...RUNNING HEAD: Thematic Unit Plan Grand Canyon University RDG 512 Thematic Unit Study Melinda Chemin Abstract The following thematic unit all about plants incorporates reading and writing strategies along with science standards. The unit includes text suggestions as well as projects for reading and writing to enhance student learning. Culminating projects provide opportunities for students to display their learning as well as record their thinking during reading. Thematic units provide students with fiction and non-fiction selections to read and respond to. There is also a detailed description of the reading and writing activities to be included with each text selection and whether the selection is to be used as a read-aloud, independent reading, or in a listening center. Writing projects give students practice with the writing process culminating with collaborative group projects and published pieces. Rationale This thematic unit plan demonstrates the ability to create a unit study including literacy components in content areas. This plan also reflects the teacher understanding of how students learn and must be provided opportunities to read and write in authentic ways in order to demonstrate learning. This meets the requirements for course standards through the completion of the thematic unit demonstrating the understanding of literacy standards that must be addressed in a comprehensive literacy classroom through writing, reading, as well as the understanding...
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...Running head: THEMATIC UNIT OF STUDY Thematic Unit of Study Mary Lynn Hartz Grand Canyon University EED 364 October 24, 2011 Thematic Unit of Study The school where I chose to do the Science practicum was Hazleton Elementary/Middle School. Mrs. Christine Molosky teaches 6th grade Science and Social Studies for the past 12 years. Mrs. Molosky is very knowledgeable and has had much experience in teaching both subjects. Mrs. Molosky challenges the students to think independently and to come to know the world through its marvel and its ancestors. The classes in the school are crowded and full of diversity, therefore not only was I able to observe the higher level classes but I was fortunate to observe the lower classes which consisted of Learning Support and ESL students. The science class was very enlightening and attention-grabbing to say the least because Mrs. Molosky had to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of the different levels. Every 2-3 weeks the teacher replaces one subject with the other depending on the depth of the information within the chapter and the rate at which the students grasp the material. At this time Mrs. Molosky was teaching a unit in Science called “The Solar System and Beyond”. During my observing of this unit of instruction, I was able to compile the information needed to respond to the questions within the module. The following is the information: Were other content areas such as reading, writing, math and technology integrated...
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...Below is a much briefer summary of the case study of Eve The aim of this case study was to provide an account of the treatment of a 25-year-old woman who was referred to Thigpen and Cleckley because of 'severe and blinding headaches'. The psychiatrists used a case study method. This consisted of interviews with the patient and her family, hypnosis, observation, EEG tests and a number of psychometric and projective tests including, memory tests, ink blot tests and intelligence tests. The patient (referred to as Eve White in the study) had been referred for therapy to one of the authors because of ‘severe and blinding headaches’. At the first interview she also complained of ‘‘blackouts’’ following her headaches. However they were puzzled that Eve White had no memory of a recent trip. The therapists used hypnosis and the amnesia was cleared. Several days after a visit to the therapists, a letter from Eve White appeared at the therapists’ office. The letter concerned her therapy and was written in her usual handwriting, but at the bottom of the page there was a paragraph that looked like a child had written it. On her next visit Eve White denied sending the letter, though she recalled having begun one, which she never finished and thought she had destroyed. During the interview, Eve White who was normally very self-controlled became distressed and asked whether hearing an occasional imaginary voice made her insane. She reported that she had on several occasions over the...
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...today decisions that we take in the company. Profit sharing: The employees determine the profit share that they should get and also decide how to split it. It creates the feeling of ownership, says semler. Employees enjoy 25 % of company’s total profit. It directly affects their efficiency. The way of working is different by the employees when they have a sense of ownership. Profit sharing give them a reason to do things better. They work more sincerely and with more effort. In this way employees themselves can decide that what they will get at the end of the year. Free flow of information: Each piece of information is available to everybody. Nothing is kept as secret. Every employee is trained how to read a balance sheet, how different units in the organization works. Information tells people what’s working in the organization and what’s not. Everybody in company have access to the company’s books. Only one set of books wa there which was open for inspection and audit. The executives don’t want employees to think that they were holding back any sort of information. Organizational culture inception: In...
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...New Health Medical Systems Shari Gifford HRM/548 Jennifer Familant March 10, 2014 New Health Medical Systems TO: New Health Medical Systems, Board of Directors FROM: Shari Gifford, HR Consultant CC: Jennifer Familant DATE: March 10, 2014 SUBJECT: Staffing Strategy It is my understanding that you, the Board of Directors of New Health Medical Systems, recently announced a new strategic direction to become a regional center for critically ill patients. As a part of that strategy, New Health Medical Systems (NHMS) has opened a new cardiovascular unit where patients can receive care for heart attacks, strokes, and other types of cardiovascular diseases. NHMS was quickly able to recruit a quality physician to head the unit as well as additional professional staff, however finding qualified technicians have become much more difficult than originally anticipated. The problem does not seem to be so much in terms of the position being attractive to candidates, but rather a lack of skilled technicians in the immediate region. Most of the skilled technicians are already employed, and are not actively seeking jobs with other organizations. In order to fill the 35 technician positions, the director of staffing has created a new staffing strategy that includes the following: 1. Place advertisement in the local newspapers 2. Contact staffing agencies that specializes in placing technicians into health care facilities 3. Organize a job fair and invite local...
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...What is effective management? This will be one dimension that you will have to reflect on throughout the unit – some questions that might arise is there such a thing as ‘one best way’ of being effective? Does being effective require a set of skills, or is it more about being adaptable and flexible? Is it more effective to think of management as the sole locus of the manager, or as a group or ever organizational dynamic? Gender Equality/Balance – were more women just not choosing promotions? More complex than that – See Acker article on Moodle to help start thinking through these ideas! Administrative Management The influence on the workplace of the KIPPER phenomenon The KIPPER phenomenon is just one example of a social dynamic that can have an influence on the workplace (e.g. people having to stay in work longer and retire later in order to financial support adult children). At a more general level it highlights how different social or cultural trends always have an influence or organizational life. Definitions are always difficult I agree – and there are lots of definitions! A good place to start is think about the academic definition given to a term in a text book or, better still, an academic paper, and then think how this might translate into an organizational setting. The framework for the unit Broadly speaking, the unit starts off at an individual level and them moves towards ideas which are more group-based, then more organizational based. However, this...
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...120 History and Theory: Introduction Assessment Brief* (*please read in conjunction with unit outline document) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key dates Assessment set: Tuesday 8 January 2013 First* group meeting (with tutors): Wednesday 24 January (studios 1,3,5) Wednesday 31 January (studios 2,4,6) (*Groups are expected to meet outside of these timetabled sessions in order to complete this work.) Drop-in help sessions: Wednesdays, 10am to 12 midday (weeks 5,7,8,9,10,11,12) (studio outside PO2.20 – for individuals and groups) Submission date (exhibition): 1 May 2013 (week 2 consolidation and assessment period) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction You carried out a range of research tasks during teaching block one, which enabled you to develop your research skills, as well as deepening your subject knowledge by following particular interests. These tasks were not assessed, but will be of great help to you for your assessed work in teaching block two. Throughout teaching block two you are required to undertake an individual research project, focussing on one space from the list attached. You will present this research in the form of a research journal (artefact one). Each studio has been allocated a ‘type’ of space, either domestic, sacred or public...
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...Cipher, the same "SET" line will be used to encrypt the grid zone letters and the coordinates. To preclude misunderstanding, a statement is made that grid zone letters are included in the message (unless unit SOP specifies its use at all times). | From Map | Unit Leader(s) | Required so evacuation vehicle knows where to pick up patient. Also, so the unit coordinating the evacuation mission can plan the route for the evacuation vehicle (if the evacuation vehicle must pick up from more than one location). | 2 | Radio Frequency, Call Sign, and Suffix | Encrypt the frequency of the radio at the pickup site, not a relay frequency. The call sign (and suffix if used) of person to be contacted at the pickup site may be transmitted in the clear. | From SOI | RTO | Required so evacuation vehicle can contact requesting unit while en route (obtain additional information or change in situation or directions). | 3 | Number of Patients by Precedence | Report only applicable information and encrypt the brevity codes. A - urgent. B - Urgent-Surgical. C - Priority. D - Routine. E - Convenience. If two or more categories must be reported in the same request, insert the word "BREAK" between each category. | From Evaluation of Patient(s) | Medic or Senior Person Present | Required by unit controlling the evacuation vehicles to assist in prioritizing missions | 4 | Special Equipment Required | Encrypt the applicable brevity codes. A - None. B - Hoist. C - Extraction equipment. D -...
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...Understanding Self-Knowledge and Evaluating Understanding xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Grand Canyon University July 14, 2007 Understanding Self-Knowledge and Evaluating Understanding The purpose of this paper is to identify, describe, and critique personal views on the place of understanding self-knowledge from the point of view of both the teacher and the student. The paper will also provide an evaluation of the sequence and organization of instruction that was used during at least two teaching assignments (units). The focus of this evaluation will be toward the effectiveness of the sequence and organization in accomplishing the desired understanding expected from students. To allay the purpose of the paper, criteria from Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe’s (2005) “backward design” will serve as a background for much of the information included in the paper. According to Wiggins and McTighe (2005), self-knowledge is “the wisdom to know one’s ignorance and how one’s patterns of thought and action inform as well as prejudice understanding” (p. 100). In consideration of today’s teaching milieu, it is possible that there are far too many instructors who are not familiar with the positive academic gains that they could bestow upon their students by paying attention to criteria that warns against instruction is devoid of any understanding, appreciation or acknowledgement of students’ self-knowledge. One of the greatest teachers and philosophers of Western thought, Socrates (Wiggins...
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...AFTER ACTION REVIEW SECTION I. ADMINISTRATIVE DATA Task(s) Task Number Task Title Taught or After Action Review Supported Task(s) Task Number Task Title Supported N/A NA Academic The academic hours to teach this class are as follows: Hours PEACETIME HOURS/METHODS 100 mins/CO/PE/ 20 minutes video Total Hours 2 hrs Test Lesson Type of Test: Brigade Certification Test Number Total Hours: 3 hours Prerequisite Lesson Number Lesson Title Lesson(s) None None Clearance There are no clearance or access requirements for this lesson. and Access References |NUMBER |TITLE |DATE |PARA/ | | | | |PAGE | | | | |NO. ALL | |TC 25-20 |A Leader’s Guide To After Action Reviews |Sept 93 |All | |TC 25-10 |A Leader’s Guide To Lane Training |Aug 96 |Chapter 5 | Student Provide Slides to students one day prior to the start of class. Students Study must be prepared to discuss the Slides during class. Scan TC 25-20. Assignments Instructor One instructor, familiar with TC 25-20, Requirements Additional...
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...|[pic] |Syllabus | | |College of Humanities | | |US/101 Version 5 | | |Introduction to University Studies | Copyright © 2011, 2010, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description The essential information, skills, tools, and techniques necessary for academic success and personal effectiveness at University of Phoenix are introduced in this course. The course develops and applies practical knowledge and skills immediately relevant to first-year university students. Course topics include goal setting and working with personal motivation, understanding and using university resources, developing efficient study habits, making the most of personal learning styles, and how best to manage time and reduce personal stress levels. Policies Students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document...
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...LIGHT RESIDENCES - "THE WISE CHOICE • Green architecture • Accessible ( with direct access to MRT ) • Flood Free • Lifestyle Strip – (5 level Podium) • Aspirational Homes • Affordable .. 1st floor HyperMarket • 1st Class Amenities ( pool, function rooms, clubhouse .. Skylounge on the top floor • Prime Location .. Reputable Developer Units Available for Tower 1 Studio 20sqm 1 bedroom no balcony 23.47sqm 1 bedroom w/ balcony 27.37sqm 1 bedroom deluxe L-type 32.52sqm 2 bedroom no balcony 32.39sqm 2 bedroom combined unit w/ balcony 50.84sqm 3 bedroom combined unit w/ balcony 74.64sqm Unit Computations & LayOuts for the ff units will be send thru email upon your request Target Turn Over Date is on the Fourth Quarter of 2012 ***S A M P L E C O M P U T A T I O N S*** STUDIO 20sqm Unfurnished unit, Investors Package Total List Price: Php. 1,321,000 5.5% Other Charges: Php 72,655 Total List Price: Php. 1,393,655 20% Initial Investment (payable in 36 months): Php. 278,731 Reservation Fee: Php. 25,000 36 Monthly Payments: Php 7,048 only!! LOWEST IN THE MARKET 80% Balance: Php. 1,114,924 Bank Financing: (BDO-indicative rate) 10 years @ 10.5%: Php. 15,516.27 15 years @ 10.5%: Php. 13,024.43 STUDIO 20sqm FULLY FURNISHED Total List Price: Php. 1,421,000 5.5% Other Charges: Php 78,155 Total List Price: Php. 1,499,155 20% Initial Investment (payable in 36 months): Php. 299,831 Reservation Fee: Php. 25,000 36 Monthly...
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...TO REPLACE THE BATTERY: REMOTE TRANSMITTER The Nova system incorporates code hopping technology to offer ultimate security in a remote control. Rotate the inner casing (Fig. 1) and remove it from the outer clip (Fig. 2). Fig. 1 It is NOT necessary to open this transmitter to code the unit as it already has a unique code. To make this unit functional, the receiver unit must memorize its unique code as described below: FOR PULSED OPERATION: 1. Open the receiver unit, and WITH POWER ON, bridge the “Learn” jumper. 2. The red LED will now illuminate 3. Press the required button on the transmitter. The red LED will flash once, indicating that the button has been learned. 4. If further buttons are to be memorized, repeat from step 3. If not, remove the bridge from the “Learn” jumper. The system is now ready for use. FOR LATCHED OPERATION: 1. Open the receiver unit, and WITH POWER OFF, bridge the “ERASE” jumper. 2. Power up the unit. The red LED will now illuminate 3. Press the required button on the transmitter. The red LED will flash twice, indicating that the button has been learned. 4. If further buttons are to be memorized, repeat from step 3. If not, remove the bridge from the “Erase” jumper. The system is now ready for use. Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Using a coin, separate the two halves of the case (Fig. 3) Replace battery with type GP23 or similar. I M P O R T A N T: Ensure that the b a t t e r y i s c o r r e c t l y i n s e r t e d , according to the diagram. 1031...
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...Students are required to identify and analyse the legal issues arising in their chosen report through answering a series of questions. Students need to apply a similar approach to that used in the Topic 1 case study, ‘The Swimming Stadium’, to their chosen media report. Format of assignments Assignments cannot be handwritten and must comply with the following format requirements: • • • • • Document type: Word or pdf (pdf preferred); Font: Arial or similar font - no smaller than 12 point in size; Pages: Numbered in top or bottom margin; Spacing: Appropriate line spacing and paragraph spacing; and Margins: At least 2.5 cm top, left, right & bottom. Assignments which do not conform with the above requirements, without prior agreement of the unit coordinator, will either be returned to the student unmarked or will have marks deducted. Presentation Three marks have been allocated to the presentation of the assignment document. The following will be taken into account when allocating marks for presentation: • attachment of cover sheet (located on Blackboard under the 'Assessment' folder) must be attached to the assignment; • appropriate sentence structure; • correct grammar, spelling and punctuation; • consistent format; • appropriate use of headings and sub-headings; • within the acceptable word limit; and • appropriate referencing and acknowledgment of sources. Word Limit The total assignment should be a minimum of 500 words and not exceed 2000 words. 1 of 4 Please provide...
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...REFLECTIVE ESSAY ONE ON LEADERSHIP MANIFESTO 1. My perspective of being a leader is to “Lead from the front”. Leading from the front means to get out of my office and troubleshoot computer related issues with my Airmen. My Airmen know that I am a patient type, a by the book NCO who is governed by Air Force Instructions. I treat Airmen with fairness and give them the opportunity to take responsibility for their actions, and to complete their assigned tasks. When necessary, I assist my Airmen, so tasks are effectively & efficiently being accomplished. 2. To be a leader, first you must be a good follower. Being a good follower means to have the willingness and commitment to perform a task; with proper instructions in any given situations. My supervisor describes me as being effective, efficient and trustworthy. She believes in my capabilities and technical knowledge even when a short notice task has been initiated. Within Quality Assurance, I evaluate, inspect and prepare my unit’s effectiveness for future inspections; I ensure technicians are following and using accurate technical data which contributes to the unit’s mission success. 3. The leadership style I use is the Leadership-Member Exchange style. I consider it to be effective. Fostering a good relationship and getting to know Airmen is the best way to acquire their loyalty and trust by showing the sincerity of my actions and willingness to assist on and off duty. However, if Airmen are complacent;...
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