Provide science examples of structured and unstructured complexity.
In the paper “Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Neonate and Asymmetric Growth Restriction” (Obstetrics & Gynecology, Vol. 91, No. 3, pp. 336–341), M. Williams et al. reported on a study of characteristics of neonates. Infants treated for pulmonary hypertension, called the PH group, were compared with those not so treated, called the control group. One of the characteristics measured was head circumference. The mean head circumference of the 10 infants in the PH group was 34.2 centimeters (cm). a. Assuming that head circumferences for infants treated for pulmonary hypertension are normally distributed with standard deviation 2.1 cm, determine a 90% confidence interval for the mean head circumference of all such infants. b. Obtain the margin of error, E, for the confidence interval you found in part (a). c. Explain the meaning of E in this context in terms of the accuracy of the estimate. d. Determine the sample size required to have a margin of error of 0.5 cm with a 95% confidence level.
Does the review rely on appropriate materials (e.g., mainly on research reports, using primary sources)?
Select a word (concept) familiar to you in health care that has multiple interpretations and uses
The purpose of this Assignment is to explore the various meanings behind one concept in the field of nursing. It is important to understand that while professionals from various fields will use the same word, they often carry very different meanings. Likewise, it is important for every health professional to be able to explain the meaning/use/interpretation of a term to patients in a way that they can understand. To complete this Assignment, you will explore the various definitions of a single word (concept) and compile a detailed description of theses definitions and interpretations of that word.
To begin, select a word (concept) familiar to you in health care that has multiple interpretations and uses, e.g., heart. The heart is an organ, a muscle, a control centre, a source of emotion, etc. Examples to choose from include, but are not limited to:
fail error death
team soul spirit research evidence
loneliness hardiness stress grief care
rehabilitation trauma
Feel free to be creative in your choice of terms. You will provide a description of uses, definitions, and varied interpretations of the term using a variety of multiple academic disciplines outside the discipline of nursing. Academic disciplines to choose from include, but are not limited to:
sociology anthropology
psychology political science
economics computer science
religion education
philosophy business
Uses, definitions, and interpretations will be obtained from primary and secondary sources or reliable web sources recognized as credible and authoritative (not dictionaries or Wikipedia). Sources to choose from include, but are not limited to:
periodicals books
government websites professional associations
universities credible/authoritative websites
Directions:
Identify the concept and purpose for studying the concept and relevance to nursing practice.
Conduct a preliminary literature review to identify multiple uses of the concept.
Describe the various usages of the term.
Determine the critical attributes of the concept.
Create a theoretical and operational definition of the concept.
Read the following two resources located in the Kaplan University Writing Centre:
Using facts, examples, and definitions
Paragraph development
Pay particular attention to the section on rhetorical modes for developing paragraphs because this is where you will learn how to describe and explain a concept to patients in effective and accurate ways.
To complete this Assignment, you will write a fully developed paragraph (at least five sentences in length) on each definition/use/interpretation of the term you have chosen. For those definitions or uses that pertain to the nursing profession, you will explain the concept in such a way that includes examples, analogies, and self-explanatory descriptions.
Notes:
You will use at least seven sources for your research on this Assignment. Cite all your references in correct APA format, both in the text and on a reference page. Refer to the APA resources in the KU Writing Centre. Use your Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association so that you can cite from some of the non-traditional sources you find.
Your Assignment will be 3–5 pages including a title page and references page.
There are no supportive materials for the ELL students or students who are struggling
The reading curriculum in your district is 10 years old and no longer effective. There are no supportive materials for the or students who are struggling. There are also no materials to enrich the higher achieving students. Students are falling further and further behind especially in the younger grades. During the last adoption, 10 years ago, teachers were asked for their input but then the assistant superintendent went against their recommendations and purchased a different series. While some teachers are new to the district, there are some that are still upset about the former assistant superintendents’ decision.
As the principal, I would approach the new assistant superintendent with the request to purchase new materials. I would also mention how the last adoption did not go well. With the assistant superintendent’s support, I would go back to my teams and ask them for the criteria they would like to see in the new reading series. I would ask for volunteers and let everyone know that they can be as involved in the early stages as they feel comfortable, but you may call upon everyone once it is time to pilot. The committee would use predetermined criteria and select the top choices to look at deeper. This would include speaking to company representatives, other schools using the series and piloting. I would have all teachers fill out an anonymous survey at the end of the pilot and also ask for any feedback that they might want to share with the group. I would make certain to address the problems we have had with the high/low students as well as the ELL and make sure that the curriculum will be of value to them.
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Case Study 4-1
You are the principal and were the chair member of a committee that purchased a new reading textbook series and resources 2 years ago. Last year was the first year of and you have reassured your teachers to take their time and explore the resources available. You did not make anything required to be used this first year. In December of that first year, you updated the board members and superintendent. You shared your plan on letting the teachers explore and become more comfortable with the new series. In April, the superintendent meets with you and asks how you will present a year-end report on the new curriculum. You are surprised as you have already told the board that teachers are still getting to know all of the components of the new series. You tell the superintendent that you had planned to debrief the teachers at the end of the year and make changes and recommendations for the fall. The superintendent moves your presentation to the fall but now wants you to include test data.
As the principal, I would meet with my staff for that year-end debriefing as soon as possible. I would also tell the teachers that you will be collecting test data. I would reassure them that this is the first year and you do not expect to see great scores. Experts say it takes at least three years before seeing true results. Time is needed for students to get use to the change and staff needs time to learn how to use the resources. We can call this baseline data. I would also include much of this in the presentation to the board as well as the recommendations that the teachers have come up with. I would be sure to share all of the positives though be prepared to answer for any scores that may have dropped.
3-Case Study 4-5
A principal in a junior high school is in a wealthy district with 2 other junior highs and 10 elementary schools. The board of education has taken over the task of renovating a different school each year. That school is moved to a vacant elementary building during renovations. This principal is proud of his innovative staff that embraces change. The principle suspects that his school will be chosen to be the first junior high to go through renovations because he and his building are seen as “easy going”. The superintendent announces that renovations will take place at all 3 schools at the same time but only during the summer months. In exchange for this plan, which means staff will not have to move to a new building, the superintendent is looking at this principal to be the first to change his junior high into a middle school. This is going to be a huge change in philosophy as well as class design. The principal agrees to visit a school already implementing this and a board member rides to the school with the principal. Along the way, the board member states that she does not agree with this change and will do her best to vote it down. The principal is now in the positions of choosing sides.
If I were in this position as the principal, I would have to look more into recent research on the topic of middle school philosophy to make sure that I have the most current information. I need to make sure that all the junior high principals share the same views and would ask for them to also visit the school that is already implementing this approach. I don’t feel that this change can happen before the school year starts. I think all of the administrators need to sit down and discuss what they are looking for while keeping the success of students as the goal. Next, we would come up with a plan and timeline on how to unroll this. Teachers will have to be provided with staff development and materials need to be purchased. With the support of the team, I hope the superintendent will see that a change this large is going to take time if it is going to be successful.
As the principal, I would not get involved with the board member and superintendent’s differences. I would focus on what is best for my students and staff and let them iron out their own problems.
Make a list of services that might help address this struggling community.
struggling to engage
Consider the following scenario:
Your community schools have low test scores. In fact, your school district has some of the lowest test scores in the state. Consequently, many youths are dropping out of school. There has also been an increase in delinquent crimes. The school administrators and teachers are struggling to engage the parents in making sure that their children attend school. You are a human service worker who is a member of a created to address the low-test scores, high drop-out rates and poor school attendance etc…
In a 1-2-page paper address the following:
Make a list of services that might help address this.
Be creative and innovative in presenting solutions and services that can aid the community.
Explain and discuss your approach. Be specific. Give examples. Obesity is a growing problem in the United State… Show more Help!!! I have no kids and no obesity in my family. Obesity is a growing problem in the United States, particularly among children. Describe 2 programs/approaches that could be used to decrease obesity in children. These could include laws, education, or incentives. Give details about how and why your programs/approaches would work. Use additional research as needed to back up your opinion