For this assignment, you will assess how power imbalances can influence the process of resolving conflict. You will evaluate how power imbalances can impede an individual’s attempt to manage work-related conflict. After completing the assigned readings for this week, write a paper that focuses on power imbalances. Be sure to address the following items in your paper: Present a synthesized meaning of conflict and […]

AMERICAN HISTORY OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS PROJECT: PART II INSTRUCTIONS Statement of Purpose or “Why Am I Doing This?” Preparing an annotated bibliography is an important step in the writing process. It may seem unnecessary, but it can actually save time and effort in the research process. The annotated bibliography guides the researcher to look carefully at a source and evaluate its usefulness for the project. This […]

  After completing the Week 5: Brad Strawn on Embodied Learning activity, respond to the following: Narrative learning is the use of stories in the construction of meaning, whether the meaning-making has to do with the self, with the content of instruction, or with the world around us. Rossiter and Clark’s (2007) model claims three main uses of narrative in practice: narrative as curriculum, narrative […]

  Special Education Reflection Journal According to Maureen Costello, the director of Teaching Tolerance, we all have implicit biases. These implicit biases are unconscious and involuntary. Fortunately, Costello offers a solution concerning personal bias. She says, “We can mitigate them. We can interrupt them. You can train your mind to catch yourself. It’s like breaking a habit, but the first thing you have to do […]

Parent Meeting As a future educator, will you be charged with effectively teaching all the students in your classroom despite their differences. A one-size-fits-all approach will not work, and parents will ask you how you plan to support their child’s needs. The answer is differentiation, but many outside of the world of education will not know what that means. Therefore, you have been asked to […]

 (1) Research your favorite consumer product (iPhone, Lexus IS, Disney, Sony PlayStation, Gucci, Lego, Frito Lay Cheetos, etc.) for changes in trend (trend analysis) (2) Develop a survey of consumer intentions to determine if there will be a decrease in demand for your favorite product. The questions in your survey-opinion poll should be designed to capture if the current users of the product are unsatisfied, […]

Prepare: In preparation for discussing the importance of critical thinking skills, please read the following articles: Critical Thinking and the Challenges of Internet and Common Misconceptions of Critical Thinking. You may also read other applicable sources found under the Week Four Resources tab to gain a better understanding of what it takes to be a critical thinker.   Reflect: Reflect on the characteristics of a […]

  Select one article from a current professional journal that deals with research on an aspect of performance-based instruction and assessment. Provide an overview of the article with your opinion at the end to identify strengths and weaknesses of the article and recommendations.   Suggested Research Topics:  History of the Performance Assessment MovementCharacteristics of Performance Assessments – Purposes of national, state, district, and school level assessments, […]

Purpose: The primary goal of this weekly assignment is to enable you to understand the revision process and revise your paper with the help of a writing specialist. Prepare: After you have completed a rough draft of your paper (at least five pages), submit that draft to the Ashford Writing Center. To do this, click on the Writing Center & Library tab located under the […]

  The Martinez family is raising their two children, ages 3 and 5, within a small rural community. They are migrant workers and have lived in the community for 4 months. Despite each parent working two jobs, the family seldom has enough money and has occasionally experienced homelessness, particularly when the seasonal nature of their work is interrupted by weather conditions. The family has faced […]