Write at least one paragraph for each state noting the following—What is each state saying about policy? Legislative news? What seems to be the focus or what seems to be important?

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Understand the state department of education/higher education

This week, you will examine the state’s role in educational policy at the PK-12 or higher education level.

Access the website for your state’s department of PK-12 education or higher education based on your professional preference. Every state should have a website for each of these organizations. Some example of PK-12 and higher education state department sites are provided in the resources for this week.

In this assignment, you will compare and contrast state education policy at either the PK-12 or higher education level by accessing websites for three states. One of the states must be your own and the other states must be bordering your state (or at least in your region of the U.S.—Hawaii and Alaska residents may choose any other two states). International students may choose a state that they would like to visit plus 2 bordering states; or select 3 regions from their location.

For this two-part assignment you will address the following:

Part I:

Write at least one paragraph for each state noting the following—What is each state saying about policy? Legislative news? What seems to be the focus or what seems to be important?

In your next paragraphs, compare and contrast the states. You may focus on areas of emphasis or areas of disagreement or discrepancy. In other words, what is the policy related items that you saw for one state that you didn’t see for another state?

Part II:

Find a news article from your state or local news or a video in which the leader of your states department of PK-12 or higher education has been interviewed or is making a statement. What is the leader saying? Write 1-2 paragraphs discussing what the leader has stated, how that relates to any policy initiatives or news items on the state’s website, how you view the leader’s comments, and the impact of that leader on your state.

What is meant by continuous improvement? Briefly discuss the background of improvement planning. What leadership behaviors support continuous improvement?

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Week 6 – Assignment: Synthesize Current Research Related to Continuous Improvement Plans for Schools and Learning Organizations

Assignment
Task: Submit to complete this assignment
As an organizational leader, you will be in charge of managing change and making improvements within your learning organization. The first step is to review current scholarly research related to your problem or topic; in this case, you will research continuous organizational improvement.

For this assignment, addressing the following questions:

What is meant by continuous improvement? Briefly discuss the background of improvement planning.
What leadership behaviors support continuous improvement?
What role do data collection and analysis play in this process?
What are some models and best practices for continuous improvement?
What are some drawbacks or challenges associated with continuous improvement plans?
Length: 4-5 pages, excluding title and reference pages

References: Include a minimum of 5 scholarly resources, properly cited within the body of your paper.

Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.

Describe some specific needs that a student from another culture may experience when beginning their studies at an Australian school. Outline, and explain, one teaching strategy, that would help to support a student from another cultural group, to ensure they feel included in the school/classroom environment.

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Report on teaching strategies for students from diverse backgrounds

The assignment has three parts. In your response, please address the following questions:

Briefly explain the terms diversity and inclusion and how they relate to the context of Australian schools (consider State, National or International perspectives in relation to legislation and documentation).

Describe some specific needs that a student from another culture may experience when beginning their studies at an Australian school. Outline, and explain, one teaching strategy, that would help to support a student from another cultural group, to ensure they feel included in the school/classroom environment.

Describe one physical, sensory, cognitive or behavioural need that you may encounter in your future teaching. (For example, Blindness or vision impairment, Deaf or hard-of hearing, Cerebral palsy, Spinal cord injury, Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Acquired brain injury). Describe the disability/condition and the characteristics of the chosen condition and outline some of the challenges they may encounter in the classroom. Develop two teaching strategies to meet the needs of your chosen learner and explain why you have chosen these strategies?

Describe three scenarios that identify and apply the standards and procedures applicable to federal and/or state statutory provisions for student progression, compulsory school attendance, and Family Educational Records Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations and procedures.

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School Attendance & Instructional Issues

Describe three scenarios that identify and apply the standards and procedures applicable to federal and/or state statutory provisions for student progression, compulsory school attendance, and Family Educational Records Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations and procedures. Write a 3-5 page paper with a minimum of three references and follow all APA guidelines (7th edition). Book: Legal Rights of School Leaders, Teachers, & Students 8th edition- McCarthy M., Eckes, S., Decker, J. (Should be included as 1 of the references).

Select a specific disability and discuss
transition services and accommodations for students with this particular disability.

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Assignment # 3: Transition Research Paper

Students are expected to produce a 10 FULL page paper NOT including title or reference pages with at LEAST 10 citations from disability-related journals. When citing the literature, follow APA
style. Plagiarized papers will earn a zero without an opportunity for resubmission.

For this assignment, students are to select a specific disability and discuss
transition services and accommodations for students with this particular disability.
The paper should include the following components:
The current trends in transition services for this population.

Assessment and evaluation of eligibility for services.
Strengths and weaknesses of the current system in place for this population.

Your view (supported by literature) on what needs to be done to overcome challenges in delivering transition services to this population

What is the student’s role in his/her education? How will you reach the diverse children in your classroom? What will be your relationship with the community, parents, teaching colleagues and administration?

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EDUC 2130: Philosophy of Education

Outline of Paper Sections

Section 1: Introduction.

Write one paragraph, on-page maximum length, double-spaced.

  • What is your analogy for the education profession?
  • How does your analogy (e.g., “The Drill Sergeant”: My Philosophy of Education) connect with the upcoming content in the document?

Section 2: Why You Teach (Refer to Chapter 2 in Dr. Brown’s Course Ref. Material)

Write two or three paragraphs, one and one-half pages, double-spaced

  • What is the purpose of education?
  • Which philosophical beliefs do you support (Complete the Philosophic Inventory, Chapter 2, Dr. Brown’s Reference Material)?
  • What is your role as a teacher?

Section 3: Whom You Teach

Write three paragraphs, one and one-half pages, double-spaced.

  • What is the student’s role in his/her education?
  • How will you reach the diverse children in your classroom?
  • What will be your relationship with the community, parents, teaching colleagues and administration?

Section 4: How and what you teach?

Write two paragraphs, one page, double-spaced.

  • What are your beliefs about how children learn?
  • How do your beliefs affect classroom management, instructional strategies, curriculum design/content, and assessment?

Section 5: Conclusion

Write one paragraph, one-half page, double-spaced.

What is an analogy?

https://tutors.com/lesson/analogy-definition-examples

What is your analogy of the education profession?
https://helpfulprofessor.com/metaphors-about-teachers/
Educational Philosophy
https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/writing-philosophy-education

Assignment Dropbox. Section #2. Why You Teach

  • What is the purpose of education?
  • Which philosophical beliefs do you support? (Remember to complete the philosophic inventory.)
  • What is your role as a teacher?

Discuss with your mentor what you observed and noted about the identified students during your classroom observation. Collaborate with your mentor to develop research-based intervention and remediation strategies to strengthen the literacy skills of the students in the small group.

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Clinical Field Experience C: Research-Based Intervention and Remediation Strategies

English language arts can be challenging for many students, often due to difficulties with reading comprehension and written expression as well as speaking and listening skills. It is important to identify the specific areas in need of improvement so the appropriate intervention can be implemented to thoughtfully differentiate instruction for students to develop necessary skills.

Allocate at least 3 hours in the field to support this field experience.

Part 1: Identifying Student Challenges

With the help of your mentor, identify three students with similar literacy challenges who would benefit from differentiation, intervention, and remediation strategies in ELA. Observe the students during at least one ELA lesson and complete “Part 1: Identifying Student Challenges” on the “SPD-581 Research-Based Intervention and Remediation Strategies” template.

Part 2: Selecting Research-Based Intervention, Remediation, and Differentiation Strategies

Discuss with your mentor what you observed and noted about the identified students during your classroom observation. Collaborate with your mentor to develop research-based intervention and remediation strategies to strengthen the literacy skills of the students in the small group. Identify one specific intervention strategy and one specific remediation strategy you can implement in the “Clinical Field Experience D: Applying Intervention Strategies.” Work with your mentor to complete “Part 2: Selecting Research-Based Intervention and Remediation Strategies” on the “SPD-581 Research-Based Intervention and Remediation Strategies” template.

Use any remaining field experience hours to provide support or assistance to the class as directed by your mentor.

Using the Article Critique: Phenomenology Template provided with this assignment, summarize the Koops (2017) article. Your summary should be at least three well-written paragraphs.

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EDUC817-Article Critique: Phenomenology Assignment

After studying the phenomenological article in Appendix C and the authors’ written model on pp. 114 – 116 of the Creswell & Poth (2018) textbook, read the Koops (2017) article in the Read: The Enjoyment Cycle: A Phenomenology of Musical Enjoyment of 4- to 7-Year-Olds During Musical Play item in the Learn section of Module 3: Week 3.

Using the Article Critique: Phenomenology Template provided with this assignment, summarize the Koops (2017) article. Your summary should be at least three well-written paragraphs.

Using the Five Approaches Table Template, write the key points for each heading and qualitative approach. Use your own words for the table; do not simply cut and paste direct quotes from the reading.

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Five Approaches Table Assignment Instructions

Overview

Quantitative and qualitative researchers both collect data; however, their data collection methods differ. While quantitative researchers rely on numerical or measurable data, qualitative researchers depend on personal accounts, namely interviews, to understand a phenomenon. Quantitative researchers use differing designs in conducting their research to include experimental, quasi-experimental, and descriptive. On the other hand, qualitative researchers use several approaches when conducting research to include phenomenology, case study, ethnography, narrative, and grounded theory. In this first assignment of EDUC 817 Qualitative Methods of Research, you will begin to explore the five main approaches qualitative researchers use to understand a specific phenomenon, particularly in education. As you learn more about the five approaches, keep in mind that at the Liberty University School of Education, should you choose to pursue a qualitative dissertation, you will utilize either a phenomenology or a case study.

Instructions

This assignment will help you organize the critical elements for five major qualitative research approaches. Using the Five Approaches Table Template, write the key points for each heading and qualitative approach. Use your own words for the table; do not simply cut and paste direct quotes from the reading. You may bullet your information in each section of the table. The process of writing the correct phrase for each area will help you understand the similarities and differences between these five common approaches. Review the red typing in a few of the cells to see examples of the information you must fill in. Delete these examples as you complete the table.

How do these programs meet the needs of your stakeholders? How are these programs not meeting the needs of your stakeholders? Based on what you’ve researched, what are some of the needs you will be addressing in your ideal family literacy program?

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Family Literacy Part 1

Assignment Details EEC3400 RVE 1231

  • This can include sharing articles, links, videos, etc.
  • This is meant to be a conversation with the guiding questions serving as a facilitator.
  • Using the guiding questions below, discuss how you will use what you have learned about your literacy issue to begin developing your ideal family literacy program.

Questions:

Section I (Allocate approximately 10 minutes):

  • What have you learned about your literacy issue?
  • How does your literacy issue affect family literacy?
  • Who are the stakeholders pertaining to your family literacy issue and describe their different perspectives?
  • What are the family literacy programs currently in place as it pertains to your topic?

Section II (Allocate approximately 10 minutes):

  • How do these programs meet the needs of your stakeholders?
  • How are these programs not meeting the needs of your stakeholders?
  • Based on what you’ve researched, what are some of the needs you will be addressing in your ideal family literacy program?