What do you think were the biggest factors that contributed to the horrible conditions and abuses at Willowbrook or Pennhurst?

Documentary reflection Choose one documentary to watch and consider the following: How you might feel if one of your close family members were institutionalized at a facility such as Pennhurst or Willow brook. Why do you think most people today are unfamiliar with the history of these institutions? Do you think the staff and doctors […]

Explain in detail on one area of Social Emotional Learning and why students with LD may experience difficulty in that area.

Assignment  6: Read: Practical Social-Emotional Learning Tools for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities in the United States of America http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.469.863&rep=rep1&type=pdf#page=23Links to an external site. After reading the article,choose from one of the following areas under Social Emotional Learning as described in the article: Emotional Knowledge Emotional Expression Empathy Social Problem Solving Using the article, references […]

What are some innovative approaches that can be used to improve the writing skills of students as noted by Link

Read the following articles: Fink, R. (2017). Rap and technology teach the art of argument. Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary Journal 15(1), 39-53 Mason, L.H., Harris, K.R., & Graham. S. (2011). Self-Regulated strategy development for students with writing difficulties. Theory Into Practice, 50, 20–27. doi: 10.1080/00405841.2011.534922 Fink (2017) highlights-1.pdf Download Fink (2017) highlights-1.pdf Mason et al. […]

Describe and analyze the processes that are in place at your school to mentor beginning teachers (1-3years) as a means of ensuring their effectiveness in the classroom and increasing the probability of retaining them as members of the teaching profession.

Module 3  Induction and Retention Paper (Step 1) Start Assignment Start thinking about the first draft of your assignment. During the course of you studying the content within our text and other related resources that identify significant issues encompassing the principal’s responsibility to identify teachers and staff who have the potential to become successful. Consider […]

Where will you live same family home, retirement community, part of the year in the north and part in a southern resort?

Think about your own retirement. In a 5 paragraph essay of at least 500 words, answer some or all of these questions: Do you expect to retire at a certain age? How much preplanning will you need to do? Do you expect to retire to a life of leisure, volunteer activity, new career, and so […]

Why is a responsive environment important?

Care and Education Ponder the aspect of teachers behavior and the effect on the indoor environment. To begin,read these two articles In two paragraphs, respond to these prompts: 1. Why does continuity of care matter? 2. Why is a responsive environment important? 3. Can a teacher “make or break” an environment? 4. Add your own […]

Identify leadership approaches of Abraham Lincoln regarding endeavor and communication that they admire.

This next paper continues the exploration of leadership philosophies through the experiences of Abraham Lincoln. This paper covers the sections referred to as Endeavor and Communication. Reflect on your own experiences where you are or were the decision maker. Do you share the same philosophies as Lincoln? Have your leaders or mentors used these philosophies […]

Discuss how you can help individuals working in your organization develop a better understanding of the self-correction process.

In Author Henry Cloud’s book “integrity the courage to meet the demands of reality” 2009, in chapter 8 talks about the “Character that sees itself is usually able to self-correct.” Discuss how this concept is related to an individual’s growth – Discuss how educators/leaders can develop this positive trait. Discuss how you can help individuals […]

Discuss how the process of ready, air, and fire, when implemented properly, contributes to getting result for the leader and contribute to the concept of knowing when to cut one’s losses and move forward.

In Author Henry Cloud’s  Book “Integrity the courage to meet the demands of reality” 2009 – in chapter 9, he talks about the process of READY, AIM, FIRE. Discuss how the process of ready, air, and fire, when implemented properly, contributes to getting result for the leader and contribute to the concept of knowing when […]