Students are to look fit a peer-reviewed journal article via the library on the JSU website or Google Scholar for a topic of interest, then select and article to write an abstract (later in this class in Packback). Please use only Academic Journals, no Googled articles on the internet. This is for academic research … Read more
Shirley Jackson writes in “The Lottery:” The black box grew shabbier each year: by now it was no longer completely black but splintered badly along one side to show the original wood color, and in some places faded or stained. In a detailed 5-7 sentence paragraph, analyze what the black box symbolizes. Respond to … Read more
1. The Positive/Negative Effects of Social Media on Young Adults (Choose positive or negative, not both.) 2. The Impact of the Elected Presidential Candidate on the American Society
-Click here to view the assignment directions and rubric for your presentation: Website Analysis PresentationLinks to an external site. -You can submit your recorded presentation as a file attachment on this assignment. Submission Reminders: Recorded Presentation length: 4 minutes (at least) – 10 minutes (at most) Click hereLinks to an external site. to review … Read more
“Student as the Teacher” Chapter 13 Presentation Directions: Students will create a minimum 8 slide PowerPoint presentation with audio recordings presenting the important concepts throughout Chapter 13: Developing as a Professional. Important Notes: 1. Follow the TemplateDownload Template 2. Follow the Rubric for all points possible 3. Record your voice presenting for full credit…. I WILL … Read more
After reading Chapter 11: “Becoming an Effective Teacher: Reaching All Students,” you will summarize the four learning outcomes in a PowerPoint presentation. Use the attached template as a guide to assist you in your presentation. Please note: 1. Presentations should be a minimum of 8 slides including title and references slide 2. Be sure to … Read more
Visit the Mississippi Department of Education’s website www.mdek12.org and complete the scavenger hunt. You will search for the following information: 1. MDE’s Mission and Vision 2. Current educational initiatives or programs 3. Key leaders within the department 4. Recent reports or publications on educational performance in the state 5. Programs or resources for teachers and … Read more
Write or record a response that answers the following: In your opinion, what is the first cause of the universe? What you would describe as a cosmological reason for existence? From the first cause of the universe, what are the major effects of that cause? What is the ultimate (future) plan of this universal cause? … Read more
The purpose of this activity is to help you summarize your understanding of the key ideas presented in this chapter. Describe the major educational governance structures at state and local levels. Explain the different sources and targets of educational funding. Describe current issues in school governance and finance.
Ordinarily, teachers can’t be school board members in their own districts because of potential conflicts of interest. Would teachers make good school board members in districts where they live but don’t teach? Should a certain number or percentage of school board positions be reserved for teachers? Why or why not?