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    Focus Groups vs. Online Surveys in Adult Education

    We recently lost an employee who used to craft our students' online surveys using as a tool to measure learning outcomes. As a result, and until we backfill the position, we are now only conducting Focus Group discussions. We use to do both; Focus Groups and online surveys. I'm trying to reassure my boss that Focus Group da

    Portfolios as assessments

    Why do you think portfolios have become a popular form of assessment? Do you think portfolios are a good medium to assess learning? Why or why not?

    Assessment tools analysis

    Attached is the copy of assessment chosen. Analyze each of your 10 chosen assessment tools for their reliability and validity. Create an organized format to provide your instructor with your findings for each assessment tool. You should provide the following information to your instructor: a. Name of Tool b. Is it reli

    Validreliable assessment

    Post an example of a well-documented assessment that is known to be valid and/or reliable in your chosen profession for your classmates to view. In your narrative, explain why you chose this assessment to post, how you determined it was a valid and/or reliable assessment and whether you have or will use this assessment in your c

    Assesment tools

    1. Create and submit a table that lists at least ten (10) assessment tools (i.e. written topic-related tests, portfolios, online surveys, etc.) that you think may solve your identified problem/issue. Your table should include the following information: a. Name of tool b. Link to tool c. Purpose of tool d.

    Assessment Examples

    Post an example of an assessment used in your workplace. In your posting: Cite how/when the assessment is used. a. Is it norm or criterion-referenced? b. Is it considered an aptitude or achievement test? c. Is it a standardized test? d. Do you feel that the assessment is biased towards certain groups o

    Importance of Measurable Objectives

    Discuss the importance of measurable objectives. Are they fluff that go largely ignored or do they provide value to the completion of the task/project? Detail why you believe in your stance.

    Assisting Low Vision Students with Technology

    I would like to get some feedback on the following questions from an experienced teacher that has taught students that have been visually impaired. I would like to know what have worked for others. Thanks! What kind of accommodations and modifications would you provide for a student with low vision in your general education c

    Community College Financial Concerns

    Please respond to the following questions with a minimum of 150 words inclusive of references: (1) What are the issues of retention related to financial concerns?

    Problems with Student Absenteeism

    Discuss some problems of children being absent within schools that could be addressed in a research project. Analyze various methods of data collection that might be appropriate. Discuss issues related to validity and reliability. I need help creating a 350 word outline of this. Once I have an idea on were to go, I can finish t

    Topic, subject, issue - anticipation guides

    Choose a topic, subject, issue, etc. that totally piqued your curiosity. Prepare a product in the form of a PowerPoint presentation which consists of 15-20 slides, Website, Web Quest, or other presentation format approved by your instructor that clearly addresses this topic. Provide references at the completion of your product

    Individualized education

    Can you please help understand how an educator can determine students' needs and interests in order to develop a curriculum and specific subject content that are relevant to the current practice environment?

    Researching Cost-benefit Analysis of Absenteeism in Teaching

    Discuss some problems within your some type of work settings (possibly related to teaching) that could be addressed in a research project. Apply one type of descriptive statistics to an actual set of data that could be used for documentation in a research plan. You may choose to create charts, graphs, scatterplots, frequency d

    Practitioners Reading Patterns

    Please help to write a one page summary of this article: Practitioners reading patterns, attitudes about and use of research reported in Occupational Therapy journals.

    Overcrowded Classrooms

    Can someone please help me to create an outline on a description of community-(use your own setting but pretend you have too many kids in the classes). You can use actual sources for numbers etc. if for part of this like median income etc. Also I need help including in the outline the description of the work setting if there are

    Challenges and benefits of teaching students with mental retardation in inclusion

    Really need some help from an experienced teacher, as I have not started student teaching yet. The topic of inclusion of students with mental retardation is often a controversial one. Brainstorm the benefits and challenges of teaching a class that includes a student with MR. Be sure to discuss all factors, not just the disabi

    PBL approach in your workplace/educational setting?

    1. What would you consider the advantages and disadvantages of a PBL approach in your workplace/educational setting? Please base your response on a combination of our readings information's, your personal readings/knowledge, and your experience. Thank you your help is greatly needed!

    Zero Tolerance policies in school

    I really need help answering this scenario from an experienced teacher's point of view, as I have not started my student teaching yet and am finding this difficult to respond to. Scenario 1: True story - a 6 year old second grader - Zachary. The New York Times, October 12, 2009 "Zachary's offense? Taking a camping utensil th

    Smoking and Worker Productivity

    The problem is many smokers are less productive than non-smokers. The purpose of a research project on this topic is to determine if a specific solution strategy improves productivity of smokers. Therefore, what would be some recommendations for future researchers and what type of solicitation of audience feedback is there

    Diversity and Inclusion in Education

    How has diversity impacted education? How should schools or your work site deal with the pressures to fund certain categories of learners while providing high quality education for all students? How should one respond to critics of an inclusive environment? Support your responses with references.