Category: Education

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BASED ON THE CASE STUDIES OF STUDENTS’
Introduction
Consult with your master, mentor, or supervisory teacher; with additional school personnel; and with families, as needed, to develop your understanding of   students’ assets and learning needs. Review student work and available         assessment or survey data and talk with and/or observe students to learn     about the class’s range of assets, including academic strengths, and learning needs. You will use this information to establish content-specific learning        goals (including California English Language Development (ELD) Standards    as appropriate).
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Education for development is a concept that emphasizes the role of education in fostering economic growth, social progress, and sustainable development in societies. It is based on the idea that education is not only a fundamental human right but also a powerful tool for driving positive change and improving the overall well-being of individuals and communities. In this essay, we will explore the various dimensions of education for development, its importance, challenges, and the strategies needed to ensure its effective implementation.
At its core, education for development aims to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to participate meaningfully in the economic, social, and political life of their communities. It goes beyond traditional notions of education as a means to acquire basic literacy and numeracy skills to encompass a broader set of competencies that are essential for personal growth and societal advancement. These include critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, as well as values such as tolerance, empathy, and respect for diversity.
One of the key principles of education for development is its focus on lifelong learning. In today’s rapidly changing world, where new technologies, industries, and social issues emerge at an unprecedented pace, individuals need to continuously update their knowledge and skills to adapt and thrive. Education systems must therefore be designed to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn and grow throughout their lives, enabling them to seize new opportunities and navigate challenges effectively.
Moreover, education for development recognizes the interconnectedness of global challenges such as poverty, inequality, environmental degradation, and conflict. It acknowledges that these issues cannot be addressed in isolation but require a holistic and integrated approach that leverages the transformative power of education. By promoting inclusive and equitable quality education for all, education for development seeks to empower individuals and communities to overcome barriers to progress and build a more sustainable and prosperous future for themselves and future generations.
The importance of education for development cannot be overstated. Numerous studies have shown that investments in education have a multiplier effect on economic growth, health outcomes, social cohesion, and environmental sustainability. Education is a key driver of innovation and productivity, enabling individuals to access better job opportunities, earn higher incomes, and contribute more effectively to the development of their societies. It also plays a crucial role in promoting gender equality, reducing poverty, and fostering peace and stability in conflict-affected regions.
Furthermore, education for development is essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015. These goals provide a roadmap for addressing the most pressing global challenges, including poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, clean water, and sanitation, sustainable cities, climate action, and peace and justice. Education is explicitly recognized as a standalone goal (SDG 4) and as a cross-cutting enabler that underpins progress across all other goals.
Despite its many benefits, education for development faces several challenges that must be addressed to realize its full potential. These include inadequate funding and resources, unequal access to quality education, outdated curricula and teaching methods, teacher shortages and low motivation, cultural and social barriers to learning, and the mismatch between education outcomes and labor market demands. In many developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, large numbers of children and youth still lack access to basic education, especially girls, children with disabilities, and those living in remote or conflict-affected areas.
To overcome these challenges, a multi-faceted approach is needed that involves governments, civil society, the private sector, and international organizations working together to strengthen education systems, improve teaching and learning outcomes, expand access to education for marginalized groups, and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. This requires increased investment in education, better coordination and monitoring of education policies and programs, the professional development of teachers, the integration of technology in education, and partnerships with communities and stakeholders to ensure that education is relevant, inclusive, and responsive to local needs and contexts.
In conclusion, education for development is a powerful catalyst for positive change and sustainable development in societies around the world. By investing in quality education for all, we can unlock the full potential of individuals and communities, promote economic growth and social progress, and build a more just, inclusive, and resilient world for future generations. Education is not just a means to an end but a fundamental human right and a pathway to a brighter and more prosperous future for all.

Answer the Guiding Questions (each question 250 words)-use 3 sources from the sources 
below. Use in text citations.
Online Resources
What online resources do we find most useful for teaching Social Studies and the Arts?
Are there resources here that improve my Learning Segment Plan?
Texts: Review at least 3 of the following Social Studies and the Arts Text(s) and Resource websites:
Lintner,T., Schweder, W. (2011). Practical strategies for teaching K-12 social studies in inclusive classrooms. (pp. 19-27; pp. 57-64). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Pub.
Teaching history (2016). Retrieved from http://teachinghistory.org/Links to an external site.
Lesson plans and resources for arts integration (2012). Retrieved from  http://www.edutopia.org/stw-arts-integration-resources-lesson-plansLinks to an external site.
Strategies for arts integration scholastic (2016). Retrieved from http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/collection/strategies-arts-integrationLinks to an external site.

Based on research and building upon the current event selection from the current event analysis (paper attached for reference), students should develop a policy analysis including best practices (8-10 pages). Policy analyses define a policy problem, consider potential alternatives, and make a succinct argument for why one alternative should be preferred. This particular policy analysis will include recommendations and best practices based on your research. Consider also the potential financial costs as well as the political feasibility of your proposal. Policy analyses are also written with a particular audience in mind; include with the policy analysis an executive summary to the intended reader of your proposal. The goal is to change policy and provide guidance and best practices for implementation. The “standard” policy analysis format is as follows:
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (1 page): This should be on a separate page between the title page and the beginning of the brief itself. Summarize the content of the entire brief in one page. The summary should: a. state the problem or issue b. give BRIEF background; c. identify major alternatives; d. state preferred alternative with BRIEF justification
INTRODUCTION and PROBLEM STATEMENT (1 page) This is the introduction to the Brief and the Policy Issue. Identify with clarity and specificity the problem being addressed, with a quick summary of the policy issues at stake and the primary options. (Why is the problem important?)
BACKGROUND: The History of the Policy and Its Context (2 pages) Provide background for the policy. Stakeholders will be concerned with the substance of the debate, but they must also know something about the politics. In particular, they need be aware of goals and objectives that the policy options are supposed to achieve. Page 4
ALTERNATIVE POLICY RESPONSE AND BEST PRACTICES RECOMMENDATIONS (3-4 pages) Briefly discuss the alternative policy under consideration. Examine what other agencies are doing, as well as policy proposals that are emerging. The discussion should be brief, balanced, and should reflect the evidence/data indicating degree of potential utility. In addition to the policy alternative, briefly discuss best practices for implementing the alternative policy. Consider: Under what conditions/processes/infrastructures will the policy likely be most useful?
RECOMMENDATION (1 page) Close the brief with a recommendation that summarizes the preferred policy option. Justify why this option is preferred over the others.
CAUTIONS: Common errors include the following:
Providing description of case events (what happened) rather than analysis of the events—good analysis tells why things happened.
Trying to discuss every single aspect of the policy — it is better to write thoroughly about a few well-defined topics than superficially about many.
Ignoring policy and theory and writing only about opinions — good papers take a set of theoretical ideas and show how those ideas can be applied to some specific aspect of the policy.

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PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION PAPER ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
Everyone has a personal philosophy of education. A personal philosophy of education guides
approaches to a variety of personal and professional settings. Having explored other educational
philosophies, you will now have the opportunity to articulate your own Personal Philosophy of
Education. This will help you hone your beliefs and values specifically related to Philosophy of
Schools and Learning, Instructional Practice, Teacher-Learner Relationship, Diversity, and
perhaps other areas.
INSTRUCTIONS
This paper is a statement of your personal philosophy of education, which should focus on the
purpose of education, which is why education is carried out and not so much how it is carried
out. Your purpose of education is to emphasize the long-range impact you believe education
should have on individuals and society—the outcome of education. As you convey your
philosophy, you are to focus on its outcome rather than on the methods, practices, instruction, or
classroom activities. Those are tools of carrying out your philosophy; therefore, a simple
discussion of teaching strategies does not make up your philosophy of education.
As an academic paper, it is to be supported by the body of knowledge in the field, which is to
include citations and references to the literature from educational philosophy, psychology,
curriculum, and learning theory. Treat this as a position statement, a persuasive paper. Make
declarative statements of “ought” and “should.”
The Personal Philosophy of Education Paper you write has the following requirements:
 Write a 4-5-page paper that conveys what is meant by your personal philosophy of
education.
 Page length requirements begin with the introductory paragraph and end with the
conclusion; it includes neither the title page nor reference page in the page count however
both a title and reference page should be included as part of the paper submission.
 Cite a minimum of five scholarly references that represent the body of literature
supporting and explaining your personal philosophy of education. Each section other than
the introduction and conclusion should include a minimum of 1-2 citations as appropriate
to show alignment with the professional literature in the field.
 Use few direct quotes in the paper; instead, do more summarizing and paraphrasing than
quoting. Citations are required both for direct quotes and for summarized ideas drawn
from references.
The format of the paper is to include the sections below with headings that follow current APA
format. Following the Title Page:
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Introduction
Start with an introduction paragraph. The focus of the paragraph is to introduce the reader to the
thesis statement which should be the last sentence of the introductory paragraph. Following this
introduction, the remainder of the paper should support and illustrate the main point(s) of the
thesis statement.
Philosophy of Schools and Learning
This section should flow smoothly from the previous one and should continue to focus on the
“why” of education—the long-range impact you believe schools and learning should have on
individuals and society. Save the “how” of education for the next section.
 This is the core part of the paper where you expound more specifically on your thesis
statement.
 State what you believe. Don’t feel obligated to embrace a particularly established
philosophy. However, you are to situate your beliefs among others by citing ideas that
illustrate yours or are in opposition to yours.
 Refer to the knowledge base in teacher education that includes educational psychology,
philosophy, and learning theory. Don’t try to cover everything; just identify one or two
key theories that might illustrate your own beliefs about the purpose of schools and
learning.
 Be cautious about assigning to yourself a label that you do not fully understand. If you
don’t understand all that the label entails, you could unknowingly convey inconsistent
ideas throughout your paper.
Instructional Practice
This section should flow smoothly from the previous one. Within this section, discuss how
learners come to know the truth. What causes learning to occur? (Epistemology)
 Address what you will implement in the classroom, which is the “how” part of education.
 What pedagogical practices, instructional strategies, or methods will you tend to use most
frequently? Why?
 What do you hope to accomplish by using these strategies?
 Now would be a good time to go back to the introduction and ask yourself, “Did I address
instructional practice in the introduction instead of the purpose/impact of education?” If
you did, revise the introduction so that it addresses the purpose of education. Come back
to this section to focus on the process of instruction.
Teacher-Learner Relationship
(Remember that the questions listed in this guide are only to stimulate thought. You are not
required to answer them systematically. Doing so might make your paper too rigid.)
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 What is the role of the learner?
 What is the role of the teacher?
 How should they relate to each other and why?
Diversity
 What diversity factors need to be taken into account by the teacher?
 How do factors of student diversity impact instruction?
 How does your philosophy impact your response to diversity?
Your Choice of Headings (Optional)
You may insert optional headings here to address issues that are important to your philosophy of
education. Here are some ideas you might want to consider:
o My calling
o Classroom management philosophy
o Content/subject-area philosophy
o Assessment philosophy
o Parent role and relationship with the teacher
o Current critical issues in education
Conclusion
An effective conclusion affirms the thesis statement and leaves the reader with a clear idea of
how thoughts in the paper fit together to make a specific point. This section should only be one
paragraph in length.
 Your conclusion should tie in with the introduction so that your paper displays coherence.
 Both the introduction and conclusion should focus on the thesis of the paper, which is to
address the purpose/outcome/impact of education (not the process of instruction).
References
All sources listed on the reference page should be only those cited in the paper. There should be
a minimum of five sources listed from scholarly sources using current APA formatting
conventions.
Additional important information:
Plagiarized papers and even self-plagiarized papers will be rejected. Every paper will be
evaluated for originality through Turnitin, which reports to the professor the degree to which
your paper is suspected of plagiarism. To avoid plagiarism: use few direct quotes and make them
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short and ensure you cite them properly according to current APA; if an idea or fact is not your
own, you must cite its source; when not directly quoting, summarize or analyze ideas in your
own words and include a citation; and finally, the personal philosophy of education paper you
write should be your own, first time work.
Your paper is to be free of errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation. Your writing style should
display exceptional composition with all of the following elements: coherent, cohesive, effective
sentence/paragraph structures, logical progression, and transitions. Ensure your writing format
follows current APA conventions.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

You are required to submit a brief essay, which discusses one local, state, or national current news article that relates to diversity issues in education.  The purpose of this assignment is to encourage you to evaluate current diversity issues and decisions affecting the field of education; thus, the news article that you choose should address diversity issues (race, ethnicity, age, gender, ability, nationality, language, religion, etc.). Your essay should be a critical review of the article, meaning that you should discuss your own opinion regarding the article. Save your file as LastNameFirstNameInitialWeek6
News Article Selection Guidelines
The article or news story that you choose should be 1) found in a newspaper, on a news program, or from another reputable media source; 2) published within the last 5 years; 3) clearly related to the field of education; and 4) clearly addressing diversity issues. 
You can choose your article from the Newspaper Source available at GMC eLibrary. http://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=zbns&inst=gamc
Essay Guidelines
Your essay should be brief — 1 to 2-page double-spaced.  Your essay should have three main paragraphs:
1) a summary paragraph that includes a clear introductory sentence (summarize the article),
2) an analysis of author’s key points (identify diversity issues), and
3) a personal application that includes a clear concluding sentence (what did you learn?). 
At the end of the essay, in your reference section, provide the complete citation for the article in APA (including the publication date).  Format the essay and citation in correct APA style. Include at least three references (article, textbook, and an additional reliable source).
Google docs cannot be opened. The professor cannot grade what cannot be opened. Failure to submit this assignment as a Word document may result in a zero for your grade.
Please make sure your assignment is saved as LastnameFirstinitial_Week6.docx
Example: SmithJ_Week6.docx
Your presentation will be graded using the following rubric (max 15 points):

You will be using the Lesson Plan Template at the end of these directions to complete this assignment.  Open the file.  Read all the directions very carefully.  You will be graded on each item and by following the directions.  Points will be deducted for not filling in template items completely and for not following directions. You will develop 2 lesson plans, one for each child you have been observing in your field placement. These lesson plans must be based on the individual learning objectives you set for each child at the bottom of their PBS plans. Use the template and information on the files provided. 

Create an Infographic about Chapters 2 or 3 of About the Authors using PiktochartLinks to an external site.. You can consider which quotes you would use, what images, etc. How might you create an informative visual summary of one or both of those chapters? 
Piktochart website: https://piktochart.com
I have attached pictures of chapter two from the book below. 

In the writing workshop, children are taught to gather writing ideas or seeds. For this journal, you will
gather your own personal seeds. Look over the gathering seeds document and select one to complete
this week. In a brief paragraph following this writing activity, explain why it is important for teachers to
have writing seeds. 

The Interview
Select your subjects (the people you will interview).  You may choose yourself as one of the people to interview.  Next, decide what approach you will use. The approach is simply the difference between the subjects.  One example of an approach is to use an historical approach by choosing two subjects who have a large difference in age.  In this case, you might want to interview yourself and your mother or father about child rearing practices then and now.  Another approach you might want to consider is a cross-cultural approach.  For example, you could interview someone who gave birth in the United States and someone who gave birth in another country.  You may choose any approach of interest to you. 
Before you interview the subjects, make a prediction regarding how you think they will respond in the interview.  This prediction is your hypothesis.  For example, in an interview on the topic of parenting styles, a student may predict that one subject (interviewee) uses the authoritative approach and the other subject (interviewee) uses the permissive approach.  The hypothesis is based upon your research about the topic and how it might apply to people you interview. At the end of the interviews, you may discover that you were totally wrong, but that’s okay because all research is what we call “trial and error learning.”  We learn even from our mistaken ideas.               
Interview Questions
Select at least 6 interview questions, making them as unbiased as possible.  Use the same six interview questions for both interviews.  Make your questions open-ended so that you get more than “yes” or “no” answers.  Explain to the subjects that all information given is confidential. 
Write your questions out and record the session by taking thorough notes.  If the subjects’ answers are too brief, try saying, “Tell me more about ……” Remember, you are interested in your subject’s life and ideas.  Do not involve yourself in a conversation, offer advice, make judgments, or talk about your own experiences during the interview, except as a way of encouraging your subject to talk about the subject matter.
Your interview questions need to be designed to help you to find out if your hypothesis was accurate (or not).  For example, imagine that you interviewed a person who struggled with obesity as a child and another person who had anorexia as an adolescent.  Let’s say that you predicted (hypothesized) that depression and parents who try to control children’s intake of food were related variables.  Then, you might ask the following questions to discover how accurate you were with your hypothesis.  (You may use a similar format).
What are the advantages and disadvantages of having parents or a parent who are interested in promoting their children’s healthy weight/lifestyle?
If you had the opportunity to promote healthy weight/lifestyle for children how would you market that idea? 
What kinds of physical activities would you like to see children take part in growing up?
Is there a particular nutritional philosophy that you are aligned with or support?  (vegan, vegetarian, paleo, etc.)
Do you believe that eating disorders and obesity are preventable?  Please explain.
Do you think that there is a link between eating disorders and depression? Between obesity and depression?