Education

Select a curriculum theorist from the list below.( I chose Ralph Tyler) He has made a critical impact on curriculum and practice. You will locate at least three scholarly articles and/or books about your theorist then write a paper that reflects your topic. It is essential that you collaborate closely with your teammate(s) so there will be no duplication of articles and/or books.             Your paper must follow APA style, should be written using MS Word, and should be at least two pages long, double spaced, and in size 12 font. Your paper will be organized as follows: title page, focused summary, your personal reaction (critique), application to the classroom, and a separate References page. The Research Paper Rubric should be attached to the front of your paper. You are reminded that proper APA format, neatness, and grammar will have an impact on the grade you receive. The research paper rubric is as follows:  1. Paper is organized as follows: title page, focused summary, critique regarding the theorist and his work, and application to the classroom.  2. At least three scholarly books and or articles are cited in the text and also listed in the references section.  3. Paper adheres to APA style.  4. Paper adheres to proper format meaning spelling, grammar, neatness.

Introduction Imagine that you are the Athletic Director of an NCAA D2 institution. Your undefeated men’s soccer team is ranked #1 in the conference and heading toward a top seed in the regional tournament.  Initial Post Instructions Craft an initial post that answers the following questions: How would you react if the conference commissioner notified you that two of the top players on the team were not properly cleared for play in the preseason? Who do you feel is responsible for this violation, and what should you do to properly report it? From the perspective of an athletic director, what changes have been adopted regarding regulations for violations such as this? Do you find any of these regulations restraining for college athletics? Writing Requirements In addition to one initial post, respond to at least two peers Initial Post Length: minimum of 300-400 words Secondary Post Length: minimum of 200 words per post Use APA format for in-text citations and list of references 

Summarizing your learning: In approximately 200-300 words based on the course content, as well as on your experience as a learner and as a teacher: a) Explain the key points in this lesson that link relationships, trauma, and learning. b) Do you agree that institutional and personal bias affect relationships and affect the potentially healing or exacerbating effects of relationships for trauma survivors? Provide support for your answer with at least one reflection about your own learning experience, teaching experience, and/or observation that supports your response. Implementation: In 200-300 words, describe one practice discussed in this session and/or one point in this course that you could present/teach to your students or incorporate in a lesson in an age-appropriate way, to improve their learning and their sense of being welcome and affirmed in your classroom (or school, for out-of-classroom educators). As part of your response, include answers to the following questions: 1) How would you teach this point (this does not need to be a formal lesson plan, but a description of how you would approach and teach this topic – the context, key points, and strategies for helping students learn this point to improve their feelings of bravery, community, safety, etc. in the learning environment, their approach to learning, etc.? 2) Teach the point and/or implement the practice. Reflect on any observable impact this application of course learning has on one or more of your students. Such impact may be academic, socio-emotional, behavioral, or other. How could this positive impact be further improved? 3) How does this practice dismantle inequity? How is this practice more equitable for all students, in particular those who have been historically underserved and marginalized (including but not limited to students of color, students with disabilities, and multilingual learners)? 4) Explain how you would ensure that this practice affirms students’ racial and cultural identities and contributes to their engagement and learning through the cultivation of critical inquiry. —– _______or If you are an out-of-classroom educator, describe and implement at least one way you could support in-classroom teachers (or students directly) by applying at least one point from this session in such a way that would positively impact students in your school/district, in such a way that dismantles inequity, being equitable for ALL students, in particular those who have been historically underserved and marginalized (including but not limited to students of color, students with disabilities, and multilingual learners)? Practice your supportive application (sharing your learning with an in-classroom teacher or applying course learning in an interaction with a student) and reflect on the impact you observe or will be looking to observe in the future. How could this positive impact be further improved? Video reflections: In 200-300 words, Reflecting on 2 of the videos in context of the written components of this session, provide at least one striking point from each of the two videos that you consider as important to informing your instruction of students with adverse childhood experiences. Describe how you could apply those points to your work as an educator.

Choose three articles from educational journals related to positive behavior supports (PBS) that meet IDEA requirements. (Articles are below). Write a total 3-page opinion review paper, with one page for each article. Include the following in your review of each article: ·         A brief summary for each article ·         Which critical components of IDEA relate to the positive behavior supports described in each article ·         An explanation of how the concepts shared in the article can address teachers and administrators’ concerns about student behavior ·         An explanation of the components and approaches for practical application in the classroom to create, support, and manage a positive learning environment. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.   https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/mar2016/building-environments-encourage-positive-behavior-preschool   https://www.uvm.edu/~cdci/best/pbswebsite/Resources/ChangingBehaviors.pdf   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5048254/

Synthesis: Read the two sample papers Creswell attached to chapter 1. One is quantitative research, and the other one is qualitative research. Identify three to four differences between quantitative research and qualitative research after reading these two samples. Please include specific examples from these two sample articles when addressing the differences.     Synthesis & Reflection: In chapter 2 of Creswell, he discussed the difference between a “practical research problem” and a “research-based research problem”. What are the differences between these two? Do you think we need both types of problems? Which one do you think may contribute more to informing your own research?     Application: Following the recommendations for defining and writing a statement of the problem from Creswell in chapter 2, write out one to two paragraphs to describe a problem you have observed in your instruction/school/learning community. Please refer to Figure 2.1 and Figure 2.5 (Example of Statement of Problem Section) to construct your statement of the problem. Include two to three citations from research journal articles you have read in this area to support your assertion that this is a problem. List your references at the bottom of this post.     Application: Based on the problem you identified above, write out three to four potential research questions that will help you explore/investigate/understand ways to solve the problem (Refer to Figure 2.1 for the difference between research problem vs. research questions and the “Writing Research Questions” section of the module).

The Impact of Stress on Developing and Learning! Please complete, in essay style, numbered responses related to this session’s content, of the following prompts (minimum 700 words total): Kelly McGonigal states in her TedTalk that science has given her a whole new appreciation for stress. Explain her appreciation, with stated benefits of stress (including her discussion of oxytocin), according to the presentation given by Kelly McGonigal? Describe the impact her talk might have on your approach to stress management, both personally as well as in helping students in your classroom? What are potential ways that stress can inhibit learning? How might you explain the concepts related to this matter, presented in this module, to a student or to a parent to promote stress management/reduction? (One paragraph or so…) a.) According to the lesson content and additional reading, name at least 3 strategies proven to help in countering and alleviating stress that you currently practice or intend to practice in your classroom (preferably include at least a couple of strategies mentioned in the lesson that you have not yet practiced), while maintaining high expectations of all of your students. b.) Please share at least one strategy for stress reduction/management that you practice that was not mentioned in the course, that demonstrates/supports responsiveness, flexibility, and persistence for all students to achieve high expectations. Share one stress-relieving, humorous anecdote, story,, or joke that might come in handy in a classroom or other school setting to capitalize on all of the benefits of humor that are mentioned in Suggestion #7 for Teachers

An important part of a special education teacher’s job is to write effective IEPs for their students. There are many different components involved in the IEP. The special education teacher must be able to write all components of the IEP to be individualized to each student’s unique needs. Have attached both files. Review the “Individualized Education Program (IEP) Template.” Based on the “Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance,” complete the highlighted sections for Lesley’s IEP to include: Additional documentation or consideration of special factors Three measurable IEP goals Accommodations Special education services to be provided Least restrictive environment In addition, beneath the IEP template write a 500-750 word rationale for your decisions in the highlighted sections of the IEP. Support your findings with a minimum of three APA scholarly resources.

Data Driven Assessments for School Improvement Write a 2- to 3-page paper addressing the principal perceptions of the use of data to drive school improvement decisions based on the Rashid article in the background readings. Summarize the article, then provide your own perception regarding using data to improve student learning. Be sure to both cite the article in-text as well as list the full article APA reference at the end of your paper. Hill, M. G. (2004). A case study in data-driven school improvement (Order No. 3135344). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (305209249). Johnson, J. (1997). Data-driven school improvement. Emergency Librarian, 24(4), 30. Rashid, J. (2008). Perceptions of building principals on the supports and impediments for making data driven school improvement plans work (Order No. 3370432). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (304558017).

design a fitness mini-lesson appropriate for the “Class Profile” kindergarten students. Lesson topics may include, but are not limited to: Healthy lifestyle Muscle strength Being active For this mini-lesson, complete the Planning section of the “COE Lesson Plan Template.” Make sure that each lesson is developmentally appropriate and addresses the multiple influences on early development and learning. In addition, research one community organization, agency, or resource appropriate for families and colleagues that is related to fitness to use in Part 3 of this assignment. In a separate 250-500 word summary, rationalize instructional decisions for each wellness lesson, making sure to include how decisions directly support the development and learning of the “Class Profile” kindergarten students, citing “Class Profile” data. Part 2: End of Unit Wellness Event Using your completed mini-lessons, design an end of unit interactive family event for your kindergarten “Class Profile” students. Design an outline to navigate families through this opportunity to learn about wellness. Include the following in your outline: Welcome statement Event agenda with timelines: Opening Activity: This activity explores the purpose of the wellness event with the community and promotes shared values and expectations in creating a healthy, respectful, and challenging learning environment. Be sure to include this activity within the event agenda. Wellness Activities: Descriptions of each wellness event activity in the rotation, including activity purpose. Be sure to incorporate your mini-lesson activities. Closing Activity: This activity explores strategies and opportunities to ensure future collaboration with families while pursuing the well-being of students in the areas of health, nutrition, safety, and fitness. Be sure to include this activity within the event agenda. Part 3: Community Resource Create a digital resource for families, community members, and colleagues that features the previously researched community organizations, agencies, and resources. The resource may be in the form of, but not limited to, an infographic, brochure, public service announcement video, digital comic book, podcast, digital short, time-lapse video, photo essay, blog, wiki, webpage, or flyer. Your digital resource should include information on the following: Typical and atypical development Health and safety issues Nutritional food and guidelines Physical activity and fitness

Purpose of Assignment: The purpose of this assignment is to explain laws and practices regarding children with exceptional needs, as well as, how these laws affect early education programs and services. Course Competency: • Describe the laws and provisions that support children with exceptional needs and their families. Instructions: Content: • Create a training for your program on the required laws and practiced for children with exceptional needs. Your goal is to provide this training during one of your programs monthly meetings. The training includes all of the following components: o Choose your program (Center-based infant- toddler, Center Based- preschool or Family Child Care- mixed ages) o Provide the outline of content including training title, summary, objectives, content on the necessary laws and practices, why this is important to family partnerships, content on what that looks and acts like for educators and families in your program, how the content will be presented to participants (lecture, discussions, small group, activity, etc.) and references. o Create Power Point slides to accompany the outline illustrating your key points throughout. At least eight slides, including a title slide, objective slide and references slide. o Include at least two credible references in your outline and power point. Format: • Content Outline including all required content • Power Point – at least eight slides (including one slide for references and title slide) • Slides are engaging and include appropriate visuals • Appropriate spelling and grammar use throughout