Discuss the impacts of Driven Data Assessments for School Improvement.
Select an organization that has dealt with significant internal or external ethical issues recently. Examples are listed below. This will be the foundation of your case study. To complete your case study, you will need to conduct research on your selected organization and consider the ethical issues you find to be involved with it. You will also need to locate the organization’s own code of ethics, if it has one. Most publish their codes online. There are examples of codes of ethics in our modules this week. If your organization doesn’t have an explicit code of ethics, research general codes of ethics for your organization’s type (business, legal, journalistic, or medical, for example). Be prepared not only to describe your organization’s ethical issues and to furnish specific evidence of them but also to note whether and how these ethical issues have violated the organization’s own code. You’re going to use the ethics concepts from this course, coupled with your own system of ethics, to analyze these ethical issues by following the outline provided. Make your own personal system of ethics explicit in order to prepare your reader for your analysis of your selected case (organization and ethical issues). You don’t need to write a manifesto; rather, you should lay out your system as simply as you can, with support from our course concepts (lessons and readings) where it’s useful. For example, you could say that you believe in moderation, but it’s much more interesting to note that like Aristotle, you see virtue in it (good place for a citation!). Find your own balance of the personal and the academic. This is a chance for you to show off who you are and what you’ve learned here. Use your own personal system of ethics to analyze your selected case. Provide your own analysis based on your own personal system of ethics of how the organization and its issues are problematic and how a solution, if there is one, might be reached. Note: This is an APA paper that uses and cites course material (textbook and lessons) and includes at least three additional high-quality sources as support. For these additional three sources, you might choose further work by philosophers or conflict resolution providers we’ve covered, work by philosophers or thinkers from outside this course, work by scholars who are thinking about the same issues you are, or commentary from media experts who are looking at the organization and its issues in the press. Whatever you do, do not rely on Google; use the library to find high-quality sources and make sure you understand who and what they are so that you’re aware of things like authority and bias. The paper will include the following sections. Some sections will be one paragraph; others may be more than one. Introduction/thesis: Provide a strong introductory paragraph with a guiding sentence that lets your reader know what your paper will cover and why. Facts: Describe the organization, any important events, and the related ethical issues. What has happened, and what is happening now? Has the organization violated its own professional code of ethics? How can you tell? Personal Ethical Philosophy: You’re taking a break from the organization and its ethical issues. Here, you’ll explain your own personal system of ethics, both what it was before you took this class and how it has developed via our course concepts and your own research. Analysis: Use your own personal system of ethics to analyze the organization and its ethical issues. Make sure always to relate your statements about the organization and its ethical issues back to your own standards of behavior as outlined in number 3, above. Resolution and/or Conclusion: If you see a possible resolution of this organization’s ethical issues, present it clearly. Again, relate it back to your own standards of behavior as outlined in number 3, above. If there is no resolution that you can see, that’s perfectly fine. You can use a more standard conclusion that restates and adds value. Organizations With Recent Ethical Issues (examples, and you may find your own) United Airlines (dragged a bloodied passenger off of a flight) 21st Century Fox and Bill O’Reilly (sexual assault/cover-ups) Facebook (data harvesting and its impact on the 2016 U.S. election) Uber (alleged use of a software dubbed Greyball to avoid regulators in geographic regions where it was operating illegally) The Weinstein Company (multiple sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein/cover-ups) Equifax (data breaches) Samsung (bribery charges) Kobe Steel/Mitsubishi Materials (Japan and corporate governance) Wells Fargo (fake accounts) Apple (slowed-down phones as a sales tool) Ohio State University (abuse of students by coaches and staff) Mylan (EpiPen price gouging) Samsung (battery recall) Criteria Points PurposeThis paper must begin with a solid introduction, including a one-sentence thesis that compels the reader to keep reading by connecting the organization and issues, personal ethical philosophy, analysis, and resolution and conclusion.50 Support and DevelopmentAnalysis shows depth of critical thought. Research and course materials are leveraged in support of ideas about organization and issues and writer’s own personal system of ethics. Theoretical underpinnings are evident throughout. All research is clearly referenced and cited. 50 Ethical AnalysisWriter’s system of ethics is clear and cohesive and includes not just general statements but specific definitions and support (cited) from thinkers we’ve covered in our course. 50 Grammar, Mechanics, and StyleGrammar refers to correct standard American usage; for example, subject and verb agreement and correct parts of speech. Mechanics refers to correct idiomatic usage; for example, capitalized proper nouns, word choice, and word order. Style refers to dynamic writing that avoids passive constructions and maintains the reader’s interest via generous use of detail. 50 TotalA quality paper will meet or exceed the above requirements.200
Creating a Classroom Management Plan Classroom management plans are created by teachers to assist in the planning and implementation of a positive classroom environment that is efficient, proactively addresses issues that may arise, and provides systematic support for the teacher and students to remain engaged, on task, and productive. Consideration of the unique needs of students should guide the development of a classroom management plan. By understanding student needs, the teacher is better able to identify the types of accommodations and modifications to routinely include in the plan. Use the “Creating a Classroom Management Plan Template” to complete this assignment. Using the grade level for which you would like to teach, create a 750-1,000 word classroom management plan for students in your special education resource classroom described in the “Class Profile.” Include the following in your classroom management plan: · Classroom Management Plan Statement of Purpose. · Rules: Description of 3-5 rules, positive reinforcements aligned to each rule, and consequences for not following each rule. · Procedures/Routines: Provide 3-5 classroom procedures and routines. · Classroom environmental considerations. · Implementation Plan: Include information about how you plan to introduce your plan and teach students and paraeducators the rules and procedures. · Documentation Plan: Include information about how you will document student behavior and the effectiveness of the classroom management plan. · Confidentiality and Ethical/Legal Considerations Plan: Describe your plan to handle confidential documents, protect student rights, and protect the confidential information of individuals with disabilities in your classroom. · Crisis Management Plan: Describe steps to de-escalate behavior and how you will handle the safety of students and staff. · Substitute Teacher Plans: Describe information you would leave for a substitute teacher coming into your classroom. In addition, rationalize your classroom management plan decisions in 250-500 words, explaining how the plan will meet the needs of the students identified in the “Class Profile.” Support your choices with references to the CEC Ethical Principles and Professional Practice Standards. Support your findings with a minimum of two scholarly resources. APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected. REWRITE Creating a Classroom Management Plan Template Classroom Teacher: Classroom Management Plan Statement of Purpose: The purpose of a classroom management plan is to ensure that learning is done consistently. It gives a plan of action relating to the rules in a classroom, routines, confidentiality, crisis management and ethics of an educator. Strict adherence to a management plan guarantees its efficiency in enforcing its purpose. Jurisdictions thus require consistency so that they can be embedded in the student (“Gundlach Marlene,” n.d.). Rules (List 3-5): Rule Positive Reinforcements: Rule Consequences: 1.children to be respectful of others and their belongings The role of respect within children is to help them mold a character of respect to everyone. First warning will be issued to a student and if the behavior of disrespect continues the parents will be called in. 2.one should raise a hand while asking a question Raising hands in case one intends to speak creates an order for the students and learn to be systematic in what they do. Those who not raise hands while asking questions will not be selected to answer until they learn and remember to raise their hands. 3.children should be attentive to the teacher in class Being attentive will help increase concentration and grasp what they are taught. Lack of attention will be dealt with by ensuring a student reads a whole text in a book out loud to the class until they learn to pay attention. 4. Children should be clean and tidy. Being clean discourages students from untidy, especially when they reach teenagerhood. First warning will be issued and if the student is still untidy and unkempt, the parents will be called in. 5. Classroom Procedures and Routines: Classroom routines will include signing in everyone’s name for attendance that day, have warm-up activities to prepare them for classes, and sharpening their pencils as they get their learning materials ready. Classroom Environmental Considerations: Environmental considerations from the students will be shown by having a day where the students water young trees in a nursery. This way, the students will be able to learn the importance of taking care of trees. Also, students will be required to maintain well disposal of the trash in class in the proper trash cans. Implementation Plan: To implement the rules and the procedures, the first day will be introducing the students to the rules and asking them what each rule or process means to them to see their level of understanding. In cases where they are not sure what the rule entails, I will be there to explain. It will also be essential to see the students view on schooling and what excites them about school and what does not to ensure that the teaching mode adopted effectively reaches out to all children. Documentation Plan: Documentation of student behavior is very vital because it reveals patterns in the future, which can be able to tell the reason why some students act as they do. It also helps have a follow up of every student, and it becomes easy to discuss with the parents their students’ progress at school. So, for this case, each student will have a file where every behavior of the student will be documented, and it becomes a natural reference point to advise accordingly. Confidentiality and Ethical/Legal Considerations Plan: Confidentiality is an obligation not to disclose any information obtained in confidence. Every student with confidential information has a right for his/her information to be protected (“The Manitoba teachers’ society,” n.d.). Any sensitive documents of a student presented will be stored at a safe and secure place which cannot be retrieved by anyone. Individuals with disabilities will not be left out, and they have a right to confidentiality. None of the confidential information will be released to avoid discrimination of some students as well as protect the rights of such students Crisis Management Plan: It is essential to recognize the possibility of violent action, sabotage, or an attack. In the case of such events, the safety of the students, as well as staff, comes first. Utilization of codes is one way to scale the level of danger, and they react to it with the proper description of rules. For instance, code red can be used for fire alarms, and the immediate action is evacuation procedures to a safe zone for the students and staff. Code yellow can be for danger emanating from the local community and the drill for such can be school Substitute Teacher Plans In case a substitute teacher is coming along, then it is essential to leave important detail explained. For instance, the teacher should understand the daily procedure for the students and the rule that they are supposed to adhere to. Information on students with special needs or disabilities is vital to recognize Classroom Management Plan Rationale: Justification of the management plan According to the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC, 2015), educators are tasked with the responsibility of developing the highest possible learning outcomes and quality of life for the children. The management plan tries to conform to this policy by ensuring that the student has a chance to express themselves and see why they are right in. It is not only about the books and studies but also learning to be organized people who know what respect is and can relate with people out there. Quality of life is not only determined by how people are smart, but how they can connect with the others out there and maintain responsible behavior acceptable by society. Us educators also have to work within the professional ethics and uphold laws and regulations (Council for Exceptional Children, 2015). That is why the management plan describes the confidentiality rights or the students and also for those students with disabilities. As a teacher, it is my responsibility to maintain the legal confidentiality plans as stated on the confidentiality plan to uphold the policies of the council. Students tend to be discriminated, especially if the rest find a reason to, and that is why any educator should not break the responsibility of confidentiality. Above all the whole idea of a management plan is to ensure that students get the best from their education system and maintain them safe and sound as well as ensure that their stay at school is also fun. This must be enhanced fully so as to allow the students have express learning leading to excellent output and simplification of teacher activities. References Gundlach Marlene. Effective first-grade classroom rules. Bright hub education. Retrieved from https://www.brighthubeducation.com/teaching-elementary-school/97716-setting-up- classroom-rules-for-first-grade/ The Manitoba teachers’ society. Understanding confidentiality: excerpted from confidentiality- protocol for handling issues of confidentiality in public schools. Retrieved from http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/qf/confid_qt/understandingconfidentiality.pdf Council for Exceptional Children, 2015. Code of ethics. Retrieved from https://www.cec.sped.org/~/media/Files/Standards/Professional%20Ethics%20and%20Pr actice%20Standards/Code%20of%20Ethics.pdf
Research Question: I. Introduction A. The Background B. The Thesis Statement II. Main idea of 1st body paragraph A. First point of support B. Second point of support C. Third point of support (if needed) III. Main idea of 2nd body paragraph A. First point of support B. Second point of support IV. Main idea of 3rd body paragraph A. First point of support B. Second point of support C. Third point of support (if needed) D. Fourth point of support (if needed) V. Conclusion A. Review of the major categories of support B. The answer, solution or final option References (centered and in bold – note that it should be Reference if just one source listed)
this is a public policy course: policy implementation at a graduate level. I have provided all the resources needed for the assignment Decide on a critical policy issue (for example, the need for a particular policy, the need for the elimination of a particular policy or the modification of a particular policy) and write a policy memorandum. Writing the Policy Memo – Instructions Reason for Writing: A policy memo is a practical document written by professionals in particular fields, scholars or a stakeholders including private citizens and members of nonprofit organizations and think tanks with vested interests in the subject of the memo. Usually, a policy memo advocates for some change, although the writer could also argue for the status quo. Either way, all feasible approaches should be acknowledged and analyzed. Audience for Policy Memo: Typically, policy memos are sent to people who are responsible for making, interpreting or implementing policy at various levels of the government, government agencies and for-profit and nonprofit organizations which must comply with mandates. Length of Policy Memo: A policy memo can be written in a few pages or 100 pages or more, depending upon a host of factors including the goal in writing the memo, the complexity of explaining research/data access methods, controversy surrounding the topic (some issues require the consideration of a great number of points-of-view regarding problem and solution). For the purpose of this assignment, the memo should not exceed ten (10) pages including citations. Qualities of a Good Policy Memo: Professional/academic writing. Simple, grammatically correct, straight-forward language, that is, language devoid of “fancy,” “folksy,” jargonistic or personal expression (unless relevant to the topic under review). Sustained Focus on Objective. Goal is to convince the audience that a problem exists, validity of analysis and policy recommendations. Everything said should support credibility. Avoid digression. Evidence-based. Clear evidence that a problem exists or will exist if the status quo is not maintained and that recommendations made in memo make most sense. Use of evidence, as well, to dispatch opposing alternatives. Evidence provided in memo to support argument and discount opposing arguments should be characterized by explicit criteria. A cost-benefit analysis can add credibility to the argument. Good Structure. Example of memo structure appears below. Whatever “system” is used to structure the memo, there should be an explicit structure or plan with logical sequence from topic to topic and use of transitions between topics. Good Presentation. Uniform type style; Consistent approach on titles, subtitles and indentation. Proper citation of sources. Compliance with the APA (American Psychological Association) style guide. Practicality and Feasibility. Problem addressed should be a real, existing problem which, if eliminated, would substantially improve people’s lives. The recommendations in memo should be practical and feasible and better than other feasible approaches. Resources: https://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/policymemo http://dspace.mit.edu/bitstream/handle/1721.1/36824/11-479Spring-2004/OcwWeb/Urban-Studies-and-Planning/11-479Spring-2004/Assignments/index.htm http://www.fao.org/3/i2195e/i2195e03.pdf http://www.fao.org/3/i2195e/i2195e03.pdf