Category: Education & Teaching

  • Fostering a Collaborative Culture: Creating Effective Teacher Teams

    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.

  • Maximizing Stephen’s Educational Success: Ethical and Legal Considerations in Special Education Placement

    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

  • Research Plan: Impact of Under-representation of African American Male Administrators on Retention of African American Male Educator Statement of the Problem: The under-representation of African American male administrators in K-12 leadership positions has been a long-standing

    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

  • “Uncovering Assumptions, Biases, and Fallacies: A Critical Analysis of a Complex Text”

    Task 1: Critical analysis of a text. Length: 4-5 pages (APA format)
    Instructions:
    Select a complex text, such as a philosophical essay, a news article, or an academic article.
    Apply the critical thinking strategies discussed in the course to analyze the text in depth.
    Identify and evaluate assumptions, biases, and logical fallacies within the text.
    Discuss how this analysis contributes to your ability to question and evaluate information critically.
    Include appropriate APA citations and references for the chosen text and any additional sources used.
    IMPORTANT
    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.
    I need this assignment as soon as possible .Thanks

  • Title: “The Importance of Workplace Literacy: Understanding its Impact on Job Performance and Mobility”

    What does literacy look like in the workplace; why does it matter? How does it differ according to context, requirements and expectations of the job role and job context, and the influence, if any, of technology and literacy on job mobility?

  • Title: Enhancing Cognitive Skills Through Play: A Review of the “Melissa & Doug Wooden Shape Sorting Clock” Toy

    Toy Description (3 points)
    Describe the toy What is it called?
    What does it look like? (Include pictures!)
    How do you play with it?
    What ages is it designed for?
    Research (10 points) Describe the cognitive skill and age group your group chose to focus on.
    Describe what you learned about this cognitive skill from lecture. Be specific!! (please cite specific facts from one lecture and include APA formatted in-text citations)
    Describe what you learned about this cognitive skill based on the research you did. (please include in-text citations in the slides when discussing past research)
    Describe how the information you learned about your cognitive skill is relevant for your toy.
    Evaluation of Toy (4 points) Do you think the toy enhances the cognitive skill you selected?
    Is it a good purchase? Will you recommend it to parents or teachers? Why or why not?
    What are the strengths and limitations of the toy? Should any improvement be made?
    Citations (3 points) Must cite one research study and at least one lecture
    All citations and references should be formatted according to APA guidelines
    link of the toy project I’m working on https://a.co/d/5mvzSU2

  • “Building Strong School-Community Relations: A Guide to Our School” Building Strong School-Community Relations: A Guide to Our School Welcome to Our School! At [School Name], we believe that a strong partnership between our school and the community is

    Based on your readings and the examples in the chapter, design an effective school tri-fold brochure for your school. Reflect upon the 10 components of an effective school-community relations plan. Consider using Word or Publisher. If you want to use a more advanced design application, save it as a pdf before you submit it.

  • “Preparedness and Sacrifices: Navigating the Dissertation Journey” “Balancing Responsibilities: Preparing for the Dissertation Journey”

    Part 1: Discussion prompt
    Respond to the following discussion prompt: Discuss and reflect on your sense of preparedness to successfully complete your dissertation, and what you will have to give up or stop doing to be successful. Discuss any concerns you might have, and the steps you will take to address them.
    The chapter discusses a variety of risk factors. Considering the research presented, compose an argument for improving persistence from a biblical perspective. Include at least 2 scripture references to support your assertions.
    Each thread must be:
    1. a minimum of 500 words and a minimum of three paragraphs,
    2. demonstrate course-related knowledge,
    3. and contain a minimum of 1 citation in current APA format to support assertions
    Part 2: Student Replies You will complete 3 scholarly student replies with the following:
    1. a minimum of 200 words,
    2. demonstrate course-related knowledge,
    3. and contain a minimum of 1 citation in current APA format to support assertions
    Student Replies: Student 1
    Kimberly Johnson
    Before the course, I struggled to choose which type of research I would do. At first, I believed that my topic was suited for quantitative research. After taking EDUC 915, I knew that would not be the correct choice. I came out of that course confused and thinking that I needed to change my topic. During the duration of this course, I began to feel a little more confident in my research abilities. I was able to find some great sources and I was able to express my facts with detail. I was able to show a lot of knowledge for my research topic and present to the audience in a way that could be understood. I struggled with writing the research design portion of Chapter 3. Overall, I do feel more prepared to be successful in the dissertation process. This class has given me the tools needed to be able to revise the issue that I have had in my research form. It has also given me the ability to take deep dives into research to be able to find the evidence needed to be successful. My concerns in completing the dissertation have nothing to do with my ability as a scholar or a writer. One thing that I realized with this course was that I have a lot of things going on around me. I have a full time job as a SPED teacher that requires an abundance of paperwork. I am a wife and a mother to two elementary age children. I am one of the caretakers for my parents, which both have mobility issues. We also had a few family emergencies mixed into all of this. I am depended on by a number of people. This semester was a wake up call for me about learning to balance life, ask for help or support, or just learn that some things will have to be put on hold for what is important. How I intended to address this situation is to ask for my support from my family and manage my time more wisely. I can not be all things to all people. Mesack Dieudonne
    Student 2:
    The rigorousness and extensiveness of a Ph.D. program have significantly intimidated me initially. Unbeknown to me was the level of reading and time consumed to complete assignments with the exquisite details they entail, such as in-depth literature reviews, complex data analysis, and rigorous academic writing standards. I confess to being mortified by it. New intellectual, physical, and social routines were adopted and reinforced to pass classes successfully. Thankfully, those routines become second nature, allowing me to be comfortable with the required intellectual acuteness worthy of the program. Producing a draft of chapter three of my dissertation is an encouraging accomplishment in pursuing a Ph.D., which is a long journey. Previous classes, especially this one, have prepared me to tackle and complete my dissertation. Part of that preparation is the increased confidence level, critical thinking, and writing skills, attainable through each completed assignment, professors’ guidance and comments, and peers’ feedback, which further solidified my progress. While acknowledging progress in that journey, I also understand that preparation is not completed and will never be fully completed. Thus, I am humbly excited to learn as much as possible in the remaining classes. The laboriousness and tediousness aspect of a dissertation demands an even higher commitment to conducting and producing a valid and credible research study, according to the highest known standards. My responsibilities, such as husband and father, teaching and leading pastor, conference speaker, writer, and adjunct professor, and how to handle them all concern me deeply. Addressing this critical concern is essential to be successful in this endeavor. As part of a plan, I am prepared to make significant sacrifices. I intend to limit any speaking engagements significantly, if not declining them all, pause my writing activities, stop teaching for a few semesters, and even reduce my involvement in congregational teaching to focus more on writing my dissertation. These inexhaustive steps will be conducive to gathering much of my focus on the daunting task. Besides sleeping early, when possible, and waking up at midnight to study and write, these reinforced routines will provide a peaceful environment where I can study, write, and be most productive. I cannot afford to be a part-time husband and father to my wife and son, respectively. Therefore, I will seek a balance between my family responsibilities and conducting my research study, which my family and I agreed on before entering the program, as I benefit from their unconditional support.
    These established steps, though important, will be unlikely to guarantee a smooth dissertation writing process, as I expect the unexpected. However, I am confident in adapting and adjusting to unforeseen situations. With the help of professors and the dissertation committee, I am sure that any unforeseen challenges can be overcome, ensuring that the dissertation process is completed and adds to the body of knowledge about the phenomenon under study. Assignment will be checked for A/I use and plagiarism.

  • Title: Promoting Health and Safety in the School Environment: A Comprehensive Plan and Strategies for Educators

    Instructions:
    Provide detailed written responses that reflect your ability to critically analyze and propose solutions to hypothetical situations.
    Each response should be detailed, clearly articulated, and approximately 300 to 400 words in length.
    1. Comprehensive Health and Safety Plan:
    Design a comprehensive health and safety plan for a school environment that includes:
    First aid items
    Preparation for CPR
    Continuing Health Education for Children
    Discusses implementation of the plan, including training for staff and parent involvement.
    2. CPR Training for Educators:
    Evaluates the importance of CPR training for educators and proposes a model for periodic CPR skills refresher sessions.
    Includes considerations for logistical challenges and how they could be addressed.
    3. Influence of Health Education:
    Analyzes the long-term impact of health education in early childhood settings on public health .
    Discuss the role of educators in shaping these outcomes and how they can be supported to achieve the best impact.
    4. Ethical and Cultural Considerations :
    Discusses the Ethical and Cultural considerations that must be taken into account when administering first aid and CPR in a multicultural educational environment.
    How should educators be prepared to address these considerations ?
    IMPORTANT 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.
    I need this assignment as soon as possible .Thanks

  • Reflecting on TSC1 and TSC2: Oh The Places You’ll Go! and Role Allocation Form

    Part 1 Reflect on the work you’ve done during TSC1 and TSC2. Use the Oh The Places You’ll Go template Links to an external site.to illustrate your learning for this year and think ahead to the coaching work you can do next year. Upload your completed illustration to Canvas. Part 2 Using the Role Allocation Form Download Role Allocation Formfor Course 2, maintain a log annotating the coaching role, date, times (in hours and minutes), and nature of the mentoring/coaching in order to document the 38 hours of clinical practice. Use one line per event. Do not consolidate dates. Include a quality reflection listing the activity, alignment to the role, and your effectiveness in the situation.To complete the form, use the drop-down menu to indicate the type of mentoring/coaching activities you have done.