Question 2

Based on your understanding of Insomnia, appraise the following statements as either ‘True’, ‘False’, or ‘Depends on the context’. Organize your responses with relevant justifications from the literature. In-text citations are mandatory.
The statements are:

a) Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling asleep but not difficulty maintaining sleep.
b) Chronic insomnia is typically diagnosed when sleep disturbances persist for at least three nights per week for three months or longer.

Question 211 Critical Analysis of Research Article

This assignment will revolve around the article, “Examining ableism in higher education through social dominance theory and social learning theory” (Kattari, 2015). The final critical analysis should be approximately 1000 words in length and adhere to APA referencing and citation style. Be sure to include the APA reference in your write-up.

Question 212 Reflection Paper of my lesson plan

Reflect on your lesson in the field and write and a 3 paragraph reflection(1 page),(no double space) .In your essay, evaluate what went well during your lesson and what you would like to have changed. As you reflect on your experience this week, write a narrative essay and answer the following questions: 1. Were you prepared for your lesson? Fully explain your answer. (25 pts.) 2. How can you improve your classroom management skills? What do you feel you need to work on? (20 pts.) 3. Did the children learn what you intended to teach? Explain how you know that you taught them new information. How did your assessment activity reflect students’ understanding? Did your assessment activity reflect that some students were unable to master the lesson objective? Explain. (25 pts.) Write, that everybody was getting the objective lesson. Children had a fun and were able to name all five senses after our my lesson.

Question 213 Why full day kindergarten doesn’t work

1. The type of assignment is Summary and Analysis Essay. 2. All instruction and requirements will be attached. 3. please read and follow instruction very carefully.

Question 214 understanding the principles of learning and teaching

Note: Refer below for details of the tasks. Assignment 1 Understanding the principles of learning and teaching (30%) Students (Novice Teachers) are required to observe an experienced teacher teaching and accompanied by student’s mentor. 1. Discuss with the mentor the important features of an effective lesson. 2. Submit (a) Novice Teacher Observation Form (NTOF), and (b) a copy of the experienced teacher’s lesson plan. 3. Based on your observation of the experienced teacher’s teaching, , write in not more than 1500 words on : a) Critically explain your understanding of learning and how others learn. b) Explicate in detail the teaching methods and learning activities used by the experienced teacher that motivate the pupils in class to learn. c) Explain in-depth your understanding of the purposes of assessment d) Determine and elaborate on the main reasons why you think the lesson is effective. *Please put references as well in MLA format.

Question 215 Teaching an Effective Lesson

Assignment 2 Task 1 Teaching an Effective Lesson (35%). Please use the lesson plan and QAT observation for your reference and develope your teaching. You are required to conduct a lesson. 1. The mentor will observe your teaching to provide you with formative feedback for you to use in your reflection. 2. Submit your lesson plan together with your Mentor Observation Quality Observation Form (QAT) 3. Write in not more than 1000 words: a) Critically examine and describe how you structured the lesson to make it coherent. b) Explain clearly how the teaching methods, learning activities, and materials that you used helped to develop the pupils’ learning. c) Describe how you determined pupils’ learning through assessment. d) Evaluate your existing teaching practice. e) Identify which aspects need further development. f) Explain how you intend to change and develop these in your future practice.

Question 216 Facilitating learning through effective teaching

Note: Refer below for details of the tasks. I have 2 QAT Observation from my Mentor. This Task will talk about my improvement of teaching. First QAT I got 46D and the second QAT I got 55C.Meaning to say i have improve my teaching. 1. The mentor will observe your teaching to provide formative feedback for your reflective practice. 2. Submit your lesson plan together with your Mentor Observation Quality Observation Form (QAT) 3. Write in not more than 1000 words: a) Explain clearly how you developed your lesson and how it is linked to pupils’ previous learning. b) Provide reasons why you chose the approaches in your lesson. c) Discuss how you addressed the heterogeneous needs of your pupils in your lesson. d) Describe clearly how formative assessment was used to keep track of your pupils’ learning. e) Explain in what way/s your formative assessment was able to gauge your pupil’s learning. f) Identify and explain the strengths and limitations of your teaching and learning approaches that you think needs further improvement.

Question 217 Technology can be used

1. Watch the videos below on how technology can be used during observations in early childhood classrooms. Practice using several techniques and post your experiences to the discussion forum. Right click and open in a new tab http://www.cde.state.co.us/sites/default/files/video/resultsmatter/UsingiPodTouchAndDragonDictation.mp4 http://www.cde.state.co.us/sites/default/files/video/resultsmatter/UsingiPodTouchAndiPhonetoRecordVideoandPhotographicDocumentation.mp4 Post your experiences using different types of technology for observation.

Question 218 Rubric for emerging reading skills in 1st grade students

Design a developmental rubric for emerging reading skills in 1st grade students. Find objectives for beginning readers to develop the characteristics for different stages of development. Use the Florida Standards for 1st grade to find the reading curriculum objectives. List five characteristics of the beginning reader for the categories of pre-reader, beginning reader and fluent reader. Organize the rubric into the three levels. Then determine what the child will be able to accomplish at each level of the rubric.

Question 219 Foundations of Structured English Immersion

Based on key legislation pertaining to English language learners (ELLs) from your state and from your readings, create a brochure, newsletter, or Glogster to be used to inform parents in your community about English immersion policies and programs. Include the following: – Historical developments that led to the policies regarding the role of English in their children’s classrooms. – Pros for the English immersion program in the community or school you have chosen. – At least two websites that enable parents to get additional information about the English immersion programs that parents would need to know about. – A description of the characteristics of a relevant English immersion program in terms of instructional strategies, time spent in the classroom with other ELL students, and time spent in regular classrooms with native speakers. You can find this information on the Arizona Department of Education website or from the Department of Education website of your state. – Definitions for any terms that parents would need to know.

Question 220 Childhood and Adolescence Personal Reflection

Write a 350-500-word personal reflection essay related to the potential strengths and difficulties associated with the childhood and adolescence specialization. Include the following in your essay: 1.Who you are as a counselor in terms of how you conceptualize problems and solutions? 2.How would this be reflected in this specialization for better or worse? Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,

Question 221 Education Research Complete

For this assignment, develop a list of three topics of interest to you related to your degree program. Then choose one of these topics and explore available resource using at least three of the following databases. EBSCOhost EBSCOhost Education Research Complete EBSCOhost SPORTDiscus ProQuest ProQuest Education Journals Sage Journals Online Gale Academic OneFile Find three peer-reviewed scholarly research articles in your area of interest. Use key words and search limiters to focus your searches. Next, write a 2-3 page paper covering the following topics (you can use first person). Include an APA style Reference section with the three resources you found; list them according to APA formatting requirements. Describe your topic of interest and why it is important to you. What are “key words” and how do they help with searches? What key words did you use for your searches? What are “search limiters” and how do they help with searches? What search limiters did you use for your searches? What does “peer reviewed” mean? And why is it important to research? Comment on what you learned from two of the suggested NCU Library resources? Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page and references) References: Three peer-reviewed scholarly research articles from the search exercise.

Question 222 Reading Response

Please read week 11-13 reading 2 and 3 and complete the reading template. I have included an example of how I would like it completed. It is Reading response chapter 8. On one of the questions you will have to relate the reading to other reading, I will upload when you except the job. I could not upload any more on this page

Question 223 Mixed Methods Report

a 1000-word mixed methods report that includes statistics and data. analyze the quantitative and qualitative data, and write a mixed methods report, with a minimum of 5 academic sources. Of the five articles, two (2) should be about mixed methods research, and three (3) should relate to your thesis statement (e.g., using APA as a graduate student, academic integrity and graduate studies, etc.)

Question 224 Diversity in Education

Introduction: The United States has become increasingly diverse. The unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences of students can enrich the learning environment if those differences do not become barriers. As an educator, it is imperative that you become knowledgeable about aspects of culture and diversity, and develop competence in creating an equitable learning environment for all students. In this task you will write an essay (suggested length of 2–5 pages) in which you explain the importance of diversity consciousness for educators. Requirements: Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. Use the Turnitin Originality Report available in Taskstream as a guide for this measure of originality. You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course. A. Describe two distinct diverse groups within the U.S. student population. 1. To help an educator gain knowledge of each diversity group, cite source information to support your description in part A. 2. Describe a challenge related to the diversity background that each identified group may experience in a school setting (i.e., one challenge for each group in part A). 3. Describe an instructional strategy by which educators can support the educational achievement of students from each of the identified groups (i.e., one strategy for each group in part A). a. Cite source information that supports the instructional strategies described in part A3. B. Explain why it is important for educators to develop approaches that are responsive to the diversity background of all students. C. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

Question 225 Kolb’s Learning Style Paradigm

Pick one new learning style paradigm (one of the four David Kolb’s learning styles) and discuss the value you ascribe to it. Under what circumstances is it useful to you to see your learning preferences this way? What did you learn about your learning style in relationship to Jung’s Personality Types Inventory? Contrast it to either sensory-based modalities or Gardner’s multiple intelligences. What does it tell you about your learning that you did not know before? Journal about any other topic related to your learning styles knowledge and your adult learning experience.

Question 226 Compare and contrast one Indigenous way of knowing with one Western or Eastern learning preference paradigm

Compare and contrast one Indigenous way of knowing with one Western or Eastern learning preference paradigm. Overall, what are differences and what are similarities? Use outside sources to augment your discussion.Please create an entry of 400 words or more. also need apa references At least 3

Question 227 Kolb’s Learning Style Paradigm

Pick one new learning style paradigm (one of the four David Kolb’s learning styles) and discuss the value you ascribe to it. Under what circumstances is it useful to you to see your learning preferences this way? What did you learn about your learning style in relationship to Jung’s Personality Types Inventory? Contrast it to either sensory-based modalities or Gardner’s multiple intelligences. What does it tell you about your learning that you did not know before? Journal about any other topic related to your learning styles knowledge and your adult learning experience.

Question 228 Compare and contrast one Indigenous way of knowing with one Western or Eastern learning preference paradigm

Compare and contrast one Indigenous way of knowing with one Western or Eastern learning preference paradigm. Overall, what are differences and what are similarities? Use outside sources to augment your discussion.Please create an entry of 400 words or more. also need apa references At least 3

Question 229 eval lesson plans

Choose two lesson plans from the “SIOP Lesson Plans and Activities.” Write a 250-500 word evaluation of each lesson. Your evaluations should address the following: Do you see sufficient integration of SEI strategies? Is academic vocabulary addressed? What supports the instruction of vocabulary? Be sure to include links to the lesson plans in your evaluation for your instructor. https://lcgrad3.gcu.edu/learningPlatform/externalLinks/externalLinks.html?operation=redirectToExternalLink&externalLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cal.org%2Fsiop%2Flesson-plans%2Findex.html

Question 230 Education

Select either kindergarten, first grade, or second grade and locate the early learning standards and content standards for that grade level. Identify a theme that addresses phonics, phonemic awareness, language development, and technology components. Develop a lesson plan for a small group of learners based on the chosen theme that focuses on phonics and phonemic awareness. Use the format of one of the “Lesson Plan Templates” as a resource and include the following: Clear, measurable learning objectives that align to early learning standards (ELS) as well as your state’s subject standards Anticipatory set Vocabulary Guided practice Relevant materials and resources including visual or audio resources Differentiation of instruction to address the diverse needs of learners. Name the differentiation strategies used to achieve individual learning outcomes. Assessments In a 100-250 word reflection, describe how this lesson plan supports phonics and phonemic awareness. Provide specific examples. Use 1-3 scholarly resources. Collect phonics and phonemic awareness activities to be included in your Literacy Themed Backpack Benchmark Assignment due in Topic 8. APA format is not required, solid academic writing is expected. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Question 231 Clinic C

Spend time observing at least one content area classroom that services ELLs in a Title 1 setting. Let your mentors know that you are observing the implementation of SEI strategies. In 500-750 words, summarize and reflect upon your observations within the classroom or classrooms that you observed highlighting on the SEI strategies utilized and the accommodations the instructor made during instruction for the cultural differences of the learners. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Question 232 education

Refer back to the phonics and phonemic awareness lesson created in Topic 4. Identify an interactive technology tool that can be added to this lesson to enhance the instruction through modeling, independent practice, and small group instruction. Write 500-750 words, describing the following: Interactive technology tool, including considerations for diverse learners; Interactions to be used for teacher modeling, student independent practice, and small group work during instruction; and Benefits for instruction and for learning, with supporting evidence. Use 1-3 scholarly resources. Collect technology activities to be included in your Literacy Themed Backpack Benchmark Assignment due in Topic 8. Be sure to address the variety of technologies to which families have access. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Question 233 Phonics and Phonemic Awareness

Due Date: Dec 06, 2017 23:59:59 Max Points: 80 Details: In 1-2 pages, create a post-assessment you would give to learners for the phonics and phonemic awareness lesson created in Topic 4. Include modifications that could be made to address differentiated learning. Write a 250-500 word description of how you will utilize the assessment results to guide lesson plan development. Provide specific examples. Use 3-5 scholarly resources. While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Question 234 Key Vocabulary Game

Create an engaging vocabulary game to be used to teach key vocabulary words to ELLs in your selected content area. Your vocabulary words should address Tier One, Tier Two, and Three Tier words from your required reading which include: Common words, which most children acquire in daily conversations in their first language; Content specific technical words, which may be commonly used or rarely used; and Words that define written text which are generally more sophisticated and precise than words used in conversation or academic vocabulary from academic texts. Your submission should include: A list of all of the Tier One, Tier Two and Tier Three key vocabulary words. A detailed description of the game rules, number of players, and how the game is played. The students’ grade level, core content area, and ELP level on your submission document. Utilize this game during your practicum experience within one of your classrooms for ELLs. – Write a 250-word summary regarding whether the game was beneficial to your students, whether there were any problems that occurred while playing the game, and any changes that you would make to the game based on your observations.

Question 235 e-portfolio

Students will explore in an individual way the thematic specialization they see emerging in their work, the specific professional skills they have acquired or developed, and the global scholarly communities they are seeking to take part in. They will present this reflection in the form of an e-portfolio which will be published and shared with peers.

Question 236 Ethnography

You are all going to do an ethnography about the same sub-culture: ADULT STUDENTS. That would be defined as students who have not gone to school for a period of over two years and who are now returning or who have already returned. We need to include work cited use leagal and safe websites do at least 2 interviews with 2 adult students and plagiarism free i will attach a score sheet of everything that should be included in this paper.

Question 237 Reflection Paper For Logic Model Project

The proposed idea/public health problem that will be addressed · Overall goal of the program · Target Population for the program · Reasoning for selecting the topic · An alternative topic of interest for your group Our proposed idea/public health program that will be addressed is Major Depression Disorder(MDD). The overall goal of the program is raising awareness, and promoting the diagnosis and thus treatment of the disease. We plan to first address the disease amongst our peers (polls, surveys etc) to then assist students in treatment via nonpharmacological routes first and provide references to qualified professionals if necessary. Our study of MDD will be centered upon college students in graduate level programs (COPPS, MBA , Master’s of Public Health etc). We decided upon this topic for several reasons including the fact that we are a part of the target population and understand the stress level and different incidents that can cause this disease. As a group, we agreed that our topic is both important and relevant for our peers. As well as the pertinent need for treatment of this disease sense it can often time go undiagnosed. An alternative topic of interest for my group is an Anxiety that would be addressed for the same target population.

Question 238 Learning Styles

Pick one learning context, such as spirituality or creativity, that you care about and discuss how it integrates with your primary sensory modality for learning. You may seek outside resources to help you: for example, the Buddhist paths to enlightenment could be seen to align with different sensory modalities. How can you use your primary sensory preference to increase your awareness and practice in this context? Be sure to cite any and all sources correctly so that your academic integrity is not called into question.

Question 239 Reflection of How People Learn

For this assignment, utilizing the topic materials and and your own research to create a brochure to be used as a resource for beginning teachers, describing how learning occurs and the different ways that students learn. Your brochure should include: Detailed descriptions of how students learn, including principles related to development and acquisition of knowledge. Strategies to teach collaboration in the classroom environment. Strategies for encouraging students to monitor their work and engage in self-reflection. A description of the type of teaching you prefer to demonstrate in the classroom environment. How your teaching practices will support the learning preferences of students based on researched learning theories. The importance for a teacher to assist diverse students’ learning. Support your brochure with a minimum of 2-3 scholarly resources.

Question 240 Project Approach Product

With a group of students, you will plan for, develop and implement *at least pieces of* a project. The project needs to be documented during each phase, and presented in a visually appealing way, either via power point, prezi, a book, etc.. Your project should explicitly identify the social studies themes that you can introduce to students, and evidence that you are promoting social studies for your students. At a minimum, each project must include the following: Phase 1- How did the project theme emerge? Will this project be done with the whole class, or individual students? How will the project me differentiated to incorporate interests, skills, etc.. of multiple students? How are you soliciting information and previous experiences from the students? How do students show an understanding of the concepts How are questions to investigate being developed with the students? What are the questions they will explore A letter you’ve created to send home to parents Phase 2- Developing What field work opportunities, expert speakers, etc.. have you planned, or would you plan, for students to investigate this topic? What other experiences could you include? Examples of resources you would provide- include at least 5 examples of resources How would you document the different stages of the project? How would each student represent their learning? Include examples, or pictures of potential examples What classroom modifications would you make to support the project? Phase 3- Conclusion What type of culminating event could best represent what the students learned, experienced, questioned, etc.. during the project? What would the event look like, who would be involved, etc… How would students be engaged in selecting materials to present at a culmination? How would the student’s learning being assessed? What would be next steps, or ideas for follow-up projects