Final Paper   Please read these assignment instructions before writing your paper, and re-read them often during and after the writing process to make sure that you are fulfilling all of the instructions. Please also utilize the assignment guidance and the outlined model provided. Overview In the Week One Assignment, you formulated a concrete ethical question, took a position on that topic, and identified a reason supporting and a reason opposing that position. In the Week Three Assignment, you discussed either deontological or utilitarian theory, applied that theory to the question, and raised a relevant objection. By engaging with the course material, you now have had a chance to refine your thinking and broaden your understanding of the problem by approaching it from the perspective of multiple ethical theories. In this paper, you will demonstrate what you have learned by writing an essay in which you Present a revised formulation of the ethical question and introduction to the topic. Explain the kind of reasoning you think is the best way to approach this question, and how that reasoning supports the position you think is strongest. Raise an objection, and be able to respond to it. Instructions Write an essay that conforms to the requirements below. The paper must be 1500 to 2000 words in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. The paragraphs of your essay should conform to the following guidelines: Introduction Your first paragraph should begin with the topic question, suitably revised. It should be focused, concrete, and on a relevant moral problem. You should then introduce the topic in the way described by the Week One instructions, but reflecting the developed understanding and information you have gained about the topic and any necessary refinement of the scope. Follow this with a thesis statement that states your position, and a brief description of the primary reason(s) supporting your position. (See the handout on thesis statements provided). Finally, provide a brief preview of the overall aim and procedure of your paper.   Explanation and Demonstration of Moral Reasoning This section of the Final Paper will explain and demonstrate what you believe to be the best way of reasoning about the question you have chosen, and showing how that reasoning supports the position you have taken on the question. You might explain the principles, rules, values, virtues, conceptions of purposes and ends, and other general ideas that you find persuasive, and show how they support concrete judgments. In the course of doing so, you must make reference to at least two of the approaches that we have examined in the course (such as deontological, utilitarian, or virtue-based), and utilize at least one resource off the provided list for each of the two approaches. One of these theories may be the theory you discussed in your Week Three Assignment, but your discussion here should be more refined. For example, you might find the reasoning associated with Aristotelian virtue ethics to be the most compelling, and reference Aristotle in the process of showing how that reasoning supports a certain conclusion. In the course of this, you could contrast that with a utilitarian approach, referencing Mill for instance.   Objection and Response After explaining the ethical reasoning that supports your position, you should raise an objection and respond to it. An objection articulates a plausible reason why someone might find the argument weak or problematic. You should explain how it brings out this weakness, and do so in a way that would be acceptable to someone who disagrees with your own argument. Then, provide the best response you can to the objection, showing how it does not undermine your position. Your response should not simply restate your original position or argument, but should say something new in support of it.   Conclusion Provide a conclusion that sums up what you presented in the paper and offers some final reflections. Resource Requirement You must use at least four scholarly resources. Two of the resources must be drawn from the list of acceptable primary resources on each of the two theories you discuss. For example, if you discuss deontology and virtue ethics, you would need at least one resource under the “Deontology” list and at least one resource under the “Virtue Ethics” list. The other two may be from either the Required or Recommended Resources, or scholarly resources found in the Ashford University Library. The textbook may be cited, but it does not count toward the resource requirement. If you cite the textbook, you will still need to cite at least four more sources that fulfill the requirements stated above. If you need help with finding additional resources, or are unsure about whether a particular resource will count toward the requirement, please contact your instructor. For sources to count toward the resources requirement, they must be cited within the text of your paper and on the reference page. Sources that are listed on the references page, but not cited within the paper, do not count toward fulfilling the resources requirement. For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center.   Writing specialists are here 24/7, every day of the year, ready to support you! Click HERE to instantly chat with an online tutor. Click HERE to submit your paper for a review. Papers are returned within 24 hours with a revision plan. Click HERE to email us any writing questions. For additional writing resources like Grammarly, click on the Writing Center tab in the left navigation pane. The Final Paper: Must be 1500 to 2000 words in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a title page with the following: Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement and statement of procedure. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. Must make meaningful reference to at least two of the ethical theories studied in the course. Must use at least four scholarly resources that fulfill the stated requirements. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE DIRECTIONS AND DO EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS!!!   PART 1: Choose a career interest topic : Football Coach/Trainer   Using your career interest topic, create a concept map OR an outline to define the task in your research process. Use the process of outlining or mapping the topic for your final project so that you can focus your topic and determine the nature and types of information you will need later in our course. This assignment is a brainstorming activity, not a research task.   In your outline OR concept map, include the following:   One (1) topic sentence stating which career interest/discipline you will explore Four (4) or more specific, critical thinking questions about your career interest that can be later answered through source searching and presented in your final project For each question, two or more supporting detail statements that describe the type of information needed to answer the question (the actual answers are not yet needed) For each detail statement or statement pair, a description of what kinds of sources might be helpful in providing the information you need Format appropriately designed for either an outline or concept map Formal, detailed outlines are useful organizational strategies–the more detail you include, the easier the final project will come together. If you choose to use an outline, it must be very detailed. Consider searching outlining strategies and designs.   Concept maps can be developed through one of several available websites:   CMAP Tools http://cmap.ihmc.us This tool allows you to move between devices. https://bubbl.us/ This site allows concept map creation and has a companion app. http://www.smartdraw.com/specials/ppc/mind-map-software.htm?id=264237 This site includes  a free trial. http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page  Free mind mapping software. Gliffy http://www.gliffy.com X-mind https://www.xmind.net Mindmeister https://www.mindmeister.com Mindmoto http://www.mindomo.com PART 2: Write one paragraph (5-6 sentences) describing the information you listed in your concept map. Your paragraph should describe the career interest topic you chose, the questions you will answer in your project, the types of information needed to answer those questions, and your predictions of source types you might need.

Guided response: Respond two classmates. Think back to the learning module you interacted with pertaining to Paul and Elder’s essential elements of thought and apply some of what you learned in this discussion. For example, when you respond to your peer’s analysis of this case study ask them to clarify their purpose behind what they write, consider alternative perspectives, examine their assumptions, and support their thinking with evidence, facts, and research.     1. Michael   What issues at the board and district level appear to be evident at the site level as well? Why is this the case? Even though the school board had released the strategic plan for the district which outlined specific priorities, Joseph learns these issues have been replaced, without advertisement, to self-serving interests of school district members.  This is the same lackadaisical response that he received after appealing for support with kids like Kyle.  One can only assume that this is due to lack of leadership at the upper echelons and no fortitude from the lower.  Also, there may be no pressure from the constituents of the district.   What are the key issues that are impeding the success that both Joseph and the Superintendent want for their community? My first guess would be complacency, lack of dedication and objectivity, and refusal to heed the advice and expertise of the person elected or appointed to administer the school district, on the part of the ranking board members.  Because this board is absent of any systems that guide their decision making, what protocols might you set up immediately? All things covered in board meetings are of public notice and scrutiny, must include issues brought forth by the superintendent or concerned parents, and publicizing the fact that board decisions are subject to appeal. Which stakeholders might you bring into the mix in an effort to both generate and implement forward thinking solutions for the district? All parents and businesses or organizations that form partnerships with schools or district.  If you were Joseph, how would you respond to the superintendent’s frustration and consideration to leave the district? I would ask the superintendent to allow time for me to call for an independent analysis of the board with the hopes of transforming their thinking or having them replaced. Reference: Shean, A. (2012). The Final Step: A Capstone in Education [Electronic version]. Retrieved from            https://content.ashford.edu/     2. Daniel   1.    What issues at the board and district level appear to be evident at the site level as well? Why is this the case? Money and little direct concern for the students. This is the case because it is always the case, $. The underpaid and under staffed school board are in demand of compensation. 2.    What are the key issues that are impeding the success that both Joseph and the Superintendent want for their community? The power of mundane-ness. There are too many educators who become complacent with the norm. moreover, state standards handicap exceptional educators and the ideas of progressive individuals. 3.    Because this board is absent of any systems that guide their decision making, what protocols might you set up immediately? Community outreach which encompasses brainstorming about direct school educational improvements. 4.    Which stakeholders might you bring into the mix in an effort to both generate and implement forward thinking solutions for the district? Progressive thinking parents. They have the most to lose by failing students and a poor educational system. 5.    If you were Joseph, how would you respond to the superintendent’s frustration and consideration to leave the district? Profess that there must be a shouldering of the crusade to improve this failing system. Change can happen but, just like an idea, it must begin somewhere. Assure the superintendent that he has an companion and they, together, and initiate collaborative change.  

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One Strategy   Effectively meeting the needs of all students can seem daunting, whether one is a new or veteran teacher. Differentiated instruction is what makes it possible, but the important thing to remember is that it takes time to become skilled in the area of differentiation. Sousa and Tomlinson (2012) suggest starting small by selecting just one strategy that you may use consistently over the course of a marking period, for example, and utilizing your colleagues in helping to support your plans for creating a brain-friendly learning environment.  Based on your learning over the five weeks of this course, decide what is the one strategy you will try to implement in your differentiated classroom as a classroom teacher? How will you implement this strategy in your classroom and how will it support your students’ learning needs? Watch the video Teachers support differentiated learning through professional development and collaboration, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ukO7YUOYTM&feature=youtu.be and describe how you will use the support of your colleagues/resource specialists to make differentiation a success. Be sure to utilize the text to support your opinions.   Carefully review the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate this Discussion Thread.   Book:  Sousa, D. A. & Tomlinson, C. A. (2011). Differentiation and the brain: How neuroscience supports the learner-friendly classroom. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.   Chapter 8: Managing a Differentiated Classroom   https://online.vitalsource.com/#/user/signin      If you have any questions in regards to this DQ please feel free to ask me..