Perfecting Partnerships Joyce L. Epstein is an integral figure within the research of school partnerships and parental involvement. Epstein (1995) identified that school, family, and community are important “spheres of influence” on children’s development and that their education is enhanced when these spheres collaborate and work toward common goals. For this assignment, you are…

  Discuss the characteristics and causes of emotional and behavioral disorders.  How might understanding the characteristics and/or causes of a student’s disability help a teacher integrate them into the classroom?   What are some of the models used for teaching these students and integrating them into the class? Please include other considerations such as the environment…

  – Describe the national security risk and threat assessment process. – What national security threats have been attributed to climate change? – What recommendations should be followed to protect the US from climate change? – What is the water-food-energy nexus and why is it important? – How will rising sea levels impact defense infrastructure?…

 As you reflect on the content of this course, how does this information impact your teaching or beliefs on teaching? Is there a quote or thought that best epitomizes your reason for teaching?  APA style

  A teacher’s ability to reflect upon his or her practice to improve student learning is a key skill that is learned over time and not easily mastered. How would (or do) you include the principles or methods of Critical Reflection into your practice or studies? Relate an incident in which you have used a…

  A Balancing Act Balancing the demands of work, parenting, and family is a challenging but necessary task for a significant number of American families. According to the Pew Research Center (2015), 46% of two-parent houses have both parents working full time, which is up from 31% in 1970. These data reveal that family structures…

1. What is Generative AI and how is it similar/different to Traditional AI? 2. Do you believe that work created by Generative AI (e.g. ChatGPT) is comparable in quality to human created content? What challenges and opportunities does Generative AI pose to cyber security? Resources Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity AI-powered Cyber Attacks 6 Real-World Examples…

Standard Choose one K-3 reading foundational standard that addresses a phonics skill. Learning Objective Write a developmentally appropriate and measurable learning objective that aligns with the standard and identifies the concept or pattern being taught throughout the lesson. Phonological/Phonemic Awareness Review Describe a phonological/ phonemic awareness routine that reviews the previously learned patterns and introduces…

For the last discussion of this course, review a part or segment from the program that has made you proud. That may be achieving your first certification or badge, or completing your first graded assignment, or even going through the resources that have helped you expand your knowledge on leadership. You may choose to discuss…

Integrating social studies with language arts ensures that social studies concepts are being taught in a curriculum where the focus on reading and math might make it hard to fit in dedicated time for social studies. This integration also supports important skills that will benefit students throughout their school years like reading and comprehending informational…