The term21st century skills suggests that there is a new set of skills that individuals need to possess to be successful as learners, citizens, and employees in the competitive, global economy  Compare and contrast what the authors identify as twenty-first century skills with what you would identify as twenty-first century skills.  Lastly, discuss how these skills fit into the traditional element of schooling that […]

  Respond to these post below. Based on what each learner wrote, what else can expectant mothers do to avoid teratogens? What additional resources might you recommend?   Laroya post Teratogens Teratogens can be defined as any agent that can be disturb the development of an embryo or fetus. This may cause a birth defect in a child or halt the pregnancy outright. Teratogen are […]

  Unit IV Essay Organizational cu lture involves many different details, including customer service, employee benefits, and  hiring/termination processes. In this essay, you will further explain the role of organizational culture and its influences. Within your essay, include the following points:  What are the cultural influences on training and development? Provide two examples.  Discuss the effects of cultural continuity and change on organizational […]

As a teacher, you will be under scrutiny to show the progress and growth of your students as part of the accountability movement. In this assignment, you will investigate and summarize the connections between professional expectations of teachers, teacher evaluations, and the law.  Choose a current local, state, or national model for teacher evaluation and/or the assessment of teacher effectiveness, and read the policies and […]

  Course Project: Legal Requirements and Social Impact There are many legal issues that both small and large businesses may encounter as they begin and continue to do business. Examples include handling contracts; obtaining patents and other forms of intellectual property protection; complying with local, state, and federal regulations; settling labor disputes and lawsuits; and many other concerns. However, legal issues are not the only […]

  PART I of the paper, begin by reflecting on the benefits and drawbacks of accepting advice from stories told by previous generations (i.e. “I did that with my kids and they turned out just fine.”).  For example, you may have heard a grandparent suggest that you put a bit of whiskey on an infant’s gums to help with teething. Consider your own thoughts about […]

  Discussion: Small Business Plans—Market Driven or Market Driving? The basic function of a business plan is to provide a clear picture of a business’s goals and directions. Yet, there are many other reasons why an entrepreneur would spend time and effort on developing and perfecting a business plan. For a new business venture, a business plan can be used to gain investors and cultivate […]

Special education students are entitled to the least restricted environment.  The least restrictive environment is the educational setting that  most closely resembles a regular school program and also meets the child’s special educational needs.  This means that because of inclusion,  you may have students who qualify for special education services in your regular education classroom even though you are not a certified special education teacher. In […]

  Course Project: Pulling It All Together—Completion of the Small Business Plan In the preceding weeks of this course, you have developed elements of a simple business plan for your Course Project. This Course Project was designed to help you appreciate the importance of the information that is included in such a plan. But that is just the beginning. If you take the time to […]

   Chapter 12 Short Answer Response Questions 1. List the two primary reasons attributed to the success of self‑recording procedures in assisting behavior  change. 2. List four factors that appear to influence the effectiveness of self‑instruction.  3. Meichenbaum has detailed a five-step procedure for self‑instruction. List the five steps in this procedure.  4. 12-54. Select one self‑recording strategy and give an example of its use.  […]