Category: Education

Discuss the triggers to organizational change (Dawson, 2003, p. 15) and the impact of both external and internal triggers on effective change management. How might an educational leader keep up to date on relevant external and internal triggers?

EDD643 Mod 1- CASE

Higher education institutions undergo change on a regular basis for a variety of reasons. Use the peer-reviewed journal articles provided in the background readings to respond to the following questions:

What social, political, or economic trends influence change in higher education?

What are the primary factors that inhibit or promote change in higher education?

Discuss the triggers to organizational change (Dawson, 2003, p. 15) and the impact of both external and internal triggers on effective change management. How might an educational leader keep up to date on relevant external and internal triggers?

In conclusion, describe how the module readings contribute to or alter, your perspective on change management in higher education.

Attached: Read Chapter 2: Dimensions of Change in:

Dawson, P. (2003). Understanding Organizational Change: The Contemporary Experience of People at Work. London: SAGE Publications Ltd.

Kezar, A. (2009, Nov). Change in higher education: Not enough, or too much? Change, 41, 18-23.

What do spelling errors tell us?Explain how spelling and reading are related. In other words, how does spelling support reading?

Scenario

Write a well-constructed response to the following questions that demonstrate your knowledge of the assigned reading:

1. What do spelling errors tell us?

2. Explain how spelling and reading are related. In other words, how does spelling support reading?

Describe the purpose of a Behavior Matrix and when you would utilize one in your classroom. Also discuss the importance of collaboration of key stakeholders regarding the Behavior Matrix.

Describe the purpose of a Behavior Matrix and when you would utilize one in your classroom. Also discuss the importance of collaboration of key stakeholders regarding the Behavior Matrix.

Design a Behavior Matrix. For examples see Module 3 Learning Objects.

Discuss the benefits and challenges of implementing a Behavior Matrix in your classroom.

A pilot should be implemented with opportunities to collect data on how it is working. Special care should be paid to the possibility of unconscious bias towards underrepresented populations within the community:Discuss?

Discussion Post

Question:

1. Should be research-based and no just one person’s bright idea

2. Should be developed with input and buy-in from all members of the school community.

3. A committee comprised of administration, guidance counselor(s), teachers, parents and a student or students should develop the expectations and present it to staff, and parents in separate meetings with opportunities for input and revision.

4. A pilot should be implemented with opportunities to collect data on how it is working. Special care should be paid to the possibility of unconscious bias towards underrepresented populations within the community.

5. The plan should be restorative and not punitive, helping students to reflect on their actions and get to the root of problematic behaviors.

 

What kinds of choices do they make? What types of play do you see? What developmental areas are served in their play? Give specific examples.Describe the range of ability you observe among the children.

Journal 2: The Children

Remember to cite three references from your text. Also, give specific examples of how the children interact with the environment.

What kinds of choices do they make? What types of play do you see? What developmental areas are served in their play? Give specific examples.

Remember to write your journal in essay form 3-5 pages. Your response should include at least 3 references to the text.

Here are the questions, answer all of them in essay form. ———–

1) Describe what the children are doing in the classroom.

2) Record and describe at least 5 specific scenarios of their play in detail.

3) What experiences, knowledge and skills are they building on? List cues that let you know a child is learning.

4) What do you think about the importance of play?

5) Are there opportunities for children to a) play alone, b) participate in small groups, c) participate in a large group? Describe/explain.

6) Are children encouraged to learn from one another? How?

7) Can you identify the developmental areas that are supported in their play (social, emotional, physical, cognitive/language, and creative)?

8) How do you see this happening? How does this relate to the concept of the “Whole Child”?

9) Describe the range of ability you observe among the children.

10) Are there children with special needs in the classroom? How are they served?

11) Focus on two same age children. What makes them different? Similar? Describe. ———-
Make the answers flow, check for grammar and avoid plagiarism.

 What risks are inherent for the college, with its reliance on its rapid shifts to implement new initiatives based on entrepreneurial demands?In conclusion, how might this case study reflect your own experience as an educational leader? Or discuss how consideration of this case is useful in your development as an educational leader.

EDD643 Mod 1- SLP

The SLP assignments for this course ask you to review a case study from Community College Leadership: A Multidimensional Model for Leading Change by Eddy (2010).

Review the case study “New World College: Technology Community College,” located in Appendix B on pages 173 – 175. Respond to the following questions:

What risks are inherent for the college, with its reliance on its rapid shifts to implement new initiatives based on entrepreneurial demands?

How might academic programming be impacted by the business ventures?

What needs to occur at the college to provide for the sustainability of programs when President Jones leaves?

In conclusion, how might this case study reflect your own experience as an educational leader? Or discuss how consideration of this case is useful in your development as an educational leader.

Read Attached: Appendix B: Case Studies in Leadership – New World College: Technology Community College (p. 173 – 175) from:

Eddy, P. L. (2010). Community College Leadership: A Multidimensional Model for Leading Change. Sterling, VA, USA: Stylus Publishing.

What have you learned in regards to the cognitive advantages of the bilingual brain?

JOURNAL WRITING # 2

provide 2 pages of a journal entry. The journal entry should include the following components:

1. Description of Highlight(s) – chapter, article or event that pertains to the course ;

2) Initial Emotional Response (surprised, embarrassed, sad, inspired, excited, puzzled, etc.) ;

3) Learning Process

Note that you need to complete your work in TImes New Roman of 12 font and submit it as an attachment.

Question: What have you learned in regards to the cognitive advantages of the bilingual brain?

Watch Maria Polisnsky on cognition and bilingualism

Watch Ellen Bialystock on how bilingualism helps your brain

Prompt:

What have you learned in regards to the cognitive advantages of the bilingual brain?

Briefly discuss bilingualism and divergent/creative thinking and bilingualism and communicative sensitivity.

Reflection Question/Statement:

Question 1:

Briefly discuss bilingualism and divergent/creative thinking and bilingualism and communicative sensitivity. (Chapter 7)

Question 2:

Briefly explain the iceberg analogy and the thresholds theory. (Chapter 8)

What is the age group or grade that this book developmentally appropriate for? Are students able to see themselves or others represented in ways that celebrate the assets of the culture (race, ethnicity, gender, language, ability, etc.)?

Culturally Responsive Math Book

Why did you select the text?
Provide a brief synopsis of the book.

What is the age group or grade that this book developmentally appropriate for?

Would you recommend the text? Why or why not? What are some strengths of the text? What are some areas for growth?

Are students able to see themselves or others represented in ways that celebrate the assets of the culture (race, ethnicity, gender, language, ability, etc.)?

What math skills or topic can be taught using this book?

How can students use the math they are learning from this story in their real lives?

What questions might teachers ask to support with discussing and exploring the math content? What questions might student’s have?

How does this book connect the math content with student’s real-life experiences and interests?