Select a school district or school system and conduct a needs assessment of the funding of areas and/or programs within your chosen district or school system. Gather multiple data points to evaluate the financial management of the areas/programs within a district/school system. Then, complete a critical analysis of at least three district/school system areas and/or programs.

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FINANCIAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Using a Microsoft Word document, complete the following steps in current APA format and submit the assignment with a title page and a references page. Provide an introductory paragraph that acquaints the reader with the purpose of the assignment. This assignment must be revised according to the feedback given and must be copied and pasted into the Program Financial Review Assignment at the end of the course.

Analysis of Financial Processes and Operations:
1. Select a school district or school system and conduct a needs assessment of the funding of areas and/or programs within your chosen district or school system. Gather multiple data points to evaluate the financial management of the areas/programs within a district/school system. Then, complete a critical analysis of at least three district/school system areas and/or programs. Some areas among others could be salaries, facilities, professional development, transportation, curriculum, etc. This section must be 250–500 words.

2. Within the program analysis, identify 2–3 possible financial needs that could be addressed, and project how lack of funding could be problematic in the future. This section must be 100–250 words.

3. After the identification of 2–3 possible financial needs, prioritize the list based on impact along with possible sustainable solutions to the challenge. This section must be 200–300 words.

What are you supposed to do? Evaluate the options proposed by B&R and provide a recommendation, via email, to the Chairman of the Board, Victoria Morales, on which option Wiltshire Spa Resort should pursue.

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WORKPLACE APPLICATION 2 HOMEWORK PROMPT Wiltshire Spa Renovation

What is the current situation? The impact of the corona-virus crisis on people’s routines and personal finances is expected to last for a while. Consumers are, therefore, mindful of -discretionary- spending and plan to maintain or reduce spending at least for the foreseeable future. However, a recent report published by McKinley argues that even though 80 percent of consumers report still feeling somewhat unsafe, out-of-home activity is picking up with one-third of consumers resuming “normal” out-of-home activities. This is good news for the hospitality industry, which is a multi billion-dollar industry that is fueled by availability of disposable income and consumers’ basic need for leisure.

Like other leisure destinations. the exclusive Wiltshire Spa Resort, located in Sedona, Arizona, has suffered tremendous strain from reduced guest bookings this year. Therefore, they are eager to capitalize one the recent change in consumer sentiment reported by McKinley Consulting. However. as the Chief of Operations who is an expert on customer experience, you advised the Executive Board at the last meeting that the 40-year old facility needs to undergo a face-lift to attract high-paying guests back to the resort. You also urged them to consider including contemporary and innovative leisure amenities to attract a younger, upwardly mobile demographic. After much deliberation the Board Chairman reached out to you to advise her and the Board on what to do next. To ensure that you came up with a solid recommendation, you engaged Bailey and Rutherford Inc. (B&R). a renowned leisure consulting company, to evaluate the resort and propose options to you.
Following an initial study of the premises, B&R noted that one of the most memorable features of the resort vas the stunning environs. Palm trees, cacti, flowering vines, and dramatic mountain vistas in the distance surround the resort. Using this as the backdrop, they proposed two options that they believed had the potential to make Wiltshire Spa Resort the leisure destination of choice for high-spending guests. The first option, which they called “Back to Nature”, includes a 5,000 square feet archery range, a 4200 square feet healing garden, a 3100 square feet pollinator garden, a 2370 square feet hammock grove, and 5500 square feet farm-to-table garden with honeybee hives. Construction costs in Sedona currently averages $310 per square foot. In addition to construction costs, further cost provisions must be made. Targets, backdrops, lighting, equipment and equipment stands are expected to run about 45% of the cost of constructing the archery range. Plants, shrubs and other materials for the healing and pollinator gardens are estimated at 5% of the total construction cost. Equipment for the hammock grove is expected to cost $3 1 5,000. The farm-to-table garden will require an additional 5107,000 for the purchase of seedlings, beehives and other equipment. It is important to note that specially skilled staff would need to be hired to care for the beehives and the gardens. The second option, called “Ultimate Retreat,” includes the construction of an observation solarium at a cost of S1,615,618, where auests can sip customized cocktails and enjoy panoramic views of the sumptuous landscape. This option also includes the upgrade of the infinity pool. which has an internal area of 10,000 square feet. Upgrading the pool is expected to cost approximately $315 per square foot. The final item would be a 6000 square feet wellness retreat. Equipment and fittings for the retreat will be imported from Sweden and is expected to cost an additional $3,000,000.

Bailey and Rutherford Inc. believe that theirproposed refurbishments and amenities would likely lead to increased revenue through new bookings and enhanced customer retention. The refurbishments will also add a contemporary flair to the establishment, making it appealing to a younger clientele. The improvements will also increase real and perceived value of the facility, and help Wiltshire maintain it’s five-star rating on Forbes Travel Guide.
Of-course, not undertaking the refurbishment to avoid the huge capital expenditure may lead to stagnation in bookings, diminished guest experience, the prestige of the facility being compromised, and loss of competitive advantage.

Who are you? You are the Chief Operations Officer at Wiltshire Spa Resort
What are you supposed to do? Evaluate the options proposed by B&R and provide a recommendation, via email, to the Chairman of the Board, Victoria Morales, on which option Wiltshire Spa Resort should pursue. Because the Board will not be particularly happy about the huge capital expenditure, your recommendation must clearly identify the benefits of undertaking the refurbishment, and the threat to the establishment if it chooses not to. Apply the appropriate business writing standards for content, style, and organization in your email.

Respond to the classmate post below in 125 words. Support your classmate’s perspective with additional information from the texts. Support your response with MLA cited examples/quotes from each text. Or, provide an alternative perspective to your classmate’s. Explain your rationale and provide evidence from the texts. Classmate post

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Module 5 discussion

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Read Pages 629-642

In a 250 word post, respond to one of the following prompts:
o Poe defines his concept of “the perverse” as a drive that all people feel towards self-destruction. When we’ve committed murder, the perverse is that part of us that wants to confess. When we’re on a cliff, the perverse makes us want to jump.
 Give an example of the psychological torment that the characters feel in “The Fall of the House of Usher.”
 Explain how that torment helps explain why people do things that aren’t in their best interests.
 Support each part of your post with MLA cited examples/quotes from each text.

Respond to the classmate post below in 125 words. Support your classmate’s perspective with additional information from the texts. Support your response with MLA cited examples/quotes from each text. Or, provide an alternative perspective to your classmate’s. Explain your rationale and provide evidence from the texts.

Classmate post

In the fall of the house of Usher, the characters are tormented psychologically, especially Roderick. Roderick is wasting away because of some unknown illness that has many psychological effects he called it “A mere nervous affection”(632). This nervous affection caused his senses to be way too strong so that food tasted bad, he could only wear certain fabrics, his sense of smell and eyesight was greatly a pain to him and he could only handle certain sounds. Is illness was apparently mental not physical but it did have physical effects on his body, as he was wasting away.
This kind of torment could drive anyone crazy, his senses are so enhanced that almost everything bothers him. Poe’s definition of perverse, meaning the drive towards self-destruction can be applied to Roderick in this story. He mentions at times that it is a family affliction and that the house itself may be ill, but never leaves the house (632).

It is possible that he has been driven so crazy from his psychological torment that the idea of leaving the house isn’t one that has occurred to him. Or maybe the perverse side of him feels that he can’t leave, that this is his fate passed down to him by his family. He allows himself to fall further and further into psychosis and physically poor health. Especially after his sister dies and he allows himself to be tormented by the idea that she may still be alive and trying to escape (641). He just gives in to this insanity instead of just knowing that he was right and she was dead or simply going to check.
Throughout the story we slowly watch Roderick succumb to the madness that he cannot seem to save himself from.

Analyze the moral ambiguity in The Scarlet Letter. Consider characters and the overall theme and story as a whole. Are particular characters, actions, places, etc. clearly laid out as “good” or “evil?” How so? Why do you think this is? Given that the Romance genre often is less about “realism” and more about exploring big deals like good vs evil, how does the lack of realism in the novel help explain Hawthorne’s themes about morality?

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Outline and Literary Analysis paper

Directions:

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Read Pages 451-569

1. First create a thesis statement and an outline of the paper (due July 5th).

Analysis Paper

2. Write a 1000 words paper literary analysis paper.

o Analyze the moral ambiguity in The Scarlet Letter. Consider characters and the overall theme and story as a whole. Are particular characters, actions, places, etc. clearly laid out as “good” or “evil?” How so? Why do you think this is? Given that the Romance genre often is less about “realism” and more about exploring big deals like good vs evil, how does the lack of realism in the novel help explain Hawthorne’s themes about morality?

Choose one of these three interpretative tracks (yes, there is some overlap) to create your essay. As you read, look for direct evidence that seems to fit with your chosen theory. Write a short paragraph (2-3 sentences) explaining why you chose that theory. Find and cite a passage from Benito Cereno that you think addresses your theory.

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Module 5 WA

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Read Pages 1511-1568

1. Respond to the prompt below in 250 words:

I. There are three main theories concerning Melville’s Benito Cereno. They are, in chronological order:
i. The Moral Theory – this theory avoids any discussion of race in favor of an investigation into the novella’s moral (God vs Devil) elements.
ii. The Abolitionist Theory – assumes that the novella is an indictment of slavery.
iii. The Interpretation Theory – while acknowledging the historical context for the story, this theory sidelines political motifs in favor of a focus on the novella as about reading and writing.
II. Choose one of these three interpretative tracks (yes, there is some overlap) to create your essay. As you read, look for direct evidence that seems to fit with your chosen theory.
i. Write a short paragraph (2-3 sentences) explaining why you chose that theory.
ii. Find and cite a passage from Benito Cereno that you think addresses your theory.
iii. Perform a close reading (no more than 200 words) on that passage. That means that you paraphrase the passage in your own words, then you explain why you think that passage is important.

o Finally, draw a conclusion about Benito Cereno’s themes. What is it saying about “evil,” “slavery,” “ambiguity,” “reading and writing,” “the Gothic” or whichever best fits your chosen theory.

o Bonus: Connect some facet of Benito Cereno to “The Fall of the House of Usher” (pages 629-642). You can compare or contrast, be specific and include interesting connections.

What is stroke how does it appeared in human lives. How many years should this scary sickness effect?

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Stroke

What is stroke how does it appeared in human lives. How many years should this scary sickness effect?

Critically discuss and evaluate key management issues in a health professions curriculum, taking account of the specific curriculum approach and/or model, the various stakeholders in the curriculum, and governance issues. Critically evaluate the impact of educational and institutional policies on design and delivery of health professions education.

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In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, managers of health professions curricula have been obliged to move teaching and assessment online, where practical; and to find solutions to the reduced availability of clinical placements and clinical assessments. For a health professions curriculum of your choice, and in relation to a global crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic,

  • (a) Critically discuss the resource issues occasioned by a move from classroom/campus-based teaching and assessment, to online teaching and assessment (50%)
  • (b) Critically discuss the extent to which policies of providers or regulators of the chosen health professions curriculum might place constraints on or, conversely, facilitate the move to online provision. (30%)
  • (c) Propose evidence-based alternatives to the use of clinical placements and clinical assessments to deliver the chosen health professions curriculum (20%)

Ensure you address all parts of the question; your answer for each part should reflect the relative weighting for that part of the question. All parts of your answer should be supported with reference to relevant literature.

The word limit for this assignment is 2000 words, excluding any references or appendices\

· Critically discuss and evaluate key management issues in a health professions curriculum, taking account of the specific curriculum approach and/or model, the various stakeholders in the curriculum, and governance issues.

· Critically evaluate the impact of educational and institutional policies on design and delivery of health professions education.

 

Critically discuss the extent to which these different styles of leadership would be appropriate or potentially effective in the following health professions education contexts. Critically discuss whether and how the leadership styles in part (a) may be developed in those with a leadership role.

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Democratic leadership (ii) Transactional leadership (iii) Pace-setting leadership

Task

Drawing on relevant literature,

a) Describe each of the following leadership styles and any associated theories (20%)

(i) Democratic leadership

(ii) Transactional leadership

(iii) Pace-setting leadership

 

b) Critically discuss the extent to which these different styles of leadership would be appropriate or potentially effective in the following health professions education contexts (50%)

(i) Implementation of an integrated curriculum in lieu of a traditional (pre-clinical/clinical) curriculum (25%)

(ii) Implementation of online/blended delivery of a health professions curriculum in a crisis situation, such as the 2020 covid-19 pandemic (25%)

 

c) Critically discuss whether and how the leadership styles in part (a) may be developed in those with a leadership role. (30%)

Additional instructions

Ensure you address all parts of the question; your answer for each part should reflect the relative weighting for that part of the question. All parts of your answer should be supported with reference to relevant literature.

The word limit for this assignment is 2000 words, excluding any references or appendices (see Programme Assessment handbook for generic information about the format & presentation of assessments).

· Critically evaluate the role of a leader in health professions education, with respect to balancing vision, strategy, innovation, and adherence to regulators’ and institutional policies on design and delivery of health professions curricula.

Critically analyse some of the ways in which a selected education-related issue has been discursively framed within public debate(s). Critically demonstrate the usefulness of selected theoretical perspectives in offering alternative understandings of an education-related issue.

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Critical Discourse Analysis on Cancel Culture and Academic Freedom

The assignment for this module consists of 2 tasks which together make up a single module mark

• Task 1: Essay (2500 words, 60%)25 references
• Task 2: Position Statement (1000 words, 40%) 10 references

Assessment Criteria at a glance

Task 1
1. Critically analyse some of the ways in which a selected education-related issue has been discursively framed within public debate(s).

2. Critically demonstrate the usefulness of selected theoretical perspectives in offering alternative understandings of an education-related issue.

3. Present academic work in appropriate style and format.

4. Appropriately present work using standard referencing conventions.

Task 2
5. Sustain a persuasive argument in relation to a key debate related to education.

6. Critically and appropriately utilise current literature in order to effectively support a position on a significant education-related issue.

 

Write an integrative literature review exploring the impact healthy eating and physical activity has on student well-being and academic performance in the post-primary school.

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Impact of healthy eating and physical activity

Write an integrative literature review exploring the impact healthy eating and physical activity has on student well-being and academic performance in the post-primary school.

Answered the following research questions.

1: What strategies can educators efficiently implement to promote HE and PA among their students?

2: What challenges are there for teachers in promoting HE and PA and what effect if any do these two themes have on well-being and academic performance.