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An assessment cycle is an effective tool for improving instruction. It consists of assessing the students, collecting data, analyzing the data, making instructional decisions, delivering instruction, reassessment of the students, and sharing assessment outcomes. Develop an assessment cycle for a unit of study (FEAP a.4.).
Step 1: Assessment – Create and give a pre-test that has the majority of the questions at the comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation levels for a unit you are teaching to determine what your students know. Design and align a formative assessment that matches learning objectives and leads to mastery; (FEAP a.4.b/FPEC 4.2/InTASC 6b.p, 6o.k, 6t.d). Modify the assessment and testing conditions to accommodate the learning styles and varying levels of knowledge of the students. Use a learning style inventory to determine the learning styles of the students (FEAP a.4.d/FPEC 4.4, 7.5/InTASC 6h.p, 6p.k, 6u.d). List accommodations for ESE and ELL students as needed.
Step 2: Data collection – Use and apply technology to list and organize the scores of the pre-test and include a copy of students’ pre-tests in your assignment (FEAP a.4.f/FPEC 4.6/InTASC 6i.p, 6o.k).
Step 3: Aggregation and Display of Data – What are the results? Analyze each test item (item analysis, product analysis). Identify which test items were answered correctly and which were answered incorrectly for each student. Identify poorly written test items. These items can be corrected or eliminated from the post-assessment. Use a table or graph to display the test results (FEAP a.4.a/FPEC 4.1, 8.6/InTASC 1a.p, 8e.p).
Step 4: Instructional Decisions – What can be determined by analyzing the data? How will what you determine and see from the data affect what you will teach? Use the data to set goals and create standards-based (e.g., Common Core Standards) unit lessons for the students. Demonstrate the use of a variety of assessment tools to monitor student progress, achievement, and learning gains (FEAP a.4.c/FPEC 4.3/InTASC 6b).
Step 5: Instruction – What methods of instruction will you use to impact student learning? Create three lesson plans for the unit.
Step 6: Reassessment – Design and give a post-test to determine what the students learned from your instruction that matches learning objectives and leads to mastery (FEAP a.4.b/FPEC 4.2/InTASC 6b.p, 6o.k, 6t.d). Determine; what was learned, who learned it, and if it was not learned, determine why not? How will you remediate students who have not mastered the concept or skills? How will you provide enrichment activities for students who have achieved mastery? Include copies of post-tests in your assignment (FEAP a.4.f/FPEC 4.6/InTASC 6i.p, 6o.k).
Step 7: Assessment Outcomes – Share the assessment data with the students and the students’ parent/caregiver (FEAP a.4.e/FPEC 4.5, 7.3/InTASC 6f.p, 6v.d).
Step 8: Use technology to improve student study and test-taking skills – Identify review materials for students, such as Learn About FCAT (http://www.testtools.com/fcat/fcat.shtmLinks to an external site.) and Understanding FCAT Reports (http://www.firn.edu/doe/sas/fcat/fcrpdes.htmLinks to an external site.). How can these documents be used to improve test-taking skills? (NSU a.4.g/FPEC 4.2/InTASC 6b.p, 6o.k, 6t.d)
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Title: Leadership and Public Health: A Literature Review and Problem Statement Introduction: Public health issues are a major concern in today’s society, affecting the well-being and quality of life of individuals and communities. Effective leadership plays a crucial role in addressing
Write a brief literature review and problem statement. Be sure that you:
Describe the public health issue, providing an in-depth overview.
Analyze effective and ineffective leadership in addressing this issue, providing examples from the literature.
Discover a leadership need to address the public health issue presented in the research; this can be an area that is missing, underrepresented, ineffective, or controversial that warrants further exploration.
Write a problem statement that addresses the leadership need.
Explain how your problem statement incorporates implications for positive social change.
References
Support your statements/arguments with evidence: seven or more scholarly references that are less than 5 years old. -
Title: Understanding and Addressing Aggression, Attribution, and Groupthink: Exploring Solutions for Social Issues
1)When is frustration more likely to lead to aggression? When is it more likely to produce stronger reactions (e.g., violence)? Discuss possible solutions to this problem, including anger management programs.
2)How do people’s attributions regarding the causes of another person’s plight influence their willingness to help that person? Is this “typical response” justified within a Christian framework? Why or why not?
3)What is groupthink? How does it affect the decisions made by a group? Identify the critical factors that are believed to lead to groupthink. Explain how you could reduce groupthink in terms of these factors. -
Title: Personal Development Book/Video Reflection Paper
Instructions
For this project, you will read one of the following books (most are very short) or you can pick 2 youtube videos that are personal development-based. One idea if doing the youtube videos would be to find videos that are about one of the books below, done by one of the authors below or simply search “personal development” and a particular area you are interested in like “personal development” and “motivation”, “communication skills”, “leadership”. This will undoubtedly bring up many hits. You will need to watch 2 videos that are each at LEAST 15 minutes a piece!!
Whatcha Gonna Do with That Duck?: And Other Provocations – Seth Godin
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change – Stephen. R. Covey
Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time – Brian Tracy
Think and Grow Rich: The Original 1937 Unedited Edition – Napoleon Hill
The Attention Revolution: Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind – Alan Wallace
How to Win Friends & Influence People – Dale Carnegie
An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything – Chris Hadfield
Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success – John C. Maxwell
The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle
The Last Lecture – Randy Pausch
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead – Brené Brown
Simplify – Joshua Becker
Wooden, A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and Off the Court by John Wooden and Steve Jamison
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
12 Pillars by Jim Rohn and Chris Widener
The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon
The Positive Dog by Jon Gordon
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
Angel Inside by Chris Widener
Above All Else by Chris Widener
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson
Start With Why by Simon Sinek
Chase the Lion by Mark Batterson
After reading your book or watching your videos, I would like a 2-3 page paper (double-spaced with 1 inch margins) written about what you learned, what you liked and how you will apply this to your own life? How will it help you? What were the take away points? Was there an “aha!” moment in it for you? What was it?
*Include a title page listing the book or the titles of the youtube videos along with your name and course and section #. Also, include an official reference of the book or the videos (author, date uploaded, title, weblink). -
“Meeting of the Masters: Beethoven Presents Mozart with a String Quartet”
Hypothetical meeting between Beethoven and Mozart where Beethoven presents Mozart with a string quartet. What would Mozart think of the piece? The format can be like a interview or a script, doesn’t have to be MLA no works cited page needed.
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Title: The Power of Symbolism in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter”
You will write an analysis of one of the works listed below. An analysis should answer a focused question that is related to a literary element (character, symbolism, foreshadowing, etc.) of your chosen text.
You should develop the question you want to answer as you’re reading the text. Your question should be something you’re truly interested in answering. Your question should be able to be answered differently by different readers. If everyone would answer the same, or if the answer is obvious, your question is not analytical. Your question also should be answered by a close study of the text, through examining quotes and paraphrases. If you can answer your question through just a general discussion of history or the plot of your novel, your question is not focused enough. You should aim to show your readers why your question was worth researching, and to give your readers, and yourself, a fresh new perspective.
Once you begin to answer your question, find THREE peer-reviewed criticisms from the TCTC library database that relate to your focus. Read these carefully also. You are looking for criticisms ABOUT the novel, NOT book reviews or overviews or biographies or web sites or PowerPoints or movie reviews. The research project should include each of the following:
1. your brief summary of the work you read;
2. your personal analysis of the element you chose, including use of quotes and paraphrases from the novel (no less than six novel quotes);
3. an integration of each of the criticisms into your overall analysis of the selected element, with comments on areas of agreement or disagreement (2-3 quotes from each criticism).
This paper MUST be 2300-2800 words (which does not include the endorsement or the Works Cited page) with a Works Cited page, double-spaced word-processed pages documented in MLA format. Please review the MLA Document Design information under the icon on the homepage. You are required to use MLA!
***Failure to meet the length or source requirements will result in a non-passing grade. -
Title: The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: A Comprehensive Analysis Thesis Statement: The rise of social media has had a significant impact on mental health, leading to increased rates of anxiety, depression, and other psychological disorders. This paper
Submit a one page outline with your proposed term paper title, thesis statement, and an outline of the subtopics you will cover in your paper.
Include at least 3 references supporting your paper research. -
“Exploring the Recovery Process: A Case Conceptualization and Relapse Prevention Plan for the Residents of ‘Recovery Boys’” “Formatting Guidelines for Academic Assignments”
Instructions:
In 4-7 pages, Students will have the opportunity to view the film Recovery Boys (2018) in order to gain a deeper understanding into the recovery process. Recovery Boys follows four residents (Jeff, Rush, Adam, and Ryan) during their time at Jacob’s Ladder at Brookside Farm. Jacob’s Ladder is a long-term residential recovery program for men, situated in a private farming community. The documentary shows the realities of addiction for both the men struggling with addiction and of their relatives. After viewing this film, students will develop a minimum of 4 pages conceptualization of one of the residents of their choice being sure to address the following questions. Please support your answer with examples from the film:
Part A: Case Conceptualization
How would you describe the recovery experience of each character?
Considering the social learning influence on addiction, what role did Jacob’s ladder have on the relapse and recovery experience of the residents?
Discuss some of the internal as well as external conflicts the characters experienced during their recovery process.
In your opinion, what factors supported or hindered their sobriety?
Part B: Understanding of Recovery
Discuss the impact this film has had on your understanding of the recovery process
What are some challenges individuals may experience in the initial stages of recovery
Forgiveness and accountability were major themes manifesting in this film, discuss how this could impact the recovery experience of those beginning sobriety.
The conflict between mental health and sobriety were prominent in the film, how could these two factors impact the recovery experience of in sobriety?
Many characters discussed the impact their addiction has had on their families. Share your thoughts and feelings regarding the relationship between guilt and shame as it relates to the recovery experience.
Part C. Risk and Protective Factors (2-3 Paragraphs):
Select one of the characters in the film and develop a relapse prevention plan:
Discuss the risk and protective factors that could support and/or decrease addiction and recovery. Do not just list these factors but discuss how they support or hinder addiction/recovery
What risk factors that could support addiction does the client present with?
For example:
Family history of addiction
Lack of housing, food, basic needs
Suicidal history
Unstable living arrangements
History of failed attempts
Medical needs?
Manipulative behaviors
Criminal history
Enabling family/friends
History of overdose
Mental illness
Risky behaviors (prostitution etc.)
Denial of addiction
What protective factors that could support recovery does the client present with?
For example:
Children they wish to care for
Supportive family member
Acceptance of their addiction and a desire to recovery
Limited or no income to support their addiction.
Meaningful relationships
History of attending community based support groups (NA/AA)
History of obtaining sobriety
B: Plan for Discharge/Relapse Prevention (1-2 PARAGRAPHS):
As the human service professional and once aftercare has been terminated, what recommendations would you recommend?
For Example:
Continue community based support group
Return to tx if needed
Continue family counseling to address childhood issues with parents/siblings
Continue to participate in medical treatment for medical issues
Remain in mental health treatment
Grading:
Rubric: Please review the assignment rubric before beginning this assignment to ensure you address all required areas.
Length: this assignment is required to be a between 4-7 pages (not including title and reference pages
APA Formatting:
All materials submitted for evaluation will be assessed on their adherence to assignment guidelines, grammar, style, clarity, and depth of reflectiveness. Grammar, spelling, and use of APA style are mandatory.Poor grammar usage, lack of APA style, or misspelled words will seriously detract from your grade.
Submissions must adhere to APA style guidelines. This includes the following:
1) A title page
2) 1 inch margins
3) 12-point font (Times New Roman or Arial)
4) Double space
5) Reference page
6) Headings and subheadings
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Juvenile Justice Exam: Informal Processing, Effectiveness of Court Sanctions, and Lessons from Other Countries
Do not include a title page or reference page, but do include your name on p. 1.
• Length. The answer to each question can be no longer than 2 single-spaced pages. The total
length of your exam therefore should be no more than 6 single-spaced pages.
• Start each answer on a new page, number each answer, and label each part (e.g., “a,” “b”).
• Formatting. Use 1” margins, single-spacing, and 12-point Times New Roman font.
QUESTIONS
Question 1. (a) Drawing on chapters 23, 24, 25, and 27, describe how and why informal processing of
youth—such as police and court personnel discretion in how they handle delinquency cases—may benefit
youth. (b) Describe how and why it may harm them. (c) What could be done to ensure that personnel discretion helps rather than harms youth?
Question 2. (a) Drawing on chapters 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 18, and the Mears et al. (2011) article,discuss what we know about the effectiveness of juvenile court sanctions (e.g., probation, residential commitment, and transfer to adult court) in reducing recidivism and crime and promoting the well-being
of juvenile offenders. (b) Discuss problems that may undermine the effectiveness of the juvenile court.
(c) Pick one type of sanction (probation, residential commitment, transfer) and present an argument for how you would improve its effectiveness.
Question 3. Drawing on chapters 34 and 35, identify at least 3 lessons from other countries or either chapter that might be useful in improving juvenile justice in America. As with all the questions, defend your answer through reference to the reading. -
Title: Creating a Culture of Excellence: Lessons from a High-Quality Health Care Organization
People often hear the stories of what goes wrong in health care, medical error tragedies, and examples of how organizations have failed their patients. There is much to learn, however, from those who do a great job of taking care of their patients, meeting their needs, and going beyond their expectations.
Instructions
Using all that you have learned from this course, you will do the following:
Part 1: Research Paper
Identify a health care organization that is known for their high quality of care, service, and safety.
Write a paper that addresses:
An overview of the organization, a description of what care or services they are known for, and the data that is available to evidence the success of their quality/patient safety efforts.
Identify the top four practices in the organization that have contributed to their creation of a “culture of excellence.” A description should be provided for each of these practices with examples for how they have contributed to the organization’s success.
Identify the one practice that you believe is most valuable to the success of the organization, which you would like to experience in your own organization or would like to implement as a future health care leader.
Lastly, identify the lessons you have learned, from a leadership standpoint, from your research.
Requirements
Length: The paper will be 8-10 pages long and must use APA formatting.
References: Include at least 8 scholarly resources.