Category: Education

  • Reflection on Case Study: “The Struggle of a First-Generation College Student” Discontinuities experienced by the student in this case study include financial struggles, lack of familial support, and feelings of isolation and imposter syndrome. These discontin

    Please read all of the case studies at the end of the Nieto and Bode (2018) chapter and choose one upon which to reflect. You should use the name of the case study in the title in your Discussion Board thread and then respond to the following prompts:
    What discontinuities was this student experiencing and how could this affect learning?
    What are any connections that you made to the case study (e.g., to other things that you have learned about in your courses, personal connections, connections to your professional role, etc.)?
    What are your thoughts on how SDT (Ryan & Deci, 2017) and the learners’ needs for autonomy, relatedness, and competence may apply?
    Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/2AqAH8NlAzM?si=-kpYR_gmyvd93y-x

  • “My Journey to Pursuing an MA in Public Management at JHU” My Journey to Pursuing an MA in Public Management at JHU As a young girl growing up in a developing country, I witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by my community due

    In 400 words, please share with us why you are interested in pursuing the MA in Public Management degree at JHU. How have your academic and professional experiences led to your decision to consider this degree and how will it help you succeed in your goals?

  • “Exploring the Implementation and Impact of Blended and Online Learning in Secondary Schools: A Literature Review and Proposed Research Study”

    PhD proposal
    1. Introduction 2. Backgroud of the study 3.statement of the study 4. Significance of the study 5. Research questions 6. Literature review
    – overview of blended and online learning -previous research on blended and online learning in secondary schools -factors influencing the implementation of blended and online learning – benefits and challenges of blended and online learning 7.theoretical framework 8. Research methodology 9.data analysis and findings
    10. Bibliography Use APA
    Important Info
    The order was placed through a short procedure (customer skipped some order details).
    Please clarify some paper details before starting to work on the order.
    Type of paper and subject
    Number of sources and formatting style
    Type of service (writing, rewriting, etc)

  • “Creating an Action Plan for Effective Educational Leadership: Incorporating PSEL Standards and Superintendent Expectations” Creating an Action Plan for Effective Educational Leadership: Incorporating PSEL Standards and Superintendent Expectations Introduction: In order to be a successful educational leader,

    Read Chapter 12 of the Polka and Litchka text first. It is important to begin with the end in mind, and this chapter will clearly articulate the reason for this study and give you a light at the end of the tunnel to The Dark Side of Educational Leadership.
    Learn the 6 tasks required for this internship and incorporate them into an Action Plan based on the semester calendar (sample action plan)
    Review the new Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) and reference them to guide the creation of your Action Plan. Also included is a comparison of the older ISLLC (in red) with the new PSEL standards for reference ISLLC & (new) PSEL comparison.
    NJ School Boards Superintendent Evaluation: Access/read CSA Superintendent Evaluation
    What expectations do you have for the roles of the superintendent, assistant superintendent and other central office administrators in supporting your vision of a well-run school district that keeps student achievement at the forefront?

  • Title: The Controversy of High-Stakes Assessments in Public Education

    The use of high-stakes assessments is a controversial issue in public education today. A high-stakes assessment is a test with important consequences for the test taker (something “at stake”) and is the basis of a major decision. 
    A high-stakes test is any test that:
    is a single, defined assessment,
    has a clear line drawn between those who pass and those who fail, and
    has direct consequences for passing or failing (something “at stake”). 
    A test may be “high-stakes” based on consequences beyond the individual test-taker. For example, testing has direct negative consequences not only for failing students, but potentially serious consequences for their schools, including loss of accreditation, funding, teacher pay, teacher employment, or changes to the school’s management. 
    High-stakes assessments are usually standardized tests, in which all examinees take the test under reasonably equal conditions, with the expectation that standardization affords all examinees a fair and equal opportunity to pass. 
    There are many people who believe that high-stakes standardized testing is a necessary element of the educational system for the following reasons:
    High-stakes tests clarify student performance expectations and hold students accountable. All students are measured using the same test.
    Because these tests are required for promotion and/or graduation, students work harder and are motivated to learn.
    The use of high-stakes testing holds educators accountable and provides measures of comparison. Teachers are more motivated to improve student achievement when tests have consequences.
    High-stakes tests are often criticized for the following reasons:
    High-stakes assessments have led to a narrowing of the curriculum, where increasing emphasis is placed on the content of the test, at the expense of deeper content and other valuable subjects, e.g., art, music, language.
    If teacher evaluation is based in large part upon student gains on tests, teachers will focus on “teaching to the test,” which may improve test specific skills but also displace other skills important to real learning.
    High-stakes testing creates more incentive for cheating. If the test results are used to determine the teachers’ pay or continued employment, or to evaluate the school, then school personnel may fraudulently alter student test papers to artificially inflate student performance.
    1. Please share your perspectives on the use of high-stakes assessments in public education.
    2. Should teacher effectiveness be evaluated on the basis of student achievement?
    3. Comment on the two attached “High-Stakes Assessments Cartoons.”

  • “Exploring the Use of Popular Media in Teaching English to Young Learners: A Case Study of Primary Schools in Grades 1-4”

    Popular Media in Teaching English to primary school learners of the first 4 grades (english as a second language) (6 to 12 years)
    Popular Media: movies, video games, ‘short form content’ sites, social networks for children
    **Introduction:**
    Chapter 1: Introduction
    – Background and context of the study
    – Rationale for the study
    – Research questions and objectives
    – Significance of the study
    – Scope and limitations
    **Main Body:**
    Literature Review
    – Theoretical framework
    – Importance of early language learning
    – Role of popular media in language education
    – Existing research on using popular media for language learning
    – Critique of popular media in language education
    – Gaps in the current literature
    Popular Media for Language Learning
    – Overview of popular media (movies, video games, short-form content, social networks)
    – Features of popular media that make them suitable for language learning
    – Potential benefits and challenges of using popular media in the classroom
    – Pedagogical approaches for integrating popular media into language lessons
    Primary School Curriculum and Language Learning
    – Overview of language teaching in primary education
    – The role of English as a second language in primary school
    – Existing methods and resources for teaching English to young learners
    Case Studies
    – Descriiption of the selected primary schools or classrooms
    – How popular media is currently used for English language teaching
    – Teachers’ and students’ perceptions of popular media in language education
    – Learning outcomes and challenges

  • Title: Reflections on the Role of a Superintendent in Innovation

    After reading “Notes form a Reflective Practitioner of Innovation,” select insights regarding a Superintendent’s job. Post your summary on the Discussion Board.

  • “Comparing and Contrasting the PELP and Fullan Coherence Frameworks: Connections and Applications in Curriculum Design”

    This assignment is a discussion post below you will find the discussion topic and references for this assignment
    In this unit, you have been introduced to a second coherence framework, the Public Education Leadership Project (PELP) Coherence Framework. As we come to understand frameworks we can see them essentially as the relationship of important elements or parts of a key strategy. They are intended to enhance our thinking when making important decisions about objectives or significant ideas that relate to the strategy. Frameworks are often presented as graphic organizers intended to help make sense of important ideas or concepts. Please review your notes taken from your readings and assignments about both frameworks to this point.
    Compare or contrast your thoughts as they are emerging about the PELP and Fullan Coherence Frameworks. In what ways do you see them as connected or not connected, related or not related and in particular in addressing the work of Curriculum Design in schools today?
    I’m a paraprofessional in a level 3 Autistic classroom my students are non verbal and verbal with behaviors issues we teach our students from the Aris curriculum and by the standards from the state of Missouri for students in Kindergarten to third grades References In this chapter, Fullan discusses what coherence is and is not. In addition, he describes the right and wrong drivers, outlines the Coherence Framework, and articulates what it mean to have the right mindset for action. Fullan, M. & Quinn, J. (2016). Coherence: The right drivers in action for schools, districts, and schools. Thousand Oak: CA: Corwin
    Chapter 1: Coherence Making Articles, Websites, and Videos:
    In this article, you will be introduced to the PELP Coherence Framework. Coupled with Fullan’s work, these are the two most well-known frameworks. This will allow you to make some comparisons between the two. Public Education Leadership Project (PELP) at Harvard University. (2018). Coherence framework. This article provides a good take on what PELP is in easily understandable language.
    Childress, S., Elmore, R., Grossman, A. S., & King, C. (2011). Note on the PELP Coherence Framework.
    In this video, Fullan provides a detailed overview of coherence. Watch Video
    QELi Leadership Event 2017 – Michael Fullen OC
    User: QELiTV – Added: 11/16/17
    YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMg_kGFvFlw
    In this video, the importance of building a culture of collaboration will be explored. Consider this a strand of thought that is critical to success. Watch Video
    Building a Culture of Collaboration Focused on Teaching & Learning
    User: cecillinois1 – Added: 10/12/16
    YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzP3Ha57na4
    This video provides a brief background and overview of the PELP Framework. Watch Video
    The PELP Framework
    User: Harvard PELP- Added: 2/8/13
    YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMpOiWnzEWs

  • Title: The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: A Critical Analysis

    Kindly read and follow the details as given in the attachment and most imortant things are word count not more than 4500, Harvard style citations and references.

  • “Module 2 Reflection: Changing Perspectives on College Life and Top 5 Takeaways”

    Two assignments in one
    Module 2 College Student Life Reflection
    Purpose
    The purpose of this exercise is to reflect on the course materials (videos + article) for Module 2. Reflection is one of the key ways we process and maintain what we have learned.
    Task
    Your reflection should reference each of the materials provided in Module 2. Think about the diverse depictions of college life these materials introduced. Did these materials change your perspective on “college life”? If so, how? Draw connections to your personal experiences–what does college life mean to you? Why?
    Module 2 -Top 5 Takeaways
    Purpose
    The purpose of this assignment is two-fold: (1) this assignment keeps you accountable for studying the material in each module, (2) this assignment challenges you to think about what you learned.
    Task
    After reading this week’s materials, create a listing of your Top 5 Takeaways from what you studied. What do you want to remember from a particular source? Were there any overarching themes in this module? I am expecting you will write at least one sentence for each major takeaway, but you are welcome to write more if you like.
    or this module, you need to study the following materials:
    1. Watch one of these TV episodes:
    A Different World, Season 2, Episode 7: “Stepping Stone” on Apple+Links to an external site. or Prime VideoLinks to an external site. (20 min) OR
    Saved By the Bell: College Years, Season 1, Episode 15Links to an external site. (22 min)
    2. Watch the College Behind Bars, Part 1: “No One Ever Taught Me Any of That” (52 min). 
    3. Read the following articles (16 pages total):
    Bearman, M., Ajjawi, R., and O’Donnell, M. (2022). Life-on-campus or my-time-and-screen: identity and agency in online postgraduate coursesLinks to an external site.. Teaching in Higher Education, pp. 1-16.