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EDU623 / EDU 623 / ENTIRE CLASS/COURSE TUTORIAL INCLUDES EVERYTHING LISTED

EDU623 / EDU 623 / ENTIRE CLASS/COURSE TUTORIAL INCLUDES EVERYTHING LISTED

EDU623 / EDU 623 / WEEK 1 DQ 1 SKILLS NEEDED FOR MASTER OF EDUCATION

Week 1 DQ 1 Skills Needed for Master of Education

You have selected a Master of Arts in Education program from Ashford. What skills do you possess that will make this a successful journey? What skills do you hope to gain that will benefit you in your future career? What are some weaknesses or obstacles that stand in your way? How will you minimize the challenges of your weaknesses and maximize your strengths to benefit you in this program? In a minimum of 300 words, answer the questions listed above and respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

EDU623 / EDU 623 / WEEK 1 DQ 2 EFFECTIVE TEACHERS

Week 1 DQ 2 Effective Teachers

In Chapter 2 of this week’s readings, the authors explain “What does it take to become a professional educator?” Briefly describe the important aspects to becoming a professional educator. Clearly explain five characteristics of effective teachers. Analyze your own strengths in these areas. What do you or will you bring to education in terms of your strengths? In a minimum of 300 words, answer the questions listed above and respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

EDU623 / EDU 623 / WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND

No Child Left Behind

The No Child Left Behind Act, the landmark legislation created in 2002, continues to make an impact on education today. However, there is a push to revise many elements of this act. Search for two articles in the Ashford Online Library to read and review on opponents and proponents of NCLB.

In a 2-3 page paper (excluding title and reference pages):

a. Provide a description of No Child Left Behind and explain why people oppose or support the act.

b. Explain and defend your view of No Child Left Behind and how it fits into your educational experiences.

c. Assess the current status of No Child Left Behind today and describe what changes are being proposed.

d. You must cite at least two academic resources, in addition to the course textbook.

For more information on NCLB visit the following website: Ed.gov and watch the videos State of the Union ’08: Bush on Education and Barack Obama: No Child Left Behind. Remember to cite all references using APA style.

EDU623 / EDU 623 / WEEK 2 DQ 1 EVALUATING RESEARCH

Week 2 DQ 1 Evaluating Research

When you’re working on your Final Research Paper project, you are responsible for ensuring the integrity of your research. Imagine that you’ve started your research and you’ve put in a few key words in your Internet search engine and 50 websites pop up. What do you do? In a minimum of 300 words, discuss at least five selection criteria you would use to “weed” the sites, explaining why you chose the criteria you chose. This discussion provides an excellent opportunity to comment and reflect upon the findings of your fellow students. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

EDU623 / EDU 623 / WEEK 2 DQ 2 DIVERSITY IN SCHOOLS

Week 2 DQ 2 Diversity in Schools

Chapters 4 and 5 of Teaching Today: An Introduction to Education explain the different age groups and diversity found in schools today. From your readings, what challenges do future educators face to meet the needs of the diverse student population? What are some solutions to these challenges? In a minimum of 300 words, explain the challenges and solutions educators will face in regards to diverse student populations. Respond to at least two of your classmates’postings.

EDU623 / EDU 623 / WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT WRITING AND RESEARCHING SKILLS SELF-ASSESSMENT

Writing and Researching Skills Self-Assessment

Writing and researching are essential elements to teaching and learning. Early in this week, complete the following exercises:

a. Review the “Research Guides” section in the Ashford Writing Center to assist you in understanding academic research methods.

b. Complete the Avoiding Plagiarism tutorial.

Develop a three-page reflective paper (excluding title and reference pages) describing what you have learned about yourself, your current writing, and research skills through the completion of these activities.

Organize your paper into the following sections:

a. Introduction

b. Analysis of Strengths

c. Analysis of Weaknesses

d. Growth Plan

e. Conclusion

Remember to format and cite all references using APA style.

EDU623 / EDU 623 / WEEK 3 DQ 1 STANDARDIZED TESTING

Week 3 DQ 1 Standardized Testing

Read the article “What Should Parents Know about Standardized Testing in School?” and watch the video “Notebook: Standardized tests.” Think about the current testing in your state. How does it guide instruction? What types of pressures are put on students, teachers, and administration? In a minimum of 300 words, respond to the questions above and briefly explain your opinion on standardized testing. Respond to at least two of your classmates postings.

EDU623 / EDU 623 / WEEK 3 DQ 2 BLOOM’S TAXONOMY

Week 3 DQ 2 Bloom’s Taxonomy

In a minimum of 300 words, utilize three different levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy (Chapter 7) to write three learning outcomes for an age group that interests you. Then identify three assessment strategies that align with the outcomes. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings. Following are two examples:

1. Outcome: Students will identify items that begin with /b/.

Assessment Strategy: Present a page of small pictures of items to the student. He/she is to circle those that begin with /b/.

2. Outcome: Students will develop an understanding of the letter /b/.

Assessment Strategy: Student is to verbally generate a list of items that begin with the letter or sound /b/

EDU623 / EDU 623 / WEEK 3 ASSIGNMENT LESSON PLAN CRITIQUE

Lesson Plan Critique

Obtain, from the internet or a school, a lesson plan that you believe is of high quality and could be used in your current or future classroom. Critique the lesson plan by examining the objectives, activities, and assessments provided. Organize your critique in the following manner:

a. Introduction: Type of lesson, grade level, subject, etc.

b. Objective

c. Activities

d. Assessment

e. Conclusion: Why you would use this plan

Attach the lesson plan with your critique. This assignment should not exceed two pages (not including the title and reference pages). You must cite your reference for the lesson plan as well as one additional resource.

EDU623 / EDU 623 / WEEK 4 DQ 1 EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Week 4 DQ 1 Educational History

What impact has history had on education? What influences are still impacting education today? Select a time period or historical educational movement that you believe still impacts schools today and explain why. In a minimum of 300 words, answer the questions above. Post your response and respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

EDU623 / EDU 623 / WEEK 4 DQ 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Week 4 DQ 2 Public School System

Review the website of a school district in your area. Note at least five programs or areas of service that either surprise you or were not a part of the school system you remember. In a minimum of 300 words, answer the following questions: Why do you think these services are now part of the public school system? Should schools assume these responsibilities? Why or why not? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

EDU623 / EDU 623 / WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

Philosophy of Education

To this point, we have learned about many influences impacting education today. We have been introduced to legislation, curriculum and instruction, standardized testing, and the history of education. As educators or future educators, we will have a large impact on the success of our students. It is important for you to analyze why you have chosen this field. In a 1 -2 page paper (not including the title and reference pages):

a. Explain your philosophy of education, and

b. Describe the influences and experiences that have developed this philosophy.

At a minimum, use one external source, in addition to the course text.

EDU623 / EDU 623 / WEEK 5 DQ 1 PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVES

Week 5 DQ 1 Philosophical Perspectives

Philosophical perspectives play an important role in what is taught in the classroom. In a minimum of 300 words, explain the views of progressivism, essentialism, and perennialism. Which philosophical perspective is most closely related to your philosophy? Explain. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

EDU623 / EDU 623 / WEEK 5 DQ 2 TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT

Week 5 DQ 2 Technological Advancement

Read Chapter 11of the course text. In a minimum of 300 words, explain the five ways new technology can be used. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

EDU623 / EDU 623 / WEEK 5 ASSIGNMENT ARTICLE REVIEW ON TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

Article Review on Technology in Education

Research a current article (2009 or newer) on technology in the classroom. In 2-3 pages (excluding title and reference pages) summary of the article, explain how this technological advancement will shape education in the future. In a two- to three-page summary of the article, explain how this technological advancement will shape education in the future. Organization:

a. Summary of article

b. Impact technology will have on education

c. Personal opinion on how you believe technology will shape education in the future

d. Conclusion

The article you select must be cited in APA format.

EDU623 / EDU 623 / WEEK 6 DQ 1 IS EDUCATION A PRIVILEGE OR A RIGHT?

Week 6 DQ 1 Is Education a Privilege or a Right?

From your readings and experiences, should schooling be a right or privilege? What impact has student, family, and societal rights had on the influence of education? What role should choice play in public education (i.e. charter schools, private schools, online education, etc.)? Your response must be a minimum of 300 words. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

EDU623 / EDU 623 / WEEK 6 DQ 2 ECONOMICS AND EDUCATION

Week 6 DQ 2 Economics and Education

Educational funding has been a challenge the past few years as the economy has weakened across the United States. What has been the impact been in your state? Utilize your state budget website to evaluate any cuts to education funding over the past several years. What have legislators done to help or hinder funding of education? In a 300 word response, answer the questions above and respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

EDU623 / EDU 623 / WEEK 6 ASSIGNMENT FOCUS OF THE FINAL PAPER

Focus of the Final Paper

One of the biggest decisions for a professional educator is to decide what area of education to concentrate on in order to have a successful career. This summative assignment is designed to help you choose your area of focus.

Instructions

You will write an 8-10 page double spaced paper (not including title and reference pages) explaining the area of education you are interested in learning more about. This area of education may be Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult Education, English Language Learner, Special Education, or any other area approved by the professor.

You will organize your paper into the following sections:

1. Introduction that includes a thesis statement clearly identifying an area of education that your research paper will concentrate on and why you are choosing this area of education.

2. Research and describe the historical development of this area of education and current legislation that shapes it today.

3. Explain current best practices related to curriculum and instruction for this area of education. You will refer to professional organizations associated with this area.

4. Identify and describe specific technology and future trends associated with this area of education.

5. Analyze improvements, challenges, and controversial issues facing this area of education.6. Conclude your paper by explaining why you have chosen this field of interest, how it coincides with your philosophy of education, and your future professional goals.