Give a summary of what you learned and observed from the film, highlighting points that you found particularly interesting and surprising things that caught your attention.

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In this 4 page, double spaced essay on the movie “Fat City”, first give a summary of what you learned and observed from the film, highlighting points that you found particularly interesting and surprising things that caught your attention. Then, draw upon lectures and readings thus far in the course, as well as personal experiences and field work to help you make meaning of what you have learned.

TEXT:
Salvia, J., Ysseldyke, J., & Witmer, S (2017), Assessment in Special and Inclusive Education, 13th edition. Cengage Learning.

Everyone–regardless of ethnic background–can be successful through hard work. Explain your perspective of this theory relative to education.

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Proponents of Meritocracy accept the view that everyone–regardless of ethnic background–can be successful through hard work. Explain your perspective of this theory relative to education.
(Focus on education and standardized tests)

Length: 1800-2500 words; 4-5 peer-reviewed journal articles

Your essay should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect graduate-level writing and current APA standards. Be sure to upload your word document in the attachment section.

Give at least one example of how you view adolescents in a new light.

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For this discussion you will reflect on your view of adolescents. Based on the information in the module and the assigned readings, develop a main response in which you address the following:

Give at least one example of how you view adolescents in a new light.

Describe how your ideas about schools, classrooms or teaching have shifted based on the information provided.

Be sure to provide supporting evidence. Please be clear with your discussion and answer questions in detail.

Use ONLY sources attached in the Materials section as references for your discussion. As well as this link:

What are the benefits and the best approach to teaching these concepts.

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For this assignment, prepare a PowerPoint to present to your colleagues at your school, work setting, community center about cultural concepts that you have just learned about or are being re-enforced or revisited. Your PowerPoint should present at least four cultural concepts that you have identified in your readings. Detail your points. Additionally, present ideas on why teachers should address and teach students cultural concepts, what are the benefits and the best approach to teaching these concepts.
Incorporate appropriate animations, transitions, and graphics as well as “speaker notes” for each slide. The speaker notes may be comprised of brief paragraphs or bulleted lists.
Length: 12-15 slides (with a separate reference slide). Include 3-5 sources.
Notes Length: 100-150 words for each slide
Tip: You can get help using PowerPoint “Notes” through the “help” function of PowerPoint. If you save the presentation as a webpage, your notes automatically display. Your notes can fill the role of the speaker, giving your audience the background and details that a speaker would provide during a live presentation.
Your presentation should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your presentation should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.

Discuss the functions athletic programs contribute to higher education organizations.

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Introduction
The NCAA is highly committed to the academic and personal success of student-athletes. As part of this commitment, member institutions provide life skills support in the areas of academics, athletics, personal development and career development. In this assignment, you will research athletic websites for NCAA Division I or Division II institutions to analyze and evaluate the student-athlete specific academic and support services.
Activity Instructions
Directions: Please select one NCAA institution to research online and write a 4-5 double-spaced page analysis (in addition to cover and reference pages) in proper APA style, of the student-athlete academic and support services that are provided.
This link to the University of Oklahoma Athlete Academic Services Webpage is an example of what you should be looking to evaluate with the school that you choose.
You should frame your paper around the following sections in your analysis of the institution’s commitment to student-athlete success:
• Athletic Program Overview
• Academic Services
• Student Life Services
• Support Services
• Personal Development Services
• Career Services
• Conclusion
• References
Course Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4
1. Discuss the functions athletic programs contribute to higher education organizations.
2. Identify and explain philosophies of athletic program management.
3. Identify the special financial concerns in managing athletic programs at the university level.
4. Explain models of security for the internal and external management of athletic events.

What motivates students? Are there particular activities/lesson formats that appear to engage more students?

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Provide a 1-2 page summary of an idea or ideas you have for a final research project. This can be rather informal, but should include:

* Specific research questions or ideas
* Possible challenges you anticipate in being able to answer your research questionsIf you are having difficulty coming up with a research topic or question, below are some questions which might help you to focus on an area to observe or discuss.

What motivates students? Are there particular activities/lesson formats that appear to engage more students? What lessons or activities seem to be the least engaging for students?
Are there particular aspects of teaching that you are concerned about? Classroom management? Assessment? Differentiating?
Are you interested in learning about best practices for including all students ranging from your students with challenges to your students who are working above grade level (and all those in between)?

Evaluate the impact of policy and regulatory frameworks on a local initiative relating to learning provision for disabled young people and adults.

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Education & Training

UNIT 516

TASK A

Carry out a research into theories and framework relating to the learning and teaching of disabled young people and adults.

Produce a report which

  • Explains the importance of research in the development of learning and teaching opportunities for disabled young people and adults.
  • Analyses how theories of learning inform learning and teaching practice in relation to disabled learners
  • Analyses the social model of disability and its impact on inclusive learning opportunities for disabled young people and adults
  • Analyses how attitudes to disability, including social, cultural and faith and belief influence learning opportunities for disabled young people and adults.
  • Analyses how inclusive learning has been defined
  • Explains the importance of inclusive learning for disabled learners
  • Describes the challenges involved in the implementation of a whole organisational approach to inclusive learning
  • Analyses how approaches to communication and language development influence inclusive practice in relation to disabled learners. (750 WORDS)

TASK B

You are required to produce a report based on your own practice, which

  • Analyses how national, regional and local politics influence provision for disabled young people and adults
  • Explains how risk assessments influence the curriculum
  • Explains how current legal requirements and national policies and guidance promote the rights and well-being of learners
  • Explains the role of organisations and networks that can offer services and support to disabled learners
  • Explains ways to maintain relationships with parents, carers and others with an interest in the learner.
  • Analyses the skills needed to work collaboratively for the benefit of disabled learners.

Your report should include one example where you:

  • Evaluate the impact of policy and regulatory frameworks on a local initiative relating to learning provision for disabled young people and adults. (750 WORDS)

Your report should include and make links to your example

TASK C

REFLECTIVE ACCOUNT

Produce a reflective account, based on your own practice which:

  • Explains how theory and research inform own practice
  • Analyses the importance of own attitudes on professional practice
  • (500 WORDS)

UNIT 506

TASK B

As part of a project you are required to produce an information booklet in which you:

  • Explain ways in which your resources can be classified and stored
  • Review ways of sharing resources with other learning professionals
  • Review legal requirements and responsibilities relating to the development and use of resources
  • Analyse the implications of intellectual property rights and copyright for the development and use of resources.

Your information booklet should be presented in a professional written format of your choice and include evidence of your research with references. This includes linking research coherently to your writing and using referencing, such as a bibliography, citations and quotes.                                                                                                                               (500 WORDS)

Share your personal reflection regarding the importance of educational stakeholder groups (e.g., school boards, unions, and testing companies) and their impact on teachers and the classroom.

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After watching Teachers Unions vs. Students (PragerU, 2014), share your personal reflection regarding the importance of educational stakeholder groups (e.g., school boards, unions, and testing companies) and their impact on teachers and the classroom. Also reference chapter 16: Teacher Unions and School Reform: Advocate or Adversary (Nelson, Palonsky, & McCarthy, 2013, pp. 381-393) for additional information on this topic.

Support your statements with evidence from the required studies and your research. Cite and reference your sources in APA style.

Discuss ways and a rationale for including supporting theory in the report, especially as the theory relates to the object of your evaluation.

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Evaluation Plan With Theory, Measurement, and Metaevaluation – Part 5
Instructions
For Part A of this assignment, provide revised Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4. (Part A not included in page count but included in the evaluation.)

For Part B of this assignment, write a 3 page paper that fulfills the criteria provided in this list:

Discuss ways and a rationale for including supporting theory in the report, especially as the theory relates to the object of your evaluation. Provide research support.
Analyze the impact of standard and alternative forms of measurements upon the target of your program evaluation. Provide research support.
Discuss three reasons and at least one method for conducting a metaevaluation on your evaluation project.
Recommend roles and responsibilities with supporting rationale for those conducting a metaevaluation on the program. Explain your rationale for recommendations.
Use at least three peer-reviewed academic resources in this assignment. Peer-reviewed academic resources are articles and scholarly journals that are reviewed by a panel of experts or peers in the field. Review the video titled Research Starter: Finding Peer-Reviewed References for more information on obtaining peer-reviewed academic resources through your Blackboard course shell. Note: Wikipedia and other similar websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Provide a brief overall summary for the article and/or study conducted.

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You will conduct 3 article reviews during this course. You must choose a professional, peer-reviewed journal available through the Jerry Falwell Library. Each article you choose must have been written within the last 5 years, relate to individuals with ASD and relate to the textbook readings for the assigned week.
Writing Guidelines
The review should summarize the information found in the article as it relates to the following areas:
1.)Communication
2.)Behavior
3.)Social Skills
Summarized information in each area may directly relate to the article or may be implied based upon supporting information from the course text.
Each review must be 2 pages (excluding title and reference pages) and follow current APA format (including in-text citations and headings). Each article should include at least 2 sources (course text and selected article); however, additional references are encouraged. In-text citations should be included for each of the 3 specified areas and references provide at the end of the review. The review should include an Introductory and Closing paragraph as well as a paragraph for each of the 3 required headings (communication, behavior, social skills).
The introductory paragraph should provide a brief overall summary for the article and/or study conducted.
The paragraphs for each of the 3 headings should address information specific from the article regarding the respective heading. Clear links should be made between the article and assigned weekly readings.
The closing paragraph should include a clear summary of the main points of the article and implications for supporting individuals with ASD.