After Action Review

Task #6: After Action Review 

Although we do not have a complete incident with the consequences for the objectives you decided to implement, the tactics you used, and the resources you ordered, we still need to engage the AAR process.   We do not know how your planned actions would have translated into actual actions and where gaps may have been exposed in logistics, communications, situational awareness and operations. Optimally, the AAR process is the key component to the improvement of performance in planning, preparedness, and response.

1. 1-2 page description of the benefits and AAR process from the syllabus readings. Cite appropriate sources.

2. Since we don’t have the incident results to critique.  Provide a brief critique of your experience as a student in this simulation (Positive or negative review will not impact your grade). Describe what you have learned and what you think your strengths and weaknesses would be in managing an incident of this type.  

GRADING AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS TASK:

Upload a word file that contains both the description of the AAR process citing course resources, your critique and assessment of your strengths and weaknesses.

Resources:  

Week #8 Syllabus Readings

 
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Philosophy of Exceptional Learning and Inclusion

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Philosophy of Exceptional Learning and Inclusion

In Week Two of class you began to develop your Philosophy of Exceptional Learning and Inclusion. For your summative assignment you will build on the philosophy you started in your Week Two assignment to further develop and finalize your philosophy of exceptional learning and inclusion. Your philosophy should be grounded in research and include an in-depth rationale to support your beliefs about how to create inclusive environments that support all exceptional learners. It is important to note that as you continue to evolve professionally so will your philosophy on exceptional learning and inclusion. While this will be your final version of your philosophy for this course, hopefully you will continue to revise and reflect on it throughout your career. You will also continue to build your ePortfolio by adding a new page with your philosophy of inclusion.

To prepare for this assignment,

Remember, you are building on the philosophy you began creating in Week Two. Therefore, you will revise and add new pieces to your philosophy as is noted in the directions below.

In your 8- to 10-page Philosophy of Exceptional Learning and Inclusion paper,

  • Revise your explanation of your intended career path using the feedback you received from your instructor, in addition to any new learning.
  • Revise your description of the professional dispositions you possess that influence your beliefs about how children grow, learn, and develop using the feedback you received from your instructor, in addition to any new learning.
  • Revise your discussion of your views on where we are as a nation with creating inclusive environments that meet the needs of exceptional learners using the feedback you received from your instructor, in addition to any new learning.  .
  • Revise your definition of inclusion using the feedback you received from your instructor, in addition to any new learning.
  • Revise your summary of the role you feel collaboration with families and other educational professionals should play when supporting exceptional learners in inclusive environments using the feedback you received from your instructor, in addition to any new learning. .
  • New ~ Synthesize how you will use evidence-based strategies, including Universal Design for Learning, to support the needs of exceptional learners in inclusive environments. Refer back to your Week Three discussions, Evidence-Based Strategies and Universal Design for Learning, for support.
  • New ~ Explain, using specific examples, how you will support children or adults with specific delays, disorders, or disabilities (SLD, SLD, ADHD, BD, ED, etc.) in your future line of work. Refer back to your Week Four discussions: Supporting Children with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) and Speech and Language Impairments and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Emotional Disturbance (ED), and Behavioral Disorders (BD).
  • New ~ Describe how you will uphold professional and ethical standards when supporting children or adults with exceptionalities and their families. Refer back to your Week Five discussion, Ethical Dilemmas, for support.
  • New ~ Examine your role in exceptional learning and inclusion and how you can be a leader in developing inclusive settings. Refer back to your Week Four Reflection in Action journal and Week Five discussion, Ethical Dilemmas, for support.
  • Include the following based on your Program of Study:Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Administration

Explain what you would be looking for in a potential employee’s philosophy of exceptional learning and inclusion

Assignment Submission Requirements:

  • This assignment will be submitted to Waypoint, as well as added to your ePortfolio. Please refer to the instructions below to submit your assignment.

For this assignment, you must submit

  • A link to your electronic portfolio in Portfolium. To do this you will copy and paste the web address into the comments feature in Waypoint.
  • A Word document including your completed assignment, as well as the link to your ePortfolio.
    • Click on the Assignment Submission button. The Waypoint “Student Dashboard” will appear.
    • Browse for your assignment.
    • Click Upload.
    • Confirm that your assignment was successfully submitted by viewing the appropriate week’s assignment tab in Waypoint, or clicking on Check Assignment Status within the Meet Your Instructor unit in the left navigation panel.

The Philosophy of Exceptional Learning and Inclusion

  • Must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least three scholarly resources in addition to the course text.
    • The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesPreview the document table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
  • The BA ECDDI Research Guide is a resource that has been developed to assist you in completing the library research required for this assignment. Click on the button titled ECD 310 from the homepage of the research guide to gain access to additional resources that can support you with the development of your assignment.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.). You might find the Writing an Essay (Links to an external site.) tutorial helpful as you are crafting your assignment.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Refer to the APA References List (Links to an external site.) for further assistance.
 
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Discussion Paper

Write a 300 word APA format paper with in-text citation and a reference page. 

Using specific principles drawn from Lesson 5 of our text Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace, identify at least three ways that the following paragraph would benefit from more clarity. Suggest specific solutions.

It was already getting kind of dark when James was picked up by his dad in his truck for the ride home to his house. James turned in his seat and looked at his dad in the dim light of the dashboard for a feel of his mood. James didn’t care for what he saw because he took his dad’s rigid jaw to be a sign of tension, probably because of another bad day at his dad’s job. James knew his dad was hated by his boss because of that time at the party. James wondered how his dad’s day had been and if he would read to him from his story book tonight or if his dad would just take the newspaper into his bedroom straight from the table and want to be by himself. James didn’t know but he made up his mind to be extra helpful for his mom in case his dad was sad so she wouldn’t cry again tonight.

 
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Pulling It All Together

Discussion 1: Pulling It All Together

Now that you have conducted your self-assessment and have immersed yourself in readings about successful humanitarian professionals, how does this impact you moving forward? Think about what information you gathered about the profession and yourself. How do you see yourself in the world, and how will you go forth in your professional journey?

To prepare for this Discussion:

  • Read Chapter 9 in the course text, and consider the impact it had on you.
  • Reflect on your personal assessments through the “Layers of Me” multimedia. Consider how this information enlightened you as you continue your professional journey.

Post by Day 3 an explanation of how your goals or aspirations may have changed. Explain how they might have been enhanced by your work in this course. Explain the level of your sense of responsibility to help others and what that mean to you as you continue your professional journey. Explain what resonated most from engaging in this course and why.

Discussion 2: Current Trends

Throughout your career, it will be essential that you keep abreast of current information and trends within the field. Understanding and implementing best practices and recognizing new approaches are just two ways in which humanitarian professionals continues to be effective in their trade.

To prepare for this Discussion:

Go to the Walden Library or search current articles or events that highlight new trends, current topics, or issues related to humanitarian work. Consider the impact of those trends and what will you do with this information.

Post  a summary of the trend, topic, or issue you selected. Explain the impact of this issue on the current work of humanitarian professionals. Explain how you might use this information in your future role.

 
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