Identify and explain the ontological and epistemological assumptions which underpin the researchers’ choice of methodology
Critique the effectiveness of the relationship between the philosophical positioning, the methodology chosen and the methods used for collecting and analysing data;
Identify and discuss the ethical challenges and issues raised in the paper and the extent to which these are considered satisfactorily.
1. Explain how being equity literate serves or does not serve a role or purpose in your life, career, or educational journey. Give at least one example
2. In your words, explain what it means to be equity literate.
Research in education and evidence-based practice
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the key theories, practice, policy and pedagogy related to each topic.
Reflect on Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences. What types of intelligences might you attribute to yourself? Interpersonal intelligence
How does this connect to our work and practice in Early childhood education and care?
What are some potential deficits of conceiving intelligence in this way? What are some benefits?
What are some of the criticisms of existing theories about the origin, nature and measurement of intelligence? Do you agree that intelligence theories are generally flawed or limiting? Why or why not?
Resources
https://www.verywellmind.com/gardners-theory-of-multiple-intelligences-2795161#:~:text=Criticism,%2C%20personality%20traits%2C%20and%20abilities.
https://www.verywellmind.com/theories-of-intelligence-2795035#toc-theories-of-intelligence
How do you feel about events specifically designed for individuals with special needs (such as special needs proms, Caring Santa, etc.?).
Write a 250 – 500 word description of a fully inclusive event that you would like to host.
It could be a party, a carnival, a festival or any other event you can think of hosting. How would the event look and sound? How would people feel when they attended?
What specific accommodations would you put in place to ensure people of all abilities could fully participate?
What would someone who is blind/deaf/has autism/uses a wheelchair enjoy about the event?
Using an example from Altieri – Chapter 1 and evidence from your personal experience as a student, explain why is it important to focus on disciplinary literacy skills in social studies? (Make it sound personal)
What are some obstacles you’ve seen with your struggling readers when reading in your class? What is a strategy from Ogle, Klemp, and McBride – Chapter 1 that might be used to better support these students?
Source:
Altieri, Jennifer L. Content Counts!: Developing Disciplinary Literacy Skills, K-6. Newark, DE: International Reading Association, 2011.
Ogle, Donna, et al. Building Literacy in Social Studies: Strategies for Improving Comprehension and Critical Thinking. Alexandria: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development (ASCD), 2007.
CASE STUDY
Based on (Greenville Mississippi school district policy GPSD WILL DISTRICT prevail? Does the district have the right to skip steps on the Progressive discipline process?
How can schools encourage positive social relationships and prevent bullying? Critically discuss with reference to recent theories and empirical research.
Relationship & bullying. Are they distinct or they relate? Check recent theories to evaluate the different interventions which have been successful. What causes and evidence of effectiveness are? Illustrate – arrows /graphs …
What schools are doing to reduce bullying?
PART A:
Critical discussion of leadership and management styles and effect of distributed leadership in an education organisation on staff and students and other stakeholders
1,000
PART B:
A discussion on how change could be managed within the department and how to use effective communication to achieve this. You should include an appraisal of the impact of these management and communication styles on individuals in the department and on the team as a whole.
What performance management system would you employ?
How would you motivate new staff?
How would you overcome resistance from staff? Who worked there before you?
What change management system would you employ?
1,000
PART C:
A critical evaluation of your own management skills, expertise and areas for professional development .You should draw on relevant literature and your own previous experiences to support your writing. (500 words)
What is it we want our students to learn?
How will we know if our students are learning?
How will we respond when students do not learn?
How we will enrich and extend the learning for students who are proficient? (p. 86-87)
In addition, apply the knowledge from your current roles as educators by including specific examples from your current practice with PLC’s on your campus.
