Describe five potential issues and/or roadblocks that might happen while delivering the lesson, based on the needs of the selected group of students.
Select a 3-5 grade level and a corresponding Arizona or other state standard based on the Number and Operations-Fractions domain.
Compose an aligning learning objective and design appropriate activities for a selected group of 3-4 students, of varying academic levels, from the Class Profile.
Using the COE Lesson Plan Template, complete the lesson plan through the Multiple Means of Engagement section, making sure the activities are supported by the recommendations found in the topic Resources.
For your differentiated activities, specifically address:
Fraction tasks, including area, length, and set/quantity models; or
Equivalent fractions. In the Multiple Means of Engagement section, draft five questions you could ask students during the lesson that promote conceptual understanding related to fractions.
In the Multiple Means of Representation section, rovide possible solutions to each potential issue.
A county council member of a large county is made aware that many U.S. military members in its county, both men and women veterans, stay in the local area after their military obligation and begin their civilian careers, especially in law enforcement, fire protection, county finance, county judicial, and other state funded positions, where they can transfer their military service to the state pension fund, with an average of four years toward a state retirement. Please identify possible Title VII violations by the alleged council members actions, or their inactions. What would these actions or inactions allegedly prove? 2. What, if any, allegations of Title VII violations should be brought against the Council members?
Discussion Thread: Gender Discrimination and Pay Equity
A county council member of a large county is made aware that many U.S. military members in its county, both men and women veterans, stay in the local area after their military obligation and begin their civilian careers, especially in law enforcement, fire protection, county finance, county judicial, and other state funded positions, where they can transfer their military service to the state pension fund, with an average of four years toward a state retirement. Please identify possible Title VII violations by the alleged council members actions, or their inactions. What would these actions or inactions allegedly prove?
2. What, if any, allegations of Title VII violations should be brought against the Council members?The council member is up for reelection and wants to meet with the nearby military base liaison officers to learn and promote the Countys high employment rate of departing military members, in particular positions that can accelerate their state careers and retirement pensions. The council member even brings former military members, now serving in each of the above county positions, to various military hiring fairs, to speak of their military service, their transition to state service and how their military service jump started their state careers. During some of the hiring fairs, it was asked of the now state employees, what staring salaries would the military members enter into their state positions. Even though many of the uniformed state employees, [i.e., police and fire] once had the same stripes on their uniform sleeves, when the male employees stated their starting salaries, it came as a shock to the female employees. Though they did not say anything at the hiring fairs, upon their return to their district buildings, they brought it up with all their female colleagues. They even had a meeting with their district leadership, and it was confirmed that all female uniformed employees, with the same experience and military rank of their male counterparts, were hired at a rate of 20% less than their male uniformed colleagues. Further research also showed the state non-uniformed female finance and judicial employees were also hired on at a 20% reduction in pay than their male counterparts. During the County Councilmans various meet and greets for his re-election campaign, this pay disparity was brought to his attention, of which he swore he would get to the bottom of this travesty. When the local papers found out, they began their investigations and found out the county council, all males, including the specific council member, had voted for such hiring practices, to take the savings in the female starting salaries and use it for their pay raises. This had been going on for five years, the time of their council periods of office. Once the papers reported their investigations, the County council members were all placed on paid administrative leave, pending the results of the investigation.
You are the County Attorney, and you must gather all the facts and investigative materials, to include many sworn testimonies, suspect hiring documents, other materials to put a case together. As County Attorney, you know the above facts should lead you to probable violations of Title VII Civil Rights Act, but specifically, you are sure.
1. Please identify possible Title VII violations by the alleged council members actions, or their inactions. What would these actions or inactions allegedly prove?
2. What, if any, allegations of Title VII violations should be brought against the Council members?
3. What should the County Attorney consider when victim remedies are discussed?
What should the County change in its hiring practices once this breaking incident has been resolved?
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Respond to a colleagues post who has selected a different value. Describe whether or not your colleagues post swayed your point of view. Does your opinion change when on reporting in different contexts? Why or why not?
Respond to a colleagues post who has selected a different value. Describe whether or not your colleagues post swayed your point of view. Does your opinion change when on reporting in different contexts? Why or why not?
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Colleagues response
Based on previous outcomes of something that has occurred (odds ratio), logically, it gives you the conditional probability that it will continue to occur (Warner, 2013). This is based on a logistic regression. In other words, the regression tests you run to analyze data will yield results proving or disproving a hypothesis.
Whereas a binary logistic regression occurs when the Y variables are predicted from the X variables and do not need the assumptions (Warner, 2013). The goal is to analyze what the odds are of a given outcome. There are linear relationships between both variables as well. The variables have to be independent of each other. If you add to that assumption, the odds will either reinforce the probability or go against it.
Using a binary logistic regression means taking additional steps would be the best way to analyze the data collected. Because you want to show that everything is linked to each other in your study, it would mean taking the extra steps to prove that the hypothesis is valid and that the original idea is what it says it is, especially when a simple regression test would not work with multiple variables.
Reference
Warner, R. M. (2013). Applied statistics: From bivariate through multivariate techniques (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications
The lead-out is where you conclude the paragraph and its corresponding argument. It also provides an opportunity to emphasize your unique voice as a scholar. To generate the lead-out, writers ask themselves questions such as What is the lasting impression I want this paragraph to have? Ultimately, what is this paragraphs argument about? What is the overall significance of the idea presented?
APA format, in-text citation, references include
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The lead-out is where you conclude the paragraph and its corresponding argument. It also provides an opportunity to emphasize your unique voice as a scholar. To generate the lead-out, writers ask themselves questions such as What is the lasting impression I want this paragraph to have? Ultimately, what is this paragraphs argument about? What is the overall significance of the idea presented?
A strong lead-out sentence wraps up your paragraph neatly for the reader. Often, though, your writing wont end with just one paragraph ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yguYdUgkyeI)
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– How does a health care administrator communicate with different audiences? What potential challenges might exist for health care administrators when engaged in communication with these audiences?
Health care administrators engage in communication with different audiences. Not surprisingly, the approaches used to effectively communicate with a patient or client may not be as effective when communicating with a physician, other medical staff, or non-medical employees/staff. While the approaches used to communicate with these different audiences will certainly vary, clear, concise, and direct messages will contribute to the effectiveness of your communication as a health care administrator.Review strategies in the resources for this week that health administrators might use to communicate with different audiences. Reflect on what strategies you might use as a health care administrator when engaged in communication with these audiences. Then, consider how these strategies might differ when delivering the same message to different audiences.
Donabedians framework for measuring healthcare quality comprises of a triad of domains: Structure, process and outcomes. Think about a recent health encounter you have had with a healthcare provider. Discuss how the visits quality was on each domain. What is your overall assessment of the providers quality? What recommendations would you make to improve quality?
Donabedians framework for measuring healthcare quality comprises of a triad of domains: Structure, process and outcomes. Think about a recent health encounter you have had with a healthcare provider. Discuss how the visits quality was on each domain. What is your overall assessment of the providers quality? What recommendations would you make to improve quality?
Identify ways School Counselors can improve diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
Reply to at least two classmates posts, applying the RISE Model for Meaningful Feedback
I will also show an example below of how the response needs to be addressed.
Here’s an example of how the response should look. Please don’t copy it.
The response to the classmate need to be just like this.
Example Response (Response Needs to be writen just like the response below No copying)
RISE Feedback:
REFLECT: I concur with “Action plans should reflect the type of services that are needed and have an idea of the expected outcome of the services” because it is in line with Hatch and Hartline’s intentional school counseling guidelines in regards to determining students needs.
INQUIRE: Can you further explain what “closing-the-gap action plans” are?
SUGGEST: I encourage you to revisit Hatch and Hartline’s MTMDSS tier interventions in order to add a citation that would illustrate your example on bullying prevention efforts.
ELEVATE: What if you re-purposed “For example, after a needs assessment, the school is having problems with bullying” as “Following Trish Hatch’s MTMDSS tier based interventions, if the school is having problems with bullying, after a needs assessment, we could… citation…” for a more weighted argument?
ReferencesHatch, T., & Hartline, J. (2022). The use of data in school counseling: Hatching results (and so much more) for students, programs and the profession (2nd Ed.). Corwin.
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Below are the two classmate discussion post that you will need to respond to
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School counselors are pivotal in improving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. Here are several key ways in which school counselors can contribute to these efforts:
Unlearning Harmful Beliefs and Prioritizing Qualitative Aspects: School counselors should actively unlearn harmful beliefs and biases that might affect their interactions with students. They can prioritize qualitative aspects over quantitative measures, focusing on students’ experiences rather than solely on data. By doing so, they ensure that their counseling practices are inclusive and considerate of the diverse needs and backgrounds of the students they serve.
Creating a Safe Environment for Difficult Conversations: School counselors can foster a safe and open environment for difficult conversations about power, privilege, and vulnerability. They can facilitate discussions among students and staff to address DEI-related issues. By encouraging these conversations, counselors help build trust and create opportunities for individuals to share their experiences and perspectives, contributing to a more inclusive school community.
Embracing Empathy and Continuous Learning: Counselors should actively practice empathy and learn about the experiences and challenges students from diverse backgrounds face. This involves recognizing the importance of informed empathy and being sensitive to the unique needs of different student populations. By embracing compassion and committing to ongoing learning, school counselors can better support and advocate for all students, ensuring equal access to opportunities and resources.
The school counselor’s role is crucial in promoting a more inclusive and equitable school environment where all students can thrive.
Reference:Elements, Education. How School Leaders Can Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices | Webinar. YouTube, 26 Mar. 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XNavEkTNlM.
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Classmate Response 2- Areva
Identify ways School Counselors can improve diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
According to ASCA school counselors recognize and distinguish individual and group differences and strive to equally value all students and groups. School counselors are advocates for the equitable treatment of all students in school and in the community. I like to say school counselors are the heart beat of the school. As in the YouTube video they spoke on building relationships with students. I believe when you build relationships with students, they are more open to telling you about their diversity and how they are feeling within the school. When we receive this information, we can better help assist our students. Whether that be academically, socially, emotionally, culturally, LGBTQ community, and so forth. I know at the school I am working at now I want to help implement cultural celebrations throughout the school year. Even running anti-bullying campaigns. Speak with teachers about implementing diversity into their lesson plans and classrooms. ASCA states that School counselors have a professional and ethical responsibility to expand personal multicultural and social justice advocacy, awareness, knowledge, and skills to be an effective, culturally competent school counselor. School counselors work toward cultural competence and cultural humility to provide culturally sustaining school counseling.
The School Counselor and Cultural Diversity – American School Counselor Association (ASCA). (n.d.-b). https://www.schoolcounselor.org/Standards-Positions/Position-Statements/ASCA-Position-Statements/The-School-Counselor-and-Cultural-Diversity
The School Counselor and Equity for all Students – American School Counselor Association (ASCA). (n.d.). https://www.schoolcounselor.org/Standards-Positions/Position-Statements/ASCA-Position-Statements/The-School-Counselor-and-Equity-for-All-Students
Are there differences in management and leadership? Can one be an effective manager and a poor leader at the same time?
The student will answer the question with a minimum of 200 words with two or more references cited. The initial post is due by each Wednesday of the week. You are required to respond to two peers with a minimum response of 150 words with cited references. Be sure and review the provided Rubric, you will find it in the Course Documents. You must start a thread before you can read and reply to other threads.
Are there differences in management and leadership? Can one be an effective manager and a poor leader at the same time? I encourage you to use the videos and your text in response to the discussion question. You must start a thread before reading or replying to other threads.
Define insider threats and the problems associated, assumptions, goals, capabilities, favored techniques, and aversion to risk. Identify the bad actors in cyberspace and compare and contrast their resources, capabilities/techniques, motivations, and aversion to risk.
You have recently accepted a new position at a large hospital that specializes in critical care of cancer patients. Your supervisor, the CIO, has requested you create and present to upper-level management (C-Suite: CEO, CFO, CSO, etc.) a presentation on the various bad actors your organization may face in the near future. The CIO impresses upon you the need for additional funding to secure key systems in the network but cautions you against creating a state of panic as none of those attending have a deep understanding of cybersecurity.
Create a 10- to 12-slide digital presentation for upper-level management that explains the possible threats. Address the following:
Research and identify the various threat actors of the digital world, including advanced persistent threats (APTs), cyberterrorism, script kiddies, cybercriminals, hacktivists, industrial espionage relating to intellectual property, and insider threats.
Prioritize which threat actors would pose the greatest threat.
Utilizing the article “The Role of the Adversary Model in Applied Security Research,” located in the topic Resources, include an adversary model to compare and contrast threats and adversaries related to each threat actor.
Define insider threats and the problems associated, assumptions, goals, capabilities, favored techniques, and aversion to risk.
Identify the bad actors in cyberspace and compare and contrast their resources, capabilities/techniques, motivations, and aversion to risk.
Must include a title slide, reference slide, and presenter’s notes.
Additionally, include graphics that are relevant to the content, visually appealing, and use space appropriately.
Describe the five traditional PMBOK process groups.
Scenario
A few months ago, on the basis of your experience in a hospital business office, you were hired into a managerial position. You were just starting to feel comfortable in the position when the administrator walked into your office to tell you the department is outgrowing its quarters and must start planning an expansion project. The administrator also confided that she has never been involved in such a project and that she does not have time to do any research. She wants you to do the initial legwork and put together a briefing that will help her prepare a presentation for the board.
Create a 525- to 700-word briefing that summarizes the process of facility planning in which you:
Present a short history of health care facility design in the U.S. from 1800 to the present.
Describe the five traditional PMBOK process groups.
Discuss the process groups in light of Haywards emphasis on predesign planning.
Examine the decision process for determining whether to renovate or replace a health care facility.
(Each bullet point carries about the same weight in grading.)
Cite, in text, at least 3 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references. In-text citations must point to a reference list entry.
Format your citations and references according to APA guidelines.
Submit your assignment.
PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL SOURCES ARE VALID AND CITED CORRECTLY
First, watch Igniting Creativity to Transform Corporate Culture Video. This TED Talk by Catherine Courage examines how creativity needs to be infused into the organizational culture to foster innovation and to challenge the status quo. Next, watch this Zappos Company Culture video. As you watch the videos, think about the various elements of effective organizational structure. In your initial post, answer the following questions: Do you think the unique culture of Zappos will help or hurt the company in the long run? Explain and provide specific examples, where applicable. Do you think more companies in the future will follow this model? Why or why not?
First, watch Igniting Creativity to Transform Corporate Culture Video. This TED Talk by Catherine Courage examines how creativity needs to be infused into the organizational culture to foster innovation and to challenge the status quo. Next, watch this Zappos Company Culture video. As you watch the videos, think about the various elements of effective organizational structure. In your initial post, answer the following questions:
Do you think the unique culture of Zappos will help or hurt the company in the long run? Explain and provide specific examples, where applicable.
Do you think more companies in the future will follow this model? Why or why not?
In your opinion, what company today could benefit from this unique strategy? Explain your rationale.
LINKS FOR VIDEOS:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01Y7qlPFpqw
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiIeImBFRK4
