Plan a research-informed sequential unit of work which demonstrates some originality and creativity, supported by a rationale which references existing literature, policy and current school practice

ASSESSMENT

ASSIGNMENT/COURSEWORK GUIDANCE

• You should produce a six to eight lesson unit plan. A suggested format is given in appendix 2, but students may wish to adapt this.
• This lesson plan should be accompanied by a research-informed scholarly justification of not more than 2500 words (not including references)
• A possible structure for your scholarly justification is as follows (but students may wish to diverge from this.)

• • Why is this topic/theory/approach important (drawing on research literature)? Explain this both in terms of its value to children and the subject/ discipline.
  • What possible approaches exist to teaching this topic/approach (drawing on research literature)? How is this topic/approach currently taught in schools (drawing on experience and literature? Why might this topic theory/approach not be taught at present?
  • What difficulties/ pitfalls are associated with teaching and learning this topic/approach (drawing on literature)?
  • What significant research exists in your subject domain about this topic/approach and how would you incorporate it?  What significant educational research exists which might be relevant?
  • Why have you chosen the resources/ activities/ examples that you have?
  • How would you assess student understanding (drawing on research literature)?

Examples of possible projects:

• The use of a film text in modern language teaching
• The uses of literary theory in teaching English at Higher level
• Thinking about causation in History
• How postcolonial theory might inform the teaching of Religious Studies
• Cultural perspectives and Mathematics

Please remember that the Harvard Stirling University (HSU) referencing style is used across all modules and programmes within the School of Social Sciences.

READING LISTS

These texts relate to curriculum in theory and practice. Subject tutors will point you to more subject specific readings.

Curriculum Theory

• Eisner, E. (1985) The Educational Imagination: On the Design and Evaluation of School Programs. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., second edition
• Kelly, A.V. ‘Curriculum Theory and Practice’ 6^th Edition
• Stenhouse, L. (1975) An Introduction to Curriculum Research and Development. London, Heinemann.
• Tyler, R. W. (1949) Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
• Young, M., 2007. Bringing Knowledge back in: From Social Constructivism to social realism in the sociology of education. London: Routledge.

Disciplines and School Subjects

• Fordham, M. (2016) ‘Teachers and the academic disciplines’, Journal of the philosophy of education, 50(3).
• Goodson, I. (1997) ‘Chariots of Fire’, in The changing curriculum: studies in social construction. New York, NY: Peter Lang.
• Goodson, I. and Ball, S. J. (1984) Defining the curriculum: histories and ethnographies. London: Falmer
• Stengel, Barbara S. (no date) ‘’Academic discipline` and ‘school subject`: contestable curricular concepts.’, Journal of Curriculum Studies, 29(5), pp. 585–602.

School Curriculum and Knowledge

• Apple, M. ‘Official knowledge: Democratic Education in the Conservative Age’
• Flinders, F., Noddings, N., Thornton, S., (1986) ‘The Null Curriculum: Its Theoretical Basis and Practical Implications’ Curriculum Inquiry, Vol. 16, No. 1 (Spring, 1986), pp. 33-42
• Hirsch, E., 2016. ‘Why Knowledge Matters: Rescuing our children from failed educational theories’. Cambridge MA: Harvard University Press.
• Young, M., 1971. Knowledge and Control: New Directions for the Sociology of Education’. London: Collier.

The Scottish Context

• Bryce, T. G. K., Humes, W. M., Kennedy, A. and Gillies, D. (2018) ‘Scottish education: 5th edition’. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
• Davie, G. E. (1964) ‘The democratic intellect: Scotland and her universities in the nineteenth century’. Second edition. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
• Donaldson, G. (2010) ‘Teaching Scotland’s Future – Report of a review of teacher education in Scotland.’ Scottish Government.
• Paterson, L. (2003) ‘Scottish education in the Twentieth century’. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
• Priestley M & Humes W (2010) ‘The development of Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence: Amnesia and Déjà Vu’, Oxford Review of Education, 36 (3), pp. 345-361.
• Smith, J. (2018) ‘Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence and History Teachers’ epistemologies: a case of Curricular Epistemic Socialisation’? In Scottish Educational Review 50 (1)

Write an essay on why meditation apps are so popular.

Description

The essay will be an analysis of “why meditation apps are so popular”. Please include examples of popular meditation apps, and go into detail about the various benefits of meditation, specifically guided meditation, and some possible statistics of how popular they’ve become. Please include a welldeveloped thesis. Minimum five sources, of which three must be peer-reviewed, academic sources, but can have more if the writer desires.

How do the concepts of social and environmental sustainability differ from that of financial sustainability, the accountant’s idea of “going concern”?

Social and environmental sustainability v. financial sustainability

• How do the concepts of social and environmental sustainability differ from that of financial sustainability, the accountant’s idea of “going concern”?

• What implications do these differences have for the ways in which a) businesses operate and b) the ways in which they report on their activities?

• How, if at all, might these differences be reconciled? What are the major obstacles to reconciling the differing views?

• What might the implications for the future of business (operational and reporting) be of reconciling these differing views? What might the implications be of not doing so?

Required:

Your answer should draw on at least three theories about attitudes to social, environmental and financial sustainability – both operational and in reporting – across different business models.

Using practical examples taken from the social economy as well as from the corporate world, it should demonstrate an understanding of emerging business models and current arguments about a) the nature and purpose of business and b) the nature and purpose of reporting on business activities.

Your essay should be no more than 2,500 words. The coursework should be typed in Arial 11pt and double spaced.

Credit will be given for the appropriate use of diagrams and charts within the text and for the appropriate use of appendices, no more than three (max. one page each).

This guide should be read in conjunction with the wider regulations on Moodle and the detailed guidance as to criteria and their application below.

This coursework carries 60% of the marks for the module.

Create a word document about the species, it’s role in an ecosystem, how it interacts with humans and others and some general facts.

Be formal, APA would be citation style,

Discussions Require: 1 post(200 word min), 1response(75 word min) Must post 1^st to access response material     Finisished word total for both part minimum of 275

Videos: none

Instructions for this assignment:

Based on Chapters 7 & 11 use textbook for reference material

Part 1

1. Identify a species to create a 2-3 paragraph report. Choose an endangered, keystone or invasive species … try to choose something out of the ordinary
   1. Create a word document about the species, it’s role in an ecosystem, how it interacts with humans and others and some general facts.

2. Send part 1 for posting. Client will post and get a peer discussion to respond to.
   1. It must be posted before you can receive material to respond to
   2. Both parts must be done before deadline. Assignment IS NOT complete when part 1 is sent to client you must wait for part 2

Part 2

Respond to: a peer posting, from your classmate about what they taught you! This is a discussion engage do not evaluate.

What does it mean for the financial system to contain banks deemed as too-big-to-fail? Discuss in the context of the 2007/08 global financial crisis and its aftermath.

Contemporary Issues in Finance

Assignment 2

Weighting: 50% of the overall marks

Learning outcomes assessed

Knowledge and understanding

• To be able to analyse a number of key recent developments in the international financial system
• To be able to assess critically the implications of such developments for established financial theories
• To be able to set current financial developments in an appropriate historical context
• To be able to appreciate the linkages between contemporary international financial developments and the shaping of national financial systems

Professional skills

• To be able to gather and analyse appropriate data in order to test competing hypotheses concerning contemporary financial developments
• To be able to apply theoretical models drawn from their study of finance to practical problems drawn from contemporary experience
• To be able to appreciate the variety of competing theoretical and practical approaches that can be taken with regard to financial issues
• To be able to evaluate the impact of regulatory proposals in the area of finance on a wide variety of market participants

Transferable skills

• Communication
• Problem solving

Task

What does it mean for the financial system to contain banks deemed as too-big-to-fail? Discuss in the context of the 2007/08 global financial crisis and its aftermath.

Guidance:

Start by considering which banks are classified as too-big-to-fail at the global level, particularly their countries of origin. Reflect over the reasons why did too-big-to-fail banks come under the spotlight after the crisis of 2007/08. Discuss the literature, including the views of financial regulators. Examine the regulatory implications for banks classified as too-big-to-fail. Look for evidence on the evolution of the size of some of these banks since 2008 (no less than two, no more than five).

Other notes: for this essay you can consider the terms too-big-to-fail (TBTF) and global systemically-important banks (G-SIBs) as synonyms.

Word limit

The maximum number of words is 1,250 (excluding graphs, tables, appendices, reference list/bibliography). There is no 10% margin to be used to exceed the word limit. Words that exceed the word limit will not be marked.

Suggested reading list

(This is just a guide, you do not need to use all the listed readings in your essay. For a good mark you should also complement the below by considering additional academic and non-academic resources, such as newspaper articles).

Beccalli, E., M. Anolli, and G. Borello. 2015. ‘Are European Banks Too Big? Evidence on Economies of Scale.’ Journal of Banking and Finance 58: 232–246. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378426615001132

Dymski, G. 2011. ‘Genie Out of the Bottle: The Evolution of Too-Big-To-Fail Policy and Banking Strategy in the US.’ Post-Keynesian Study Group Working Paper. https://www.postkeynesian.net/downloads/soas12/Dymski-Banking-and-TBTF.pdf

Financial Stability Board. 2013. ‘Progress and Next Steps Towards Ending “Too-Big-To-Fail” (TBTF). Report of the Financial Stability Board to the G-20.’ September 2. Accessed July 22, 2019. http://www.fsb.org/wp-content/uploads/r_130902.pdf?page_moved=1

Haldane, A. 2012. ‘On Being the Right Size.’ Speech given at the Institute of Economic Affairs’ 22nd Annual Series, The 2012 Beesley Lectures, London, October, 25. https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/-/media/boe/files/speech/2012/on-being-the-right-size.pdf?la=en&hash=90ABC57DE1144965CD6E693C6FEFE2430633EBE9

Independent Commission on Banking. 2011. ‘Final Report Recommendations.’ Independent Commission on Banking. September 12. London: Domarn Group. https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20120827143059/http://bankingcommission.independent.gov.uk///

Kozubovska, M. 2017. ‘Breaking Up Big Banks.’ Research in International Business and Finance 41: 198–219. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0275531917300855?via%3Dihub

Liikanen, E., H. Bazinger, J. M. Campa, L. Gallois, M. Goyens, J. P. Krahnen, M. Mazzucchelli, et al. 2012. ‘High-Level Expert Group on Reforming the Structure on the EU Banking Sector.’ European Commission Report. October 2. Brussels. https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/liikanen-report_en

O’ Hara, M., and W. Shaw. 1990. ‘Deposit Insurance and Wealth Effects: The Value of Being “Too Big to Fail”.’ Journal of Finance 45 (5): 1587–1600. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1540-6261.1990.tb03729.x

Taibbi, M. 2012. ‘How Wall Street Killed Financial Reform.’ Rolling Stone. May 10. Accessed July 22, 2019. https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/how-wall-street-killed-financial-reform-190802/.

Other resources:

For the list of global too-big-to-fail banks see the corresponding webpages of the Financial Stability Board: https://www.fsb.org.

For data on the size and operations of too-big-to-fail banks, you need to look for their annual reports. JP Morgan’s annual report for 2020 for example can be found here https://www.jpmorganchase.com/content/dam/jpmc/jpmorgan-chase-and-co/investor-relations/documents/annualreport-2020.pdf. Typically, you would approximate the size of a bank by considering its total asset size. To contrast the evolution of bank size since the crisis you can stick to the consideration of two specific years, e.g. 2008 and 2020. Just make sure you are consistent (i.e. use the same two years for your analysis of all banks).

Summarise the components of the international business environment especially economic, sustainable, political, legal, linguistic, and cultural elements

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. This assessment consists of a Poster Presentation. 2. You are required to provide answers to the assessment question based on information from the case study “Doing Business in Chad” (see below). 3. Use PowerPoint for the Poster Presentation. 4. Take note of the mark scheme and word count allotted to each question. 5. Examples of the poster presentation will be provided on Moodle and discussed in the lecture. Assessment Questions Read the case study below and answer the following questions by creating a poster presentation: 1. Summarise the significance of Chad’s business prospects to the international business context. (approx. 250 words) 2. Analyse what factors (economic, sustainable, political, legal, and cultural elements, etc.) have affected Chad’s rapid growth as well as its significant poverty levels. (approx. 250 words) 3. Compare how the economic performance of Chad compares to your home country in past decade. (approx. 250 words) HoAS Approved: 14/03/2022 HoC (if any concerns) EE Approved: 23/03/2022 4. State the future prospects for Chad by focusing on: (approx. 500 – 750 words) a. Attracting foreign direct investment; b. Regional stability and security; and c. Economic diversification and productivity. Learning Outcomes Assessed LO2: Summarise the components of the international business environment especially economic, sustainable, political, legal, linguistic, and cultural elements; LO3: Recognise the nature of international business environment and the difference between international and domestic business. LO4: Compare and contrast the cultural differences between home and host countries in international business. LO9: Demonstrate problem solving, presentation, communication skills, and academic writing skills. Reading List 1. Hamilton, L. & Webster, P., 2018. The International Business Environment. 4th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 2. Lecture slides. Deadline: Submission Dates and Times You must submit your work on Turnitin. Submission forms are not in use during the distance learning changes. 08-04-2022 HoAS Approved: 14/03/2022 HoC (if any concerns) EE Approved: 23/03/2022 Penalties: Penalties will be applied to any work submitted late. No submissions may be made after 24 hours – work will not be accepted or marked. Candidates who exceed the word count by more than 10% should have 10 percentage marks deducted. Word count excludes, title, candidate number, bibliography and appendices. It includes the body of the text, all footnotes and in-text referencing. If a candidate is late (but within 24 hours of the deadline) with their submission, they should have 10 percentage marks deducted. Attention – Please note: You must do all of the following: • On the front sheet of your assignment write SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1 FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS. Also, on this front sheet, include your candidate number and the total word count of your assessment (the word count should not exceed 10% above the required number of words for this assignment). • Write your candidate number on the top right corner of each page of your work. • Make sure all quotes, summaries and paraphrases are correctly referenced as explained in the RHI Harvard Referencing Guide. In addition, make sure a full alphabetical bibliography is included at the end of your written reflection, if this is appropriate, detailing all texts cited in the body of the work and any others that have been consulted. The Bibliography must follow the format laid out in the RHI Harvard Referencing Guide. • Avoid using Wikipedia and some other commercial websites as sources because they may not be acceptable as evidence in your writing. If you have any doubts about what sources are viewed as non-academic, please check with your tutor. • Word process your work in Arial or Times Roman in size 12 font and use double-spacing. • Make it clear where paragraphs begin and end by leaving an extra space between paragraphs. HoAS Approved: 14/03/2022 HoC (if any concerns) EE Approved: 23/03/2022 • Ensure that your word processor uses UK spelling and adheres to UK grammar rules. CASE STUDY Doing Business in the Republic of Chad The Republic of Chad is a large, landlocked Sahelian country in central Africa, with a population of 15.81 million (2019 estimate) and a per capita gross domestic product (GDP) of USD 1768.15 at purchasing power parity (PPP) in 2017. Chad achieved its independence in 1960 and saw three decades of instability, oppressive rule, civil war, and a Libyan invasion. With the help of the French military and several African countries, Chadian leaders expelled Libyan forces during the 1987 “Toyota War,” so named for the use of Toyota pickup trucks as fighting vehicles. In 1990, Chadian general Idriss DEBY led a rebellion against President Hissene HABRE. Under DEBY, Chad drafted and approved a constitution and held elections in 1996. DEBY led the country until April 2021 when he was killed during a rebel incursion. Shortly after his death, a group of military officials – led by former President DEBY’s son, Mahamat Idriss DEBY – took control of the government. The military officials dismissed the National Assembly, suspended the Constitution, and formed a Transitional Military Council while pledging to hold democratic elections in October 2022. The country is also faced with security challenges associated with conflicts in bordering countries as well as the impacts of climate change, which has resulted in desertification and the drying up of Lake Chad. Chad’s economy is driven by Oil and agriculture. Oil generates the bulk of export revenues. Most of Chad’s population are engaged in subsistence farming and livestock rearing. Cotton, cattle, and gum arabic are Chad’s primary non-oil exports. Although Chad had made progress on poverty reduction, with a decline in the national poverty rate from 55% in 2003 to 47% in 2011, the number of people living in poverty was projected by the World Bank to rise from 4.7 million to 6.3 million between 2011 and 2019. Over the past three decades, growth has been largely defined by oil and insecurity. Economic performance has been volatile due to oil and security shocks. Between 1990 and 2002, the last year before the start of oil production, output grew by an average of 4 percent per year. The oil boom in the early 2000s allowed Chad to boost GDP per capita from US$220.8 in 2002 to US$660.2 by 2005. This places HoAS Approved: 14/03/2022 HoC (if any concerns) EE Approved: 23/03/2022 Chad in a slightly better position than other low-income countries and has reduced the large income gap between Chad and the average country in Sub-Saharan Africa. Most recently, after the oil price shock of 2015, Chad has been enduring a deep recession and severe macroeconomic imbalances. Various bouts of domestic and regional insecurity complemented a broader inability to elevate growth to faster and sustainable levels. Ultimately, continued reliance on oil left the economy less diversified, less competitive, and more vulnerable to exogenous shocks. Nevertheless, the government continues with plans to diversify the economy, increase export of value added products, and develop a formal economy by 2030 despite two years of economic crisis that reduced investment spending. Chad’s exports go to the United States of America, China, France, Germany, Portugal, and other regional trading partners. Chad’s economy remains fragile and is vulnerable to considerable risk, such as oil price volatility and regional insecurity. The country would, therefore, benefit from investment in key sectors, such as infrastructure, education, and health to mitigate these risks. The World Bank’s Doing Business report for 2020 records Chad’s improved position in implementing reforms to make it easier to do business. Property registration has become faster and access to credit information has improved. Sources: US State Department Chad – Market Overview | export.gov; World Bank – Chad Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank; World Bank (2018) Escaping Chad’s Growth Labyrinth; World Bank (2020), Doing Business: Comparing Business Regulation in 190 Economies. Hamilton, L. & Webster, P., 2018. The International Business Environment. 4th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Would the above gifts be valid as charitable purpose trusts?

Description Assessment Task Detail and Instructions: Word Limit: 2000 words excluding footnotes, bibliography and other items listed in Reg 6.83 of the ARU Academic Regulations (Links to an external site.). Written assignments must not exceed the specified maximum number of words. When a written assignment is marked, the excessive use of words beyond the word limit is reflected in the academic judgement of the piece of work which results in a lower mark being awarded for the piece of work (Regs. 6.81-6.82). Answer 3 questions from the 6 listed below: 1) Paul v Constance [1977] 1 All ER 195 is a leading case relevant to which if the three certainties? Explain the facts, the legal issue at stake and the court’s decision. Critically evaluate the court’s decision in the context of certainty of intention 2) Emily wishes to make the following dispositions from a trust fund constituted from her estate: Half of the money is to be used to build a new studio at her local gymnastics club. A quarter is to be used to develop a new alphabet which she hopes will promote a song in everyone’s heart around the world. The remaining quarter is to be used to look after her dog and to have a mass said for her at her local church. Would the above gifts be valid as charitable purpose trusts? If not would they be valid as noncharitable purpose trusts? Provide reasons for your answers.  3) Keech v Sandford [1726] EWHC Ch J76 serves as precedent for the idea that fiduciary duties are strict. Explain the Court’s reasoning in light of subsequent case law. Assess & critically analyse the accuracy of this statement with reference to any relevant law

Does the essay discuss, in detail, COVID’s influence on the writer’s world today?

Description

Please respond to your partner’s 1st draft by addressing the following points in detail. DO NOT SIMPLY ANSWER “YES” or “NO.” Give examples to support your responses. 1. Does the essay have a creative and original title? 2. Does the first line grab your attention? 3. Is the main idea evident in the first paragraph? 4. Are there transitions between paragraphs? 5. Does the essay give you a central purpose and perspective? 6. Are the discussions fully detailed? 7. Is the importance of the topic evident? 8. Does the essay discuss, in detail, COVID’s influence on the writer’s world today? 9. Is there a complete conclusion? 10. Are there any redundancies? [If so, please point them out.] 11. Are there misspellings? 12. Is the grammar mostly correct? 13. Are the sentences structured appropriately? 14. Does the essay feel almost complete? 15. Is the essay almost 2000 words?

Choose two of the following websites and evaluate whether or not it is reliable. Be sure to explain your answers.

Description

Choose two of the following websites and evaluate whether or not it is reliable. Be sure to explain your answers. Approx 100 words per website.

https://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus/

http://furbearingtrout.com/index.html

Based on this case study how would the nurse actualize Parse’s theory of Human Becoming?

Description

Write a 1250-1500 word APA paper addressing each of the following points. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least two (2) sources and your textbook using citations in your essay. Make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page in correct APA do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment. Case Study The hospice nurse sat with Ann’s husband, Ben. Ann was resting quietly as the increased dosage of IV pain medication gradually reached its therapeutic level. Ben turned his head and slowly turned, looking out the room’s only window. As he glanced up, a small flicker of light caught his breath. It was a shooting star. A tear fell from the corner of his eye and he turned to Ann. The nurse sensed that something significant to Ann and Ben was unfolding. Shuffling to Ann’s bedside, he took her small fragile hand in his. These hands had rocked cradles, burped babies, and groomed the horses she loved to ride. Gently holding her hand, he turned to the nurse. “She would ride like the wind was chasing her.” Looking back to Ann his voice broke; choking back tears “Ann, Ann I saw Jessie…Jessie is calling.” Ben turned “Jessie was our daughter. She died having a baby that was too big. When she died it was a pitch-black night. Cold, so cold, the baby died too, a little boy, named him Abe, Jr. after Jessie’s husband. I took Ann outside so she could cry to God above and there in this dark sky we saw two falling stars…together…just falling. We knew it had to be Jessie and Abe…two angels to light up the night.” Ben turned back as a deep sigh escaped from Ann’s lips. A soft smile remained as she joined Jessie and Abe. • Based on this case study how would the nurse actualize Parse’s theory of Human Becoming? • What are characteristics of a human becoming nurse? What are strengths and weaknesses to this  theory of nursing? • What challenges exist for healthcare institutions to switch to this nursing approach? • How might Parse’s understanding of transcendence guide the nurse, as Ann’s death became a reality to Ben? • From the nursing theories we have discussed, what additional theory would you apply to this case study? Develop a plan of care to include both nursing theories (be specific and provide reasons) • Length: 1250 – 1500 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner. • Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment. • References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least two (2) scholarly sources and your textbook to support your claims