Category: Education

Part 2: Handout (three to four pages)
Once you have revised your instructional plan, create a handout that will provide instruction for your fellow employees on how to implement an instructional plan for the purpose of incorporating differentiated instruction. More specifically, create a handout that introduces your finalized Instructional Plan Template and how it supports differentiated instruction based on the audience and instructional setting you chose in Week 1. The handout must include the following components:
Audience and Rationale (one paragraph)
Describe the participants of your professional development session.
Who is your target audience? This could be your current instructional setting, and if you are not currently working as an instructor, it could be your desired instructional setting. You can consider instructional settings from pre-K, elementary, middle, secondary, military, or corporate.
Instructional Plan (four to five paragraphs)
Describe the process of creating an instructional plan. Be sure to include a description of the following components of the process:
Determining the “big idea”
Determining the specific objective(s)
Researching the topic as defined by the objective
Deciding on how to interest learners using a hook
Selecting the appropriate instructional method
Deciding on how to organize the lesson
Choosing the appropriate support material
Preparing the beginning and ending of the lesson
Creating the authentic assessment
Creating a rubric.

In your paper,
Describe the problem you selected based on your responses to the 5W1H method in the Week 1 Identifying a Potential Problem discussion forum. Be sure to clearly identify each component of the 5W1H method in this section.
Write the problem statement.
Explain why you selected this problem.
Discuss the degree of urgency to solve this problem, if any.
must be 1 to 2 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA Style Links to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft Word Links to an external site. resource.
must include a separate title page with the following in title case:
title of paper in bold font
Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
student’s name
name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
course name and number
instructor’s name
due date
must utilize either first person or academic voice. Review the Academic Voice Links to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
For assistance on writing Introductions & Conclusions Links to an external site. refer to the Writing Center resources.
must use at least 2 credible sources in addition to the course text.
See below for my 5w1h
class,
Briefly describe the problem you have personally seen or experienced in your community or workplace.
The problem that I have experienced in the military would be handovers/ change overs. This mainly happens when someone switches out of that job for a reason.
Answer the following questions, following the 5WH1 method:
What are the details of the problem?
Details about this problem are when one soldier is in a position and working that position for some time. Once set person is leaving for whatever reason a new person comes in. So, all the knowledge that the soldier that leaving takes with them. While the new soldier must take a period to learn the ways and policy of that unit.
Who is impacted by the problem?
Mainly the person that is replacing the outgoing personnel. Secondly it would be that company waiting on the new person to get caught up with the flow and workload.
The person mostly impacted by the problem is the unit and that incoming person.
When did this problem begin, and when could it reasonably be resolved?
I don’t know when this problem actual begins, but I know it’s a revolving door. This problem could be reasonably built with 2-3 years and resolved the following year.
Where is this problem taking place?
This problem is taking place at the unit/ workplace.
Why is this problem important?
This problem is important because if not address it will delay if not stop production in the unit and company.
How could you potentially or partially address or resolve this problem?
To resolve the problem, it would be simple to make a continuity book or share drive. This will keep the flow of production going without any stops. For example, if someone must leave or step away. The book or drive would be there to help guide the next person continue the job. All how-to paperwork/ slides would be in there and examples forms and doc so it’s no kickbacks for things that can be avoided.

Context for Questions: Race/Racism, as you’ve learned, has been a part of the history of American public education from the earliest days of the nation. But during this period of time (1950-1980), people of color began to organize and fight (in the streets, in the schools, and in the courts) for equal rights in regards to their children’s education. Without an equal opportunity for a good education–an education that was the same as the kind being provided to white, middle-class children throughout the nation–civil rights leaders and parents knew that their children would not have an equal opportunity for economic mobility and political representation. It was believed by many who participated in these civil rights struggles, that schooling mattered not just to the success and viability of democracy, but to the national guarantee of equal opportunity regardless of race, sex or creed.
Use the film and readings for your quotes and references. Each question/prompt should be no less than 300 words. You must use all of assigned materials to answer the questions. The better able you are to weave together the materials in your answers the higher your grade will be. Simply picking quotes and jamming them into a paragraph will not return a positive result. Your answers should be analytical, interpretive, and probing as opposed to simply descriptive and superficial.  
Explain how racial and ethnic segregation was rationalized by white segregationists during this time. Pay specific attention to the experiences of Mexican Americans. How is segregation rationalized today?
Explain the court’s argument in Brown vs. Board of Education for rejecting these rationalizations and why do you think schools have remained segregated? 
What are the benefits to democracy of a public school that integrates children from various racial, ethnic and economic groups?
Why are there so few teachers/professors of color and how did the Brown decision help shape this disparity?
How has the Inclusion/Critical Disability movement used the Brown decision to support its agenda? 
All questions need direct quotes & have to be at at least 300 words. dont worry about formatting too much. Please only use the resources provided. 
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2024/05/16/brown-v-board-turns-70-school-segregation-persists/73243509007/
https://www.propublica.org/article/camden-alabama-segregated-schools-brown-v-board
https://cardozolawreview.com/revisiting-the-disability-integration-presumption/#:~:text=In%20the%20landmark%20Brown%20v,483%2C%20495%20(1954) ONLY THE FIRST 4 PARAGRAPHS.

Directions: Building a lesson plan is vital in teaching students. In this assignment, you will create a lesson on exercise. All s
Make sure…
1) All students can participate.
2) List your visual aids.
3) Try to create activities you can separate into groups
4) You can use the lesson template I provided for you.

In a 1,000-1,250 word essay, articulate your knowledge of IDEA and the IEP process. The essay should address the following:
Summarize IDEA. Include discussion of professional practice standards and how these are used to guide the special education teacher in ensuring key components of the law such as free appropriate public education (FAPE), appropriate evaluation, least restrictive environment (LRE), and procedural safeguards are upheld (approximately 250 words).
Explain the importance of collaboration between members of the IEP team. Include discussion about who should be included on the IEP team, how parents and students participate in decision-making, which IEP team members’ attendance is required and which is optional, and how CEC Ethical Principles and Professional Practice Standards guide collaboration and execution of the lEP process (approximately 250 words).
Describe the IEP process. Explain what IDEA indicates must be done before, during, and after an IEP meeting. Include discussion of why executing the lEP process according to the established standards is essential to avoid due process disputes (approximately 250-500 words).
Identify the major components of the IEP and explain why each is important. Discuss the specific legal, ethical, and policy responsibilities related to developing the lEP to ensure it meets the educational, developmental, and medical services requirements for students with disabilities and their families. (approximately 250 words)

Task: Complete a research paper on a topic of your choice.
Topic: You can pick any topic in United States history that falls between the End of World War One (1918), and 2008. In order to help pick a topic, please complete the assignment on the next page.
Possible Topics: (This is not an exhaustive list)
Civil Rights Movement Vietnam War
1960’s Protests
Race relations
Political ideology
Influence of sports/film/music War in Iraq/War on Terror Cold War
Immigration
Length: 1400 words (4-6 pages double spaced, size 11 font, not including headings).
Sourcing: You must include at least five trustworthy sources, two of which are primary sources. You must cite the sources parenthetically in the text, as well as in a properly formatted bibliography following the text. (MLA Style)
Submission: You MUST submit your paper on both turnitin.com and Google Classroom. The Turnitin access information for your class will be posted on Google Classroom.
Final Due Date: May 24th at 11:59 PM. If you want me to review any drafts, they MUST be emailed to me one week in advance (by May 17th at 11:59 PM).
Rubric
Needs Work: 0-17 Points (B+)
Meets Criteria: 18 Points (A-/A)
Excellent: 19-20 Points (A+)
Thesis: Paper has a clear and complex thesis statement answering a question related to United States history from 1818-2008. The information presented in the paper clearly defends the thesis.
Organization: Paper is clearly organized into paragraphs with clear topic sentences. Paper flows smoothly and organizes information clearly. Paper presents the information in a compelling and readable format.
Information+Research:
Paper is well researched, and contains relevant, in depth information taken from a variety of sources that argue the thesis statement. Information is well-synthesized from the sources, and not copied. Writer shows the ability to understand and accommodate perspective in sources.
Style: Paper observes the grammatical standards of written English. Paper uses correct spelling, grammar and is formatted with a heading/title. Paper does not use first person, strong voice or other unsuitable academic language.
Sourcing: Paper uses a minimum of five trustworthy sources, two primary and three secondary sources in MLA style. Paper uses appropriate parenthetical citations. Sources are accurately documented in a bibliography following the text.
Final Score: _____________
Additional comments:
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100 word each for the reply (For your replies, expound on the thread by incorporating additional research or relaying a personal/professional experience.) Reply to the two students below!
See attachments. 
Websites for sources below.
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/instruction
https://www.thecorestandards.org/read-the-standards/
Sierra,
My chosen grade level for the interdisciplinary project is for grade three. Before diving into formulating lesson plans and curriculum it  is important to first look at both the common core standards and that of the state standards for which you will be teaching to make sure that you are providing every student with the information they need to be successful. Proverbs 21:5 says this, Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty(NLT), it is in this verse how I look at planning for my students sucess. When looking at the core standards and the state standards I did find that they are some similarities but many differences. With the core standards I feel that each subject is broken down into further sub groups than what is found in the state standards. For instance, in common core 3.1 discusses that the student must write opinion pieces with a point of view it also gives A-D standards under that laying out specifuc skills being lookef when writing such as specific transition words and a concluding statement. When you then look at the standard that more closely resembles that standard in the states version all of the writing types are bulked into requiring the same skills instead of specifics within each writing style. What these standards do have in common is that they for the most part require that students learn the same skills but common core seems to take it a step further. When I am creating my lesson plans I do however believe that the state standards do have the upper hand with the amount of resources at your fingertips, such as the curriculum framework that I do feel will be very beneficial to understanding what the teacher needs to convey and what the student needs to be able to feed back. 
English language arts standards » writing » grade 3. (2021). Home | Common Core State Standards Initiative. https://www.thecorestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/3/Links to an external site.
Standards of learning for English. (2022). Virginia Department of Education. https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/k-12-standards-instruction/english-reading-literacy/standards-of-learningLinks to an external site.
Praveen,
Common core standards help schools in all states achieve a unified approach. Students who study in one state and move to another may find the topics and standards similar to those of teachers who implement common core standards in different states. Virginia state standards are also aligned with common core standards. Common core standards are consistent across various states, allowing teachers to stay consistent and encourage students to compete with students of their age from different states. Students are matched to standard core exams that are given once a year. Some states opt out of standard core exams. Common core standards set the standards for where the students should be and their grades. Students in specific grades should comprehend reading, writing, and other comprehension tests. Common core standards differ from other educational standards because they focus on real-world expectations. Common Core isn’t necessarily federally managed; it is more of a state-to-state decision. Specific states decide on a standard core curriculum, which guides how the teacher can teach the students, what skills the student should know, and when. Common Core should not limit teachers from teaching certain things. There are specific guidelines on what they can and can’t teach; however, it discusses the skills that should be learned at what age. They say the academic expectations of students set the standards. Common Core is better than what the students used in the past. Standards help students gain a deeper understanding of educational material and help provide more appropriate preparation. The common core standards are academic standards that detail what students should do in Math and English language arts literacy at the end of each grade. These standards help students prepare for later education, careers, and adult life. Before the Common Core was introduced, each state had its standards, making it incredibly difficult for the United States of America to compare academically with other states. 

Review the school board policy (Georgia) and student handbook of your local public school site (Clayton County Public Schools) or district for information
regarding their policies on short- and long-term suspensions of students. You may also obtain this information 
by interviewing an administrator at your chosen site.
Write a 500-750-word essay summarizing:
The due process requirements prior to a short-term and a long-term suspension of a student at your         local site or district.
Are the due process procedures for a short-term and a long-term suspension of a student the same or   different?
Are these requirements consistent with Goss v. Lopez? Support your position with examples from case        law, the U.S. Constitution, or other readings.

part 1 200-250 words: Describe the importance of being an example for others and share a specific situation where a leader’s actions, words, and/or attitude has influenced an organization.
Part 2: The foundation for the ethics and principles of an educational leader is his/her character. In Chapter 6, Blackaby & Blackaby contrast illegitimate and legitimate sources of influence. Do you agree with their conclusions? 500 words

After reading the article Scruggs and Mastropieri’s (2017) “Making Inclusion Work with Co-Teaching” from Teaching Exceptional Children, and Chapters 1 and 2 of Knackendoffel, Dettmer, and Thurston (2017), you may type/paste text, upload a document, or do the discussion assignment in any format that you would prefer: written discussion, powerpoint/slides, poster, 
What challenges do consultation and collaboration present?
Using Scruggs and Mastropieri (2017), what suggestions or brainstorming ideas do you have as a next step for the teachers in this article?  (Don’t worry if you are unsure – this is before you have learned the core content – more for me to see the background knowledge you bring to the course – just write what comes to mind for you)
In Scruggs and Mastropieri (2017), what would help these teachers to be successful?  What strengths would you bring to this situation as the special ed teacher?  As the gen ed teacher?
What factors motivate educators to collaborate in teams?  Do you see some of these factors as more viable reasons than others?  Describe why the educators you work with in your placement/job collaborate or consult in teams.
Using the roles listed in figure 1.2 (Knackendoffel, Dettmer, & Thurston, 2017, p.15) and the chart in the Ch 1 powerpoint (slide 15), describe one collaborative relationship in your placement/job.  Be sure to name the consultant, consultee, and client, and describe.
What is the difference between a professional perspective and a personal preference?  Provide an example of each.
Using Knackendoffel, Dettmer, and Thurston (2017), Describe some of your own professional perspectives and personal preferences (use prompts in Activity 2.4 (pp.57-58) and Activity 2.5 (p.61).  How might these create challenges and opportunities in collaborating in your placement/job?