Conduct a critical analysis of the Miami Dade County Public School system I. Researcher’s Role Discuss the role of a teacher as a researcher. Mention some of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics a teacher has to be considered a researcher of the school organization. You will need at least two current scholarly sources; and have at least 5 to 6 academic sentences. A minimum of two paragraphs to support a teacher’s role as a researcher. II. Description of the Setting For this section, you will research and consider the sources related to and available for the Miami Dade County Public Schools setting. The sources you select should provide sufficient information to provide a clear description. Most likely organizations do not have scholarly sources published, so use current non-scholarly sources from the organization’s websites that must be properly APA cited. In this section, discuss the key factors of your organization. Some of the items you may include are: (a) description of the type of organization (i.e., institution of higher education, private or public K-12 school, charter school, manufacturing company, national or international bank, corporation, small business, etc. ); (b) the number of employees; (c) a brief description of its location and the accrediting bodies to which it reports; (d) a brief description of the type of structure, is it a horizontal or vertical organization; (e) a brief description of the decision making process; (f) a description of the culture of the organization; and (g) a description of the different divisions of the organization (if applicable). You will need a minimum of two paragraphs; all paragraphs must have at least 5 to 6 academic sentences. Most likely organizations do not have scholarly sources published, so use current non-scholarly sources from the organization’s websites that must be properly APA cited. III. The Value Statement This section requires a minimum of two academic paragraphs consisting of at least 5 to 6 academic sentences each. In the first paragraph, research and define a value statement and support with at least two current scholarly sources. In the second paragraph, analyze your organization’s present value statement, and give your point of view what you would add or delete to make it better. IV. Organizational Reputation and Sustainability A. Reputation. Start your information here. Compile your evidence and validate your claims; supported with literature. A minimum of one paragraph is required for this section. There are two areas to cover in this section, so clearly separate the two: reputation and sustainability. B. Sustainability. Start your information here. Compile your evidence and validate your claims; supported with literature. A minimum of one paragraph is required for this section.
