Education

Three to Five pages on Educated The thesis statement should be the last sentence of the introductory paragraph. The thesis statement should include the main themes of Educated (similar to what you did in Discussions) and then turn the theme (s) into an argument statement. For example: “There should be stricter Federal/State Mandates/laws monitoring Home School Education.” “There should be more federal/State money allotted to “Children’s Protective Services, and Parent Educated” This argument is your opinion,, your statement… One (three pages) 2 (five pages or more) of the pages could be a  creative college (illustrations/pictures), audio interview and/or statements, music, art (personal and/or otherwise) For the references: (The first three listed below are required) Educated    Academic Peer Reviewed Article You can get this by going to COD library and clicking EBSCO Host (TASC and the Library can help you with this) also but you can ask ongoing questions in the Open Forum in Discussions and/or I and your fellow students can respond) Yourself/Others (interview from fellow students, parents, neighbors…your opinions/personal examples Remember, I posted an interview with Tara Westover inAnnouncements

James Baldwin Speaks!  Sigfried, M. (Screen Name). (2015). James Baldwin Speaks! (Video File) Question: Is education an intervention?  If so, what is it an intervention to?  Please, listen to the video, then answer to the question.

Write a well-organized APA paper of 700-1000 words. For this assignment, you will select one of the following sources found in the Academic Search Premier database: This source is the source that I want the topic to be based on. You do not have to use this source in the paper though.  -Lee, Alexander. “The Music of Time No. 10: The Lost Classics: Though Originally Set to Music, We Almost Always Encounter the Ancient Greek Epics as Mute Texts. But Now Their Songs Can Be Heard Again.” History Today, vol. 68, no. 4, Apr. 2018, pp. 86–88.  The source you select will determine the basis of your discussion, but this paper does not need to incorporate the selected article—it can simply be the basis for your research in selecting a topic. On the selected topic, you are to write an APA Style academic paper that examines said topic using a thesis and at least two secondary sources from your own research. (If you use one of the above articles, you will use at least three sources.) Clearly, these sources are to be quality sources. The response must be built around a thesis and can be an examination of how an idea in the article has changed, or any other further examination of one of the article’s ideas. Make sure this paper address an academic topic toward an academic audience. These sources are purposely selected from non-academic sources to see how well you can find academic concepts, conduct appropriate research, and then present an academic discussion, despite the origin of the ideas.   Remember to include specific support and maintain the academic third person point of view. You will also be required to use APA style to cite these sources. I do not expect an abstract for this paper.

Part A: Situational Assertiveness (4 marks) a)      Consider examples of when you have been passive or aggressive (one example of each).   Both examples should be in work or professional situations and with adults.   If you find it difficult to find two work examples, one may be a personal example (say with family members) but both situations must be with adults.   Briefly describe in boxes below (Column 2). b)      Explain why you respond this way.  Make reference to course content (e.g. self esteem, emotional expression, learned behaviour, etc.).  Briefly describe in boxes below (Column 3) **NOTE: Passive-Aggressive is a third method of ineffective non-assertiveness which you may use if you choose     Situational Assertiveness  Identify types of situations when you still become either aggressive or passive (non-assertive) and why. (Max Part A: 1 page)     Column 1 Behaviour   Column 2 Example Describe the situation and with whom this happens with.  Column 3 Explain why you respond in this way. Make reference to course content (e.g.self esteem, emotional expression, learned behaviour, etc.)    Passive Behaviour                         Aggressive Behaviour                             Part B:  Practical Application and Reflection (12 marks) In Part B, you will describe using a new assertiveness technique based on what you wrote in Part A.  Select either the AGGRESSIVE or the PASSIVE situation in Part A.   FOUR ASSERTIVENESS TECHNIQUES: BROKEN RECORD, FOGGING, NEGATIVE ASSERTION, & NEGATIVE INQUIRY Situation (AGGRESSIVE or PASSIVE) (12 marks) Choose one of the situations above in Part A where you were AGGRESSIVE or PASSIVE. Select one of the assertiveness techniques discussed in class content (listed above) – broken record, fogging, negative assertion & negative inquiry.   a)      Identify and explain the assertiveness technique you have selected.   Why have you chosen this technique, why do you think this specific technique will work in this situation?   b)      Provide a brief overview of the situation and the people involved. c)      Now write out a script of you having a dialogue with the person using this new assertiveness technique.  Make sure your script clearly and accurately demonstrates the use of the technique.  You must highlight where in the dialogue/script you have used the appropriate language using the assertiveness technique.  The technique should clearly be used more than once.  Your script must also show evidence of active listening as well as an I-statement.  The outcome should be very clear (win-win situation) and is a result of the correct use of the assertion technique. d)      Reflect on how effective you think using this assertive method could have been in this situation.     Remember to provide enough detail to show your understanding of course concepts (e.g. use course specific language, reference course material when referring to specific concepts) (Max Part B: 2 pages).     PART C: Personal Impact of Assertiveness (4 marks)     Identify two goals that you will focus on next semester to enhance these skills.    1.      Assertiveness Techniques: MY GOAL IS _________________ 2.      Dealing with conflict: MY GOAL IS ______________________     To develop your goals, consider what you have learned about being more assertive or about dealing with conflict.  Consider how learning more about assertiveness techniques and dealing with conflict will enhance your communication and relationships with others.  You must make specific reference to course content (self esteem, perception, emotions, assertiveness techniques, etc).        (Max Part C: 1 page).

Part A – 300 words minimum No need to give me a cover page. Initial posts should address each part of the prompt.  When a prompt has several parts, please restate each part in bold, and then answer each part with its own 5-7 sentence paragraph.  300 word-responses would be an appropriate guideline. Initial posts should be mostly your ideas, with a citation or two from the weekly reading.  It is not ok to copy/paste huge amounts of text from other sources and submit it as your ideas.  Write using your own ideas and then support your ideas with cited research (Author, Year) to make them stronger.  When you include a quote, always follow it with your own concluding thought.  Clearly connect to the point you are trying to make with your research.   Prior to completing this discussion, review Chapter 1 and 2 of the textbook, which describes the importance of early childhood education, as well as the importance of the early childhood education administrator; then review the article Leadership in Early Childhood Education Contexts: Looks, Roles, and Functions (Links to an external site.) Quality early childhood education has shown to have lasting benefits for children, families, and society. Leading an early childhood education program is a very important role in today’s society and comes with a high level of responsibility because early childhood administrators are trusted to oversee the crucial years of education, social development, safety, and well-being of our children (Gadzikowski, 2013). As a new administrator, it is so important to truly understand this role and how to best lead your organization. For your initial post, create 300 to 400 word position statement that you could share with your staff and families in your early childhood environment to communicate how you will effectively lead early childhood education. Complete the following: ·       Discuss your stance on the importance of early childhood education. (Refer to Section 1.1 to 1.2 in your textbook for support.) ·       Explain your responsibilities as an early childhood education leader in managing operations, coaching staff members, and building community. (Refer to Section 1.3.) ·       Describe your priorities as an early childhood education leader in managing operations, coaching staff members, and building community. (Refer to Section 1.3.)   Part B: 70 words minimum each This is a discussion response to each student. Please don’t summarize their thoughts but have a reply to what they have written. If you don’t understand the instructions, please contact me.    Guided Response: After reviewing several of your classmates’ posts, respond to at least three peers by respectfully critiquing their position statements from the perspective of a staff member or family in the program.   Student 1 – Nik – 70 words response   Hello everyone, Whenever it comes to early childhood education, it is very important that we build a strong foundation for our students. “The first five years of a child’s life play a critical role in the development of a child” (Gadzikowski, 2013). Children are at school or childcare for most of their day and this is why early childhood education is so important. This will help them as a long-lasting effect for the children in their lifetime. Children develop skills that deal with cognitive and social/emotional skills. Programs like head start and preschool is what helps a child grow and what helps them shine when they reach kindergarten. It is my responsibility as an early childhood educator to make sure I follow all the standards that I can to make sure I stay within the guidelines with the State Standards. With the lesson plans throughout the day, I also need to make sure I build relationships with the children and their families. It is also great to go through all the trainings each and every year. This is what builds up everything we need to know every year to keep our minds in tack. These trainings will help our classroom grow and help me with my students. Always making sure my students know that they matter is very important. I want to make a difference as a teacher. There are so many priorities that I have whenever it comes to becoming a teacher. One of my high priorities are to make sure I build a great bond with my students and their families. It is important to make sure they feel welcome and to also make sure we have great communication. Making sure I also make a great connection with my staff is very important. I will also make sure my students come first and making sure their learning comes first.   Student 2 – Cec– 70 words response   Early childhood education is important for children because it builds a foundation for life long learners. Early learning helps to prepare children for elementary school. “The first years of a child’s life are a crucial period of development” (Gadzikowski, A., 2013). During the first five years, children are developing socially, emotionally, and cognitively. When children learn at an early age they are developing skills for life. Early learning also helps to build trust with others outside of their family. The leader of a preschool program has many different responsibilities. One thing a leader must do is to interact in a positive way with children, families, and staff. A leader has to be able to communicate clearly with people. The leader is responsible for hiring the staff and making sure they are qualified to work with children. The person must also be able to communicate clearly all the goals of a preschool to the staff and families. The leader must always be up to date on all state regulations. It is the responsibility of the leader of the preschool to ensure that the children and staff are in a safe learning environment. The leader of a preschool must also be able to maintain the daily running of the center. They must be able to prioritize the tasks that must be done daily.  My first priority of being a leader would be the health and safety of the children and the staff. By ensuring that all the policies and procedures are being followed. Next, I would take time to communicate with the teachers to make sure thay have everything they need in the classroom. I would also make sure that I am keeping up with the families in a monthly newsletter. I would also make sure to take time everyday to check that the center was up to date on all policies and procedures.     Student 3 – Kim– 70 words response   Early childhood is essential for all children from the age of newborn to school age. The first five years are the most important years of a child’s learning development. (Gadzikowski, A. (2013). Many children spend a lot of time in early childhood education in the first five years of their lives. It sets the stage for their success in learning and plays a big part in their future. Many childcare facilities will play a big role in teaching children social, emotional, cognitive, and problem-solving skills. We are setting these children up for success with the skills they learn in their early years of education. Many children are impacted by their early childhood teachers and have a bond well into their older years. My responsibilities as an early childhood educator are to help the children reach their age-appropriate milestones and give them the tools to advance to the next milestones level. My lesson plans will have to meet the standards of early childhood education guidelines.  They will follow our school readiness goals. By doing both, the children will become ready to go to kindergarten and succeed. We have a responsibility to make them feel safe and feel like they belong. By building relationships with their parents and children, it will make the relationship. Giving children the individual attention and setting and meeting those individual goals for these children will give them success in future educational journeys. Please make a difference and let them know they are an important part of our lives. Priorities as an early childhood educator, are making the child and their parents to feel welcomed and part of our room. Making sure they know they matter. Communication with the parents and staff is a big part of building relationships with all. Getting their input and working together when it comes to their children. Loving the children as if they are my own. Giving them all one on one time to make a connection and let them know they matter and we care. References:

The powerpoint has to have substantial script notes.  Assignment Instructions REFLECTION IN PRACTICE: SHARED VISION AND TEAM LEARNING For this assignment, you will write a paper (minimum of 300 words) in which you describe shared vision and team learning for a chosen audience (either individual or group) and explain how each concept points to an area for improvement in an example organization. At the end of the paper you will provide several questions for your audience to think about to promote greater understanding of how each of these concepts might be applied to their organization. Preparation Review Chapter 10, “Shared Vision,” in Senge’s The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization. Consider carefully the following topics that are covered in the chapter: Fostering shared vision. Shared vision and systems thinking. Visioning as an inquiry process. Commitment versus compliance. How personal vision and shared vision work together. Why a shared vision matters. Review Chapter 11, “Team Learning,” in Senge’s The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization. Identify a particular individual or group within your site who will serve as your audience. Consider who at your site would find especially relevant a discussion of the organization’s shared vision and team learning. Consider any particular organizational challenges that person or group faces in developing, or sustaining, the organization’s vision. Your audience could include any member of your professional learning community, your institution’s board, a department group, or other. Instructions Write a 300-word (minimum) paper addressed to a particular person/group in which you: Identify and briefly describe your target audience (individual or group). In your own words, explain to your audience the meaning of shared vision and team learning. Why are developing a shared vision and team learning opportunities important organizational disciplines? How do the principles of team learning and shared vision interact to strengthen and reinforce one another? How do team learning and shared vision provide a foundation for engaging in or strengthening systems thinking? Your explanation should be responsive to the perspectives of your audience. Provide specific support for your statements and assertions as you draw connections among the five disciplines and your examples. Your examples should include specific details that promote greater understanding of shared vision and team learning that you want to convey to your audience. Explain how you would recommend the organization use change management strategies to ensure the development and/or fulfillment of a shared vision and team learning. Explain to your audience what organizational changes you would recommend that could enhance a shared vision and team learning among diverse stakeholders in the organization. At the end of your paper include at least 3 questions about shared vision and team learning as they relate to your audience that, when thoughtfully considered, might promote continuous improvement and organizational learning. In your writing, try to make specific connections between the concept(s) in The Fifth Discipline and organizational details. Avoid writing in vague generalizations that do little to demonstrate a grasp of the concept or enlighten your audience. Additional Requirements Audience: Include a statement that identifies the audience at beginning of the paper and a set of questions for the audience at the end. Font and Font Size: 12-point Times Roman, single spaced. Length: A minimum of 300 words. References: As needed to support your ideas. APA Style and Format: Format your paper using appropriate APA style and formatting. SCORING GUIDE Your Work will be evaluated using this criteria. VIEW SCORING GUIDE Competencies Measured The assignment instructions correspond to the grading criteria in the Reflection in Practice: Shared Vision and Team Learning scoring guide. You may also want to review the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed. The alignment below demonstrates how the assignment grading criteria are aligned to the competencies of the course. Competency 1: Apply systems thinking principles and tools to problems and organizations. Analyze how shared vision and team learning interact with one another and support systems thinking. Competency 2: Use disciplines of learning organizations to analyze problems of practice. Describe the concepts of shared vision and team learning. Apply the concept of shared vision to address issues and opportunities for improvement in an organization. Apply the concept of team learning to address issues and opportunities for improvement in an organization. Competency 3: Apply critical thinking to evaluate ideas and in interactions with others. Create a set of questions that will foster inquiry by a target audience on organizational change. Competency 5: Communicate clearly, supporting a central idea in appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics. Communicate clearly, supporting a central idea in appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.

NOTE: Please use APA 7th ed. for referencing and in-text citations please!! (NO .com references! Only scholarly and peer-reviewed!!!) If you do not have a completed reference (where you retrieved it from if no doi…..), I will cancel the order!! All references need to be in alphabetical order, as 7th ed. APA requires! Can use as examples/guidance: 1. Caldwell, B. W., & Halupa, C. (2014, June). A pilot study of an online accelerated statics course with intensive video delivery. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN. Retrieved from https://www.asee.org/public/conferences/32/papers/9090/ viewThis article is the final published version of the raw interview field notes that was presented in Learning Activity 2. This is provided to you as an example of how this type of data is analyzed for peer-reviewed presentations and journals. This paper was presented in 2014 and published in a journal in 2015 as well.] 2. O’Connor, H., & Gibson, N. (n.d.). A step-by-step guide to qualitative data analysis. Community Associates Training Workshop. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/292432218_A_Step-By- Step_Guide_To_Qualitative_Data_Analysis Directions: Review The Steps at the New York Public Library qualitative field notes (attached), analyze the data and report the results in an acceptable form for qualitative research results. The overall length of this assignment should be approximately 3 pages. Please see the example provided in this module for guidance.(given above, only as guidance) Some hints: Compare and contrast the data, and identify similarities and differences among participants. Was there a common theme across all or most of the participants (that all or most participants did during your responses)? Who did something different compared to everyone else? Provide descriptive statistics for your observations. Descriptive statistics in the context of this paper refers to percentages (e.g., three out of five participants used…or 100% of the participants didn’t…).Were there any outliers? NOTE: I am a mental health social worker if this should be needed to complete this assignment.

PART A: This is not a paper just a discussion. No need for a title page!   Read Carol Dweck’s article, “Revisiting the Growth Mindset” (which is attached) and summarize what it is means to have a growth mindset and how is it different than a fixed mindset.  Consider the triggers identified in the article and elaborate on any of them that may be alive in you.  Defend your thoughts about how and why it is important for educators to have a “Growth Mindset.” 75 words minimum   PART B:   Please respond to each student.  These are discussion questions. You are NOT to summarize what is said BUT to reply to their response. If you do not understand the instructions, please send me a message. I don’t have time for corrections. Thank You.  50 words minimum each   Student 1 – Silva I think having a growth mindset is knowing you can still learn more and want to keep on learning and learn more than what you already have. As an educator, there is always room for learning more. It would help if you had a growth mindset for this and everything you do outside of education. The world is always changing; therefore, the way we teach and what we teach is always changing. We need to be open to learning new things. We should want to learn more about what we teach and how we teach it. We should be able to learn more about how to help our little friends. If you are working with children and how you are teaching them is not working for them, you should want to look for other ways of teaching them, which means having a growth mindset. I think it makes you a much better educator having a growth mindset—building on what you have already learned, then teaching your students how to do the same. I love teaching with lots of encouragement and praise. Taking that extra step to explain to them what they did wrong and how they can try and fix what they got wrong is very helpful for the students or anyone. I have seen some frustration when you take that approach because it’s sometimes met with “I tried already.” or “I don?t want to do it anymore.” But if you give them a few minutes, they?ll try again, and then they?re so happy they figure it out, they want to try again and again.  At least that?s what my experience has been.   Student 2 – Robin In a Growth Mindset “people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment.” (Dweck, 2015).  A Growth Mindset can also thrive off challenges and sees failure not as evidence of unintelligence but as a heartening springboard for growth and for stretching our existing abilities. Whereas, a Fixed Mindset are qualities that are fixed traits and therefore cannot change. These people document their intelligence and talents rather than working to develop and improve them. They also believe that talent alone leads to success, and effort is not required. According to Dweck, when a student has a fixed mindset, they believe that their basic abilities, intelligence, and talents are fixed traits. They think that you are born with a certain amount and that’s all you have. Out of these two mindsets, we manifest from a very early age, exhibits a great deal of our behavior, our relationship with success and failure in both professional and personal contexts, and ultimately our capacity for happiness. I don’t feel I have have any triggers. However, when I experience failure and I accept what is and try harder next time. I take my failure as a learning experience, maybe unlike most I let go and let God deal with my hardship of that mishap. I don’t have time to dwell because it brings on self-doubt and stress as a whole. As educators, its our responsibility to exude confidence and be the role models. Teaching students in this way is the idea of a growth mindset, where individuals believe their ability and talents can improve over time with hard work and effort. By fostering a growth mindset, students are taught to embrace challenges with open arms, and view failure as a learning experience.   PART C: This is not a paper just a discussion. No need for a title page! 75 words minimum   View Dalton Sherman’s famous keynote speech, “At the time of this speech in 2008, Dalton was a 10 year old entering into the fifth (5th) grade.  He address over 17,000 educators from the Dallas Texas area, challenging them to believe in him and his classmates. Then view the same young man seven (7) years later as he addresses educators at the Extra Yard for Teacher summit in 2015 with his “Don’t Lose Your Joy  external site.) speech. After viewing the “Do You Believe in Me? (Links to an external site.)”, and the “Extra Yard for Teachers Summit 2015 (Links to an external site.)”, based on the “six pillars of character” (which is attached) consider the target career option in education you researched in week three, and what you know about the importance of mindset in both the student and the educator.  Craft a discussion response that explains three specific ways you will show your students that you believe in them as you create your own classroom culture and climate.   PART D:   Please respond to each student.  These are discussion questions. You are NOT to summarize what is said BUT to reply to their response. If you do not understand the instructions, please send me a message. I don’t have time for corrections. Thank You.  50 words minimum each   Student 1 – Whit There are many ways that I show my students I believe in them as I create my classroom culture and climate. I will be discussing three ways that I feel best help my students know that I cared about them. The first way that I show my students that I believe in them while creating a classroom culture and climate is I make sure to have a job chart. I am telling them that I believe they are important and are able to help our classroom as a whole by giving them a job for the week. It tells them that I believe they can do something and are big enough to do a job to help us in our classroom. This is also teaching them responsibility.      The second way that I show my students that I believe in them while creating my classroom culture and climate is by showing them that they can believe what I say I will do. I want the children to know that when I say I am going to do something that I will be do.  My students know that they can come to me with any problem they may have  and we will work it out together. They know they can tell me if they are being hurt because they know that I will do what I need to do to keep them safe. I think it says a lot about an educator when a child is comfortable to tell them if something really bad is happening to them.   The third way I show my students that I believe in them while creating a classroom climate and culture is I respect them. I show each child that I believe in them by respecting them and that they matter. I want to them know that they are important no matter their size. It is sad but some of the children only get respect when they are in my classroom. I want to to know what they say is important. They also learning respect by seeing it in our classroom. I also model how to be respectful to other teachers. By respecting the children and what they have to say I am showing them that they do matter and what they have to say matters.   Student 2 – Deb After listening to Dalton Sherman speech “Do You Believe in Me?” I thought about how it would apply to my career path as in instructional designer.  I will not have a set classroom, nor will I be teaching directly to a class of students, but as I assist in the design and creation of courses and curriculums, I will still have students.  My company currently has over 12,000 employees that provide care for over 45,000 patients across the country.  The training department currently consists of me and my training coordinator.  That is a lot of responsibility, not just for the creation of the courses, but to ensure that what we are creating is relevant and applicable for those learners.  To be able to make a difference to those learners, I will incorporate the following into my personal culture as an instructional designer. Listen:  As adult learners, my target audience has a lot to say.  They are educated experts in their field.  Many of them have been working in the industry for quite a few years.  When creating courses and designing continuing education curriculum, it is important to listen to that experience.  I will do through study and investigation to determine the level of need, specific to the topics, so I can target these areas and best utilize the limited time my learners have away from their patient care. Corroborate:  By corroborating with the experts in the clinical fields, I will combine my knowledge of educational practices and their expertise of clinical knowledge to create the targeted, relevant coursework Encourage:  I will continue to encourage my student population and help them to understand that the training is not there as something to just take up more of their time.  It is there to help them be the best caregiver they can be and to assist them in providing the best care to their patients and families. These are a few of the things I hope to focus on so I can foster a culture of learning in my virtual students and in my company.

Instructions Students will create an informational presentation addressing qualities of a teacher, professional goals, illustrations of key concepts, discussion of historical figures, highlights of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and personal reflections.  *If you choose a presentation method other than Word, PowerPoint, or Googleslides, please check with your instructor to be sure your work will be in a format that the instructor can access. Cover slide Course name and number Your name Introduction  A minimum of two slides Imagery and discussion of who you are as an Early Childhood Educator (qualities, characteristics and dispositions you possess) A statement outlining your career goals including: What career you’re preparing for What education, training, and experience you need to complete  Your goals for what you plan to accomplish once you have reached your career goal Theory A minimum of three slides Choose a minimum of three theory categories, and related theorists (i.e. Constructivist: Dewey, Behaviorist:Skinner, etc) Identify the main ideas related to the category, and specific theorist chosen Philosophy A minimum of one slide State your philosophy of child development and teaching.  What do you believe about: The period of early childhood How young children learn What does Developmentally Appropriate mean to you? How will you incorporate children’s culture and diversity into the classroom in authentic ways? Identify and discuss the historical figures /theorists and their significant ideas in the field of ECE which you have found most influential in providing a foundation for your philosophy.  Characteristics of Quality and Developmentally Appropriate Practices You will provide paragraphs, visual illustrations, and key words to demonstrate the most important ideas you have learned about characteristics of quality, application of theory, along with developmentally appropriate practices and teaching strategies.  Brief quotes should be used to support statements. (Consider them like chocolate chips in a cookie, they should be sparingly sprinkled throughout.)    A minimum of two slides per topic, so at least 10 slides.  Building relationships with children and families Play  Environments –indoor/outdoor, learning centers, etc. Observation Curriculum   Professionalism A minimum of two slides. Identify at least 3 Ideals or Principles from the NAEYC Code of Ethical and Professional behavior. Discuss the importance of each, including how it will guide you in your work Your perceptions of the challenges and hopes for the field of early childhood education. Reference The final slide is your reference slide.  All resources that you have quoted, paraphrased, or made reference to MUST be listed here.  This includes proper citation for images.   Creativity is encouraged!  Make sure to use headings to properly identify each section/slide and to keep the slides in the assigned order.    Remember you MUST provide in-text citations for quotes and paraphrases.  Use APA for all citations and references.  *Please refer to the late work policy and the weekly schedule to identify the last possible day to submit this assignment for partial credit.

Assignment Instructions REFLECTION IN PRACTICE: SHARED VISION AND TEAM LEARNING For this assignment, you will write a paper (minimum of 300 words) in which you describe shared vision and team learning for a chosen audience (either individual or group) and explain how each concept points to an area for improvement in an example organization. At the end of the paper you will provide several questions for your audience to think about to promote greater understanding of how each of these concepts might be applied to their organization. Preparation Review Chapter 10, “Shared Vision,” in Senge’s The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization. Consider carefully the following topics that are covered in the chapter: Fostering shared vision. Shared vision and systems thinking. Visioning as an inquiry process. Commitment versus compliance. How personal vision and shared vision work together. Why a shared vision matters. Review Chapter 11, “Team Learning,” in Senge’s The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization. Identify a particular individual or group within your site who will serve as your audience. Consider who at your site would find especially relevant a discussion of the organization’s shared vision and team learning. Consider any particular organizational challenges that person or group faces in developing, or sustaining, the organization’s vision. Your audience could include any member of your professional learning community, your institution’s board, a department group, or other. Instructions Write a 300-word (minimum) paper addressed to a particular person/group in which you: Identify and briefly describe your target audience (individual or group). In your own words, explain to your audience the meaning of shared vision and team learning. Why are developing a shared vision and team learning opportunities important organizational disciplines? How do the principles of team learning and shared vision interact to strengthen and reinforce one another? How do team learning and shared vision provide a foundation for engaging in or strengthening systems thinking? Your explanation should be responsive to the perspectives of your audience. Provide specific support for your statements and assertions as you draw connections among the five disciplines and your examples. Your examples should include specific details that promote greater understanding of shared vision and team learning that you want to convey to your audience. Explain how you would recommend the organization use change management strategies to ensure the development and/or fulfillment of a shared vision and team learning. Explain to your audience what organizational changes you would recommend that could enhance a shared vision and team learning among diverse stakeholders in the organization. At the end of your paper include at least 3 questions about shared vision and team learning as they relate to your audience that, when thoughtfully considered, might promote continuous improvement and organizational learning. In your writing, try to make specific connections between the concept(s) in The Fifth Discipline and organizational details. Avoid writing in vague generalizations that do little to demonstrate a grasp of the concept or enlighten your audience. Additional Requirements Audience: Include a statement that identifies the audience at beginning of the paper and a set of questions for the audience at the end. Font and Font Size: 12-point Times Roman, single spaced. Length: A minimum of 300 words. References: As needed to support your ideas. APA Style and Format: Format your paper using appropriate APA style and formatting. SCORING GUIDE Your Work will be evaluated using this criteria. VIEW SCORING GUIDE Competencies Measured The assignment instructions correspond to the grading criteria in the Reflection in Practice: Shared Vision and Team Learning scoring guide. You may also want to review the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed. The alignment below demonstrates how the assignment grading criteria are aligned to the competencies of the course. Competency 1: Apply systems thinking principles and tools to problems and organizations. Analyze how shared vision and team learning interact with one another and support systems thinking. Competency 2: Use disciplines of learning organizations to analyze problems of practice. Describe the concepts of shared vision and team learning. Apply the concept of shared vision to address issues and opportunities for improvement in an organization. Apply the concept of team learning to address issues and opportunities for improvement in an organization. Competency 3: Apply critical thinking to evaluate ideas and in interactions with others. Create a set of questions that will foster inquiry by a target audience on organizational change. Competency 5: Communicate clearly, supporting a central idea in appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics. Communicate clearly, supporting a central idea in appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.