Use resources from the required readings or the GCU Library to create a 10-15 slide digital presentation to be shown to your colleagues informing them of specific cultural norms and socio-cultural influences affecting student learning at your school. Choose a culture to research. State the country or countries of origin of your chosen culture and your reason for selecting it. Include sociocultural influences on […]

Please use these three assigned readings and really follow the rubric（uploaded） (Times New Roman, 12 inch font, 1 inch margins, APA citation format) These are not intended to be summaries of the readings, but instead provide an opportunity for you to engage and apply theories, concepts, and research findings to think more critically about student diversity, schooling, and academic achievement. You will be graded on […]

   http://www.ted.com/talks/patricia_ryan_ideas_in_all_languages_not_just_english.html.  · From the e-Activity, examine Ryan’s thesis through the lens of the Western / non-Western dichotomy. Defend or critique Ryan’s assertion that the insistence of the use of English within global post-secondary educational environments negates the contributions that have the potential to be derived from non-Western cultures and perspectives. Justify your response. · Explore one (1) of the three (3) common themes of […]

enter. Scenario for Assignments 1-3Assume that you are the curriculum designer for a school district. The school board has requested that several teams develop proposals for new curricula to meet newly established state standards. You and your team must develop the first proposal to provide as a pilot or model for the other teams. You have to first identify a specific curriculum area not currently […]

 Access and complete the “Brainstorming and Beginning Research Worksheet” assignment. To assist you with this assignment, be sure to review the “The Writing Process” media; this is a great resource for you to use as you create your essay throughout the course. Access and complete the “Brainstorming and Beginning Research” worksheet. This assignment will walk you through the writing process steps of choosing a topic, […]

  In this assignment, you will compare and contrast assessment and evaluation. You must complete the following: Give an example, from classroom or online applications other than this course, of assessment, then compare and contrast that with an example of evaluation. Discuss the defining characteristics of each type, assessment and evaluation, and ways in which teachers and trainers use each one in instructional design and […]

  Each group will write-up the Findings Section to the case study that was completed using the corresponding weekly SPSS Worksheet.  Using the Example Write-up as a guide, the assignment will be complete in two parts: working individually (Part 1) and working in a small group of around five members (Part 2).  Part 1: Complete the week’s corresponding scenario on your own by writing a Findings […]

  Week 4 Discussion – Change Our Boys or Change the System? After completing this week’s Readings and Resources, respond to the following questions: Gurian and Stevens ask if we should “keep trying to change our boys” or should we instead “change the educational system in which they are now taught.” How do they address this question? Do you agree or disagree with their position? […]

 PLEASE LOOK AT THE WEBSITE FOR THESE QUESTIONS.  https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/agc/challenge/  What are some important steps in interpreting data from high stakes assessments? What does the law say about the instruction and assessment of students with disabilities?  Why is this law important? Why is it important that students with disabilities have access to the general education curriculum?  Give examples of benefits and negative impacts to students with […]

Main Idea: Patterns of conflict are designed to produce certain results.  Conflict style cultivates specific patterns. These patterns make it more or less likely that certain emotional triggers are exposed and even validated. In other words, the way you approach conflict yields certain patterns of communication—emotional, functional, and otherwise. The results you get are intimately connected to the way you pattern your conflict style and […]