Category: Education & Teaching

Prepare
Take a look back over the activities of the course. Gather your discussions, journals, and assignments from Weeks 1 to 5 to support the completion of sections of your final project.
In preparation for this final project,
Review all posted course announcements.
Read the Week 6 Instructor Guidance.
Revisit relevant topics in the Instructor Guidance from prior weeks.
Review the CLOs for this course listed in the Syllabus.
Revisit the WLOs we are focusing on this week:Analyze stakeholder responsibilities involved in action research intervention.
Interpret action research principles as they relate to current educational challenges and issues.
Compose an action research proposal aligned with relevant scholarly literature and the action research process.
Review all required resources for Week 6.
Consider reviewing the recommended resources for Week 6, specifically looking atAppendix C: Action Research Developmental Templates in your textbook.
Consider reviewing the resources from prior weeks in the course.
Review the published research study article you chose to focus on in your Evaluating Research Articles: Review of Literature assignment in Week 2:From your Mertler (2020) textbook, Appendix A: Sample Action Research Report: What Is the Impact of Positive Female Role Models and Mentoring Opportunities on the Self-Efficacy of Girls in Science?
From your Mertler (2020) textbook, Appendix B: Sample Action Research Report: The Relationship Between the Strategy of Knowledge Folders and Study Skills
Gorski, D. E. (2018). Graphic design and instructional methods: An action research studyLinks to an external site.. Journal of Technology Education, 29(2), 107–113. https://doi.org/10.21061/jte.v29i2.a.7
Karlidag, I. Ö. (2021). Creating learning environments in preschool classrooms: Perspectives of pre-service preschool teachersLinks to an external site.. International Journal of Progressive Education, 17(3), 327–342. https://doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2021.346.21
Olokooba, I. N. (2021). Effective utilization of instructional materials for social studies in upper basic schools in Kwara StateLinks to an external site.. Anatolian Journal of Education, 6(1), 167–174. https://doi.org/10.29333/aje.2021.6114a
Omaga, J. F., & Alieto, E. O. (2019). Teaching literacy through play: Perspective from Filipino early childhood teacherLinks to an external site.s. Science International, 31(3), 477–481.
Reaves, S., Martinez-Torteya, C., & Kosson, D. S. (2022). Understanding the relation between family engagement in education and preschoolers’ socioemotional and behavioral functioning in a primarily Latinx sampleLinks to an external site.. Urban Education, 57(4), 630–661. https://doi.org/10.1177/0042085920974073
Stolpe, K., Björklund, L., Lundström, M., & Åström, M. (2021). Different profiles for the assessment of student theses in teacher educationLinks to an external site.. Higher Education, 82(5), 959–976. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-021-00692-w
Zhao, M., Zhao, G., & Qu, M. (2022). College smart classroom attendance management system based on internet of thingsLinks to an external site.. Computational Intelligence & Neuroscience, 2022, Article 4593721. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4953721
Carefully review the Grading RubricLinks to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
The purpose of the Capstone 1: Educational Research Proposal and Final Project is for students to demonstrate the learning achieved in the course by a real-world application of assessing the content and process of action research and evidence-based practice in education. For your final project, you will complete a review of a research study and create your own action research proposal. To do this, you will synthesize your own personal and professional experiences, current research, and the knowledge learned throughout this course. Note, you will not be conducting the actual study, as you have not completed the full UAGC IRB process. If you have questions about the assignment or the rubric, please contact your instructor before the due date.
Use the EDU 694 Final Project Template Download EDU 694 Final Project Templateto
Create a title page with the following information:Title of Project
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Identify your research topic and your project in one to two introductory paragraphs.
Complete in one sentence each a scholarly review of the components of a published research article using the provided table which requires you toProvide the title and APA reference of the research article.
Describe the specific topic studied.
Provide a brief statement that fully describes the problem being addressed.
Compose a brief statement that fully describes the intent of the study or the reason for conducting the study.
List the primary research question and any subquestions addressed in each research article.
Describe the participants of the study.
Discuss the materials and procedure involved in this research study.
Describe the research design by stating the type of quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods approach used.
Describe all ethical considerations and provide a rationale for the considerations.
Report the general research findings of the study.
Describe any stated practical implications.
Analyze the importance of identifying scholarly sources for a literature review in one paragraph.What is the importance of evaluating research articles for scholarship, relevancy, and ethical neutrality?
Develop any major themes, subtopics, or trends; and research questions, methodologies, results, or conclusions you have drawn from the sources you have reviewed in one to two paragraphs.
List in bullet points at least three scholarly sources you identified related to your topic, using current APA format.
Compose a one- to-five-page action research proposal, including sections thatCreate a research plan that considers the following questions:What is my research topic?
What is the research purpose or problem (e.g., trying a new teaching method, identifying a problem, examining an area of interest, etc.)?
What are my research questions?
Who would my proposal impact?
What would I need to complete my study (e.g., materials, time, location, etc.)?
Develop a data collection plan that considers the following questions:What data would I need to answer my research questions?
What specific type of data would I collect?
What demographic data would I collect?
Based on my research plan and data collection plan, what is my research design (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods)?
Hypothesize a data analysis plan that considers the following questions:How would I code, organize, and analyze the data I will collect? If quantitative data were collected, which statistical analysis techniques would I use?
How would I present my results (e.g., graphs, charts, tables, narrative form, etc.)?
Formulate an action plan with professional reflection that considers the following questions:If I were to complete my action research study, why is it important to record and share?What I have learned from the study?
What are my recommendations for changes to my practices?
What are my recommendations for future research studies as a result of the findings?
What I would do differently in my action research process?
What are the potential ethical considerations of my study proposal?
How have I considered diverse, equitable, and inclusive practices in my proposal?
Provide a references list in current APA format on the final page of the final project template.Use at least seven scholarly sources to support your action research proposal. You may include scholarly sources you have used previously in this or other courses.
The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view this UAGC Library Quick and EasyLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the UAGC and the research process and provides some library search tips.
Reach out to your instructor if you encounter accessibility issues with the assignment template.
Writing Expectations
In the Capstone 1: Educational Research Proposal and Final Project, adhere to the following writing expectations:
Academic Voice (Rubric Guidance 0 points): Must utilize academic voice in all speaker’s notes and written portions of this project. See the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
Academic Integrity (Rubric Guidance 0 points): Originality matters. Adhere to the principles of academic integrity including a strong demonstration of your original thinking and academic voice. Student fully supports ideas with research, following rules of proper citation to fully attribute words and information to the original source.
Syntax and Mechanics (0.5 points): Exhibit meticulous use of grammar, spelling, organization, and usage throughout your submission.
Source Requirement (1 point): Reference at least seven scholarly sources including the course text (minimum seven sources total) to provide compelling evidence to support your ideas.
Page Requirement (0.5 points): Include at least 12 and no more than 15 pages.
APA Format (1.5 points): All in-text citations, page formatting, and references must be written in current APA format according to APA StyleLinks to an external site..Title Page: Must include a separate title page with the following:Title of Assignment
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Page numbers in upper right corner of each page
Organization: Use the above listed guidelines for explicit level headings within your presentation.
Citing Sources: Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site.
Scholarly Sources: Must include a references list that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. Review the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.
Folio (Rubric Guidance 0 points): Must upload final project components to Folio.
Review and Submit the Final Project
Review your assignment with the Grading Rubric to ensure you have achieved the distinguished levels of performance for each criterion. Next, submit your final project no later than Day 7 by following the instructions below.

Module 04 Content
Mario is the lead teacher in a pre-k program where he suspects a student in his care is being abused at home. He wants to take the appropriate steps in documenting, reporting, and caring for this young child. As a mandated reporter, he realizes that he is a key player in this child’s well-being and begins to conduct research to take the appropriate steps.

Read the Education Week article posted on Blackboard, “The Achievement Gap”, http://www.edweek.org/ew/issues/achievement-gap/ and review Chapters 7 through 10. For the response, access three school district profiles or “report cards” online: one urban, one suburban and one rural. Analyze and compare the data from the three districts. Report key differences in demographics (population characteristics/ finances) and differences in student achievement levels (MCAS, PPI, PARCC, graduation rates, etc.). Discuss the implications of data by commenting on the specific factors that contribute to possible disparities in student achievement. Be sure to comment on the status of ELLs. What are some views regarding the persistence of the achievement gap in American schools? Be ready to contribute insights to a classroom discussion. (Minimum of 5 pages, to include response and supporting graphic/tabular data)
Reflective Practitioner Writing Rubric
Reflective Practitioner Writing Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPts
Context and Purpose
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2 pts
Advanced
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose that is responsive to the assigned task(s) and focuses all elements of the work.1.8 pts
Proficient
Demonstrates adequate consideration of context, audience, and purpose and a clear focus on the assigned task(s) (e.g., the task aligns with audience, purpose, and context).1.6 pts
Competent
Demonstrates awareness of context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., begins to show awareness of audience’s perceptions and assumptions).1.4 pts
Novice
Demonstrates minimal attention to context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., expectation of instructor or self as audience)./ 2 pts
Content Development
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2 pts
Advanced
Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer’s understanding, and shaping the whole work.1.8 pts
Proficient
Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to explore ideas within the context of the discipline and shape the whole work.1.6 pts
Competent
Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the work.1.4 pts
Novice
Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop simple ideas in some parts of the work./ 2 pts
Genre and Disciplinary Conventions
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2 pts
Advanced
Demonstrates detailed attention to and successful execution of a wide range of conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task (s) including organization, content, presentation, formatting, and stylistic choices1.8 pts
Proficient
Demonstrates consistent use of important conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s), including organization, content, presentation, and stylistic choices1.6 pts
Competent
Follows expectations appropriate to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s) for basic organization, content, and presentation1.4 pts
Novice
Attempts to use a consistent system for basic organization and presentation./ 2 pts
Sources and Evidence
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2 pts
Advanced
Demonstrates skillful use of high- quality, credible, relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing1.8 pts
Proficient
Demonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant sources to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing.1.6 pts
Competent
Demonstrates an attempt to use credible and/or relevant sources to support ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing.1.4 pts
Novice
Demonstrates an attempt to use sources to support ideas in the writing./ 2 pts
Control of Syntax and Mechanics
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2 pts
Advanced
Uses graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error- free.1.8 pts
Proficient
Uses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning to readers. The language in the portfolio has few errors.1.6 pts
Competent
Uses language that generally conveys meaning to readers with clarity, although writing may include some errors.1.4 pts
Novice
Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage./ 2 pts
Total Points: 0

Task 2: Development of the ideological framework Length: 5-6 pages (APA format)
Instructions:
Current ethical topic that interests you.
GROWING USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Develop an ideological framework to evaluate different perspectives on the chosen topic.
Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of your framework when evaluating the topic.
Reflect on how this framework has evolved throughout the course and its impact on your critical thinking skills.
Use appropriate APA citations and references to relevant course materials and external sources.
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE USE APA 7 STANDARDS 7TH EDITION
COVER ,INTRODUCTION ,CONCLUSION ,REFERENCES ,CITES IS SUPER IMPORTANT IN APA 7 EDITION .
THE UNIVERSITY IS USING DIFFERENT PROGRAMS TO SUPERVISE THE PLAGIARISM AND AI .
THEY RETURNING ALL THE DOCUMENTS THAT AI IS IN SOLVE SO PLEASE AVOID THE BOTH.

Task 3: Application of critical thinking in the real world. Length: 6-7 pages (APA format)
Instructions:
Research and select a practical problem or decision-making scenario from your field of study, education. I am a preschool teacher for children ages 2 to 5 in the United States. please no fancy words on this assignment. I have to translate to Spanish.
Apply the critical thinking methods and strategies learned in the course to analyze and propose solutions to the chosen problem.
Discuss the role of critical thinking in solving complex real-world problems.
Reflect on how this task demonstrates your ability to “learn to think” and “think to learn.”
introduction, body, conclusion and references is super important in this asigment. cited to avoid plagiarism and NO AI the university is returning all the documents that use AI. so please be sure on that. Use APA7 for cited.
Be sure to cite and make proper APA7 references for any external sources used.

The Benchmarking Programs Assignment requires a comparative analysis of History programs (undergraduate or graduate), using university websites and NCES resources. Benchmarks may be done by state, by region, by affinity (e.g. ASUN conference), type (privates, publics, non-profits, for-profits), or aspirational groups (outstanding programs to emulate). Write a brief (2 page) data-based analytical piece, with appropriate footnotes. (There should be a minimum of 5 footnotes in Turabian format).

Find an article on Social Responsibility. Include the link.
To complete the Article Review, please find an article on the subject provided in the folder. Provide 3 – 5 sentence review on the article. ( Basically summarize the article).Please include the link to your article. This is a sample of my expectation for article summary in this class.MGMT 1125 BUSINESS ETHICSA sample summary for an article on social responsibility:Title: “The Role of Businesses in Promoting Social Responsibility”Summary: This article discusses the evolving role of businesses in promoting social responsibility within their operations and communities. It highlights the growing expectations for companies to go beyond profit-making and actively contribute to societal well-being. Topics covered include corporate philanthropy, sustainable business practices, and ethical supply chain management. The article emphasizes the positive impact that socially responsible initiatives can have on a company’s reputation, employee morale, and bottom line.Read more: Link to the article

Please read Chapter Two before starting on the assignment. Complete the attached document on Fostering a Collaborative Culture. You will need a minimum of 25 teachers from any grade k-12 teaching in various subject areas. If your current school’s teacher roster meets the requirements, this part of the can be based on your current school roster, or you can create a roster of a minimum of 25 teachers teaching various subjects and grade levels. The roster can be imaginary as long as it meets the requirements.
Read chapter two in the Frequently Asked Questions book before placing teachers in groups; it guides and helps explain why you placed teachers on specific teams. You do not explain why each teacher is in the group, instead use the guidelines from Chapter 2 to explain the grouping used.
Numbers 2-5 will also connect with Chapter 2; your response will show how the information read is applied.
This is not a subject-specific assignment. You will add additional boxes as needed to list all teachers. Explanations of why teachers are groups should align with Chapter 2. Do not explain why each individual teacher is in the group. Please do not change the template.

Special education teachers must remain professional in all situations and are often required to make decisions that involve ethical issues. It is important that special education teachers be aware of the ethical and professional standards as well as special education law.
Review the “Case Study: Stephen.”
In an essay of 1,000-1,250 words, address the following:
Detail the next steps to take regarding stakeholders that need to be involved in reviewing Stephen’s current LRE placement. Provide who specifically will be involved and describe their legal responsibility in the special education process.
Rationalize how your foundational knowledge of the special education process and issues within the case study led you to decide upon these next steps.
Identify and describe the ethical dilemma in providing Stephen an education that allows him to flourish, based on his case study. Discuss why moving LRE placements is not an option at this time due to the standard special education process.
Discuss how quality data and the lack of additional support in the classroom both play a factor in this decision.
Discuss how additional support in the classroom should be considered before a LRE placement is changed.
Discuss the possible involvement of paraeducators, tutors, volunteers, or related service providers. If paraeducators, tutors, or volunteers were brought into the classroom to assist Stephen, what guidance and direction would you provide to those stakeholders?
Discuss the legal, ethical, and quality requirements related to the management of confidential student information when working with paraeducators, tutors, or volunteers.
Support your findings by citing the “Special Education Professional Ethical Principles” and an additional 3-5 scholarly resources. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You DO need to support your findings by citing the “Special Education Professional Ethical Principles” and an additional 3-5 scholarly resources. I have placed suggestions on how to hit these requirements. The link to the “Special Education Professional Ethical Principles” is in your Topic 5 Resources and I am placing it here: https://exceptionalchildren.org/standards/ethical-principles-and-practice-standards
AND …you do need to use APA for this assignment. This includes: a title page, using one size and style font, having an introduction, sub-headings for the required sections (this keeps the work organized and helps to transition paragraphs), and a concluding paragraph to nicely summarize the key points made.
Hint for sub-headings: either use the rubric I am attaching to help guide this or use the bullet points above as your sub-headings. Remember, these should be bolded and left-aligned. The only heading centered, is the introduction and conclusion.
You need to make sure your reference page is separate, and all references are placed with a hanging indent and are alphabetical. I should also see all references listed, cited in the essay.
If you are still needing support with APA, please use the resources provided in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. OR…use the Owl at Purdue here: (this may be easier to navigate)
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/index.html

Part 1: Discussion prompt
Clearly and succinctly detail a summary of your research plan. Be sure to include the following:
Statement of the problem
Purpose statement (see the corresponding section in the Qualitative Dissertation Template)
Research questions
Research Topic Information:
Qualitative Research Design: Impact of Under-representation of African American Male Administrators on Retention of African American Male Educator
Central Research Question:
To what extent does the under-representation of African American male administrators in K-12 leadership impact the retention of African American male educators?
Sub Questions:
How does the lack of African American male leaders in K-12 schools affect African American male educators’ job satisfaction and willingness to stay?
What challenges and supports do African American male educators encounter in K-12 schools, influenced by the presence (or absence) of African American male leaders in leadership roles?
The student will post one thread of 350-400 words For Discussion: Problem Statement, students must support their assertions with 3-5 scholarly citations in the current APA format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years.
Assignment will be checked for A/I use and plagiarism. PLEASE USE THE QUALITATIVE DISSERTATION TEMPLATE AS A GUIDE
ATTACHEMENTS:
QUALITATIVE DISSERTATION TEMPLATE