The purpose of this assignment is to keep the doctoral learner focused on dissertation success. The Advancing Scientific Knowledge and Significance of the Study section of the dissertation identifies the “gap” or “need” in the literature that was used to define the problem statement and develop the research questions. Further, it describes how the study will address the “gap” or “identified need.” The section […]

   You are required to develop a powerpoint presentation which must be supported by references on the final page. The presentation should show how one small part of the Positive Leader Theory can be turned into a skill development exercise useful in the workplace. 1. Identify one of characteristics of being a positive leader and develop a presentation about one strategy that a positive leader […]

  This week’s assignment gives you the chance to analyze a specific task related to the learning scenario on which you have been working since Week 2. The key to success on this assignment is to think narrow and thorough; that is, be sure that you have drilled down to a narrow task and then thoroughly detail the steps to complete that task. Borrowing from […]

  Assignment 1: e-Learning Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you: Define e-Learning.  Summarize at least five (5) significant developments in e-Learning over the past ten (10) years. Evaluate at least three (3) three (3)primary benefits of providing and offering high-quality online training, courses and programs to employees and learners in businesses, K-12 schools, or institutions of higher education. Analyze at […]

   Reflection on Professional Self For this first week’s reflection exercise, write a guided journal entry or informal essay reflecting on your personal experiences and your future goals. To prepare for this journal, · Watch this video from Scott Desmond, Ted Talks speaker and founder of Live Your Legend career services. o How to Find and Do Work You Love | Scott Dinsmore | TEDxGoldenGatePark […]

Case Study #2:  The Finnish success story In all the PISA assessments since 2000, Finland has consistently ranked at the top and also performs consistently across schools. In 2012, while it did not rank in the top five for maths, it came 12th out 65 and was above the OECD average of 494 with an overall mean score of 519. Table 2.1  Top five highest PISA […]

   Learning Objective Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between educational theory and practice while planning instruction according to subject matter and curriculum and community goals. Discussion Board Discuss the educational perspective used by each interviewee while comparing and contrasting interviews.  Assignment Interview a classroom teacher and an administrator (principal or curriculum director) in an elementary, middle, or high school setting. Prepare a list of questions prior […]

Time to Raise the Profile of Women and Minorities in Science -> To change the equation, start changing the perception Gloria Steinem said, “Women have always been an equal part of the past. We just haven’t been an equal part of history.” Along these lines, over the past few years, we discovered some pretty ugly news about our beloved Google Doodles. We had been making […]

  Imagine that your principal has come to you and stated that the district is interested in hosting a professional development workshop for educators to help them broaden their cultural competence, improve family-teacher relationships, and enhance educational experiences for all students. The district proposes using the information from “A Class Divided” for the workshop. If you argue that “A Class Divided” should not be used, […]

                   Week 2 – Discussion 1  38      38 unread replies.    44      44 replies.          Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above […]