[ad_1] A school district can be viewed as a community within a larger community. What is the importance of collaborating within the school community and maintaining good relations with the larger community in terms of student learning? Why? How is this relevant
Evaluation Purposes
[ad_1] Using the information on 261 in FSW, students will explore the purpose for conducting a program evaluation by examining the reasons for initiating the evaluation. Using the program outlined on the first assignment, students are to address the questions
School District Management
[ad_1] District management involves many important components (I.E., organizational structures, a variety of communication strategies, budgeting and school facilities, human resource management, etc.). Based upon your reading and your personal observations, what aspects of district management do you believe are your strengths and what aspects
Wk1: Current Topics Brainstorming
[ad_1] In weeks 2-7 of this course, we will examine one current issue each week. The first week involves brainstorming what those topics will be. And while brainstorming is, theoretically, supposed to be free form, the nature of the course requires that
Mixed Methods
[ad_1] Develop a hypothetical research scenario that would necessitate the use of any approach and design utilized for mixed methods examinations. The quantitative methods aspects can be either experimental or quasi-experimental research [ad_2]
External Factors
[ad_1] What external pressures would you need to consider in terms of curriculum planning and development in a school district? What internal pressure would you need to consider? How would you establish a plan for ongoing curriculum development and improvement
Devotion 8
[ad_1] In this current topics course, which focuses on change that is relevant to you as a professional, you are researching current issues in leadership and management. For this week’s devotional, read Daniel Chapter 2 with a focus on verse
Curriculum Development
[ad_1] What should be the basis for curriculum development and revision within a school district? How would you assess the overall effectiveness of the district curriculum in achieving the district vision and mission? Why would you use those indicators? [ad_2]
Design Validity
[ad_1] Identify the types of design validity that should be considered when utilizing the survey approach? Select one specific type (e.g., sample characteristics) and provide an example detailing how one might avoid violating that particular type of validity. [ad_2]
Validity in Research
[ad_1] Identify the types of design validity that should be considered when utilizing the observational approach? Select one specific type (e.g., test sensitization) and provide an example detailing how one might avoid violating that particular type of validity. [ad_2]