW and Impact” “Coordinating Effective Team Communication and Collaboration: A Performance Task for the Coordinator, ODT Role” “Coordinator Workload Prioritization and Notetaking Exercise” Title: Notes and Takeaways for AI Project Lead Subject: Notes and Takeaways from AI Project Video Dear [Project Lead], I hope this email finds you well. I recently watched the video presentation on our AI project and wanted to share

    PLEASE DO NOT USE AI
    *identifying information removed*
    My professional experience background is in mostly healthcare and education.
    I am applying for a coordinator position and need assistance in constructing/crafting answers to the organization’s performance task directions. 
    When you are crafting the solutions, please refer to the qualifications of the job (not too directly) as well as the organizations priorities.
    My resume:
    EDUCATION
    Aug. 2022 – May 2024 Grad University 
    • Dual Master of Business Administration and Master of Health Services Administration
    (MBA/MHSA).
    Aug. 2016 – Aug. 2020 Undergrad University
    • Bachelor of Art in Nutrition and Food Science and a minor in Arabic. 
    Aug. 2014 – Aug. 2016 Community College
    • Associate degree in General Science Studies.
    Sept. 2012 – June 2013 Technical High School
    • Clinical Medical Assistant – Skills acquired include medical and surgical asepsis and infection control, OSHA and HIPAA standards, medical math, venipunctures, injections, and medical terminology.
    EXPERIENCE
    Student Intern
    May 2024 – Present Oakland County Medical
    Control Authority, Detroit, MI USA
    Conducted
    protocol compliance studies:
    Ambulance Child Restraint
    (ACR) System: Reviewed compliance with ACR system usage in ambulances,
    analyzing data three months before and after the implementation of
    Protocol 4.8 Safe Transport of Children in Ambulances.
    Fentanyl Dosing for Patients
    Over 65: Evaluated adherence to Protocol 7.13 Pain Management by
    reviewing fentanyl dosing for patients aged 65 and above, comparing data
    from three months prior and post-implementation.
    Compiled
    and analyzed data sets to assess protocol adherence, presenting findings
    to senior management to inform policy and training improvements.
    Collaborated
    with emergency medical services personnel to gather accurate data and
    ensure comprehensive study results. 
    Stealth
    Observer
    Feb. 2024 – May 2024 Henry Ford Health,
    Detroit, MI USA
    Conduct regular rounds in
    clinical settings to observe and evaluate hand hygiene practices, ensuring
    compliance with established policies and procedures.
    Collect and submit data for
    analysis to support infection control program, utilizing mobile technology
    for efficient communication and data management.
    Communicate effectively with
    supervisors and report any significant observations that may impact
    patient outcomes or employee safety, demonstrating a proactive approach to
    infection prevention and control.
    WIC Nutritionist/Competent Professional Authority (CPA)
    Jul. 2021 – Aug. 2022
    Provide nutrition services to WIC participants and their families. Conduct health and
    nutrition assessments for WIC participants to determine the client’s nutritional risk. Develop a nutrition education plan for clients based on health assessment and client concerns. Provide client-centered nutrition and breastfeeding education and anticipatory guidance to WIC participants and their families. Determine approval of food package and/or special formula requests in accordance with WIC policy and procedures. Provide referrals to nutrition, breastfeeding, health, public assistance, or community services. Represent, promote, and market the program and goals within the community. Participate in community and Medicaid outreach activities.
    Home-Based Bakery 
    July 2020 – Jan. 2022
    • Develop recipes and bake goods for small to large events. These events include bridal
    events, banquets, conventions, and private parties. Clients include friends, relatives,
    associates, and private individuals.
    Instructor II
    Dec. 2020 – May 2021
    • Create and provide a safe learning environment designed to engage students in academic, health-fitness and enrichment activities in an after-school setting. Create lesson plans and implement instructional activities. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. Identify, select and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs.
    Independent Educator
    Sept. 2019 – Oct. 2020 Freelance
    • Provide one-to-one educational instruction to students at home, working with students to
    improve their subject skills, researching learning methods, assessing student needs, and monitoring student performance.
    Literacy Instructor
    Dec. 2019 – April 2020
    • Teach the basics of the English language, including reading and writing skills to women
    who are marginalized due to lack of education or opportunity. Courses begin with the alphabet and numerals and build up to more advanced language competencies, including basic computer skills.
    General Office Assistant
    Sept. 2019 – March 2020
    • Answering phones, assisting students and visitors, processing mail requests, data entry,
    typing, filing, running errands, and assisting with related projects.
    Nutritional Counseling/Diabetes Center
    Sept. 2019 – Dec. 2019
    • Provide general office support for Nutritional Counseling/Diabetes Center. Assist with
    general clerical duties including filing, copying, faxing, and mailings for diabetes classes.
    Nutrition Education
    Jan. 2018 – Jan. 2019
    • Educate alongside medical health professionals on making healthy choices and creating nutrition literature for patients. Use lesson plans and learning programs such as MyPlate, Team Nutrition, and SNAP-Ed Connection etc.
    General Office Assistant
    Jan. 2018 – Nov. 2018
    • Answering phones, assisting students and visitors, processing mail requests, data entry,
    typing, filing, running errands, and assisting with related projects.
    Clinical Medical Assistant
    Jan. 2013 – May 2013
    • Performed medical intake procedures, dealt with patients concerns in English and Arabic,
    worked with physicians on patient inflow.
    CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
    • Completed Health and Safety Training for Licensed Child Care Providers Courses 1 & 2. (March 2021).
    • Trained as a Registered Behavior Technician to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for individuals with
    Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). (June 2020).
    SKILLS & ABILITIES
    • Arabic – Fluent – Speaking, reading and writing.
    • Proficient of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
    • Well-organized and efficient. Quickly learn methods and procedures of any job. Good
    communication skills.
    The organization:
    Who We Are
    Our organization drives transformation of the American workforce and education systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all.
    Our Core Values
    Five guiding principles inspire everything we do at our organization. Staff build on our values to create an innovative and impactful organization.
    Mission-Driven
    We are fueled by the desire to create a world where everyone has equal opportunity for economic advancement.
    Bold
    We lead with innovative ideas and actions that push the boundaries of what is possible.
    Transformative
    We bring about meaningful and lasting system-level change.
    Rigorous
    We work diligently to design, test, and scale evidence-based solutions.
    Passionate
    We believe our efforts have the power to strengthen the nation’s economy and improve people’s lives.
    Coordinator, On-Site Deployment Team
    Position Location: Flexible
    About the Org:
    Our organization drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all. Seeing that millions of people are unfairly shut out of quality jobs and the chance for a better life, our goal is to align education, workforce, and employment changemakers toward a shared North Star: By 2033, 75 million people facing systemic barriers to advancement will work in quality jobs.
    To achieve that goal, we design solutions, scale best practices, influence policy and action, and invest in innovation. With a staff of more than 300 people across the country working remotely and in offices we operate at the national, state, and local levels, forging deep partnerships with employers, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and education and workforce development providers to break down barriers and reimagine what’s possible.
    We’re on a path of ongoing growth and expanding impact. We have an operating budget of $105 million, and we’re funded by dozens of leading government agencies, foundations, and corporations. Learn more about the organization and join us as we build a future that works—for everyone.
    DEIBW at the organization: Diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and well-being (DEIBW) are core to the org’s North Star and mission. We employ and build diverse teams across race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, age, and lived experiences and are constantly working toward ensuring these differences are celebrated and included. We aim to cultivate a culture that centers the overall care, well-being, and success of the employee through flexible work hours, balanced workloads, professional development, and equitable career advancement opportunities. Learn more about what DEIBW looks like in practice at our organization.
    We seek to invest in and learn from those who represent the communities we serve, particularly individuals from populations who have been explicitly or implicitly excluded from the workforce. Knowing its importance to the success of our work and the engagement of our staff members, we aspire to attract and retain a diverse team and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply to our open roles. Our org is a fair chance employer and in alignment to our North Star, we strongly encourage individuals whose highest level of education attained is less than a 4-year degree; People of Color; and people with records to apply.
    About the Position
    The On-Site Deployment Team (ODT) within Solutions Design & Delivery (SD&D) at our org, plays a central role in advancing our org’s mission applying capabilities, expertise, and talent to
    implement field-facing programs, initiatives, and strategic solutions across our org and our orgLab. The ODT will be the largest team at our org with more than 150 members who contribute to the design and execution of our org’s funded work across the Solutions Group, Our orgLab, Strategic Engagements, the Policy & Advocacy team, and other teams.
    The Coordinator role is an opportunity to contribute to our org’s important work across our org while working in an equity-centered, innovative, and mission-driven environment. Reporting to the Director, Resource Management, the Coordinator will be responsible for administrative, scheduling, and team coordination support. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from thought leaders in this field, all while working on project teams with passionate, collaborative, and mission-driven colleagues.
    What You’ll Do
    Depending on the team or project(s) that you are hired to support, your responsibilities may vary, but will include some combination of the items below:
    Support the successful day-to-day functioning of a team or project(s)
    1. Provide scheduling support across team or project functions (e.g., site visits, conference calls, webinars, and appointments as needed)
    2. Draft and distribute meeting agendas, meeting materials, and meeting notes
    3. Assist with virtual and in-person meeting and event planning in partnership with Events Team (coordinating hotel and dinner reservations, travel reimbursements, etc.)
    4. Support contracts processing, expense reporting, AMEX reconciliation, and weekly timesheet allocations
    5. Work collaboratively with our org’s Finance Team and the team or project lead to submit all invoices and progress reports in a timely manner
    6. Act as the Hiring Coordinator for your team or project’s hiring processes, providing critical support to hiring teams and People & Culture Team by liaising and scheduling interviews with candidates advancing throughout the hiring process
    7. Identify opportunities to streamline current processes in collaboration with team or project leadership
    Ensure strong internal and external communications and collaboration
    8. Quickly build trust and rapport with colleagues and effectively liaise between team or project members and our org’s Shared Services teams (our org’s Finance, Marketing and Communications, Events, People & Culture, and IT teams)
    9. Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners, ensuring that team and/or project stakeholders are communicated with frequently and effectively
    10. Coordinate production of deliverables (blogs, memos, newsletters, website content, etc.), working with colleagues on your team or project and our org’s central Marketing and Communications team
    11. Create, edit, and proofread materials for your team or project
    12. Support cross-team and/or cross-organization collaboration by maintaining team or project files on SharePoint, Asana, and other collaborative spaces
    13. Collaborate with peer Coordinators and Executive Assistants across the organization to ensure efficient, comprehensive support to senior leaders and completion of shared role responsibilities
    Who You Are
    The qualifications listed within the job description are intended as a guide and we do not expect candidates to bring all experiences and skills listed. Research supports that self-selecting out of potential professional opportunities is particularly common among individuals with identities that are marginalized in professional spaces. So, if you believe that you can meet the overall expectations of the position, we encourage you to apply so that we have an opportunity to learn more about you and the unique strengths you would bring to the work.
    14. You have an interest in supporting teams through administrative and/or operations activities, potentially with relevant experience from your prior full-time work, part-time work, and/or internships (Coordinators at our org typically bring 0-2 years of prior professional experience through a combination of full-time, part-time, internship, and/or freelance positions)
    15. You are a curious learner who is eager to leverage feedback, training, and professional development opportunities to continuously improve your work
    16. You are highly organized with the ability to prioritize your workload, multitask, and deliver quality work that supports you and your team’s ambitious goals
    17. You can quickly learn and adopt new approaches, processes, and technology that support you and your team’s work
    18. You value relationships and make it a priority to build positive relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
    19. You are skilled at communicating clearly, respectfully, and accurately both verbally and in writing
    20. You know how to listen attentively and seek out relevant information in order to inform your work and respond effectively to the needs of others
    21. You demonstrate sound judgement in your decision-making and problem-solving
    · You possess high energy and passion for our org’s mission and North Star, and the ability to apply our org’s core values to all areas of your work
    · You are energized by stewarding ourorg’s DEIBW values and practices within your day-to-day work, including embracing the differences and celebrating the diversity that each individual brings to our org’s
    · You value building positive and collaborative relationships with others, including people whose identities and backgrounds differ from your own
    THE PERFORMANCE TASK – PLEASE FOLLOW DIRECTIONS THOROUGHLY:
    Coordinator, On-Site Deployment Team Performance Task 
    Thank you for your interest in our organization and the Coordinator, ODT role. We have enjoyed getting to know you
    throughout the hiring process so far and we appreciate the time and energy you’ve already invested in this
    process.
    Thank you in advance for completing the following performance task. Please spend no more than 2 hours on
    this exercise. With this task, we are hoping to gain a more tangible sense of your skills and experience as it
    pertains to relevant elements of this role.
    Please take a moment to review the following prompt and let us know if you have any clarifying questions.
    Please send your completed task by the timeline communicated to you via email. In an effort to support
    equitable hiring processes, our org anonymizes performance task deliverables for an identity-hidden review,
    therefore, we ask that you please refrain from including identifying information on your materials, e.g. your
    name or current organization. Our org will use your submitted materials only for the purposes of assessing your candidacy within this hiring
    process. Our org does not use or repurpose work from this task for their own business purposes. Similarly, any Our org materials or resources linked below are the property of Our org and are only to be used by you for the
    purposes of completing this task.
    After we receive and review your work, we will provide an update on the status of your candidacy. If you are
    selected to move forward, we will reach out to schedule a next round interview with broader members of our
    team. We look forward to continuing to get to know you better through this performance task and appreciate
    your time at this stage of the interview process!
    Task Directions 
    Part 1:
    The purpose of this exercise is to simulate an example of a typical Coordinator’s workload and expectations. A
    Coordinator may be assigned across multiple projects, with different project leads depending on organizational
    needs and capacity. Due to this, you may be juggling a handful of activities at any given time and will often
    need to sort through incoming information to prioritize your work. Imagine today is Monday, June 24th and you
    are reviewing your workload for the next week. Below are some tasks you have been asked to complete within
    the next couple of days. 
    1. The project lead for a project focused on career navigation has requested for you to connect with an organization consultant to schedule an external meeting. She has asked you to email the consultant and secure a
    time for them to connect within the next week. 
    2. The project manager for a project focused on competency-based education (CBE) has asked you to
    clean up and send out notes from last week’s internal team meeting by the end of the week. 
    3. You were invited to attend a webinar related to another project focused on AI which is taking place on
    Tuesday, June 25th, but this conflicts with a scheduled check-in with your supervisor. 
    4. The project lead for the AI project has requested you to take notes from the webinar on June 25th (see
    video in part 2 of the task) and share out high-level takeaways with the internal team by Wednesday,
    June 26
    th

    5. The project sponsor for the AI project would like you to set up recurring meetings with the Vice
    Presidents of Unit A and Unit B and has given you the contact information of their executive assistants
    to coordinate scheduling. The meetings need to start next week and recur monthly. 
    Based on the list of activities above, create a workplan for yourself for the next week (imagine today is
    Monday, June 24th). This plan can be in whatever format you prefer (a bulleted list, chart, etc.), but should be
    no more than the equivalent of one page. Within your workplan, please include the following: 
    • The tasks listed in priority order, based on what you believe is most important and/or time sensitive. 
    • The steps you would take to tackle each item. 
    • Any follow-up questions you would have to complete the tasks successfully and/or better prioritize the
    list.
    In addition to your workplan, please provide a short description (the equivalent of one paragraph) to describe
    why you prioritized the tasks in your workplan in that order. 
    Part 2: 
    Coordinators at our org are also expected to be strong notetakers and be able to synthesize information,
    particularly for an internal audience, such as the leads of the projects which they are supporting. Please watch
    this short webinar (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4ryrj9gbgr4vm2x0ohnbi/VIDEO.mov?rlkey=yd1idsisk5z30k6nie6mx0ndj&st=69ym0rad&dl=0) and imagine that you have been asked to take notes and gather relevant information for the
    lead of the AI project. After watching the video, please draft an email to the project lead that includes your highlevel notes and takeaways (no more than one page) that you believe would be relevant to present to the
    internal project team.

  • Title: The Impact of Police Body-Worn Cameras on Public Perception and Accountability: A Critical Analysis

    This news item must be related to one of the topics addressed in the Griffiths’ text. You must supplement your assessment with at least six (6) scholarly (peer-reviewed) journal articles. You will be expected to include the news article and the Griffiths’ text in your list of references.
    Griffiths, C.T. (2020). Canadian Police Work (5th ed.). Tophatmonocle Corp.
    In order to have a chance for a passing mark, you will need to properly cite the news item, the Griffiths’ text, and a minimum of six (6) scholarly (peer-reviewed) journal articles in your references at the end of your paper
    This research paper must be ten (10) typed pages long (excluding the Title page and your Reference page). Double-spaced, 12-point font, and one-inch margins all around. Other style and referencing requirements must adhere to the APA Citation Style Guide, 7th Ed. If you are unfamiliar with this style of referencing.
    Your term paper will be graded in the following manner: Introduction – 10%
    You will be expected to introduce the issue from your news item, its connection to the Griffiths’ text, and then outline the path of your academic inquiry. It should explain how you will meet the assignment expectations.
    It must include a thesis statement.
    Research – 40%
    I will be looking for your ability to develop themes from your (peer-reviewed) journal articles that advance your arguments related to the thesis statement. This should not be a static literature review or simple summary of information from each article.
    You will be expected to demonstrate the logic of your argument in your own words. The use of paragraphs will be essential, that include topic sentences, related to your thesis statement.
    Quotes should be rarely used! (The University of Toronto Writing Advice – Using Quotations is a very useful resource in explaining the criteria for the use of quotes.) If you feel a quote is essential for your paper, you must have an in-text citation with the page immediately after the quote. If your source document has no page numbers, say a website, you must count the paragraphs and note that in your in-text citation.
    Do not use the first-person pronoun “I” in your paper. You should be consistently writing
    in the third person.
    paragraphs and note that in your in-text citation. The UFV ASC APA Citation Style Guide, 7th Ed is essential reading to get this correct.
    Discussion – 30%
    In this section, I will be assessing your analytical and thinking skills. You will need to debate the merits and implications of what you have learned from your research, related to your thesis statement. In this portion you should be comparing those findings, to your observations from the news item, and the related material in the Griffiths’ text.
    Except for the news item and the Griffiths’ text, you should not need many references, as you will be drawing on the themes developed in your research.
    Conclusion – 10%
    This is where you pull together the key points from your research and discussion. You should highlight the important takeaways from what you have learned. It is essential to assert, through the strength of your research and argumentation, if your thesis statement has been supported.
    Style – 10%
    If you are not following the UFV ASC APA Citation Style Guide, 7th Ed, you will have little success here. I will also expect you to use the spelling and grammar function of Microsoft Word before you submit it to me. Proofreading is also strongly recommended.
    I need to assess your university-level writing and comprehension skills, not your ability to cut and paste the work of other authors.
    ***WHAT THIS MEANS***
    Your paper must have the following headings: Introduction, Research, Discussion, Conclusion, and References.

  • Collaborating for Success: A Simulation of an IEP Meeting Simulated IEP Meeting for Angela Madina: Transition Plan and Annual Goals “Collaborating for Success: Addressing Student Strengths, Weaknesses, and Future Goals in Special Education” “Addressing Special Education: Understanding Strengths, Weaknesses, and Future Goals”

    COMPETENCIES
    2042.6.1 : Collaborative Skills
    The graduate collaborates with stakeholders in a school setting to build consensus, meet goals, and promote culturally responsive communication. 
    2042.6.3 : Collaborating and Developing the IEP
    The graduate collaborates with team members to create mutually agreed upon individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with exceptionalities
    INTRODUCTION
    In this task, you will collaborate with other stakeholders in a simulated Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting. In Task 1, which should be submitted prior to scheduling this simulation, you drafted an IEP that you will use to guide you through this experience. In this simulation, you are the special education teacher leading a modified annual IEP meeting. While the goals of the meeting will be to draft annual goals, postsecondary goals, and transition plans for a student currently receiving special education services, you will primarily be measured on your ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders. The student, Angela Madina, is 15 years old and is in the 10th grade.
    This experience is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your collaboration skills while working with stakeholders who make up the IEP team. Please note that, because of time constraints, this simulation will not encompass all the legal components of an IEP meeting.
    The avatars with which you will be interacting are live. They will be asking you questions based on your comments and they may even question some data and ideas that you have shared, just as a parent or other IEP meeting members will do. Because each experience is different and the total experience is 20 minutes, you need to plan time for questions and comments from the avatars. If you plan 20 minutes of talking on your part, you are not going to complete the experience in the allotted time. Practicing with others and/or anticipating questions will help to ensure you meet the rubric requirements and are prepared for the simulation.
    SCENARIO
    The IEP meeting includes the following participants:
    •   Angela Madina: a 15-year-old who is in 10th grade, is a talented artist, and struggles in most other subjects
    •   Elena Kahale: Angela’s mother who responds well to data and detailed anecdotes
    •   Mr. Mehta: the school principal whose role is to move the IEP meeting forward
    •   Mr. Moore: Angela’s English teacher
    In Task 1, you drafted the IEP, and in an authentic setting, you would take the draft IEP to the meeting, review the IEP with the team, make decisions as a group, and close the meeting. Again, this experience will be slightly different due to time constraints. You will use the completed “IEP Form” draft from Task 1 to complete this virtual experience.
    The modified IEP meeting should last a minimum of 15 minutes but a maximum of 20 minutes. IEP meetings are often longer than that, but this simulation is focusing on your efforts to collaborate effectively with the team in the best interest of the student to develop annual goals and a transition plan. Since Angela is 15 years old, much of this meeting will focus on her transition planning. 
    For this experience, you will not review the entire IEP with participants. Assume that all participants have helped you draft the following four parts of the present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) section of the IEP:
    1.  Baseline
    •   Part A: name, age, and current grade of the student
    •   Part B: overall academic achievement or functional performance for the specifically identified area
    2.  Strengths of the student in the specific area from the qualitative and quantitative data
    3.  Concerns about the student in the specific area from the qualitative and quantitative data
    4.  Data support for all statements, both quantitative and qualitative
    You will not need to review these sections of the IEP during this simulation. 
    You will begin the simulation with a general introduction. Then you will move to a collaborative discussion (this should include parent concerns, teacher concerns, and data) of the PLAAFP section of the IEP: effect of concerns on the student’s involvement and progress in the general education environment.
    Next, you will review and discuss measurable annual goals consistent with the postsecondary goals. Throughout the meeting, take time to solicit questions or concerns any of the participants may have. You will finish the meeting with a discussion of the transition plan. 
    Note: It is not necessary to discuss the “Independent Living Skills” portion of the transition plan for Angela since she is in 10th grade.
    As the team reviews the transition plan, you will want to discuss Angela’s goals for her future education and career, using her interests, any assessment or survey data available, and her areas of strength and areas for growth to guide the development of this plan. Include all participants in the discussion and development of the transition plan, and work through any differences of opinion that may arise.
    When you feel all participants are aligned and supportive of the transition plan and postsecondary goals, invite team members to ask any questions or share any concerns. 
    When all questions and concerns have been addressed, remind the participants that they can contact you at any time to discuss Angela’s progress. Tell them what to expect as far as receiving copies of relevant documentation. Ask if there are any questions, answer those questions, and thank the team for coming to the meeting.
    REQUIREMENTS
    Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. The similarity report that is provided when you submit your task can be used as a guide.
    You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.
    Tasks may not be submitted as cloud links, such as links to Google Docs, Google Slides, OneDrive, etc., unless specified in the task requirements. All other submissions must be file types that are uploaded and submitted as attachments (e.g., .docx, .pdf, .ppt).
    Using the information in the attached “Learner Case Study” about Angela and the IEP you drafted in Task 1, you will complete a simulated IEP meeting. During this simulation, you will be the special education teacher leading an annual IEP meeting that will focus on the transition plans and annual goals for a student currently receiving special education services. The student, Angela Madina, is 15 years old and is in the 10th grade. Participants in the meeting include Angela (the student), Elena Kahale (Angela’s mother), Mr. Mehta (the school principal), and Mr. Moore (Angela’s English teacher).
    Note: In a real IEP meeting, there could be additional stakeholders present that are not included in this simulation experience. Please refer to the course of study for additional information on who should legally attend.
    A.   Submit the link to the video recording of your simulation experience. Your submission will be evaluated based on your collaboration with allstakeholders in the following areas:
    Note: The recording you receive from Mursion is to be used for WGU assessment only and should not be shared publicly per academic security policy.
    Note: If you need help retrieving the link, please consult the attached “Guide to Retrieving Recording Link”.
    1.  Encourage participants to share and contribute to a common purpose.
    2.  Encourage the student, the parent, and the general education teacher to each share ideas.
    3.  Solicit questions for clarification. 
    4.  Demonstrate respect for the opinions and perspectives of the other stakeholders in the meeting. 
    5.  Exhibit an understanding of special education by addressing the student’s strengths, weaknesses, and future goals. 
    B.   Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
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    RUBRIC
    SOE PROFESSIONAL DISPOSITIONS AND ETHICS:
    NOT EVIDENT
    The submission demonstrates both behavior and disposition that conflict with the professional and ethical standards outlined in the SOE Professional Dispositions and Ethics.
    APPROACHING COMPETENCE
    The submission demonstrates behavior or disposition that conflicts with the professional and ethical standards outlined in the SOE Professional Dispositions and Ethics.
    COMPETENT
    The submission demonstrates behavior and disposition that align with the professional and ethical standards outlined in the SOE Professional Dispositions and Ethics.
    A1:COLLABORATING FOR A COMMON PURPOSE CEC 7.1, 7.2
    NOT EVIDENT
    The candidate ineffectively facilitates group collaboration because they discourage participants from sharing and contributing or because they fail to encourage participants to share and contribute opinions and ideas relevant to the development of the IEP.
    APPROACHING COMPETENCE
    The candidate facilitates group collaboration with stakeholders, but the candidate explicitly encourages participants to share and contribute opinions and ideas relevant to the development of the IEP between only 1 and 4 times, or encouragements to share or contribute are vague.
    COMPETENT
    The candidate effectively facilitates group collaboration with stakeholders because the candidate explicitly encourages participants to share and contribute opinions and ideas relevant to the development of the IEP on 5 separate occasions.
    A2:INCLUDING ALL STAKEHOLDERS CEC 7.1, 7.2
    NOT EVIDENT
    The candidate utilizes ineffective communication because they actively discourage any stakeholder from sharing ideas.
    APPROACHING COMPETENCE
    The candidate inconsistently utilizes effective communication because they fail to directly encourage at least 1 of the given stakeholders to share ideas.
    COMPETENT
    The candidate consistently utilizes effective communication because they directly encourage each of the given stakeholders to share ideas.
    A3:CLARIFYING QUESTIONS CEC 7.1, 7.2
    NOT EVIDENT
    The candidate utilizes ineffective group facilitation strategies because the candidate fails to solicit clarifying questions.
    APPROACHING COMPETENCE
    The candidate inconsistently utilizes effective group facilitation strategies because the candidate solicits clarifying questions on only 1 or 2 occasions.
    COMPETENT
    The candidate consistently utilizes effective group facilitation strategies because the candidate solicits questions for clarification on 3 separate occasions.
    A4:RESPECTING THE OPINIONS OF OTHERS CEC 7.1, 7.2
    NOT EVIDENT
    The candidate demonstrates disrespect for the opinions and perspectives of stakeholders because the candidate responds to questions in an argumentative or dismissive manner.
    APPROACHING COMPETENCE
    The candidate inconsistently demonstrates respect for the opinions and perspectives of stakeholders because the candidate fails to listen to their concerns and opinions or does not directly respond to questions.
    COMPETENT
    The candidate consistently demonstrates respect for the opinions and perspectives of stakeholders because the candidate actively listens to their concerns and opinions and directly responds to questions.
    A5:UNDERSTANDING SPECIAL EDUCATION CEC 2.1
    NOT EVIDENT
    The candidate does not demonstrate an understanding of special education because they fail to address the student’s strengths, weaknesses, or future goals.
    APPROACHING COMPETENCE
    The candidate demonstrates a partial understanding of special education because they address the student’s strengths, weaknesses, and future goals in a way that is misaligned with the scenario.
    COMPETENT
    The candidate demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of special education because they address the student’s strengths, weaknesses, and future goals in a way that aligns with the information in the scenario.
    B:PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
    NOT EVIDENT
    Content is unstructured, is disjointed, or contains pervasive errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Vocabulary or tone is unprofessional or distracts from the topic.
    APPROACHING COMPETENCE
    Content is poorly organized, is difficult to follow, or contains errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar that cause confusion. Terminology is misused or ineffective.