Education

Create a PowerPoint to illustrate the link between organizational culture and the implementation of organizational change. Use an example of an organization you are familiar with. Discuss resistance to change as a consequence of a poor org culture. What steps should a manager take to reduce resistance to change, foster a healthier org culture, in order to move the company forward?  What might be some positive outcomes of addressing org culture issues? – you should develop 10-15 slides.

There have been several instances of unethical practices in health-related research such as the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Sampling is a particular aspect of research planning that can be riddled with ethical dilemmas as described in the article Ethical Dilemmas in Sampling. (https://jswve.org/download/2010-1/2dattalo-Ethical-dilemmas-in-sampling.pdf) After reviewing the above article: Share your thoughts on any ethical dilemma you as a researcher can anticipate given your selected research topic. Given the potential outcome of your research, what are some ways you may apply ethical values and practices in creating your sampling frame for your selected research topic?

create a 1-2 page Reading Guide/Common Core Guide. This will create a resource for your classroom, or that of colleagues, of books and strategies to use in increasing fluency for these books that can be utilized at all levels of the reader within a classroom. You can use any format, but to give you an idea, think of a table or table of contents. Include a minimum of 5 types of books (i.e. picture books, fantasy, etc) to utilize, and at least one option for students with lower Lexile/reading levels and/or higher. Include at least 2 strategies discussed in this course and how they will help increase fluency in beginner and/or emergent readers.  Include what the topic(s)/unit you will be covered with the use of these books, why you chose these books, if these books may substitute for items already utilized in your classroom (if applicable), and how many of your selections are to aid the struggling reader.  

Educators are continually seeking various ways to enhance students’ language development and communication skills. This can be accomplished through thoughtful reflection, revision, collaboration, and subsequent planning. Students with exceptionalities and students learning English as a second language are separately considered to ensure differentiation occurs for all students. Part 1 Revised Unit Plan Revise your five-day integrated literacy and social studies unit from Topic 4 to include two art standards for the appropriate grade level. Make any changes to your original unit to fully integrate the art components and incorporate useful feedback you received from your mentor teacher.  In the Differentiation section of the unit plan, identify support strategies for students with exceptionalities. Strategies should be based on the students in your field experience classroom who are receiving special education services. For clarification, explain the delays or disabilities on the plan. (Please do not use children’s real names to protect confidentiality.) Part 2 Reflective Essay In a 750-1,000 word reflection, describe your instructional choices, including 3-5 research-based sources that support your reasoning.  As part of your reflection address the following items: Delineate the specific standards integrated throughout your plan and the rationale for their appropriateness. Explicitly highlight the proposed strategies within your plan that enhance language development and communication skills. Describe the learning resources and materials needed to support your lesson plans. Specifically, address the use of technology in creating an engaging learning experience. Explain the differentiation included to make this unit accessible and appropriate for individuals with exceptionalities. Explain how you have addressed or incorporated the unique backgrounds of the individual students in your class, to prevent any social and cultural biases from interfering with student learning. (For example, how did you consider students who may be experiencing poverty, oppression, or injustice in regards to preparing the lessons?) Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the?LopesWrite Technical Support articles?for assistance.

Question 1 (150words) What is something that you know now that you wish you would have known at the beginning of the year? Question 2  (50 words) What do you think plagiarism means? Illustrate your discussion with hypothetical examples. Why is plagiarism a serious problem? How can plagiarism be avoided? One definition of plagiarism is that it is “theft of intellectual property.” Do you agree with this assessment? Why or why not?

 How is diversity integrated into a school’s reading lists and/or ELA curriculum? Are there areas in need of improvement? 

Grade level 9-12 in health care. Select a two-three week unit of work within the course and develop a test construction project which includes the following: 1. A list of 5-15 instructional objectives subdivided into specific learning outcomes. 2. A list of subject matter topics and sub-topics to covered.  This list should be in the form of an outline of materials to be covered during the unit of study. This can be illustrated with a curriculum map or as a pacing guide 3. A table of the specification which includes the general instructional objectives across the top of the table and the major subject-matter topics down the side of the table.  In each cell of the table include the number of items to be assigned to that objective and subject matter topic.  The total test should include at least 50 items.  Try to make a  least 50% of the items measure complex learning outcomes.  For those instructional objectives which cannot be measured by paper-and-pencil tests, an indication should be given to the type of evaluation to be used.

Create a guide with at least 5 genres and with each genre, at least 2 books per, that will promote literacy and reading in the classroom. The following information should be included to receive full credit: Title, Author, cover photo of the book Why did you choose that book? What unit/topic will it address? What stage(s) does the book address in literacy development(refer to Chall’s theories from previous Modules) Try to create something that you could use in the classroom; a guide to help when you might be looking/a colleague is looking for a book for a unit or topic they are teaching.

Create a Reading Guide document for five different types of books. These should be shaped as resources for your students, or the students of your colleagues. Select a variety of book types (i.e. picture books, fantasy, etc) that can be utilized at all levels of reader within your classroom. The selection of texts is up to you. Take into consideration the needs of your students when determining the length and format of these documents. Separate from your five reading guides, include a brief explanation of what topic(s)/unit you will be covered with the use of these books, why you chose these books, if these books may substitute for items already utilized in your classroom (if applicable) and how many of your selections are to aid the struggling reader. Reference these two resources for examples and perspective: Reading Guides (adlit.org) Reading Guide (readingrockets.org)

We are all experiences the challenges placed on us with COVID-19 but the elderly are at a higher risk of complication and death. The situation is ever-changing and research ongoing making it challenging to find accurate information. Every day, however, we are learning more and more about this virus and its impacts on the individual, communities, governments, and health systems.  1. Locate four credible media sources (online, television, radio, print media) discussing the impact of COVID-19 on the elderly. A. Information can be from the United States or another country. B. May include public service announcements, government videos, speakers at conferences such as TED Talks, training videos, or websites. C. Information should be interactive and not merely a news article or research paper (think of the video discussion assignments you have completed this summer) 2. Each media discussion should be 100 words minimum and include. A. A brief explanation of the item. B. Goal and target audience of the information. C. Relationship to elderly and COVID-19.