Read the teacher scenarios in reflective Exercise 2.5 Assessing Other Educators’ Attitudes Toward Students’ Families. Choose Teacher One, Teacher Two, or Teacher Three.
In a four- to five-page paper (excluding the title and reference pages) respond to the teacher you chose as per the following guidelines. Use at least three credible sources, including your text, and be sure to use correct APA formatting as per the Ashford Writing Center Guidelines.
In the first section of your paper, respond as if you were a parent of a student in the class. Summarize what you would expect from the teacher.
In the second section of your paper, respond as if you were the principal/administrator of the teacher and describe how you would sway this teacher to understand the importance of a family/school partnership. Include the following in your plan:
· Provide at least three suggestions to encourage the teacher to make positive change.
· Create a list or chart of resources you would suggest to this teacher. At least two of these resources must support your suggestions to encourage positive family/school partnerships. If you use an outside source be sure to give proper credit as per APA guidelines for crediting charts and tables.
· State three additional ways to support this teacher in deepening his/her understanding of the importance of a family/school partnership.
The following essential questions that I have posted are critical to help you explore and understand the assigned readings L & S Ch. 1 and W Ch.1 during Week 2. These questions are intended to drive and stimulate the discussion and move your understanding beyond the plain sense of the text. Reading my PPT and watching the posted videos will guide you to answer these questions.
Please select 2 questions (one question from L&S Ch. 1 and another one from W Ch.1) out of these posted essential questions, answer them and post your responses in the Week 2 discussion forum (50 words for each question minimum). Please write your answers in your own words!!
Responses should:
Be coherent;
Be posted in the time allotted;
Be respectful;
Be scholarly
The following questions are based on L&S Ch.1:
1) Based on L& S, Ch.1, what are some of the leading theories/perspectives about how we acquire first language, and how do these theories/perspectives differ from one another? (You are not required to list all of the theories/perspective; You may choose two of them to make the comparison. You are encouraged to cover more than two theories.
2) What are subtractive bilingualism and additive bilingualism? In your perspective, what are the advantages and disadvantages of subtractive bilingualism and additive bilingualism? How can you relate any of them to your current/future teaching practice?
The following questions are based on W Ch.1:
3) What are major methods about language teaching, and how do these teaching methods differ from one another? You are not required to list all of the teaching methods; You may choose two of them you are interested in to make the comparison. You are encouraged to cover more than two teaching methods.
4) What are the tenets of communicative language teaching (CLT)? What teaching methods or instructional activities that you know of are a reflection of the tenets of CLT?
5) What is input enhancement? How can you view the input enhancement in language teaching? What example can you give regarding using input enhancement in English language classroom? Do you think input enhancement is a trending approach in the current English language teaching field? Why do you think so? Please justify your answer.
these videos illustrate the information presented in L& S Chapter 1 very well.
First Language Acquisition Theories Video Related to L&S Ch.1
https://youtu.be/DyJ8Fq3VQRg
Language Teaching Methods Video Series Related to W Ch1
I want to mention that W ch1 because I didn’t receive the book yet so the PPT include some key concept
This week, you will be working on your final research projects.
Remember, your final paper must be 5-7 pages with APA in-text citations and a references page.
Question 1: Which of the two topics have you chosen for your final project.
Week 13 Learning Tasks:
Week 13 Discussion Thread. (Due Thursday and Monday) (20 points) Choosing Final Paper Topic. Exploring remaining APA questions.
Review any materials you need to catch up.
Work on First Draft of Final Course Project.
Dear Class,
The end of the course is in sight now! I know that this has been a tough semester, so congratulations on making it nearly to the finish line : )
I appreciate your work so far!
This week, we will begin to work on the final project. The first draft of your paper will be due in Week 14. The Final Draft will be due in Week 15.
This is the Final Project Plan:
Week 13-This week, you choose one of the two topics from the Final Project Outline/Assignment Sheet. This can be found in the Week 13 Content Folder. I am also posting it in this announcement. Later in the week, I will post more tips on how to write the final project.
Week 14- Next week, you will post at least a partial rough draft to the Week 14 Discussion Thread by Thursday.
Week 15-During the final week of the term, you will be asked to submit your final project to Turn It In Direct for Final Grading.
The final project is where you will connect your visual artist and your writer.
The only difference is that with this paper, your research question is always in place. There are two research questions to choose from.
For your final project, you will choose one of the following two research topics listed below.
Please make sure that you read the guidelines for the following project very carefully. Also, make sure that you read all of the APA materials if you have not already. I posted those a while back, but you will certainly need to use your APA materials for the final project!
Using the research you have already done, drawing on the information you have compiled and the writing you have produced in the first two essays, please complete a final research paper based on one of the following topics:
1.How did these two people (the writer and the artist) influence society?
2.What is the unique connection that these two people (the writer and the artist) share?
STUDENT _______________________________________
COMPOSITION II
FINAL PROJECT
Prof. Martin Hyatt
Completion of this project demonstrates that you have the ability to do a high-level college research paper full of strong critical, sociological, cultural and/or historical implications. This project demonstrates that you are a college-level writer capable of skills that are essential before you move forward in both your educational and professional lives.
TOPICS
Using the research you have already done, drawing on the information you have compiled and the writing you have produced in the first two essays, please complete a final research paper based on one of the following topics:
1. How did these two people (the writer and the artist) influence society?
2. What is the unique connection that these two people (the writer and the artist) share?
Please use the following outline to complete the paper.
I. Introduction. Introduce your question. (1 paragraph)
II. Briefly discuss both people. (1 paragraph)
III. Discuss the visual artist in more detail. (4 paragraphs)
IV. Discuss the writer in more detail. (4 paragraphs)
V. Explore the answer to your question. Remember, the question is: “How did these two people (the writer and the artist) influence society?” OR “What is the unique connection that these two people (the writer and the artist) share?” Also, remember, do not use “I”. Draw conclusions based on your research. (2 pages)
VI. Conclusion. (1 paragraph)
The paper MUST:
5-7 pages typed, double-spaced
Contain in-text citations
Contain A COVER PAGE
Contain a References Page
THIS PAPER MUST BE APA FORMATTED EXACTLY LIKE THE SAMPLE PAPER INCLUDED HERE.
Please note that failure to incorporate all of these elements of a standard research paper will affect your grade.
The Final Draft of this paper must be turned in by the end of Week 15. As always, NO LATE PAPERS will be accepted. (Remember that the Rough Draft should be posted to the Discussion Thread by Thursday of Week 14).
Prior to beginning this discussion, read Chapter 1 of the course text and complete the following SWOT Analysis activity. After completing the activity, attach it to your 1st post by Day 3.
Select one of the companies you would like to research below:
State what you believe is the distinctive competence and core competence of your selected company.
Give an example of how the values and mission statement help to shape planning. Additionally, discuss some internal and external factors that may influence the business in the future.
Complete the SWOT Analysis template for your selected organization; applying each of the categories in evaluating the company.
Support your claims with examples from required materials and/or other scholarly or credible resources, and properly cite any references. Attach your SWOT Analysis to your discussion post. Your initial post should be a minimum of 200 words.
template for your selected organization; applying each of the categories in evaluating the company.
