Action on the IOM Report An Institute of Medicine (IOM, 1999) report was a wake-up call for both the general public and healthcare providers regarding the problem and tragic consequences of medical errors. According to the report brief, “At least 44,000 people, and perhaps as many as 98,000 people, die in hospitals each year as a result of medical errors that could have been prevented” […]

Topic 1: Discussion Question 1  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 or why not? Topic 1: […]

   Prompt: In the article “Stage-Based Challenges and Strategies for Support in Doctoral Education: A Practical Guide for Students, Faculty Members, and Administrators,” Pifer and Baker (2016) identified three stages of doctoral education, explaining each one and suggesting strategies to overcome challenges that arise in each stage. The excerpted reading below includes the explanations and strategies aimed at doctoral students in the first two stages […]

  Prior to beginning to work on this discussion, read Chapter 1:  Introduction to Global Marketing. Make sure that you have a good grasp  of the following key terms and theories: Global marketing Marketing mix Competitive advantage Product/Market expansion framework Driving forces affecting global marketing Restraining forces affecting global marketing There is a saying in the business world that “nothing fails like  success.” Take Gap, […]

 you will read chapter 7 in T. You will also read an article that examines translanguaging in immersion classrooms. This article provides   a different perspective on the topic of translanguaging in language education and I believe will enhance our developing understandings of the possibilities and potential of translanguaging across programs. For the module, I have u uploaded a brief clip of Dr. Cummins – the […]

 You will find a balance of assignments (e.g., case studies, Discussions, and Assignments). The case studies, Discussions, and Assignments will help you to identify and debate key issues, refine your critical thinking and decision-making skills, and assist you in your development as a scholarly writer. To facilitate your journey, you will find a resource toolkit and video-based faculty introductions to each module. The course also […]

Topic: Improving Classroom Management through Behavior Modification In order to plan for change, data collection and analysis need to take place in the research cycle. The analysis process helps a researcher plan for improvements by answering the vital question, “What does the data reveal?” Educators may gain a deeper understanding of teaching and learning when data is analyzed and combined with research investigations. Expand the […]

Part 1: Mini-Lesson Plan            Prior to going into your clinical field experience classroom this week, use the data received from the pre-assessment to complete the “Social Studies Mini-Lesson Plan” template. This mini-lesson plan will be administered to the selected group of students to support instruction to meet the selected standards. The “Social Studies Mini-Lesson Plan” includes: Social Studies standard, arts […]

  Intervention Planning and Ethical Considerations – Action Research Proposal [WLO: 1, 2][CLO: 4, 5] This week you will work on the next section of your Action Research Proposal, Intervention Planning. Informed by your review of the literature and your knowledge of problem you want to address through your action research, you will plan how you will design and implement your intervention. Further, based on […]

   Instructions:  For this assignment, you will be studying the Old Testament story of Elisha and the Widow’s Oil found in 2 Kings 4:1-7. You will use the template below in order to complete a study of this passage. In your study, you will use the skills of Observation, Interpretation, Correlation, and Application that you have become familiar with through your reading in Everyday Bible […]