Describe consumerism. Describe a specific context and explain what consumerism means in the setting. What is planned obsolescence? What role does planned obsolescence play in consumerism? Describe one product or service and explain how planned obsolescence is incorporated into its design

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Consumerism

Consumerism and how this concept is applied to varied contexts. Prepare and post a response to the following prompts:

  • Describe consumerism. Describe a specific context and explain what consumerism means in the setting.
  • What is planned obsolescence? What role does planned obsolescence play in consumerism? Describe one product or service and explain how planned obsolescence is incorporated into its design. Note: Do not use the same product or service that a classmate has already used in a previous post.
  • What are your personal beliefs and biases about consumption?
  • Having separated your personal beliefs and biases, use ethical theories and concepts to present how you feel about consumerism and planned obsolescence as societal issues.

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required resources and/or other scholarly sources, and properly cite any references in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)

 

Should graduate school (Masters/PhD) be completely funded by the government?

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Should graduate school (Masters/PhD) be completely funded by the government?

What questions might Mr. Ellis ask at the IEP team meeting? How can the speech and language therapist help Mr. Ellis understand why the label is being changed?

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Entry #4: High-incidence disabilities

Building Bridges to Practice, Issues & Applications and Reflection Journal

a) Read chapter 5 (p.236-286) reread the “Working Together” feature on p.248 in the textbook.

b) Respond to these questions:

(1) What questions might Mr. Ellis ask at the IEP team meeting?

(2) How can the speech and language therapist help Mr. Ellis understand why the label is being changed?

(3) What information should Mr. Patton provide to Mrs. Lupino?

(4) How can the special education teacher work with the three students with disabilities in Mrs. Lupino’s class?

(5) Reflection: Based on your new knowledge of working with students with high-disabilities or conditions list five ideas that you have found important and a description of why those ideas are significant to you and your teaching practice.

Illustrate the kinds of persuasion to be found in an argument that will prove a thesis in the body of an essay. Defend any possible parts of an essay that might seem contrary to the essay’s thesis.

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Argumentative Research Essay

-Write a full introduction to an argumentative research essay. -Reinforce a thesis by adding 3-4 points in support it.
-Illustrate the kinds of persuasion to be found in an argument that will prove a thesis in the body of an essay.
-Defend any possible parts of an essay that might seem contrary to the essay’s thesis.

What are you most excited about once becoming a teacher?

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Module 11

What are you most excited about once becoming a teacher?

Describe the methodological strengths of the study as well as the methodological weaknesses of the study. Appraisal should be the focus.

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Not a Formal Paper

1. Begin by providing a brief overview of the article (main research questions, methods, results)

2. Describe the methodological strengths of the study as well as the methodological weaknesses of the study. Appraisal should be the focus.

3. Consider the broader ramifications (if any) of the article for policy.

4. Prepare 2-3 discussion questions to pose to the group on the article. (Provide me with the answers to your discussion questions also).

Who are the stakeholders to collaborate with in the RTI process? What are the benefits of using an RTI model? What are the challenges in using an RTI model?

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Assignment Directions:

● Research response to intervention (RTI) at the elementary, middle, and high school levels on the RTI Action Network website. And Create a response to the intervention timeline for high school level.

Write a 350-word response to the following questions:
1. Who are the stakeholders to collaborate with in the RTI process?
2. What are the benefits of using an RTI model?
3. What are the challenges in using an RTI model?

Include the following in your timeline:
● Benchmark assessment and progress-monitoring tools
● Classroom assessments
● Detailed description of Tiers 1, 2, and 3 and the purpose of each
● Two or three interventions at each tier
● Frequency of assessment and progress monitoring
● How movement between tiers will occur

Create and include an APA-formatted reference page for any sources used in your timeline response paper.

Reflect on the concept you provide as the focus of your paper; how would you apply the learnings in your school? What type of policy or common practice would you develop and institute as the principal? How would you communicate with faculty, staff, students, parents, community to support positive outcomes in your learning community?

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Module 3: Ethical Decision, Application Reflection Paper

The 3-5-page paper should integrate a Scenario/Case Study Introduction, Ethical Decision-Making Application, Research Application, Best Practice, Personal Philosophy of Education and a Written Application and Reflection Summary.

PROMPT: Students are to evaluate and analyze an ethically challenging scenario at the current school site that offers an opportunity to demonstrate the student’s ability to: integrate a Scenario/Case Study Introduction, understand the importance of ethical decision-making to your role as an effective principal, explore the different options that a principal should consider when making effective ethical decisions, integrate research, theory, best practices, the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida, and a personal philosophy of education to guide ethical decision making, provide a written application and reflection summary.

Reflect on the concept you provide as the focus of your paper; how would you apply the learnings in your school? What type of policy or common practice would you develop and institute as the principal? How would you communicate with faculty, staff, students, parents, community to support positive outcomes in your learning community?

The 3-5page APA paper (include an APA cover page and references) should integrate a Scenario/Case Study Introduction and a written application and reflection Summary.

REFERENCES: There is not a specific number of resources/references needed, though references to the Principal Standards, Codes of Ethics, School or District Policy / Mission, Vision, Values Statements… are typically included and referenced.

RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE ASSIGNMENT:

Ethical and Professional Dilemmas for Educators Video Resource:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=teacher+ethicsLinks to an external site.

Ethical Scenarios Facilitators Guide:
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SDE/TEAM/Module_5_Supplemental_Scenarios-Facilitator_Guide_January_2015.pdfLinks to an external site.

Additional Support Resources:

https://www.g-casa.com/conferences/bangkok14/papers/Tyler.pdfLinks to an external site.
https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1013919.pdfLinks to an external site.
https://www.weareteachers.com/3-sticky-ethical-situations-for-teachers-and-how-to-solve-them-2/Links to an external site.
https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1138586.pdf

Since graphic novels rely on visual elements, create a multimodal response that addresses the content, form, and lessons learned from the story.

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Response to El Deafo

  • Read this graphic novel. As you read, mark the parts that catch your interest and which you’d like to discuss in class.
  • Since graphic novels rely on visual elements, create a multimodal response (using visual elements and words) that addresses the content, form, and lessons learned from the story.
  • Take a picture of your project and upload it with a short (one paragraph) description about the nature of your response. Bring your response to class and be prepared to share it as part of your literature circle.

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Design a presentation for the class detailing the school division assigned to the group.

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Community Mapping Project Powerpoint

Working in groups, you will design a presentation for the class detailing the school division assigned to the group.

Part 1

  • Geography –where is the district located?
  • County/City Demographics (use census data)
  • School District Demographics (available from the district website or VDOE link) – includes size of district, number of schools, diversity

Part 2

  • Places and spaces that students, teachers, and other members of the community may gather and interact (live, learn, work, play, do business, engage in faith-based activity and otherwise engage in the community)

Part 3

  • Academic, social-emotional, special needs resources available to support students provided by the school district and community. Do not include the mandated school district support.

Part 4

  • School –Community Integration –Profile how specific community resource(s) will be integrated into your teaching area.