SOCIAL INJUSTICE AND CULTURAL IDENTIFIERS

For this assignment, you will submit the final version of your 750-1,000 word research paper on a controversial topic involving a cultural identifier and the implications for K-12 public education.

Using a minimum of three scholarly journal articles from the last 3 years complete your paper so that it addresses the following:

1. Describes the cultural identifiers discussed in the articles.
2. Summarizes the historical background of the cultural identifiers and associated controversial topic in K-12 education.
3. Identifies 2-3 arguments presented for and 2-3 arguments against the issue.
4. Discusses associated injustices arising from the issue, including how teachers and students are affected by the cultural identifiers and associated controversial topic
5. Explains solutions you recommend implementing to remedy the associated injustices, and why you selected them.
6. Concludes by identifying where you fall on the cultural competence continuum in relation to the issue, including your commitment to understanding others’ frames of reference (e.g., culture, gender, language, abilities, ways of knowing), in order to reduce personal biases and improve relationships with colleagues, students, and students’ families.

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

ANALYZING STUDENT DATA.

Review “Analyzing Student Data: RTI Model Student Scenario” to inform the assignment that follows.
In a 500-750 word summary, complete the following:

• Using the 10 weeks of Tier 2 progress monitoring data, calculate Paul’s performance level and slope.
• Using the dual-discrepancy approach, determine whether Paul is responding adequately to Tier 2 instruction. Explain.
• Why do you think the support team members disagree about what tier of instruction would best meet Paul’s needs? Explain.
• What tier of instruction would you recommend for Paul; Tier 1 instruction only or
  another round of Tier 2 instruction? Explain.

Written permission has been acquired for the use of:

Brown, J., Skow, K., & the IRIS Center. (2009). RTI: Data-based decision making.
Retrieved from http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/wp-content/uploads/pdf_case_studies/ics_rtidm.pdf

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located on the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion