Defend the importance of quality, innovative leadership in the field of Early Childhood Education.

As noted in earlier discussions and assignments, there are several themes you will see throughout the MAECEL program. These themes include social justice, leadership, and 21st Century Learning as they relate to Early Childhood Education. These are topics that have been introduced in this course and will be reinforced in all of the MAECEL courses to continue to build upon the themes and to come to deeper understandings about these concepts.The purpose of this assignment is to defend the importance of social justice, leadership, and 21st Century Learning in ECE. Additionally, you will assert your own commitment to these concepts and practices in your development as a professional and leader in ECE. Please see this week’s Instructor Guidance for further resources, supports, and examples related to this assignment.Scenario: Imagine you are in a leadership role in a center or school focusing on early childhood education. You have recently learned about innovative leadership, social justice, and 21st Century Learning in early childhood settings and you want to share these concepts with other ECE leaders and staff in your organization. Construct an inspirational presentation (including both audio and visual elements) that asserts and defends the importance of innovative leadership, social justice, and 21st Century learning in early childhood settings. You may use a choice of tools for your audio and visual presentation: PowerPoint with audio narration.Content Expectations:The following content areas are required for this presentation:Introduction: Clearly establish the purpose of your presentationLeadership:Defend the importance of quality, innovative leadership in the field of Early Childhood Education.Support your defense with content and examples from the research and literature you have examined in this course.Provide a contextual example for your audience to understand ways this concept could be integrated into your organization.Social Justice:Defend the importance of fostering social justice, equity pedagogies, and culturally relevant teaching in early childhood settings.Support your defense with content and examples from the research and literature you have examined in this course.Provide a contextual example for your audience to understand ways this concept could be integrated into your organization.21st Century Learning:Defend the importance of 21st Century learning (Links to an external site.) in early childhood settings.Support your defense with content and examples from the research and literature you have examined in this course.Provide a contextual example for your audience to understand ways this concept could be integrated into your organization.Connection to Professional Responsibilities:Defend how innovative leadership, social justice, and 21st Century learning are tied to professionalism in the fieldSupport your defense with content and examples from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct (Links to an external site.) and the NAEYC Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation.Mission Moving Forward:Propose an action oriented mission statement for your organization.Research and Resource Expectations:Source Requirement:At least three credible sources (Links to an external site.)Writing and Formatting Expectations:Title Slide: Must include a separate title page with the following:Title of paperStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submittedAcademic Voice: Academic voice (Links to an external site.) is used (avoids casual language, limited use of “I”, and it is declarative).Organization: Demonstrates logical progression of ideas.Syntax and Mechanics: Writing displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation.APA Formatting: Papers are formatted properly and all sources are cited and referenced in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).Suggested Assignment Length: This assignment should be about 8-10 slides in length (not including title and reference pages).Next Steps: Review and Submit the AssignmentReview your assignment with the Grading Rubric to ensure you have achieved the distinguished levels of performance for each criterion. Next, submit the assignment for evaluation no later than Day 7.

What happened to change the culture of smoking in Poland?

Evaluating Culture From the Nursing PerspectiveThis week, we will examine a case study about smokers in Poland. As noted in the Center for Global Development and Jassem, Przewozniak, & Zatonski (2014), prior to 1989, Poland had the highest rate of smoking in the world, with three-fourths of all men aged 20–60 smoking every day at a rate of 3,500 cigarettes per person per year. It should be noted that 30% of all women smoked every day, as well. This behavior resulted in a life expectancy of about 60 years due to the highest rates of lung cancer in the world and all-time high levels of smoking-related cancers and cardiovascular and respiratory disease.To prepare for this Discussion, you will be required to read Case 14 by the Center for Global Development and complete readings in Stanhope and Lancaster, then respond to the following questions:What happened to change the culture of smoking in Poland?Understanding that we all have bias when discussing health issues and precipitating factors, what social and political factors allowed cigarette smoking to become a part of the Polish culture?Reflecting on your own practice, how do you overcome cultural bias? Do you find it more difficult to deal with some groups than others? How do people use the cultural information that they learn about others? Do you think this leads to stereotyping? Does cultural knowledge influence or change your practice and interaction with others?By Day 3Post your response to this Discussion.Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature.Notes Initial Post: This should be a 3-paragraph (at least 250–350 words) response. Be sure to use evidence from the readings and include in-text citations. Utilize essay-level writing practice and skills, including the use of transitional material and organizational frames. Avoid quotes; paraphrase to incorporate evidence into your own writing. A reference list is required. Use the most current evidence (usually ? 5 years old).

Describe which two projects you would recommend and provide rationale.

Benchmark – Financial Operating Plan AnalysisScenario:You are a junior analyst at a 500-bed nonprofit hospital in a competitive metropolitan market. You have been asked by the CFO to work on the financial operating plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The finance department has stated that the hospital’s anticipated revenue is $60,000,000, with a 6% operating margin. The hospital administration is only allowing you to recommend up to a maximum of two projects to the CFO.You have been asked to consider making a proposal for the following service line requests:A new EMR system, 10-year payback with $1,000,000 outlay. The system will update current the platform to meet new regulations and, according to the vendor, provide better clinical outcomes. Overhaul of the cardiovascular lab, rooms 2 and 3. Costs of $900,000 a room are estimated. The updates will generate a 3% return above what the hospital has historically seen due to advances in operational efficiencies.New parking garage with an estimated cost of $3,600,000 (can be amortized over 5 years). The garage will add an additional 125 covered parking spots on the campus.Purchase a 50-physician practice at a cost of $2,800,000. The group is also considering a similar offer at a competing hospital. The practice presently has a strong utilization in your facility.Proposal:In a 750-1,000 word proposal, answer the following questions:Name and describe three components of the health care finance system that are present in the assignment.Describe how the components you selected interact with one another and how this interaction informs your decision-making process.Explain the steps and information you would need to make your recommendations.Describe which two projects you would recommend and provide rationale.Explain why you would not recommend the other two projects and provide rationale.What if this hospital was a for-profit system, would your answer change? Why or why not?Cite a minimum of three references to support your rationale.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.This assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:MPA: 4.3: Analyze how components of the health care finance system interact with each other.HCA: 3.6: Develop and apply skills necessary to manage finances, evaluate financial performance, and develop financial plans at the departmental/organization level.MBA: 5.1: Develop financial plans to support the viability of health care organizations.

Describe Hawthorne’s use of symbolism in “Young Goodman Brown.” What does Hawthorne say about the hypocrisy of Puritan religion? Is Faith itself corrupt? Explain.

Directions: Write a 3-4pg. essay on one of the following topics. Be persuasive in outlining your criticism/interpretation. One must incorporate 1-2 sources from scholarly journals. Must adhere to MLA guidelines. Describe Hawthorne’s use of symbolism in “Young Goodman Brown.” What does Hawthorne say about the hypocrisy of Puritan religion? Is Faith itself corrupt? Explain.The one is only a Paragragh.Illustrate and explain the events in “The Cask of Amontillado.” What does this narrative show us about the theme of revenge? Also, what is resentment and was Montresor right in his actions?

What challenges did you face when developing and delivering the pre-assessment?

Part 1: Pre-assessment and ImplementationFollow these steps for this week’s field experience:From your previous observation in your field experience classroom, you identified 3-5 students, above, at, or below standard achievement in the classroom environment that would benefit from additional learning support. You also identified the standards and unit that your mentor class is currently learning.With this information, complete the “Math Pre-Assessment” where you develop a pre-assessment in the math content area that aligns to the standards and unit that your mentor teacher shared with you during Clinical Field Experience A. This pre-assessment can be oral, written, or completed through technology. The pre-assessment should identify ho well selected students know the concept and provide data that would allow you to determine learning gaps and needs in order to develop an appropriate lesson to support learning needs.Share the pre-assessment with your mentor teacher and ask for his or her feedback.Administer the pre-assessment that you created with the selected group of students and use the data to prepare for Clinical Field Experience C.Part 2: ReflectionIn 250-500 words, summarize and reflect on your field experience and the steps you took to identify students for the pre-assessment. Consider:How did the pre-assessment provide data to determine the learning gaps and needs of students?What challenges did you face when developing and delivering the pre-assessment?Explain how you will use your findings in your future professional practice.

What specific cultural issues do author Jin and the movie maker Lee identify in this story and the movie? Write an essay in which you make a claim about their purpose for reflecting these cultural issues in both cultures.

First Essay AssignmentEnglish 1102, [**Wedding Banquet is the movie you are basing your responses off of so please watch it before writing the essay**]Please choose one or both of the topics below to write your first essay:1. What specific cultural issues do author Jin and the movie maker Lee identify in this story and the movie? Write an essay in which you make a claim about their purpose for reflecting these cultural issues in both cultures.2. What do you think about the narrators’ views about homosexuality in both the story and the movie? Do you think they are the same as the author’s and the movie maker’s view? Note:Your final draft (750 words with a works cited page and a cover page as well )

Describe the essential aspects of Leopold’s ethics

answer these questions 1.Describe the essential aspects of Leopold’s ethics2.What – exactly – is the land ethic?3.Describe in some depth the meaning of the story within the reading “Thinking like a Mountain” separate question Please follow the guidelines to the Case Study Prep as outlined in Module 1. You have basically one page – 200 to 250 words – to write your overview, bullets and to seeking to apply Leopold’s Ethics, those of Deep Ecology and Eco-feminist ethics to the cases. It is probably best to write to two separate responses with the title of the case at the start of each of your responses.http://www.uky.edu/OtherOrgs/AppalFor/Readings/leopold.pdf

Discuss the types of dysfunctions that have occurred in your     teams and what was done to resolve them.

Unit 5 DB: Group Project Check-inFor this discussion, please answer the following questions:How is your team progressing on the final team project?How the team is working together?What types of leadership are being exhibited?How you are showing up as a leader?Discuss the types of dysfunctions that have occurred in your teams and what was done to resolve them. If there has not been any dysfunction, discuss why you believe this has not happened?What is going well?What needs to improve?Please include any other important information you would like to share about your project.

What are some of the barriers Alibaba is facing as it expands globally?

Please provide a one to two-page paper on the topic. This work should include an opening paragraph clearly restating the questions (DO Not simply copy the questions). Then apply at least one complete paragraph on each of the topics, followed by a closing or summary paragraph. Cites and structure should comply with APA v6 style. Alibaba and Global E-Commerce: Should Amazon Be Afraid?From rural farmers to multimillionaires, millions of people in China are reaping economic opportunities from the growing e-commerce market. One entrepreneur earns $5 million in sales annually from his ladies’ handbag e-commerce business—a far cry from his humble origins. Although his success might be the exception to the norm, many Chinese consumers with similar backgrounds have found jobs working in e-commerce.“We grew up in a rural area which left us few choices. I never thought about my future or had any belief in it,” the entrepreneur says.At the center of this is Alibaba, an online marketplace founded by entrepreneur Jack Ma in 1999. Jack Ma conceived of an online portal that could connect Chinese manufacturers with buyers from other countries. He chose the name of Alibaba because it was globally recognized based on the famous character in the collection Arabian Nights. Today this multibillion dollar firm has 500 million registered users. Its sales surpass those of eBay and Amazon combined. Alibaba runs a number of businesses that handle approximately 80 percent of all online shopping in China. Unlike Amazon, it does not own is own merchandise but acts as a portal to bring buyers and sellers together.This is just the beginning for Alibaba. In 2014 it was listed on the U.S. stock exchange with an initial offering of $25 billion, the largest IPO to date. To emphasize its global intentions, Alibaba opened offices in France, Germany, and Italy. It is also focused on selling more international brands such as Macy’s, Apple, and L’Oreal. In its quest to expand into media, Alibaba entered into licensing agreement with Disney to sell a streaming device that will broadcast movies, television shows, e-books, games, and more.Although it is listed on the U.S. stock exchange, investing in Alibaba differs from the traditional model due to regulatory and legal barriers. The Chinese government restricts foreign investment in certain areas, meaning that global investors outside of China cannot own shares of Alibaba outright. In reality, investors purchased shares of a shell corporation in the Cayman Islands. Alibaba itself owns all of its non-Chinese assets. Jack Ma has the most power in the company, and some investors are concerned about his tendency to make large decisions or transfer ownership without consulting many other people.Another issue that Alibaba is coming across as it expands involves counterfeit products. In China counterfeit goods have traditionally been more accepted than in other countries. Its international e-commerce site AliExpress has gained widespread popularity in Russia, the United States, and Brazil, but its rise in popularity has been accompanied by a rise in counterfeit goods sold through the site. Regulators are worried that the site is allowing counterfeits to go straight from Chinese manufacturers to consumers on a global scale. In fact, Kering SA—a French luxury group—filed a lawsuit against Alibaba accusing the firm of knowingly allowing the sale of counterfeit products. Alibaba denies the charges and is working with government bodies to improve counterfeiting controls.Despite the risks of investing in a firm that they cannot actually own, investors were eager to purchase shares during Alibaba’s initial public offering. China is overtaking the United States as the largest e-commerce market, and the opportunities are too good for many investors to pass up. They believe Alibaba has the potential for massive global growth as it is less capital intensive and therefore more flexible than global rivals such as Amazon.com.QuestionsWhat are some of the barriers Alibaba is facing as it expands globally?Why would the sale of counterfeit products through its sites be damaging to Alibaba?

How does this program contribute to continuous safety improvements at FedEx?

part 1 This week we have learned about workplace safety, particularly those hazards which can be mitigated by proper use of personal protective equipment. While the information presented was general in nature, how can what you learned be applied in the aviation industry? Remember, your responses must be a minimum of 200-words, must use proper spelling and grammar.——————————————————————————————————————————————-part 2Review the below video about the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) at FedEx and answer the following questions. What is ASAP? How does this program contribute to continuous safety improvements at FedEx?Your initial response should be at least 200 words. Spelling and grammar count! – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHwHBtgkvSo&feature=emb_title (video) —————————————————————————————————————————————— part 3As we conclude Unit 4, discuss your thoughts on if aviation accidents/incidents are typically the failure of one particular person or item, or if they are more typically a combination of failures. Give an example to back up your thoughts.Your initial response must be at least 200-words. Remember, spelling and grammar count!——————————————————————————————————————————————-part 4With regard to risk, should aviation security mitigate all risk to ensure 100% security?Your initial response should be at least 200 words. Spelling and grammar count! And since this is a discussion board, you need to respond to at least one other student’s post in a meaningful way (no, “I agree! Great post!”).You must start a thread before you can read and reply to other threads ——————————————————————————————————————————————-part 5Why is emergency management important? What are the consequences for failing to do a good job? What are some examples of where emergency management has been handled well? Poorly?Remember, your responses must be a minimum of 200-words, must use proper spelling and grammar.——————————————————————————————————————————————-part 6Based upon your experience or research, what is the purpose of a security inspection of a facility and why is it a good idea to use a checklist?Your post should be at least 200 words, must be free from spelling and grammar errors, and use appropriate punctuation. ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-part 7 Read Principles of marketing Chapter 10, Real Marketing 10.1: Good Value at Spirit Airlines: Getting Less but Paying Much Less for It. Each group should then answer the following questions and share their answers with the class.Explain Spirit’s pricing strategy in your own words. Does the company employ good-value pricing or value-added pricing? Explain.How is Spirit distinguishing itself from other airlines? How does it deliver value to consumers?Is Spirit’s pricing strategy sustainable? In what economic situations? Explain.What changes, if any, would you recommend that Spirit make?————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-part 8 Any charge that is not airfare is referred to as ancillary revenue for airlines—and they are cleaning up on it to the tune of $20 billion a year. While consumers can avoid some fees, such as those for food, preferred seating, and wi-fi, the majority can’t avoid baggage fees. What type of pricing strategies are airlines using? Is it ethical for airlines to charge baggage fees? ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-part 9 Assume you are a business aircraft sales person and are employed by Executive Aircraft Solutions Inc. What information should you research before you make your first call on a prospect, and what information would you seek on the first sales interview? ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-part 10What are airlines trying to accomplish through their commercials? Convince people that flying is great, they might as well do it with your competitor. But what airlines have to really do is to differentiate their product from other airline offerings. Some airlines need brand awareness, need you to know they exist, but those airlines are not likely well funded enough to buy much television time. Watch the following Airline Commercials and share with your classmates your thoughts about them.Which one is your favorite? Why?Which one is your least favorite?Which one you believe is more effective?Do these commercials have something in common?Research and upload any other commercial that you like and believe is/was (you can used older commercials) effectively targeting and reaching a particular audience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIKcHcEVJAI&feature=emb_title ( Virgin Atlantic)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbAXMjcwCc4&feature=emb_title (qantas) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO5yiHRrYpM&feature=youtu.be ( KLM Moving Your World)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADJGHZZGb5k&feature=emb_title ( JetBlue commercial 2017 Little Tickets)