What do programs like Teach For America say to you about teacher education in America? Why do you think we approach things in this way? What are your thoughts and feelings on the possibility of your teaching being evaluated in this way?

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Reading Response #9

In Chapter 9, Goldstein brings up programs like Teach For America and Value-Added Model. What do programs like Teach For America say to you about teacher education in America? Why do you think we approach things in this way? What are your thoughts and feelings on the possibility of your teaching being evaluated in this way?

Who is it a problem for? Why is a change necessary? What is needed to make the change? What would the change involve?

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leadership issue or problem

Identify a current or ongoing leadership issue or problem that you have experienced or observed in the educational world; this should be a real problem.

1. Based on the problem identified above, identify changes that you would make to leadership to address the problem. Provide the following:
1. Title
2. Context of the site: type of organization, level, categories, subjects, responses to need, background notes we need to know for why you are recommending this leadership change or decision.
3. Who is it a problem for? Teachers, parents, schools, districts, the public, etc.
4. Why is a change necessary? Goals and aims: intentions, objectives of the leadership project- theme
5. What is needed to make the change? Human resources, equipment, materials needed in order to carry out the leadership change.
6. What would the change involve? (e.g., design, development, implementation, evaluation (formative, summative, participant involvement in evaluation), timeline/schedule?)
7. Possible significance, challenges, and benefits of the change.
8. Potential allies or groups with similar interests in solving this problem

How did these authors use literary conventions effectively? How does this analysis of literature (i.e., reading like writers) help you draft your own creative works?

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Journalism

How did these authors use literary conventions effectively? You may have to analyze the theme or other literary elements of the creative work first, so you can put your response in context. Use specific examples, direct quotes, and paraphrases from the creative works

How does this analysis of literature (i.e., reading like writers) help you draft your own creative works? Feel free to use examples of your own writing to explain your answer

must read poem by samuel green “some reasons why i became a poet” free to read online

also read short story by sherwood anderson “death in woods” free to read online

Using the assigned readings as a guide, answer the following question: How do we conduct research validly and ethically?

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Discussion Post Week 2

Using the assigned readings as a guide, answer the following question: How do we conduct research validly and ethically?

You will respond to the prompt in 2 parts: a thread of 400-600 words in response to the Discussion prompt, and a reply of at least 200-300 words to 2 classmates’ threads. Each thread, reply, and cited reference must follow current APA format.

You must show respect and sensitivity toward varying opinions and ideas presented. Furthermore, you are expected to respond to all questions posted by your instructor and/or classmates in your thread, even if you have already posted your reply to another student’s thread.

Title the subject line of replies as “Reply to John Smith,” or “Reply to Jane Doe,” so that it will be clear to whom you are responding. Note that replies such as “I like what you said,” “That’s a good point,” and “I disagree with your comment,” do not count as complete replies. Instead, add substantial supporting thoughts or ideas to elucidate why you agreed with the thread or provide alternative ideas and thoughts to demonstrate why you disagreed.

As one of the goals of Discussions is to encourage student community learning, not every thread will have a response from the instructor. Rather, the instructor will respond to a few threads in a way that adds to the conversation, asks pertinent questions, or summarizes some of the key points made by students.

See the Discussion Grading Rubric for direction on how your participation will be evaluated.

How would you describe the teacher’s role? How would you describe the children’s roles? How are materials displayed and used? How are learning experiences presented and implemented?

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Week 4: Key Assignment 2

Observe a program for young children in your area. Identify elements that align with constructivist theories of learning and teaching. For this assignment, you should take a broad view as you observe, keeping in mind the following questions:

How would you describe the teacher’s role?
How would you describe the children’s roles?
How are materials displayed and used?
How are learning experiences presented and implemented?
How are conflicts handled?
Take notes on these and any other elements you feel are important. Prepare a brief presentation on how the program you observed compares to the constructivist practices you have read about. No individual student information should be identified.

Review the following steps for creating a podcast.

Identify the objective and main points of the lesson.
Compose a script of the audio you will read for the podcast.
Research audio clips to enhance the lesson (must be public domain and copyright free); use a minimum of two audio clips.
Save audio clips or links.
Practice the script (you will be reading), record it, and then listen to it.
Set up equipment. (Do you need anything for added sound effects?)
Record the podcast in short segments, aim for 3–4 minutes
Save frequently as you record.
Review the podcast.
Publish and share link or upload podcast to D2L

Which of the three preschool programs- Reggio Emilia, Montessori, or Waldorf, interests you most?

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Week 4: Discussion Question

Which of the three preschool programs- Reggio Emilia, Montessori, or Waldorf, interests you most? Provide a brief statement arguing why this is the best early childhood education program.

Consider the shared values and academic practices at UK universities and critically comment on how they compare to the values and practices in higher education institutions in another country of your choice.

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Academic practices at UK universities

Consider the shared values and academic practices at UK universities and critically comment on how they compare to the values and practices in higher education institutions in another country of your choice.

What are your beliefs about the innate nature of children? How should children learn, and how should they be taught? Why?

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Week 2: Discussion Question

What are your beliefs about the innate nature of children? How should children learn, and how should they be taught? Why?

Are students able to use the technology outside of the school day? At home? during sports? or when participating in activities as a spectator?

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Week 2: Key Assignment 1

For each issue, write a brief statement about your own beliefs, including what influenced them.
The prevailing views of children and how children develop and learn
The role of families, particularly women at home and in society
International philosophers or educators and trends influencing American programming
Effects of socioeconomic class divisions on programming
Early childhood settings as custodial care or education
The goals and purposes of the programming
Research what technology should look like in a learning environment for young children. Then design an optimal learning environment for young children that is rich in technology. Students will reference Chapter 13 “Technology for Instruction.” Additional relevant sources, such as visuals, are encouraged.
Students will present their design via a presentation (PowerPoint, Prezi or equivalent) to include the following:
Describe the overall learning environment;
Discuss specific technology strategies for implementation in the early childhood classroom;
Describe assistive technology options.
Consider the needs of young children with special needs and accessibility considerations to ensure access to technology;
Are students able to use the technology outside of the school day? At home? during sports? or when participating in activities as a spectator?
Expectations

Explore and explain the proposition that statistics is largely about testing hypotheses, drawing conclusions, and making statements about the real world.

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Allergy of the cave

Write and submit an essay that uses the Allegory of the Cave (from Plato's The Republic at the start of Book VII) to explore and explain the proposition that statistics is largely about testing hypotheses, drawing conclusions, and making statements about the real world.

essay must be well-written, original, cleanly presented, and completely address the required themes. The essay should be mostly about statistics, a bit about engineeringhypotheses, and a tiny piece of book report about The Republic. It should be engagingly written at a serious junior undergraduate academic level.