Scholarly Analysis

Write a critical analysis of the article you chose. The scope for this analysis is 3 to 5 pages. Be sure to include an introduction that shares a summary of the article, key findings and arguments, implications for practice, reflection and critique, and conclusion.

Action Items

1. Choose 1 topic from the list below which interests you, and research it in a scholarly journal. (Use of Google Scholar may be helpful, as well as accessing the Franklin University Library Journal Database).

· Topic List:

A. Instructional Leadership and Professional Development:

· Strategies for Providing Ongoing Support to Teachers in Curriculum Implementation

Developing Your Portfolio #1

Action Items

1. Reflect on the following questions:

A. Develop a plan for communicating with families of students who do not speak English at home. What kinds of information would you need to communicate to them? What information could they provide that would help you teach their children? What form would the communications take?

B. Develop a position statement and action plan on culturally relevant teaching. How could you support your teachers in examining and improving their practices? What are your expectations? What resources would you provide?

2. Devise a plan to determine if your school’s science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) STEM subjects are attracting a representative number of girls and minority group students. If the numbers are lower than you want, develop an action plan addressing the problem.