Teaching science and math to preschoolers

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Learning Plan Template

Foundations of Lesson Plan

Content Areas and Developmental Domains 

Identify the content area(s) and developmental domain(s) you will address in this learning experience.

State/District/Professional Standards 

Identify one early learning standard that informed your planning of this learning experience. 

Learning Goals

Briefly describe your goal(s) or desired outcome(s) of the learning experience. 

Materials/Technology/Equipment/Resources

List texts, websites, writing/art supplies, props/artifacts, assistive technology, computer software, Internet resources, audio/visual media, and other tools and materials needed for this experience.

Lesson Sequence
Align all activities with the standard(s), goal(s), and context.

Introduction/Anticipatory Set

Describe initial teacher-and-child activities that establish a warm connection and capture children’s attention. Answer the following:

How will you draw children into the lesson, capture their attention, make them feel connected and included?

How will you relate the lesson to children’s interests, prior knowledge, and families/communities?

Building/Applying Knowledge and Skills

Describe specifically, and in a step-by-step fashion, what you and the children will do in all activities and transitions that are part of this learning experience. Make sure each activity is meaningful and supports your goal(s). Be sure to consider specific content areas and developmental domains that are relevant to the learning experience.

For each activity, explain how the activity might be differentiated to meet the needs of individual children, including children with exceptionalities. Give specific examples related to particular children in the classroom that you observed.

Assessment

Assessment is the process by which early childhood professionals gain understanding of children’s development and learning. Describe strategies you will use to assess children’s learning. Consider how you will:

Utilize and document observation to assess children’s learning.

Make sure all assessments are aligned with your goal(s) for the lesson.

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Closure

Closure is the conclusion of your learning experience. It is a time to wrap up the experience by summarizing, reviewing, and/or reflecting on the learning that has taken place. Describe all activities and strategies you will use in the closure of your learning activity. 

1–2 paragraphs

Reflection

Critical reflection is an essential part of continuous improvement. Reflect on your lesson planning and implementation—what worked well, adjustments made, the children’s responses, and evidence of their learning. Consider what you would do differently next time and what next steps you will take following this lesson. Think about how to involve families and others to support the children’s development and learning. Summarize your thoughts.

Week 5 Assignment – Conflicting Viewpoints Essay: Part 2 Overview

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When looking for information about a particular issue, how often do you try to resist biases toward your own point of view?
This assignment asks you to engage in this aspect of critical thinking.
Instructions
Write a 3–4 page paper in which you:

  1. State your position on the topic you selected in the Week 3 assignment, Conflicting Viewpoints Essay: Part 1.
  2. Identify three premises (reasons) from Pros & Cons of Controversial Issues that support your position, and explain why you selected these specific reasons.
  3. Explain your answers to the “believing” questions about the three premises opposing your position from Pros & Cons of Controversial Issues.
  4. Examine at least two types of biases that you likely experienced as you evaluated the premises for and against your position.
  5. Discuss the effects of your own enculturation or group identification that may have influenced your biases.
  6. Discuss whether your thinking about the topic has changed after playing the “Believing Game,” even if your position on the issue has stayed the same.
  7. The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized writing:
  • Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph.
  • Address the main ideas in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.
  • Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.
  • Use four sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
  • This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
    The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment:
  • Examine biases involved with the premise evaluation of a given issue.
  1. By submitting this paper, you agree: (1) that you are submitting your paper to be used and stored as part of the SafeAssign™ services in accordance with the Blackboard Privacy Policy; (2) that your institution may use your paper in accordance with your institution’s policies; and (3) that your use of SafeAssign will be without recourse against Blackboard Inc. and its affiliates.

supply chain global value chains

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Global value chains (supply chain)

ASSESSMENT
a) Structure of assignment

There is one coursework to be submitted for this component.

The understanding of this assignment is that an applied critical review of contemporary and in future magnifying change in an international supply chain context that demonstrates the importance of sustainability.

b) Details of the assessment task

You are asked to analyse a contemporary and in future magnifying change in an international supply chain context that demonstrates the importance of sustainability.

Select a case of sustainability opportunities in a global supply chain, and use that case to explain best practices and critical aspects of either

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sourcing strategy or

supplier selection.

The task requires you to apply the evidence (data and theory implications) to making informed judgements about the contemporary developments of the industry and market dynamics in question. Students should acknowledge theory,

secondary data and qualitative case evidence alike.
The notion of an applied literature review here is that you use journal articles, secondary data and complementary trade journals and company reports for the purposes of an industry-

level analysis.
Explicitly choose one specific country and one specific

industry to demonstrate your arguments.

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2020–21, Term 2, MK 7041, Component 1 Managing Inward Value Chain

The recommended structure of your assessment is as follows:

1. Outline / introduction (about 300 words)

Use your own words in this section. Explain why the chosen challenge can be considered as significant. Then explain why you have chosen the country and industry for its demonstration and discussion.

2. Academic literature review (about 1,200 words)
You should critically evaluate the key authors and their main arguments. You are

expected to cite a minimum of 10 academic journal articles as part of this assessment.

Where a topic is too current and academic articles are still rare, students can also refer to high quality newspaper reports and the output of reputable consultants, NGOs and government bodies. Blogs and corporate webpages shall only be used in exceptional cases to be justified.

3. Country case (about 500 words)
You are asked to apply the literature review and reflections to a country of your choice.

Demonstrate how the country does influence or drive the selected best practices.

Provide reasoning and factual evidence.

4. Industry case (about 500 words)
You are asked to apply the literature review and reflections to an industry

of your choice.

Highlight how the industry is responding to the global market dynamics, using best practices. Provide reasoning and factual evidence.

5. Conclusion and recommendation (about 500 words)

Summarise your findings about the future trends. This should logically follow from the evidence provided in previous sections. Provide few most critical recommendations for business managers.

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The above sums up to the maximum 3,000 words. Word counts indicate the weight of the different sections.

Appendices that synthesise relevant data for your arguments are welcome; they will not add to your word count. Textual appendices should be avoided.

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c) Assessment criteria

2020–21, Term 2, MK 7041, Component 1 Managing Inward Value Chain

Marking criteria Weight

Provision of necessary background information, outline/introduction, conclusions and recommendation 15% Evidence of wide reading and contemporary scholarly debate 20% Independent use of facts and data related to chosen country and industry 10%

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Demonstration of understanding of the arguments’ global market implications, exemplified for one country of choice. (Analysis looking toward the future implications, not a historic appraisal.)

20%

Demonstration of understanding of the arguments’ business implications, exemplified for a chosen industry. (Analysis looking toward the future implications, not a historic appraisal.)

20%

Overall presentation including structure, organisation, format and referencing. 15%

Total 100%

ldrs303 assignment 4

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4. Strengths Presentation:

a. Think of the following topics: 1 parper

· What did you learn about yourself?

· What are your 5-strengths?

· Talk about each strength individually: Brief definition of the theme.

· Strategies you use to leverage that strength to meet the four basic needs of your followers. (Hint: The four basic needs can be found on p. 22-26 of Rath and Conchie’s Strengths-Based Leadership.)

· How would you lead others who are also strong in that strength?

· Using those strengths as a reference, how will you strengthen your team and the people around you? 

· What is the best way other people can work with you that will bring out the best in both of you (as well as others that may concern you)?

  

Assignment guidelines:

· Each team member will prepare three PowerPoints minimum (five maximum):

· 1 PowerPoint on your Personal Strength

· 1 PowerPoint on how you will improve your strength

· 1 PowerPoint explaining how you will work with each of your teammates.

· You have three minutes for your presentation.

Due date: 

· Please upload your team PowerPoint in “Assignment 4 – Strengths Based Leadership (PowerPoint)” Dropbox on or before the due date in Moodle. Marks will be deducted for all late assignments.

  

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1. Use the signup sheet in eLearning to connect with a group. Each group will have communication tools and a file exchange. You may choose instead to work with some other social media platform to collaborate. You will only be graded on the completed project.

2. Select 3-4 different locations (For example: Ancient Greece, India, South America) and examine what art/architecture was produced in each place at approximately the same time. You can select cultures/locations from anytime between ca. 3,000 BCE- ca. 1900 CE. Pick at least two works for each culture. You may use works that are in the book, but you should also do some research and also include works that are not in the book. You may choose to seek out works that relate to a particular theme.

You may download and use images from the Metropolitan Museum’s website:  

https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/chronology/

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3.  Assemble the works chronologically using Google Jamboard. Add as many pages as you need. Caption each image with artist, title, date, location (if architecture) or place of origin for other works. Use the textbook’s captions as a guide.

4. Write a brief description of each work. The description may relate to technique, visual composition, or cultural significance.

For example: The Doryphoros uses contrapposto to give this figure a more natural stance that earlier Greek statues. The sculptor, Polykleitos, depicts the figure with weight placed on his right leg, leaving the left side of the body relaxed.

5. Define key vocabulary terms related to the selected works. For example: An oculus is an architectural feature formed by an opening in the center of a dome.

6. Try to keep your timeline within a 500-1,00 year span. Include other historical events that happen within your time span. This may be major wars; scientific discoveries; key inventions; spread of certain philosophies; etc.  The events can be related to the regions you are working with or events that have global significance (For example: Gunpowder was invented in China in 904 CE.).

7. Everything needs to be in the correct chronological order (oldest to most recent). All material should be neatly organized, readable and use correct spelling and grammar.

Each group will produce one collaborative timeline.

8. Each group member must contribute the following:

1. 4 images

2. 3 vocabulary terms

3. 2 historical events

4. look at the attachment and do the same 

12 hours answer questions separately, 2 pages single spaced 12 font size

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Answer questions separately in 2 pages single spaced 12 font size.

Can put questions in and increase font size for questions to 25 and make it to two pages.

Questions are listed on the bottom of this page. There are 5 questions in total.

What is the role of an organization in Diversity?

Organizations that are committed to equality and inclusion must take steps to combat the examples of discrimination and harassment that have been covered in this chapter. And they must take steps to make diversity a goal in the pre-employment stages as well as in the post-employment stages. Anyone with managerial or supervisory responsibilities should pay careful attention to hiring and performance-rewarding practices, and make sure to rely on relevant information for making decisions and ignore race-based stereotypes. The following are examples of what leaders and organizations can do make sure employees feel valued.

Interview Selection Process

To ensure fairness for all applicants, organizations should use highly structured interviews during the selection process to avoid bias based on race or gender Highly structured interviews consists of the following 15 characteristics: “(1) job analysis, (2) same questions, (3) limited prompting, (4) better questions, (5) longer interviews, (6) control of ancillary information, (7) limited questions from candidates, (8) multiple rating scales, (9) anchored rating scales, (10) detailed notes, (11) multiple interviewers, (12) consistent interviewers, (13) no discussion between interviews, (14) training, and (15) statistical prediction.” Similarity bias can occur when interviewers prefer interviewees with whom they share similar traits. Organizations can mitigate this challenge if all 15 characteristics of a structured interview are used consistently with each job applicant.

Diversified Mentoring Relationships

Thanks to the rapid growth of international travel and globalization, managers are often called upon to manage a workforce that is increasingly diverse. Research has shown that racially and ethnically diverse firms have better financial performance than more homogeneous firms, because, as mentioned, employees from different backgrounds and with different experiences can give the firm a competitive advantage in various ways. It is necessary, however, that managers and those in positions of power are adequately equipped to manage diverse workforces in ways that are beneficial to all. Diversified mentoring relationships are relationships in which the mentor and the mentee differ in terms of their status within the company and within larger society. The differences could be in terms of race, gender, class, disability, sexual orientation, or other status. Research has found that these types of relationships are mutually beneficial and that the mentor and the mentee both have positive outcomes in terms of knowledge, empathy, and skills related to interactions with people from different power groups.

MANAGERIAL LEADERSHIP

Diversity Training Programs

As the workforce becomes increasingly more diverse, managers will face a major challenge in understanding how to manage diversity. One of many decisions to be made is whether an organization should offer diversity training and, if so, what topics and issues should be addressed based on the organizational goals.

There has been a debate over the effectiveness of corporate diversity training since the Civil Rights Act of 1964 helped prompt corporate diversity training with the organizational goal of simply being compliant with the law. Prior research shows that it can be effective, ineffective, or even detrimental for employees, but as diversity training has evolved through the years, it has become an important factor in helping employers manage diversity.

In the 1980s through the late 1990s, diversity training evolved from focusing solely on compliance to addressing the needs of women and minorities as they entered the workforce at a faster rate. Unfortunately, this type of training was perceived by Whites and men as singling them out as the problem; sometimes such training was even formatted as “confession” sessions for White employees to express their complicity in institutional racism. Not unexpectedly, this type of training would often backfire and would further separate employees from each other, the exact opposite of its intention.

Recently, diversity training has evolved to focus on (1) building cultural competencies regarding fellow employees, (2) valuing differences, and (3) learning how diversity helps make better business decisions. This perspective toward diversity training is more effective than simply focusing on causes of a lack of diversity and the historical roots of discrimination. Understanding how to comply with the law is still important, but training has a greater effect when the other factors are also included.

A recent study investigated various diversity-training methods, including having participants engage in activities on perspective taking and goal setting. For perspective-taking activities, participants were asked to write a few sentences about the challenges they believed minority group members might experience. Goal-setting activities involved writing specific and measurable goals related to workplace diversity such as crafting future policies or engaging in future behaviours. Researchers found that when these activities were used as a diversity-training method, pro-diversity attitudes and behavioral intentions persisted months later.

Issues regarding employee sexual orientation have also been introduced into corporate diversity training in recent years. Because employees’ religious beliefs are protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, employers should be sensitive to balancing the rights of lesbian, gay, and bisexual employees and employees’ religious rights. Attempting to protect the rights of one group and not be perceived to disrespect another is a difficult situation for managers. In order to mitigate any backlash from some employees, employers should seek feedback from all groups to learn the best ways to accommodate them and should assess the organizational climate. Additionally, managers should explain how diversity based on sexual orientation aligns with the company’s strategic objectives and explain the company’s legal position with supportive reasoning. Lastly, based on their organizational climate and how it reshapes itself over time, some companies may wish to address diversity training on sexual orientation in voluntary training separate from other diversity issues.

Visible Leadership

Another key to ensure that employees are treated fairly is utilizing appropriate leadership strategies. Leadership must sincerely value variety of opinions, and organizational culture must encourage openness and make workers feel valued. Organizations must also have a well-articulated and widely understood mission and a relatively egalitarian, nonbureaucratic structure. Having such a work environment will ensure that the attitudes and values of employees are aligned with those of the organization. In this way culture serves as a control mechanism for shaping behaviors.

Strategies for Employees

Individuals can increase positive employment outcomes by obtaining high levels of education, because for all groups education is a predictor of employment and increased earnings. Individuals can also seek employment in larger firms, which are more likely to have formal hiring programs and specific diversity provisions in place. Individuals of any race or ethnic background can also take steps to eliminate discrimination by being aware of their own personal stereotypes or biases and taking steps to challenge and address them.

Class activity – for submission – explain your answers, no bullet points.

  1. Why do you believe diversity training is resisted by some employees?
  2. Do you believe there will always be a need for workplace diversity training?
  3. How would you determine what types of diversity training are needed at your company?
  4. How can managers ensure fairness in the interviewing and selection process regarding diversity?
  5. What is the role of leadership regarding diversity?

Sources: Young, Cheri A., Badiah Haffejee, and David L. Corsun. “Developing Cultural Intelligence and Empathy Through Diversified Mentoring Relationships.” Journal of Management Education (2017)

2 Pages Reading Response

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 All Reading Response must begin with a quotation  

The quotation must be located underneath the original title.  Throughout RR3, writers  will explain their connection to the quotation without explicitly referring to it (avoid language such as “This quote is about”).  Note:  do not write a summary of the reading.  Responding is finding your own interpretation/analysis of what you have read; therefore, it takes critical thinking.

Choose one or more of the Prompts below:

  • Who do you believe is the tragic hero in both Oedipus and Medea?
  • What do you believe is the tragic hero’s harmatia?
  • Do these plays offer the audience a catharsis?
  • How do these plays evoke tragic pity and fear?

The requirements for Reading Response 3: Medea & Oedipus are:

  1. MLA academic heading.
  2. An original title that created from the writer’s imagination.
  3. A clear thesis statement (This is done by incorporating the prompt into the response or the statement.)
  4. At least 1 ½ pages (or 2-3 paragraphs ONLY ) in length that are responding to directly to Medea and Oedipus . Please avoid write an essay.  Please keep it to 2-3 paragraphs.
  5. RR3 begins with a quotation. This quotation appears underneath the original title of RR3. It is the only time to italicize a quotation in a RR.  This quotation appears under the title of RR3. 

Theme

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Theme

By the due date assigned, post your response of at least 150-200 words to the Discussion Area. By the end of the week, comment on at least two of your classmates’ submissions.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Your instructor will assign five short stories for the class to read and discuss this week. Check the Week 4 Announcement and here for a list of the assigned stories. You must choose one of these stories to earn credit on the assignment. ” A Rose for Emily” by Faulkner, “Girl” by Kincaid, “Bartleby the Scrivener” by Melville,  “How to talk to Girls” by Gaiman, “Everyday Use” by Walker. 

Prompt:

Select one of the stories assigned by your instructor, and develop a one- or two-paragraph response to the following:

  • Identify one of the main themes used in the story. Explain the message the author is conveying by telling the story in this way.
  • Provide at least one specific example and at least one quotation from the story to illustrate your point. 
  • Discuss how this message affects your reading and interpretation of the story. Is the story more effective or powerful because this theme is included?

Theme refers to the underlying messages or major ideas presented in the story. The author presents some belief about life by telling the story in a certain way. You, as the reader, can interpret what message you received from reading the story, but you must be able to offer evidence to support your viewpoint by sharing examples and quotations from the story.

Tips

Remember to provide evidence for your claims in the form of quoted passages from the story. Quotations, paraphrases, and summaries should be cited according to APA rules of style, including in-text and reference citations. Quoted material should not exceed 25% of the document.

AIRLINE STARTUP

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 CASE STUDY: Airline Start up Project Brief  LADEYI is a company looking to establish a low cost airline to cater for the  Australasian market and is seeking a feasibility study to determine the feasibility of a  supply chain being set up to support the business venture.  Background Context “The global airline industry continues to grow rapidly, but consistent and robust  profitability is elusive. Measured by revenue, the industry has doubled over the past  decade, from US$369 billion in 2004 to a projected $746 billion in 2014, according to  the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Much of that growth has been driven by low-cost carriers (LCCs), which now control  some 25 percent of the worldwide market and which have been expanding rapidly in  emerging markets; growth also came from continued gains by carriers in developed  markets, the IATA reported. Yet profit margins are razor thin, less than 3 percent  overall. In the commercial aviation sector, just about every player in the value chain — airports,  airplane manufacturers, jet engine makers, travel agents, and service companies, to  name a few — turns a tidy profit. Yet it’s one of the enduring ironies of the industry  that the companies that actually move passengers from one place to another, the most  crucial link in the chain, struggle to break even. Airlines need to make large and ongoing improvements to operate more efficiently.  With few exceptions, the most successful airlines are those with the strictest cost  controls. The biggest (albeit cash-intensive) lever to reduce costs lies in fuel efficiency,  as jet fuel typically accounts for 40 to 55 percent of operating expenses. Cost reduction can also be achieved through enhancements in organizational structure,  operating model, and work practices. In particular, legacy airlines have often built up  complex processes over decades that cost far more than the streamlined processes of  the LCCs.” (Price Waterhouse Coopers, 2015) “The aviation industry in Australia has a long history and currently it has a number of  airlines operating within the country and all over the world. The importance of airlines  in Australia has grown very rapidly because the country is an island and also has a  thriving economy. Defunct airlines and planned airlines are the two types of airlines  which are in operation in this country. The main sectors of the Australian civil aviation  industry are the international airlines sector, general aviation sector and its safety and  the domestic regional airlines sector. The aviation industry of Australia also comprises  of some small segments like hand gliding, gliding, autogyros and ultra-light aircraft. “The international airlines in Australia carry cargo and passengers to and from various  parts of the world. The total number of international airlines which provides services to  Australia is 49. As Australia is an island more than 90% of the visitors to this country  come by air. The total annual average of passengers who come to Australia from around  the world is about sixteen million. Though airlines are the main carrier of passengers  in Australia the freights are mostly carried by the ships to various destinations”.  (Australia Net, 2007)The potential growth of the business and commercial markets within China suggest a  growth in demand for air travel around the region. As part of any business development  there are a number of areas that need to be explored in order to establish the business  case for the venture. An essential part of the business being considered is the logistics  and supply chain that is required to ensure the continuity of business. This is even more  the case as the model that the company is looking to adopts is one of low cost and this  inevitably puts greater pressure on the margins that the company is looking to pay for  goods and services. The company have a range of areas to consider in relation to supply  chain and are looking for a consultancy to provide an independent feasibility study  within this area. The main aspects that have emerged from initial investigation are a  need to understand: • The current local supply chain to support the business and its capacity • Current logistics infrastructure to support the airline growth oppose to competition • Environmental analysis to support CSR operations • Problem solving and business tools application AirAustralasia understand the highly competitive nature of the modern airline industry  and so are keen to ensure that they have a clear examination of the issues that will  inform the supply chain requirements to run the business. Client Requirement The client is looking for a consultant to provide a report in critically discussing how  they would addresses the above aspects with a clear analysis of the supply chain  required to support the setting up of a low cost airline within the Australasian market,  meeting the aims and objectives identified. 

Ethical pros of implementing social responsibility program

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The title below is a link to separate news articles. Each week you are required to find one news article (from the news feed or library research) that relates to your personal interests and discuss how that article relates to our weekly material. Tell your instructor what the article was about and how the article relates to our learning content this week. Be creative with your thoughts on how you link the article to our course material). You should post the evaluation of the article at the end of your response to the discussion questions each week (Include this section as part of your 250-word response). The news feeds are updated throughout the day/week to provide you with a real-time learning environment. This technology integration will provide you, as a learner, the choice to discuss news events that fit your personal background and interests. It will also help you stay educated on current events that might relate to your related profession or personal interests. Enjoy.

BUSINESS NEWS FEED #1

https://www.bloomberg.com/live – use this link

What are a few of the types of social responsibilities that businesses have? How might different types of leaders view the importance of socially responsible programs?

Discuss a few of the ethical pros of implementing social responsibility programs in organizations. Our reading content from Weiss (Chapter #5) talks about responsibility. Which of the sections (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 or 5.5) did you find most interesting? Why? How will the content help you in your personal or professional life? Cite specific examples to support your thoughts. Thanks.

Instructions:  The goal of the discussions is to have a robust, informative, and reflective interaction about course topics. Learning is directly related to effort put forth toward discussion engagement and participation. In order to encourage active and quality participation that adds value and increases learning, the grade you earn will be higher as your participation and quality of content increases. Please post at least two substantive replies to classmates or your instructor for full credit consideration.