...Assignment #1 Public Administration- the Good, The Bad, The ugly William T. Thompson Prof. Neely PAD 500 Modern public Administration: Managing Public and nonprofit Organizations To understand how to solve a problem, we must first understand what we are trying to fix. For example, can a carpenter without any medical experience repair a heart valve? Of course not, he or she must first obtain the proper education necessary to perform such a complex operation. The same can be said about the American education system. Throughout America’s history parents, educators, and government officials have been debating what changes must be implemented for American children to receive every opportunity possible to gain an education that will prepare them for the future. the one type of public policy the education system would be suited for is by way of distributive polices because “ of its most common form of government policy where it uses general tax revenues to provide benefits to individuals or groups, often by means of grants or subsidies and other educational assistance”(blanc,denhardt,denhardt,2014,pg.55). The educational system in our country has changed over the years to accommodate all students with special needs and learning disabilities’ will touch on two (2) positive programs and two (2) negative programs. The first would be special...
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...Assignment #1 Public Administration- the Good, The Bad, The ugly William T. Thompson Prof. Neely PAD 500 Modern public Administration: Managing Public and nonprofit Organizations To understand how to solve a problem, we must first understand what we are trying to fix. For example, can a carpenter without any medical experience repair a heart valve? Of course not, he or she must first obtain the proper education necessary to perform such a complex operation. The same can be said about the American education system. Throughout America’s history parents, educators, and government officials have been debating what changes must be implemented for American children to receive every opportunity possible to gain an education that will prepare them for the future. the one type of public policy the education system would be suited for is by way of distributive polices because “ of its most common form of government policy where it uses general tax revenues to provide benefits to individuals or groups, often by means of grants or subsidies and other educational assistance”(blanc,denhardt,denhardt,2014,pg.55). The educational system in our country has changed over the years to accommodate all students with special needs and learning disabilities’ will touch on two (2) positive programs and two (2) negative programs. The first would be special...
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...Upon examination (or researched information) of the newly revised Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards, write a 400-word critical analysis of the ELP Standards. Explain how teachers who have ELLS in their classrooms can address these standards. Given the increase in number of ELL students in the United States, many U.S. teachers should expect to have ELLs in their classrooms. Therefore, it is essential that schools accurately identify ELLs and understand their language proficiency in English as well as their home language. Most states have a similar protocol to determine whether or not a student is proficient in English when they enter school. Under federal law, ELLs must be provided appropriate English language development support services and be assessed annually until they meet a state’s criteria for proficiency in English on specific language tests in order to no longer be considered an English language learner. Teachers must plan very carefully to ensure that all students participate in high-interest educational activities that are personally relevant. Failure to recognize and address students’ unique backgrounds could result in a large portion of the future adult population of this country who cannot participate successfully as global citizens. Academic experiences and parental perceptions impact students’ attitudes toward education. To create enthusiastic, lifelong learners, effective teachers show students that what they are learning in school will equip...
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...holes' that need to be filled with information. In short, the traditional teacher views that it is the teacher that causes learning to occur (Novak, 1998). Before, students here in the Philippines were exposed to IBE or Input Based Education in which it was a teacher-centred learning process. Now, it was transformed to OBE or Outcomes-Based Education. It was introduced in the Philippines last July 2012 by the CHED or Commission on Higher Education. OBE has become a focal point for critics of educational reform all across the world. It calls for a shift in that paradigm (model, pattern), from content to process in which a child is called upon to demonstrate what he knows and can do against standards established by the traditional education system. Because of this, Philippines made a critical decision to adopt OBE curriculum. Scholars defined OBE or Outcomes-Based Education...
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...did fell in and out of favor with the target language as they struggled to figure out their position between discourse communities. This type of struggle and lack of clearly measurable improvement is frequently viewed as a classroom failure. For example, as we have discussed in class, interpretations of a text that deviate from the “authoritative” interpretation are considered failed attempts even though reader response theory sustains that students read texts against their L1-mediated life experiences. It would seem that some sort of conflict between what is expected and what the learner brings to the table is a site for learning. Therefore, teacher emphasis on language as a tool to mediate an “identity crisis” may actually discourage students from identifying with the target language. The teacher is in danger of providing an “identity solution” of accommodation or acculturation (Lu 1992). Since to some extent the goal of reading and writing classrooms is have students actively redefine their identity position both as a learner and as a person in the world through critical reading, teachers must be wary of prescribing L2 identity categories for students in the process. Borrowing from Lu (1992), perhaps a way forward is to view conflict as the new status quo, where writing is a sort of coping process to be able to understand the agency of the self to adopt, restrain, and transform different discourses within a given discourse community. I...
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...Bullying in Schools 1 PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION EXPERIENCES, PERCEPTIONS, AND ATTITUDES OF THIRD GRADERS TOWARDS BULLYING A RESEARCH REPORT RESEARCH ADMIN 5163 BY Jimmy C. Clark. PRAIRIE VIEW, TEXAS 2008 Bullying in Schools 2 Table of Contents Page Abstract……………………………………………………………………………3 Chapter 1. Statement of the Problem Introduction-Background and Content………………………………………….5 Statement of the Problem……………………………………………………...10 Purpose of the Study…………………………………………………………..11 Research Questions…………………………………………………………....11 Null Hypothesis………………………………………………………………..11 Significance of the Problem…………………………………………………....11 Operational Definition………………………………………………………….12 Chapter 2. Review of Literature……………………………………………………12 Chapter 3. Method…………………………………………………………………...20 Identification of the Research……………………………………………………20 Design……………………………………………………………………………20 Target Population………………………………………………………………..21 Sample of Participants…………………………………………………………...22 Sampling of Procedure…………………………………………………………..22 The Instrument…………………………………………………………………...23 Statistical Techniques……………………………………………………………27 Summary of Research Procedure………………………………………………..27 References……………………………………………………………………………28...
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...and the implication for my teaching practice. It will analyse an educational institute and a key issue that impacts on my teaching practice. It will take a critical look at the context of this change by discussing the changing nature of work, lifelong learning and the learning society. This contextual analysis will consider the particular key changes being analysed. It will explain, analyse and theorise about the way in which the policy change impacts on education and on my teaching practice as a practicing ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher. It will discuss the extent to which adult and vocational education teachers can shape their own practice within the broad policy context that I have described and illustrated through the discussion of this particular policy change. It will discuss the Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (MSIT) and changes involved with moving from a governmental department to a statutory authority and how that affects my teaching practice. Statutory Authorities are alternative management systems that answer to a board of directors and a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) like most large profit driven, private organisations. This essay will discuss how MSIT balances learner’s needs and organisational needs in a push to maximise efficiency and profits while maintaining educational standards. In this context it will analyse the shift to SA status in terms of globalisation, the changing nature of work, lifelong learning and the learning society. ...
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...A teaching case is a narrative that describes a specific, complex predicament that is written as an educational tool for exploring critical issues and developing a response. Teaching cases are a vital part of criticizing and enhancing the education system. Studying such cases will enlighten and encourage the educator to consider each student as an individual learner. The plight of Jesus Gonzalez’s education lies in the balance. There are several areas of concern in his teaching case. Jesus Gonzalez is struggling first grader. He is a member of a migrant farm working family. They live in a community that is mostly Caucasian in the Midwest. The Gonzalez family considers themselves lucky to be living in a very small trailer on the property of their employer. Both his parents earn minimum wage but with no expense for rent, they are making ends meet. The case is about Jesus Gonzalez but the supporting characters are certainly worth mentioning. Mr. Gonzalez’s main focus is providing for his family. Their standard of living is well below the poverty level and I’m sure there is a bit of hand to mouth surviving. Coming to this country is seen as an avenue for opportunity for work and education for his children, but when there is work to be done, education must take a back seat for survival. Mrs. Gonzalez values education and family values. She is hesitant to let Jesus associate with his peers at school because of what she sees as an unwanted influence over her son. She...
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...students themselves | Teacher’s mobile device can serve to ensure feedback to all students and provide a record of the quality of their responses in class. Digital game environments provide instant corrective feedback, progressive skills acquisition and context for higher level thinking skills (problem-solving). Online rubric tools facilitate creating and distributing grading rubrics. | Nonlinguistic Representations | * Variety of Activities: graphic representations, physical models, mental pictures, drawing pictures and pictographs ,and kinesthetic activities * Students elaborate on their knowledge through the use of the above, allowing greater accessibility for recalling information as the teacher asks them to explain and justify their nonlinguistic representations. | Student-produced materials (with digital, multimedia tools) optimize the learning opportunities, no matter the type of learner. Web environments like the Visual Thesaurus can combine multi-sensory communication with interactive environments. Teachers can optimize traditional digital materials (documents, presentations, etc.) for the visually and hearing impaired and ESL students. | Cues, Questions, and Advanced Organizers | * Focus on the information that is critical to understanding the topic * Use higher-level questions * Provide wait time before accepting responses * Questions used before and after a learning experience | The web offers a variety of social learning environments...
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...Reading and Second Language Learners Research Report May 1999 This report prepared by Magda Costantino, Ph.D. The Evergreen Center for Education Improvement The Evergreen State College Olympia, Washington 98505 With assistance from: Joe St. Charles Susan Tepper Edlamae Baird Acknowledgment to Gary Burris and Lynne Adair For their invaluable assistance with the project This material is available in alternative format by request. Contact Bilingual Education at 360-753-2573, TDD 360-664-3631. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or marital status. Table of Contents (click on page number for access) Introduction......................................................................................................................... 1 Executive Summary ............................................................................................................ 3 Chapter One Language Acquisition and the Language Learner .......................................................... 7 Section One: How Does First Language Develop? .................................................... 7 Section Two: How Does Second Language Develop? ............................................... 9 Foundational Theories ...............................................................................................
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...Ivy Tech Community College Region 14—Bloomington Multilingual English Composition (Fall 2015) Syllabus Flag this Flag! All your college classes should have a syllabus—a schedule and list of course requirements, goals, and policies. Syllabi are like course contracts. By staying in the class, you agree to follow the “rules” of the syllabus. If you lose your syllabus, you can get another from Blackboard/Start Here. Flag this Flag! All your college classes should have a syllabus—a schedule and list of course requirements, goals, and policies. Syllabi are like course contracts. By staying in the class, you agree to follow the “rules” of the syllabus. If you lose your syllabus, you can get another from Blackboard/Start Here. Class & Section Number: ENGL 111-16N Tuesdays and Thursdays (T/R), 11:00-12:15, B209 Instructor Information NAME: Julie Kraft EMAIL: jkraft10@ivytech.edu OFFICE HOURS: By appointment SUPERVISOR INFORMATION: Annie Gray, English Department Chair, Room C118, Phone: 812-330-6038, agray@ivytech.edu Required Materials REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: * Wilhoit, A Brief Guide to Writing from Readings, 6th edition, Pearson (Custom edition for Ivy Tech) * Hacker and Sommers, A Pocket Style Manual, 6th edition, Bedford/St. Martin’s * Ivy Tech Bloomington literary magazine, mê tis, Volume 8 ADDITIONAL MATERIALS & EXPENSES: * Printouts of Blackboard readings and items you research for essays * Electronic storage device * Folder...
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...Should public schools continue standardized testing? The United States government implemented the 2001 No Child Left Behind Act (NCLBA), signed into law on January 8, 2002 by President George W. Bush (US Government Printing Office, 2002). This Act requires states to develop assessments in basic skills. In order to receive federal school funding, states must give these assessments to all students at select grade levels. The Act does not assert a national achievement standard. Each state develops its own standards (US Government Printing Office, 2002). Since the creation of this act, various debates challenge the practical use of the standardized tests. The debate presented for this paper is an argument, “Should public schools continue standardized testing?” The favorable arguments are that the standardized tests are fair, backed by parents, improves the quality of the curriculum, and the usage of standardized tests outside of the public education system. The arguments against standardized testing are stereotyping poor performing students, testing anxiety, low morale with teachers, and basing teacher evaluations on student performance. Additionally, ethical, moral and legal issues are identified in relation to standardized testing and their effects on high-stakes testing. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the given arguments, both for and against standardized testing from different sources and to conclude with a consensus of the arguments with the authors of this...
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...ABSTRACT Title of Thesis: ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER SPECIAL EDUCATION REFERRAL AND PLACEMENT OUTCOMES IN INSTRUCTIONAL CONSULTATION TEAMS SCHOOLS Arlene E. Silva, Master of Arts, 2005 Thesis Directed by: Professor Sylvia Rosenfield Department of Counseling and Personnel Services University of Maryland, College Park The present study serves as an examination and documentation of referral and placement outcomes of English Language Learner (ELL) cases in Instructional Consultation (IC) Teams schools. Archival data from 838 cases (12% of which were ELL cases) within five mid-Atlantic public school districts implementing IC Teams were analyzed for outcomes using logistic regression. Results included statistically significant differences in ELL versus non-ELL student initial team referral (IC or other prereferral intervention team) and ultimate IEP Team referrals. Initial referral concerns also differed significantly between ELL and non-ELL students. IC Teams were found to be more effective than existing prereferral intervention teams in decreasing the special education referrals of ELL and non-ELL students. The results of the present study serve as a foundation for future research in the areas of at-risk ELL students and their referrals to prereferral intervention teams and special education. ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER SPECIAL EDUCATION REFERRAL AND PLACEMENT OUTCOMES IN INSTRUCTIONAL CONSULTATION TEAMS SCHOOLS by Arlene E. Silva Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate...
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...regarding some aspects of one's task performance". (p.81). Narciss (2008) also defines feedback as "all post-response information that is provided to a learner to inform the learner on his or her actual state of learning or performance". (p.127). Mory (2003) discusses four perspectives on how feedback supports learning. First, feedback can be considered as an incentive for increasing response rate and/ or accuracy. Second, feedback can be regarded as a reinforcer that automatically connects responses to prior stimuli (focused on correct...
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...CHALLENGES STUDENTS FACE IN LEARNING ESSAY WRITING SKILLS IN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MANGA DISTRICT, NYAMIRA COUNTY, KENYA BY NYANG’AU BENARD NYASIMI E55/CE/14078/2009 A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION KENYATTA UNIVERSITY JULY 2013 * DECLARATION This thesis is my original work and has not been presented for degree in any other university. Signature: ______________________________ Date: ________________________ BY NYANG’AU BENARD NYASIMI E55/CE/14078/2009 We confirm that this thesis was carried out by the candidate under our supervision as university supervisors. Signature------------------------------------------------------ Date-------------------------- Dr .Sophia. Ndethiu. Department of Educational Communication and Technology. Kenyatta University. Signature------------------------------------------------------ Date------------------------- Dr. John. Kimemia. Department of Educational Communication and Technology. Kenyatta University. * DEDICATION This work is dedicated to my loving wife Zipporah Nyasimi and our sons Philemon Siko and Enock Ongeri . * ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I wish to acknowledge the support of those individuals who made it possible for a successful completion of this work. Special thanks go to my supervisors Dr. Sophia Ndethiu and Dr. John. Kimemia for the support, guidance...
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