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Which techniques do you see in the video that are described in the following research articles?

English Language Learners and Bilingual Program Models” section of the course text. In this class, where ELLs are learning English Language Arts alongside other students, the teacher uses teaching techniques that support her ELL students’ academic progress and language acquisition. Which techniques do you see in the video that are described in the following research […]

What strategies can Mrs. Smith incorporate into her lessons to help Sarah with this disconnect in the future?

The infusion of Multiple Intelligences Theory into the curriculum has been proven to increase learner achievement, including improved engagement and performance on standardized tests. However, even with this research, many educators (from Pre-K through college) focus on delivering content standards instead of permeating their curriculum with pedagogy that engages students and deepens their understanding of […]

What did you agree with in the book? o What did you disagree with?

Reality Pedagogy and Urban Education by Christopher Emdin comparing the information in this book with the information learned in Section 1 of this course, and your own experience. You must address the following: o What did you agree with in the book? o What did you disagree with? o Based on what you have learned […]

How would you now define organized crime? Discuss concepts, theories, and other information that you now understand concerning organized crime and of which you were not aware before taking the class. Which have been the most interesting to you?

Assessment and Course Review How would you now define organized crime? Discuss concepts, theories, and other information that you now understand concerning organized crime and of which you were not aware before taking the class. Which have been the most interesting to you? Do you believe your knowledge of organized crime will be useful in […]

Analyze, Evaluate and Compare the Olive Branch Petition and the Declaration of Independence.

Declaration of Independence. Analyze, Evaluate and Compare the Olive Branch Petition and the Declaration of Independence. Who were the authors and/or signers of each document? What were the catalysts for the composition of each document? What were the objectives or anticipated outcome(s) or response? Why were they written? When was each document written? What actions […]

What were some of the reasons given in this chapter for updating our prevailing model of the human body? What benefits do a biopychosocial view of the connection between thoughts, emotions and the digestive system offer?

In this introductory chapter, Dr. Mayer discusses how the traditional biological model approached gastro intestinal problems/complaints with patients. What was this model’s approach and what were the pitfalls? Give at least one example of a disorder or illness that wasn’t properly treated by the biomedical approach. What were some of the reasons given in this […]

What can we learn about culture, experience, and capitalism when we look closely at these spaces or events?

We experience culture in many different spaces and through different events. Sports stadiums, street festivals, museums, national holidays, and rites of passage like weddings, are all spaces where we experience and consume culture. Examine how it is both a cultural and capitalist product. What can we learn about culture, experience, and capitalism when we look […]

 Briefly summarize the author’s answer to the common question, “There are so many more vaccines  and now they combined some of them into one shot doesn’t that increase the risk of bad reactions? Can’t that overwhelm my baby’s system?  Isn’t this too much too soon?”

Post a response to the following questions: The author explains several common concerns about vaccinations and gives some scientific explanations about how vaccines work in response to those concerns. Briefly summarize the author’s answer to the common question, “There are so many more vaccines  and now they combined some of them into one shot doesn’t […]