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Based on this week’s Required Studies, develop material that weaves the following concepts as well as others you have gleaned from your studies this week:How do the social identities (culture, ethnicity, and race) impact you, your students, and your school?What assumptions do we make about people from different races, ethnicities, and cultures?Pose your own answer to Sichel and Bacon’s (2015) question, “Why is there a dichotomy—where some students achieve and some students do not?” (p. 207).Why is it important to develop equity in your classroom?How will this perspective affect what you teach, and how will you teach it?  You may elect to show your learning in one of the following ways:Write a 2- to 3-page reflection paperCreate a narrated Prezi or PowerPointMake a video of yourself discussing the prompts or a narrated video that uses graphicsSupport your statements with evidence from the Required Studies and your research. Cite and reference your sources in APA style. Required StudiesThe following materials are Required Studies for this week. Complete these studies at the beginning of the week, and save these materials for future use.Excellence Through Equity (Blankstein, Noguera, & Kelly, 2016)Chapter 10: The Journey Toward Equity and Excellence (Reville, 2015, pp. 185-202)Chapter 11: Focusing on Equity Propelled Us from Good to Great (Sichel & Bacon, 2015, pp. 205-224)Chapter 12: Equity and Achievement in the Elementary School (Berg, 2015, pp. 225-236)View one of the followingColor Blind or Color Brave? (Hobson, 2014) [Video] [Transcript]What’s So Different About Cultures Anyway?: Dato Gogichaishvili at TEDxTbilisi (TEDx Talks, 2013) [Video]The Lunch Date (Springboard Schools, 2008) [Video]TEDxHampshireCollege – Jay Smooth – How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Discussing Race (TEDx Talks, 2011) [Video]TEDxCMUQatar – Kody Gerkin – How Multicultural Awareness Creates a World with No Boundaries (Gerkin, 2011) [Video]

You are a newly hired fire or police chief (you may choose which) and are expected to address the city manager with your leadership objectives for the department. Start by writing an introductory speech to identify your leadership style and how you plan to effectively lead your firefighters or officers.

Select one of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which question you have chosen using the format displayed in the Discussion Forum Sample.
1.Spinal cord injuries carry a high risk of neurogenic bladder and reflex incontinence. Explain the mechanisms responsible for these disorders.

Write a rough draft of a five-paragraph, 700- to 1,050-word academic comparison and contrast essay on your selected topic that incorporates at least two peer-reviewed academic sources.
Note. The term five-paragraph essay may or may not have exactly five paragraphs. The term refers to a form of short essay based around an introduction, approximately three supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion, for a total of five paragraphs.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

  the specific risks and nature of the company you will be auditing and create comprehensive work programs for the Acquisition, Payment, Property Plant, and Equipment (Fixed Assets), Notes Payable and Owner\’s Equity accounts and cycles.  a 300 –word document that includes the following:Here is the link below to use as your resource

COURSEWORKDescriptionThe coursework is an individual academic essay that provides a conceptual debateon the activities that influence the development of the resort or spa industry.Select a topic of your choice based on the module content i.e. resort definition, resortownership, services marketing: people, physical evidence or process, resort strategicmanagement, resort sustainability, spa, or wellness. Research the topic and find anargument (two clearly contrasting perspectives). Analyse, assess, compare andcontrast the different perspectives then give your opinion and justify it.Please ensure that you link the contrasting perspectives you are writing about torelevant theories that support your opinion and its justification. You should notmerely describe the perspectives but critically assess their influence on thedevelopment of resorts and spas.StructureIn principle, an essay does not have or has a limited number of headings. It flows ina logical manner and includes an introduction, main section, and conclusion.• Title page: Include the programme name, module name and code, essay topic(argument), student name and UoD number, lecturer name, and submission date.• Acknowledgements: If appropriate, provide a page acknowledging those whohelped you complete the assessment.Page 5• Content page: List the contents (Introduction, Findings and Analysis,Conclusion, References) and the page numbers they appear on.• Introduction: In approximately 200-300 words set the background, explain theargument, and explain how you are approaching the argument in the findings andanalysis section.• Findings and analysis: In approximately 2000 words present one side of theargument, the other side of the argument and give your opinion. Be factual andprovide enough clarity for the reader to understand where you are coming from.• Conclusion: In approximately 200-300 words summarize the main points andjustify your opinion.• References: Provide a reference list of all sources.• Appendices: No appendices.Formatting guidelines• Use 12 point-size, 1.5 line spacing, and Arial font• Spell and grammar check your text• Reference all sources in the text using the Harvard Referencing System • Include a reference list of all sources at the end of the report

Your text will be based on the following headings:Your of () on a single contemporary issue affecting the hospitality sector will be based on a range of sources including books, journals and articles.The purpose of the essay is to enable students to select a contemporary issue in the industry and explore it in-depth while discussing both personal opinion and its relevance to the current work culture.Select topic discussed in class, or come to me for approval of another, for your essay.The focus of this course is on professional as well as personal development. Hence students are encouraged to consistently summarise their thoughts on an issue in relationship to their own professional growth.Demonstration of insight, synthesising thoughts and summarising main points are important. You may use lecture information as a starting point for your essay but should demonstrate a deep level of exploration.This essay must be submitted using Turnitin by Friday of the last week of the block at 15:00. 

Tasks:On the basis of the vignette you read, write a paper supported by appropriate, peer-reviewed sources and case law that responds to the following:Use resources from professional literature to support your analysis. The professional literature may include the Argosy University online library resources; relevant textbooks; peer-reviewed journal articles; and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, and .gov).All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.Submission Details: