Category: Writing

The goal of the professional descriptive narrative is to help you to think about your pathway to your profession. For this assignment, you will do the following:

• Use the descriptive and narrative writing techniques learned in the instructional links.
• Use MLA or APA formatting.
• Use correct grammar and mechanics by avoiding the twenty common errors of grammar and mechanics.
• Structure an essay with logical, well-developed introductory paragraph, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

Create a Hypothesis Statement. The Second video is at the 10-minute mark. Please use simple, clear language. I’m an average student, so I’d like the writing to sound natural and not too advanced.

Write 5 paragraphs answering the following questions:

• What is the “racial wealth gap?” Describe the extend of racialized wealth inequality in the US.
• Is racialized wealth inequality a social problem in the USA? Why? Are you using an objective or subjective definition of a social problem?
• Explain the historical roots of the wealth inequality between African-Americans and White-Americans.
• How does racialized wealth inequality relate to other racial inequalities in the USA?
• Identify and explain 2 ways of reducing the racial wealth gap.

You must use a minimum of 3 of the following sources of information:

This week we are looking at what type of questions we, as comparative politics examine, what makes a good theory in explaining these questions, and how to set up a research design. You have looked at two famous studies “Why Nations Fail” and “Guns, Germs, and Steel” which use the comparative method to attempt to provide answers to big and difficult questions, specifically why are some countries more successful than others.

For this discussion I want you to look at Acemoglu and Robinson’s Why Nations Fail and identify what are the variables of the study? The Dependent Variable is the political phenomena being explained and the independent variables are those factors that explain the specific political phenomena (outcome). In other words what explains the differences in outcomes (wealth, development, rule of law, etc). Do you agree with their argument overall, why or why not?

Okay, for this week, we have a short writing assignment that asks you to read Why Nation’s Fail and listen to his lecture and identify what his research question is, and what are his causal variables. We are building on the work of the previous weeks in identify how political scientists think about their research. Ultimately, what is his argument as to why some nations are more successful than others?

In 3 double-space pages I want you to (1) identify Robinson’s argument and (2) do you agree with him, why or why not? To be successful, you need to identify Robinson’s terms and clearly identify his argument citing the reading or the lecture video. Second, I want to see your voices come through. You are not graded on whether you agree or disagree, but on the quality of your argument. Do you think his variables are sufficient to explain why there is liberty and freedom in some countries but not others? Are they missing something? Or are they correct? What matters is that you justify why you are making the argument you are making. Now, the literature on democracy is vast, and more vast, and we are starting out this discussion, so don’t feel overwhelmed or like you might be missing something. The debate over democracy goes back to the beginning of political time, and we have been debating it since Aristotle. I just want to know what you think!

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do?Injury and Illness at School-What should you do?

How to Handle Injury and Illnesses that Happen at School

It is unfortunate but a fact of life that children can, and do become injured and ill at school. Knowing the school’s procedures is very important, for all staff members; teachers, TAs and other support staff.

Often the injuries are not serious; scrapes, falls, bumps and bruises are fairly common. Children do come down with

colds and flu, sore throats, and other illnesses. Even though most injuries and illness are not serious, falls and head

injuries may be, as well as high fevers or earaches.

As a teacher our primary job is to make sure the children are safe at school. Knowing what to do if an injury or illness

occurs is critical for our mission to provide a safe environment.

Please respond to these questions:

• Imagine a child has fallen off a climbing structure and is laying on their back on the ground below. What should you do?

• In the middle of the school day, a child is not participating which is unusual. You ask the child how they are feeling and they start to cry. What should you do?

• You determine that an injured child needs medical care. Who should you contact and what should you do with the child while awaiting medical assistance?
• A parent of a child in the class asks you what they should do about getting a flu shot or a vaccine. What should you tell them?

• If you have experienced an injury at your school site, please describe what happened and what the staff did during and after the situation.

Word Count 200

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Complete this assignment…

Once you access the link to the Mandated Reporter Training, complete the the training for Child Care Providers. Once you click the link, scroll to the bottom to access the training.

At the conclusion of the training you will take a final exam, which will test the information that you have learned during the training. You will need to earn 80% to receive the certificate.

Upon scoring an 80% or higher you will be issued a certificate, which will serve as proof of your completion of this training.

Load your certificate below to submit.

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Assignment:

As part of our ongoing safety assessments as teachers, we need to make sure our outdoor learning environments are safe. Many injuries can happen when children are outdoors. Many injuries can happen due to faulty equipment and maintenance, but direct and constant supervision is one of the best ways to prevent accidents.

Teachers should be stationed around the playground to supervise specific areas. This is not the time for teachers to socialize and be having conversations in groups. Supervision and facilitating play is the role of the staff when outdoors.

Directions:

1. Open the Preschool Checklist and print a copy
2. Contact the school where you plan to complete the checklist and make an appointment
3. Go by yourself, not in groups
4. Take the checklist and fill out each section listed
5. If you find safety concerns, notify a staff member
6. Add another item you think would be important at the bottom of the checklist
7. If you have questions, do not interrupt the staff members, but call the office after you leave
8. Be sure to list the name of the school, and the contact information for verification
9. If children are present when you are conducting your assessment, do not speak to them or interrupt their play. Try to be as unobtrusive as possible-Like you are a fly on the wall!

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Introduction – Family Disaster Plan Scenario

1. You must include research on the dangers and explain the recommended safety measures in a tornado emergency.

How would you prepare for the following situation?

(Scenario) At this moment, you are sitting at home working on your WCU class. Suddenly, the National Weather Bureau sends an alert across your cell phonea tornado is headed your way. You have 15 minutes before touchdown in your neighborhood.

1. What is your plan? This is a ‘shelter in place’ scenario, you cannot outrun the tornado. Identify a safe place in your home (residence) to take shelter.
2. Provide realistic examples and explain how you would apply the safety and survival measures you learned in your research of a tornado emergency to your specific living arrangements.

Example: I will turn off my utilities before I shelter in place to mitigate damage to my residence.

Example: I will take by go-bags with me to my shelter in place.How prepared are you in the event of a disaster?

1. Describe your level of disaster preparedness using specific examples and references to:
2. Potential disasters in your area.
3. Your 72 hour “go-bag” assignment.
4. Family Disaster Plan Checklist.

Example: I am more prepared for a water-related disaster than a fire-related disaster even though I live in a highly secluded, forested area. I have a boat as transportation in the event of flooding, but I do not have rain barrels or fire barrier supplies on hand.

Example: “There were many missing items on my preparedness checklist. I realized that I do not own a flashlight. If I had to use my phone as a light it would drain the battery very quickly.

Reflection/Conclusion

1. Reflect on how prepared you were before this class and compare it with how prepared you are now.

• Have you acquired any new emergency items?
• Do you plan to take any additional training or certification courses?
• Have you shared your knowledge with friends and family?

1. How does what you have learned in this course impact you as a future nurse?

Write a professional project proposal with the information provided in the attachment. You can include the budget justification in the proposal and also have the Excel document. Please note that the attachment is your guide. You can add or subtract from it.

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classroom?Week 4 Discussion #2-How do you see yourself making a difference for children in the classroom?

Now that you have seen the Doll Study and how children are indeed impacted by messages from society about race and ethnicity, it is time for you to apply what you are learning.

In this discussion post you will think about what you have been reading in our text and how YOU can create a positive environment in your own classroom, or future classroom, that helps children develop a positive sense of self-worth and a pride in who they are.

As a student who completes this course, you are in a position to share what you have learned with other teachers who may not have this information. In this way, every student who successfully completes this class is responsible for become a leader in education.

As preparation for your Anti-Bias Action Plan, please write your response to the following prompts and read the postings of your peers to better prepare your Action Plan. Respond to at least two of your peers.

1. What can you do as a teacher to become a positive role model for children of acceptance of differences and appreciation and celebration of diversity?

1. How specifically will you change your classroom environment to give messages to children that all people, regardless of their differences are to be valued and appreciated?

1. How do you see yourself becoming a leader in your school on the topic of anti-bias education and the appreciation of diversity? What specifically do you see yourself doing to become a leader?

NOTE: Once you post your response, you will be able to see the comments of your learning community.

Word Count-250-300 words

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Week 4- Discussion #1-The Doll Study

After viewing the videos posted on the topic of the Dr. Kenneth and Mamie Clark’s Doll Study, please post your response to the questions below and reply to at least two of your peers.

1. Were you familiar with the study that led in part to the desegregation of public schools in the 1950s?
2. How did watching these videos make you feel?
3. How can we as teachers make all children feel intelligent, good and beautiful?
4. Do you believe a teacher has an impact on how children see themselves and others?
5. How do you see yourself making an impact on children?
6. What should Administrators/Directors be doing to make a greater impact in the area of diversity at their schools?

Word Count-150-200 words

NOTE: You must first post your response, then you will be able to see the comments of your peers.

PART 3

Reflective Journal 4: Mentoring vs Coaching

Reflective Journal 4: How Can Directors Move Their Programs Toward Excellence? Chapter (pp 12-15)

During Week 4, we focused on the role of the director as a leader, manager, coach, and mentor. Based on the reading, How Can Directors Move Their Programs Toward Excellence? The Roles of the Director, there is a diagram that describes the difference between the administrators role as a mentor or coach.

Reflective Prompt:

Review the diagram below and describe the characteristics you exhibit as a coach or mentor in a director role, along with your reasoning. Write your reflective response in paragraph format, ensuring it contains more than five sentences.