You are unique and your motivators reflect your individuality. What motivates you now may be different than what motivated you 10 years ago and what will motivate you in the future. In this discussion, you are asked to consider and share the thoughts and experiences that motivate you at this time. Instructions: Take a …
After a program is identified for evaluation with an identifiable problem, a research design must be identified. The design describes the purpose(s) and method(s) of evaluation. The design identifies the specific ways in which the evaluator will collect and analyze data relevant to program efficacy (i.e., whether program outputs are aligned with the program’s express …
The ability to establish clear expectations for students and families and create an environment that encourages ongoing collaboration and dialogue between the teacher, students, and families is an important skill for reading teachers. Families typically want to know what their students are reading, why specific reading selections have been made, and how to ask questions …
Citing teacher shortages, budget constraints, and plummeting academic test scores, your school district has decided to cut the arts (creative, expressive, performing, visual, etc.) from its program. This covers subjects such as music class, chorus, band, orchestra, art, performing arts, etc. The thought process behind this decision is that this will save money, reduce the …
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Produce an instructional plan. Prepare this for a potential employer, using the following scenario: You have a job interview for your ideal context and position. The interviewing team has asked that you prepare an instructional plan proposal for the interview. They want to review your understanding of adult learners. Demonstrate what you know about meeting …
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Stress in America: Leveraging Employee Mental Health & Wellness Programs for a Better Workplace Although interest in employee mental health and wellness programs is not new, it has come to dominate the organizational landscape just recently due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, at no time in the last century has interest in employee mental …
Prepare a substantive response to the following:What do you think were the most important elements of the intervention? Why?
The executive branch of the government is responsible for the U.S. Department of Education. What purpose does the U.S. Department of Education serve? How does this department work with States’ Departments of Education and local school districts? In your opinion, does having a U.S. Department of Education benefit K-12 education in the United States? Why …
Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.
An educator overhears a conversation between two students. One of the students is talking about witnessing other students picking on a student with an intellectual disability during the daily walk home. The behavior described includes taunting, pushing, and taking personal possessions. The educator hears the student say that he feels bad for the student who …
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