...(AACN) Essentials for Master's Education for Advanced Practice Nursing, similar components are discussed below. Mission GCU mission is to prepare student learners to become global citizens recognizing differences in cultures, living values and having the ability to give care nonjudgmentally, to be critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible leaders by providing an academically challenging, value-based curricular framework of Christian culture (GCU, 2014). The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions faculty believes in educating nurses within a dedicated and supportive community of Christian values and a holistic patient centered approach. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing has the same mission in the form of research, policy, organization, finance, ethics, and professional development with nursing practice in human diversity, social issues, and health promotion and disease prevention by implementing a comprehensive holistic care model. (AACN, 2011). Curriculum GCU uses a challenging curriculum to prepare learners with the knowledge and skills needed in the current career arena by pushing learners to utilize and maximize personal intellectual motivational tools. GCU offers flexibility to students from various backgrounds, situations and workforce necessities and has created the best learning modality for their needs based on requirements of accrediting committees. Many would not have the opportunity to advance their educational cravings...
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...Running head: ISLLC STANDARDS ISLLC Standards Final Paper Melissa Steffel Grand Canyon University Education: EDA 534 March 21, 2012 ISLLC Standards Final Paper The Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium’s standards assist to explain anticipated results and actions for successful school leaders. The standards were established to improve the excellence of education. Because of the No Child Left Behind Act, the standards were executed to encourage excellence in the professional planning of upcoming school administrators. These standards were put forth to make school leaders responsible for individual pupil accomplishment. Educational administration is an area within the study of education that explores the administrative philosophy and practice of education overall and educational organizations and educators specifically. The field preferably distinguishes itself from administration and management through its devotion to guiding theories of educational viewpoint (Wikipedia, 2012). The ISLLC standards are very vital to the growth of the school leader. An efficient leader is one who knows what to accomplish and how to achieve it. The school leader has to coach the teachers, students, and the community for the ideas that the education community has in store. With all the essential testing that is taking place within the education system; the school leader has to be equipped for the inconceivable. They have to be well-informed and adaptable for the unimaginable...
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...The Benefits of Diversity in Higher Education Vanessa David de Campos June 30, 2014 Outline I. Introduction a. Thesis: Diversity in higher education, which is the inclusion and integration of minorities and marginalized groups, is important because it brings a variety of knowledge through the exposure of students to different perspectives, makes students prepared for working environments, and improves the country’s development. II. The Problems with the Lack of Diversity on Higher Education in the United States a. Comparison between the National Population Number of Minorities and the Number of People that Access Higher Education- Is it representative? b. Problems When the Minorities and Marginalized Groups are Misrepresented in Higher Education III. Higher education and Society a. Responsibility of Universities to Influence and Make Changes in the Society b. Affirmative Actions in the U.S Universities i. Historic ii. Controversial Points- a Defense of Affirmative Action as a tool to guarantee Diversity iii. Issues IV. Diversity a. What is Diversity? i. Defining Diversity in this Research Paper ii. Nomenclature b. Benefits to Society i. Collective and Individual Benefits ii. Numerical Representation and Informal Interactional Diversity iii. Interaction and Educational Benefits V. Preparing to Work a. Corporations, Global Trade Market and their necessities i. Amicus brief General Motors VI....
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...Diversity is an important part of education but in my community diversity rarely exists. The lack of avenues to open the community up to diversity is precisely why students aren't educated in diversity here. We are a small redneck town (which I wouldn't change for the world) that just isn't exposed to other cultures and ethnicities. The only way that students are exposed to diversity, in a cultural sense, is if they have the ability to travel or communicate with other cultures via the internet, Skype, Facebook, etc. Some kids are extremely diverse but their education in diversity is not a result of their schooling, it is a result of their travels, exposure and friendships to people of other countries and regions. In our school district we do have foreign exchange students who offer some insight into the lives of other cultures, genders, etc. We also have “distant learning” classes available at our school for students who want to take them. I feel that our local communities are very close-minded in terms of other cultures and the ways in which diversity can benefit us. Due to my own lack of cultural education I am going to write about the history of and importance of multicultural education in the school systems, citizen education programs and cultural enrichment activities.. Multicultural education has slowly evolved since its origins in the 1950’s civil rights movement to become part of the cultural mainstream. The desire to recognize the diversity of cultures rather...
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...plenary session, held on June 4, 2012, and reviewed by the Style Committee) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, CONSIDERING that the Charter of the Organization of American States (OAS) provides that integral development encompasses the economic, social, educational, cultural, scientific, and technological fields through which the goals that each country sets for accomplishing it should be achieved; TAKING INTO ACCOUNT that the Inter-American Democratic Charter recognizes that democracy and social and economic development are interdependent and mutually reinforcing, and that promotion and observance of economic, social, and cultural rights are inherently linked to integral development, equitable economic growth, and the consolidation of democracy and the rule of law in the states of the Hemisphere; RECOGNIZING that social justice and equity are essential for democracy; CONSIDERING that the Charter of the OAS establishes among its essential purposes to eradicate extreme poverty; CONSIDERING AS WELL that extreme poverty constitutes an obstacle to development and, in particular, to the full democratic development of the peoples of the Hemisphere; and that its elimination is essential and constitutes a common and shared responsibility of the American states; REAFFIRMING the determination and commitment of member states to urgently combat the serious problems of poverty, social exclusion, and inequity that affect, in varying degrees...
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...National Association for Drama Education What is Drama? Drama is an artform highly accessible to young people. In education, it is a mode of learning that challenges and supports students to make meaning of their world and enables them to express and communicate ideas in the artform. ΅΅ Drama is the enactment of real and imagined events through roles and situations. ΅΅ Drama enables individuals and groups to explore, shape and symbolically represent ideas and feelings and their consequences. ΅΅ Drama has the capacity to move and transform participants and audiences. It can affirm and challenge values, cultures and identities. ΅΅ Drama includes a wide range of experiences, such as dramatic play, improvisation, role-play, text interpretation, theatrical performance and multi-modal/hybrid texts. It includes the processes of making, presenting and responding. ΅΅ Drama draws on many different contexts, from past and present societies and cultures. Drama is one of the five arts subjects that make up the Australian Curriculum: The Arts. View website » Drama Australia uses the term drama broadly to represent related fields of artistic activity including theatre and performance. Drama encompasses a range of activities that both share conceptual similarities as well as specific differences relating to form and purpose. Drama is recognised and celebrated as a relevant and significant art form that both reflects and contributes to culture. An Education in Drama Drama in the school curriculum...
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...Grand Canyon University: EDA 534 Education Administration Foundation and Framework January 28, 2014 The Interstate School Leadership Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards were developed to help guide administrators and future administrators in refining and intensifying their leadership skills. The six outlined standards give administrators a roadmap to help them on the journey to a successful school environment, for all stakeholders involved. Not only do these standards provide guidance for administrators, but the ISLLC standards also “provide guidance to state policymakers as they work to improve education leadership preparation, licensure, evaluation, and professional development” (Council of Chief State School Officers, 2008, p.1). The ISLLC standards address the school vision of learning, the school’s culture and professional growth, a safe, effective and efficient learning environment, collaboration with stakeholders, acting in an ethical manner, and the political, economic, and legal aspect (Council, 2008). The overall purpose of the standards is to set common expectations, maximize student achievement results, and to improve continuing professional development. We have set standards for our students that measure their proficiency in various core subjects, and the level of learning that they are achieving. Because the weight of student achievement, the ISLLC standards give school communities and policymakers the opportunity to outline how effective leadership...
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...Building Blocks of Success for a Career in Education Vicki Davis Grand Canyon University: UNV 501 February 23, 2015 Building Blocks of a Successful Career in Education The following is a bulleted list of important components each teacher candidate must achieve in order to continue on into a successful career in education. This outline will overview each of the following topics: TaskStream, Learner Goals, Professional Dispositions and Where to Start. * Taskstream: Taskstream is an e-portfolio that each student in the college of education is required to have. Throughout the students’ schooling they will be instructed to upload pertinent assignments that are attached to standards; the assignment serves as evidence. When applying for teaching positions, students can use this online collection as their portfolio, showing what they have accomplished throughout their time at Grand Canyon University. The student may even choose to share this e-portfolio on the Web. * Learner Goals: Learner goals are standards that are mandated by “…state and federal departments of education, professional education organizations and accrediting bodies” (GCU, 2012). They include professional dispositions, content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge and skill, professional pedagogical knowledge and skills, data-informed decision making, performance assessment, technology integration, and field experience/clinical practice. * Professional Dispositions: Values and ethics that will...
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...playground and many more. It is important what we surround and teach our children. Public schooling is one of the most powerful ways to allows a child to explore diversity and truly flourish. As we all know, public schooling isn’t the only type of schooling there is, and there is private schooling as well as homeschooling. When comparing the three, it is essential to look at the positives and the negatives of all of them. Which type of schooling has the highest level of success rate and which provides a better education? A lot of successful people in our society came from public schooling. Many people argue the advantages of private schools; however, it is important to know what the public schools are being compared to. Public schools can be very different types of educational institutions, depending on the state being discussed. In most of the world, a public school is an educational institution run and funded by the government, usually through taxes. The advantages of a public school system are system are evident. A country with an Educated population is meant to increase skill level in the work force and the knowledge and common sense of the public. Informed citizens may be more likely to make carefully, thought out of decision regarding the future of the country. It is somewhat questionable as to if the educational goals of society is actually being met. Research states that public schools generally have students with a range of abilities and disabilities. As with ethnic...
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...Introduction to RCOG educational roles 1.1 College Tutor 1.2 Educational Supervisor 1.3 ATSM Director 1.4 ATSM Preceptor 1.5 ATSM Educational Supervisor 1.6 Deanery Ultrasound Co-ordinator 1.7 Ultrasound Educational Supervisor 1.8 Subspecialty Training Programme Supervisor (STPS) 4 5 5 7 8 10 12 13 15 16 Section 2: Structure of postgraduate education 2.1 The curriculum 2.2 Postgraduate training, assessment and appraisal 2.3 Annual review of training 2.4 RCOG forms for appraisal 2.5 MRCOG examinations 2.6 DRCOG examination 18 22 25 30 31 32 34 Section 3: Managing local/regional education 3.1 Guidance for dealing with the poorly performing trainee 3.2 Regional education 3.3 Welcoming the new trainee 3.4 Training needs for trainers 3.5 Top tips for College Tutors and Educational Supervisors 35 35 36 39 39 40 2 Section 4: Resources 4.1 Bibliography for medical education 4.2 List of educational resources 42 42 42 Section 5: Appendices 5.1 Appendix 1: Sample letter of welcome 5.2 Appendix 2: Example of introductory programme 45 45 47 3 Introduction The delivery of training and education is a core responsibility for the National Health Service (NHS). The General Medical Council sets the standards for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and works with the Colleges to determine the curriculum, assessments and implementation. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has established specific educational roles to support...
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...University: SPE351 October 20, 2013 Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities Effective education should meet the learning needs of each individual student and sufficiently support their ability to learn. This learning can take place in general or special education settings, depending on the needs of the students. General and special education teachers must be well educated and knowledgeable about special education laws and how they impact the learning process for students identified as ID. Issues concerning the identification process for students with intellectual disabilities are also an area of concern for educators as well as issues dealing with the social and educational implications that the common characteristics of students with intellectual disabilities have on teaching and learning. Lauren Byrd, a first grade regular education teacher and Christine Khouri, a K-2 self-contained teacher, were interviewed for the purposes of this paper. Issues concerning educating students with intellectual disabilities were discussed to establish an introductory knowledge base in this area and to help create an understanding of how these issues can affect teaching and learning. Issues relating to terminology, law and the identification process of students with intellectual disabilities were the first topics discussed during the interview. Mrs. Khouri, the special education teacher, was much more knowledgeable in the area of utilizing correct terminology regarding students...
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...What attracted you specifically to the study of Engineering in New York City? New York City represents many things in the American ethos but none more so than opportunity. For one, it is the financial heart of the United States of America, and the opportunities afforded by that distinction apply to the entire gamut of careers. While New York City is often associated with lawyers, stock brokers, or even the world’s fashion elite, engineers are not excluded from the array of opportunities. In fact, the aesthetic and practical prospects are varied and comprehensive. The first major benefit for an engineer living in New York City is the sheer inspiration. New York’s architectural designs, from the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building to the Chrysler Building, are an engineering marvel. As such, they serve as a great example of what can be accomplished with engineering. They are a testament to the direct products of engineering being more than functional. They serve as proof that they can transcend even into works of art. And nowhere is that as apparent as in New York City. This unparalleled variety of engineering feats constitutes a large part of the “New York advantage” for an engineer. While the educational road to engineering remains rooted in mathematics and theoretical work, New York is a unique and vibrant example of what can be mobilized with those theories. Even the most logically driven engineer would be persuaded of the great artistic and social implications...
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...Influences that Affect Women of Color in STEM Disciplines Past research studies assessed the influences that hindered underrepresented students of color to reach educational achievement in the STEM fields (Gordon & Bridglall, 2004; Maltese & Tai, 2011; Washington, 2011; Whalen & Shelley, 2010). The literature review indicated significant obstacles facing this population. Obstacles included mediocre academic preparation and encouragement targeted at underrepresented students of color from both the secondary school and collegiate institution levels. In order for the U.S. to compete globally, past research studies proved additional efforts must be made to help close the diversity and gender gap within the STEM fields. National STEM Enrollment and Retention Trends In the U.S., the total number of bachelor’s degrees awarded annually had nearly tripled over the past 40 years, but awarded STEM degrees had not. The U.S. continued to award fewer STEM degrees each year compared to other countries worldwide (Maltese & Tai, 2011). High school students with impressive grade point averages (GPA), no matter their race or gender should be encouraged to pursue a STEM major (Thompson & Bolin, 2011). Studies proved high school coursework played a significant role in a student’s decision to pursue a STEM major while in college. The completion of high school courses such as biology, chemistry, physics, calculus, and trigonometry showed a positive correlation with students deciding to...
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...Policies and procedures are put in to place by the governing body, in order to ensure that children with special educational needs are treat justly and are given the same valued opportunities and other individuals in the mainstream educational setting. The special educational need and disability code of practice (SEND) has recently been updated (2014) in order to support individuals from birth to twenty-five years old. The framework states that it will ‘provide equality, opportunity and enable high achievement’ for children with special educational needs. The SEND framework specifies that a child with a special educational need ‘can achieve well in their early years’ providing that they are given the appropriate support and inclusive care in their educational setting. The framework also articulates that practitioners should stretch targets of a child with autism and encourage them to have high ambitions; By doing so it ensures that children are given the same individual opportunities as other individuals who do not have any educational needs, giving a child the same opportunities also means that they are included in the educational setting....
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...administrator is an education leader who promotes the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner. | Knowledge | Skills | Enduring Understanding | Essential Questions | Administrators will know…. | Administrator will be able to…. | Administrators will understand that… | | the purpose of educational programs and accountability for academic success in the school | use data to guide instruction so that it is focused on helping all students (ISLLC 2008: 5A) | The administrator is seen as the “first citizen” by the school community. The administrator must adhere to the morals and values set by the school and community both personally and professionally. | How can you use the data to help guild your instruction, so that all students are successful? What issues will you encounter that may impact the success of your students? | | | | | how to demonstrate a personal and professional code of ethics | respect the rights of others with regard to confidentiality, dignity, and engage in honest interactions (ISLLC 2008: 5B) | | As an administrator, how do you align your decision to develop a professional personal code of ethics? How will you know the community has built a trusting relationship with you? | | | | | how to develop a culture of diverse staff members that promotes the value of all individuals | express the value of diversity in the school and ensure that all students have an education (ISLLC 2008: 5C) |...
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