Category: Education

This week, you will begin considering the tools available to support your data analysis process. While coding software can assist with organizing and managing qualitative data, the tool you choose should reflect the needs of your study, your analytic approach, and your workflow. For this discussion, select two qualitative data analysis platforms to explore, such as NVivo, ATLAS.ti, MAXQDA, Intellectus, or Dedoose or any other tool you find on your own. In your post: Identify the key features of each tool Describe the pros and cons of each, based on your research needs Discuss whether the tool offers transcription services, collaborative/shared access, and flexibility across devices or platforms Reflect briefly on which tool (if any) you are likely to use and why Your post should be at least 300 words and draw from your exploration and any available documentation or professional reviews. Remember to follow the Discussion Question Standards. Use APA formatting for in-text citations and include a minimum of two scholarly references.

This assignment gives you the opportunity to conduct a practice interview using your interview protocol and reflect on what you learn through the process. This field test allows you to identify areas for refinementboth in your questions and in your approach as an interviewer. As a reminder, field test participants may not be included in your dissertation study, and IRB approval is not required for this activity. For this assignment, you will: Conduct one field test interview with an adult (18+) who mirrors your intended study population. Use your finalized interview protocol to conduct the interview. The interview should be conducted using a platform with recording capabilities (e.g., Zoom, Teams). Send your participant the Letter of Information (from Week 3) in advance of the interview. Record and transcribe the interview (See this weeks Readings and Resources). Submit a full transcript of the interview. At the top of the document, include the research question your interview protocol is designed to address. Write a short reflection (250500 words) Document which transcription service or tool you used. Briefly evaluate the accuracy of the tool you selected. You may choose to test different transcription services across the three interviews. Of the completed interviews so far, summarize what your participants shared in response to the interview questions. Identify any suggested or observed changes that would improve your questions or flow. Reflect on what you learned from the experience of conducting the interview and how it may shape your protocol or design. Note: You are expected to complete at least one additional field test in the following week. By the end of the course, you should aim to complete 3 total field tests to strengthen your protocol through iteration and applied learning.

Please focus on secondary education language arts high school level for this assignment. Also, this assignment has to be in sequence with the first one I will attach that assignment keep this paper with the same topic and build this assessment plan from the first one I’m attaching, this is a different assignment not a rewrite, but it must be in sequence. Please follow all directions below Overview For this assignment, you will begin constructing your course project, the assessment plan. Your project will include a scholarly paper that outlines an assessment plan you design (which you will write in two parts) as well as an assessment plan proposala real-world, on-the-job, practical assessment plan that you are encouraged to propose for implementation either in your current position or in the future. First, keeping in mind that you will be proposing this assessment plan to decision makers who will consider whether to implement your plan, you will develop an introduction that concisely summarizes the program, course, department, or learning experience you have selected for your course project. The introduction will be followed by an assessment plan overview, in which you will explain how you propose to apply Suskie’s cycle of assessment to your assessment plan to assess student learning outcomes, or the success of a program in meeting program goals. After the introduction and overview, you will present the first three sections of the scholarly paperyour assessment plan. The Organization: Share information about the organization or program for which you are developing the assessment plan. Learning Outcomes or Program Goals: The learning outcomes are what students are expected to learn and the program goals are what the program should be able to accomplish. Assessment Strategies: The strategies you will use to measure student achievement or program success. Mission, Vision, and Goals of the Organization or the Learning Standards: The standards or benchmarks you developed for achievement of each of the learning outcomes or the goals that have been set for the program, activity, or experience for which you are writing the assessment plan. In each of these sections, you will present a concise summary (or list, as appropriate), followed by an academic argument that explains the reasonsyour rationalefor the decisions you made in each section of the proposed plan. Your explanations must be well-supported by the literature we have read in this course. To make a persuasive academic argument for each of your sections, you will establish your credibility by using and citing scholarly sources. Instructions Construct the following components of your assessment plan to assess the learning outcomes of students or trainees in a specific learning situation and an academic argument for the decisions you make for each of the components. Use and cite scholarly sources to support each of the decisions you have made in the design of your plan. Provide a list of references from the sources you use. Be sure to apply the additional requirements described below. Introduction to the Organization: First, write a concise summary of the program, course, department, or experience you have selected, keeping in mind what information is needed by the decision maker to whom you will present your proposed plan. Assessment Plan Overview: This section will include a brief persuasive argument regarding the purpose of assessing student learning, followed by a discussion of the four-step cycle of assessment that will guide your plan to assess the learning outcomes of students or trainees in a specific learning situation. You will create a table that includes three columns (one each for learning outcomes, assessment strategies, and standards) and will clearly demonstrate how each learning outcome will be measured. Be sure to consult your APA manual for how to format a table. Learning Outcomes: Under the heading “Learning Outcomes,” present the learning outcomes students or trainees are expected to achieve. You may want to use a list for this. Refer to your APA manual for how to format headings and subheadings, as well as how to format a list. Then, under the sub-heading “Academic Argument for Learning Outcomes,” present an academic argument for the importance of learning outcomes, as well as your specific learning outcomes, using and citing the readings to support the decisions you made. Assessment Strategies: Under the next heading, “Assessment Strategies,” present the assessment instruments or strategies you will use to assess achievement of each of the student or trainee learning outcomes. Again, you may want to include an APA-formatted list for this. Be sure to clearly identify which assessment strategy will be used to assess each learning outcome. Then, under the sub-heading “Academic Argument for Assessment Strategies,” present an academic argument for the importance of assessing student learning, as well as why you chose each of these assessment instruments or strategies to measure student achievement of learning outcomes. Explain how each instrument is appropriate to measure achievement of the learning goals, using and citing scholarly sources. Mission, Vision, and Goals and/or Standards: Under the final heading, “Mission, Vision, and Goals and/or Standards,” present the standards or benchmarks you developed for achievement of each of the learning outcomes or the goals that have been set for the program, activity, or experience for which you are writing the assessment plan. Then, under the subheading “Academic Argument for Standards,” present an academic argument for the value of standards, as well as an explanation of why you set the standards you did, referencing the assessment literature to support the decisions you made. Do not write a conclusion to your paper at this time. You will develop the remaining components of your assessment plan in the Week 8 assignment and will combine those components with this assignment to form your complete scholarly paper. Additional Requirements Your assignment should also meet the following requirements: Written communication: Written communication is free from errors that detract from the overall message. APA formatting: Paper, resources, and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting. Use Academic WriterLinks to an external site. for guidance in citing sources and formatting your paper in proper APA style. See the Writing CenterLinks to an external site. for more APA resources specific to your degree level. Resources: In graduate writing, you should aim to include references to the literature in every paragraph you write to make an effective, persuasive, academic argument. Length: 47 pages, double-spaced with headings and sub-headings. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria: Competency 1: Design effective assessment plans to assess achievement of learning outcomes in the classroom; and school or organizational level. Present the learning outcomes students or trainees are expected to achieve and support them by citing scholarly sources. Competency 2: Evaluate the equity and inclusivity of assessment practices. Evaluate assessment instruments or strategies that will be used to assess achievement of learning outcomes and support the selection of instruments or strategies by citing sources from the literature. Competency 3: Assess different models, methods, and types of assessments in educational settings. Discuss the four-step cycle of assessment that will guide an assessment plan and include learning outcomes, assessment strategies, and standards. Discuss the standards or benchmarks developed for achievement of learning outcomes or the goals that have been set for a program, an activity, or an experience, and support the selection of standards or benchmarks by citing sources from the literature. Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for educators. Concisely summarize a program, a course, a department, or an experience to be assessed. Adhere to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.

Project 2: Behavioral Plan (150 points)

Review how to create behavior plans (you created one in EDU506). You may NOT re-use the behavior plan from EDU506 for this assignment (this assignment will be checked with Turnitin), but you may use it to refresh your memory on the various elements of an effective plan.

Describe a hypothetical class of your own design and creation. Include in your description a listing of the number of students with the specific learning issues listed below. Select two hypothetical students from your class and identify a specific behavioral issue you want to address (must be different for each student). Develop a specific behavior plan for each student designed to address the identified behavioral needs and issues based on the presenting problem. See Appendix B for specific details and scoring rubric.

Possible Behavioral Issues:

• Aggression (physical and/or verbal)
• Refusal to work
• Inability to focus
• Cant sit still
• Sleeps in class
• Argumentative

Writing Assignments

Writing assignments must use APA-compliant formatting and include a title page, appropriate citations, and references.

• Project 1: Informational Pamphlet: (100 pts)
• Watch the video: Dear Teacher: Heartfelt Advice for Teachers from Students
• and Read the Article Access for All (
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After watching the video on what it is like to experience the world as a student with a learning disability and reading the Access for All MDE document, create a one-page tri-folded (front & back) pamphlet for regular education classroom teachers that will assist them in understanding the special needs of the students in their classrooms and help them implement effective accommodations/adaptations for these students. See Appendix B for specific details and scoring rubric.

• Writing Assignment:
• Analyze the case study How Far Should We Go. In your discussion of this case study, include responses to the questions located on page 3 of the case study. Be sure to cite specific evidence from the case to support your positions. This case study can be found at

Writing Assignments

Writing assignments must use APA-compliant formatting and include a title page, appropriate citations, and references.

• Writing Assignment:
• Analyze the practice of Inclusion by reading and analyzing the case study Hes Just a Goofy Guy. In your response, answer the questions on page 3 of the handout, and be sure to reference key elements of both the case study and the research notes contained in the document. This document can be found at
• and is copied into Canvas. (36 points)
• Include in your response the following: Discuss your thoughts with your child or a family member. What are their thoughts on accepting others as they are?

Module 3 Language Arts and Technology Discussion Module 3 Discussion Question: It is necessary to understand the importance of using technology in literacy instruction. Many of you will end up working with children across varied levels of literacy skills and abilities. Please review the provided brief practice video collections (Language Arts) and resources that discuss the connections between literacy and varied technology applications. Practice Videos Select Language Arts at “Responsibly Incorporating Technology into Literacy Instruction” available at 6 Ways Technology Can Help You Teach Reading More Effectively How to Integrate Digital Skills into Literacy Instruction Literacy Practices Institute Session 1: Preparing for Takeoff Literacy Practices Institute: Explore Boards Literacy Practices Institute: Creating a Multimedia Story Literacy Practices Institute: Session 2 – Podcasting to Support Multimodal Texts Producing a Podcast with Littles Student Podcast Projects 6-12 For your initial post you should answer the following questions- 1. What will you apply to your future and current teaching that was gained from the review of these resources and videos and why? 2. What might be the potential challenges with incorporating technology in literacy instruction and how you will overcome them?

Assignment Title Leadership Decision-Making Simulation in Vocational Administration Purpose To assess students ability to apply leadership theoriesto complex, real-world vocational administration challenges. Scenario You are a vocational administrator overseeing a workforce training program funded through multiple sources. Enrollment has declined, staff morale is low, and a new policy requirement has increased reporting demands. Industry partners are pushing for rapid changes, while staff express resistance. Student Tasks You must: 1 Diagnose the challenge (technical vs. adaptive) 2 Select a leadership approach (transformational, adaptive, distributed, or combination) 3 Justify leadership decisions using theory 4 Explain anticipated outcomes and risks 5 Reflect on alternative leadership choices Format: 56 pages, APA style Written as an administrative decision memo LEADERSHIP SELF-ASSESSMENT + REFLECTION RUBRIC (150 Points) Criterion 1: Leadership Self-Assessment Analysis (30 pts) Level Description Exemplary (2730) Insightful analysis of leadership tendencies with strong self-awareness Proficient (2426) Clear identification of leadership traits with moderate reflection Developing (2123) Limited analysis; surface-level insight Unsatisfactory (020) Minimal or inaccurate self-assessment Criterion 2: Application of Leadership Theory (35 pts) Level Description Exemplary (3235) Effectively applies leadership theory to personal and professional context Proficient (2831) Appropriate application with limited depth Developing (2427) Weak or inconsistent application Unsatisfactory (023) Little or no theory application Criterion 3: Reflection on Decision-Making (35 pts) Level Description Exemplary (3235) Thoughtful reflection on leadership decisions and consequences Proficient (2831) Reflection present but limited Developing (2427) Descriptive rather than analytical Unsatisfactory (023) Minimal or absent reflection Criterion 4: Professional Writing & Organization (25 pts) Level Description Exemplary (2325) Clear, professional, APA-compliant writing Proficient (2022) Minor errors Developing (1719) Multiple writing issues Unsatisfactory (016) Does not meet graduate standards Criterion 5: Ethical and Contextual Awareness (25 pts) Level Description Exemplary (2325) Demonstrates ethical judgment and contextual awareness Proficient (2022) Acknowledges ethical considerations Developing (1719) Limited awareness Unsatisfactory (016 Ethics not addressed