Please write a paper explaining, on the basis of the authors we have read thus far in the course, whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Over the past two decades, the situation of working women in America has improved. Today, gender is much less of a factor in explaining differences between male and female workers than it used to be.” Directions You can choose which particular issue or issues you want to discuss in your essay (for example, occupational sex segregation, wage gap, work-family balance), but be as specific as possible in explaining your answer. Please be aware that this is not an opinion essay; rather I am asking you 

to use the course materials we have read thus far and the evidence presented therein to develop an answer to this question. There is no “right” or “wrong” answer, but you need to develop your answer by referencing specific arguments and data from the course readings.

Format: 3-4 double-spaced pages, Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins.  You should cite at least three different course materials. Include a reference page. You may use any citation style you feel comfortable with as long as you are using it consistently and correctly. 

Observe a small group or team–such as an office team, sports team,  work environment, church group, family gathering, hobby group, or  support group–and take copious notes regarding the interactions and  communication dynamics you observe. The observation should be 30 minutes  in length.

Prepare, submit, and present at least a seven-slide PowerPoint® presentation  (not including your reference slides), in which you assess the  interactions and dynamics within the communication climate you observed.  Additionally, include speaker notes in your presentation, recorded  speaker notes in lieu of written speaker notes are acceptable. 

Describe the following concepts:

Supportive and defensive communication climates

Confirming and disconfirming responses

Cohesiveness

Active listening

Nonverbal dynamics

In addition to your assessment, answer the following questions:

What types of verbal and nonverbal dynamics were there? Explain.

What behavior indicated a supportive or defensive communication climate? Why?

What types of confirming or disconfirming responses did you witness? How did they contribute to the cohesiveness of the group?

What types of barriers or indicators to effective listening occurred? Why were they a barrier or indicator?

Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.

From your required readings, choose on eSupreme Court case or one educational policy pertaining to English language learners. In a 500-750 word essay, discuss the effect that this case of policy has had on the education of ELLs. Your essay should address the following questions:

1. How has this case or policy helped contribute to the academic success of ELLs?

2. How will this case or policy help improve education for ELLs?

3. What gaps still exist?

Support your essay with at least 3 scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide

 Success and Excess

Thelin (2011) mentioned that from World War I to World War II, university and college enrollments increased dramatically. However, the retention of students presented a challenge during this time period. College administrators had some difficulty managing students because of the expanded number of students being enrolled.

Discuss the role and responsibilities of faculty members during this time. How have these roles and responsibilities changed today? How have these stayed the same?  Do you think that college administrators and faculty members did the best they could to retain their students? Why or why not? What could they have done better?

Identify a topic of interest to you related to the course. Prepare five critical thinking questions related to your topic.  Read 5 research articles from academic journals (NO POPULAR PRESS) relevant to your topic. Do not use dissertation abstracts. Complete your literature search in any of these data bases: PsycArticles, PsycINFO, or Proquest Psychological Journals. All articles must be on the same topic.  The topic must be included on the title pages.  Write a brief summary of each article (one page minimum, double spaced).  Each summary must include a complete reference (author, title, journal, year, volume, pages).  Start with the most current articles (this year and earlier).  All papers must include a title page, one introduction, 5 summaries, 5 detailed abstract and citation records printed directly from your data base search, and one conclusion.  You must include a copy of the detailed record of each article you review immediately following your summary. Use the following as a guide.

Discuss two (2) instruments(The Drinker Inventory of Consequences (Drinc) AND  (The Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) discussed in this chapter that you think would or could be useful to you. Explain why.  Prepare your response in a one-page, double spaced document using formal English, APA format, and be sure to credit your source(s) of information properly. DO NOT USE INTERNET REFERENCES

Write a 750-1,000-word essay analyzing changes in education.  Consider the following:

Compare and contrast the three most significant positive and negative changes in education.

Discuss the changes/reforms you think still need to be made and defend your choices. 

How these changes will affect ethical dispositions of educators.

Using the Library, locate scholarly articles on changes and/or reforms in education from the last 100 years.

Cite and reference 3-5 scholarly articles to support your position and use: Review the Code of Ethics for Educators, located on the Association of American Educators website. 

How will the methods of educators need to change to meet the needs of the 21st century student? How will educators keep current on best practices in teaching? 

No Child Left Behind, NCLB, is viewed as a recent significant educational reform.  Discuss its successes, failures, and what you see developing from its outcomes.