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2. EDU 623 Course Real Knowledge / edu623dotcom EDU 623 Entire Course (Ash) EDU 623 Week 1 DQ 1 Skills Needed for Master of Education (Ash) • EDU 623 Week 1 No Child Left Behind (Ash Course) • EDU 623 Week 1 DQ 1 Skills Needed for Master of Education (Ash Course) • EDU 623 Week 1 DQ 2 Effective Teachers (Ash Course) • EDU 623 Week 2 Writing and Researching Skills Self-Assessment (Ash Course) • You have selected a Master of Arts in Education program from Ashford. What skills do you possess that will make this a successful journey? What skills do you hope to gain that will benefit you in your future career? What are some weaknesses or obstacles that stand in your way?

3. EDU 623 Course Real Knowledge / edu623dotcom EDU 623 Week 1 DQ 2 Effective Teachers (Ash) EDU 623 Week 1 No Child Left Behind (Ash) • In Chapter 2 of this week’s readings, the authors explain “What does it take to become a professional educator?” Briefly describe the important aspects to becoming a professional educator. Clearly explain five characteristics of effective teachers. Analyze your own strengths in these areas. What do you or will you bring • The No Child Left Behind Act, the landmark legislation created in 2002, continues to make an impact on education today. However, there is a push to revise many elements of this act. Search for two articles in the Ashford Online Library to read and review on opponents and proponents of NCLB.

4. EDU 623 Course Real Knowledge / edu623dotcom EDU 623 Week 2 DQ 1 Evaluating Research (Ash) EDU 623 Week 2 DQ 2 Diversity in Schools (Ash) • When you’re working on your Final Research Paper project, you are responsible for ensuring the integrity of your research. Imagine that you’ve started your research and you’ve put in a few key words in your Internet search engine and 50 websites pop • Chapters 4 and 5 of Teaching Today: An Introduction to Education explain the different age groups and diversity found in schools today. From your readings, what challenges do future educators face to meet the needs of the diverse student

5. EDU 623 Course Real Knowledge / edu623dotcom EDU 623 Week 2 Writing and Researching Skills EDU 623 Week 3 DQ 1 Standardized Testing (Ash) • Writing and researching are essential elements to teaching and learning. Early in this week, complete the following exercises: • a. Review the “Research Guides” section in the Ashford Writing Center to assist you in understanding academic research methods. • Read the article “What Should Parents Know about Standardized Testing in School?” and watch the video “Notebook: Standardized tests.” Think about the current testing in your state. How does it guide instruction? What types of pressures are put on students, teachers,

6. EDU 623 Course Real Knowledge / edu623dotcom EDU 623 Week 3 DQ 2 Bloom’s Taxonomy (Ash) EDU 623 Week 3 Lesson Plan Critique (Ash) • In a minimum of 300 words, utilize three different levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy (Chapter 7) to write three learning outcomes for an age group that interests you. Then identify three assessment strategies that align with the outcomes. • Obtain, from the internet or a school, a lesson plan that you believe is of high quality and could be used in your current or future classroom. Critique the lesson plan by examining the objectives, activities, and assessments provided. Organize your critique in the following manner:

7. EDU 623 Course Real Knowledge / edu623dotcom EDU 623 Week 4 DQ 1 Educational History (Ash) EDU 623 Week 4 DQ 2 Public School System (Ash) • What impact has history had on education? What influences are still impacting education today? Select a time period or historical educational movement that you believe still impacts schools today and explain why. In a minimum of 300 words, answer the questions above. Post your response and respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings • Review the website of a school district in your area. Note at least five programs or areas of service that either surprise you or were not a part of the school system you remember. In a minimum of 300 words, answer the following questions: Why do you think these services are now part of the public school system?

8. EDU 623 Course Real Knowledge / edu623dotcom EDU 623 Week 4 Philosophy of Education (Ash) EDU 623 Week 5 Article Review on Technology in Education (Ash) • Philosophy of Education. To this point, we have learned about many influences impacting education today. We have been introduced to legislation, curriculum and instruction, standardized testing, and the history of education. As educators or future educators, we will have a large impact on the success of our students • Article Review on Technology in Education. Research a current article (2009 or newer) on technology in the classroom. In 2-3 pages (excluding title and reference pages) summary of the article, explain how this technological advancement will shape education in the future. In a two- to three-page summary of the article, explain

9. EDU 623 Course Real Knowledge / edu623dotcom EDU 623 Week 5 DQ 1 Philosophical Perspectives (Ash) EDU 623 Week 5 DQ 2 Technological Advancement (Ash) • Philosophical perspectives play an important role in what is taught in the classroom. In a minimum of 300 words, explain the views of progressivism, essentialism, and perennialism. Which philosophical perspective is most closely related to your philosophy? Explain. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings. • Read Chapter 11of the course text. In a minimum of 300 words, explain the five ways new technology can be used. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

10. EDU 623 Course Real Knowledge / edu623dotcom EDU 623 Week 6 DQ 1 Is Education a Privilege or a Right (Ash) EDU 623 Week 6 DQ 2 Economics and Education (Ash) • From your readings and experiences, should schooling be a right or privilege? What impact has student, family, and societal rights had on the influence of education? What role should choice play in public education (i.e. charter schools, private schools, online education, etc.)? • Educational funding has been a challenge the past few years as the economy has weakened across the United States. What has been the impact been in your state? Utilize your state budget website to evaluate any cuts to education funding over the past several years.

11. EDU 623 Course Real Knowledge / edu623dotcom EDU 623 Week 6 Final Research Paper (Ash) • One of the biggest decisions for a professional educator is to decide what area of education to concentrate on in order to have a successful career. This summative assignment is designed to help you choose your area of focus.

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