an analysis of the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) Website

Analysis of AMLE – Website . My analysis should in" rel="nofollow">include the followin" rel="nofollow">ing components: a. Write a summary of and your reaction to the “This We Believe” summary chart (see page 14 in" rel="nofollow">in your This We Believe text). In your reaction, comment on why you thin" rel="nofollow">ink this association has taken the position it has with regard to at least three of the main" rel="nofollow">in beliefs which are: 1) Developmentally responsive - usin" rel="nofollow">ing the distin" rel="nofollow">inctive nature of young adolescents as the foundation upon which all decisions about school organization, policies, curriculum, in" rel="nofollow">instruction, and assessment are made. 2) Empowerin" rel="nofollow">ing - providin" rel="nofollow">ing all students with the knowledge and skills they need to take responsibility for their lives, to address life's challenges, to function successfully at all levels of society, and to be creators of knowledge. 3) Equitable - advocatin" rel="nofollow">ing for and ensurin" rel="nofollow">ing every strdent's right to learn and providin" rel="nofollow">ing appropriately challengin" rel="nofollow">ing and relevant learnin" rel="nofollow">ing opportunities for every student. AMLE believes that these attributes of successful middle level education can be realized and achieved best through the 16 characteristics displayed in" rel="nofollow">in the chart, of which I provide for you below. For the summary of the chart, here is a description of this chart below to get a better understandin" rel="nofollow">ing of it so you can write the summary on it. The summary of the chart and my reaction to it needs to be 2 pages please. Font and spacin" rel="nofollow">ing is at end of email. The summary chart has 16 characteristics detailed in" rel="nofollow">individually in" rel="nofollow">in subsequent sections and are grouped in" rel="nofollow">in 3 categories: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment; Leadership and Organization; Culture and Community. This is the website to help for summary: https://www.amle.org/AboutAMLE/ThisWeBelieve/tabid/121/Default.aspx#122516-the-16-characteristicst. Chart - 16 Characteristics: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment 1. Educators value young adolescents and are prepared to teach them. Value Young Adolescents 2. Students and teachers are engaged in" rel="nofollow">in active, purposeful learnin" rel="nofollow">ing. Active Learnin" rel="nofollow">ing 3. Curriculum is challengin" rel="nofollow">ing, exploratory, in" rel="nofollow">integrative, and relevant. Challengin" rel="nofollow">ing Curriculum 4. Educators use multiple learnin" rel="nofollow">ing and teachin" rel="nofollow">ing approaches. Multiple Learnin" rel="nofollow">ing Approaches 5. Varied and ongoin" rel="nofollow">ing assessments advance learnin" rel="nofollow">ing as well as measure it. Varied Assessments Leadership and Organization 6. A shared vision developed by all stakeholders guides every decision. Shared Vision 7. Leaders are committed to and knowledgeable about this age group, educational research, and best practices. Committed Leaders 8. Leaders demonstrate courage and collaboration. Courageous and Collaborative Leaders 9. Ongoin" rel="nofollow">ing professional development reflects best educational practices. Professional Development 10. Organizational structures foster purposeful learnin" rel="nofollow">ing and meanin" rel="nofollow">ingful relationships. Organizational Structures Culture and Community 11. The school environment is in" rel="nofollow">invitin" rel="nofollow">ing, safe, in" rel="nofollow">inclusive, and supportive of all. School Environment 12. Every student's academic and personal development is guided by an adult advocate. Adult Advocate 13. Comprehensive guidance and support services meet the needs of young adolescents. Guidance Services 14. Health and wellness are supported in" rel="nofollow">in curricula, school-wide programs, and related policies. Health and Wellness 15. The school actively in" rel="nofollow">involves families in" rel="nofollow">in the education of their children. Family Involvement 16. The school in" rel="nofollow">includes community and busin" rel="nofollow">iness partners. Community and Busin" rel="nofollow">iness For assignment b, Please write 2 pages per lin" rel="nofollow">ink, so a total of 6 pages. b. Go to the AMLE website (I have provided the lin" rel="nofollow">inks for you) Click on at least three lin" rel="nofollow">inks. Make sure one lin" rel="nofollow">ink in" rel="nofollow">includes an article. For each lin" rel="nofollow">ink: i. Summarize: Write a summary of what you discovered ii. Analyze: Write an analysis: for example, in" rel="nofollow">in your opin" rel="nofollow">inion, do you agree or disagree with what you are readin" rel="nofollow">ing…WHY or WHY not? What do you know about teachin" rel="nofollow">ing and learnin" rel="nofollow">ing that may confirm or challenge what you are readin" rel="nofollow">ing? What-if any-bias do you see (give specific examples)? iii. Apply: Answer the followin" rel="nofollow">ing questions: How does what you are readin" rel="nofollow">ing impact you as a future teacher and your future students? https://www.amle.org/BrowsebyTopic/Bullyin" rel="nofollow">ingSchoolSafety/tabid/93/Dehttps://aspx https://www.amle.org/BrowsebyTopic/DifferentiatedInstruction/tabid/98/Default.aspx https://www.amle.org/BrowsebyTopic/Health,Wellness,Guidance/tabid/100/Default.aspx c. Turn in" rel="nofollow">in your assignment with use of 12 poin" rel="nofollow">int font, double space and standard 1 in" rel="nofollow">inch margin" rel="nofollow">ins. You will be evaluated on the thoroughness of your summary and the depth with which you analyze and evaluate the website. This is your fin" rel="nofollow">inal class before student teachin" rel="nofollow">ing; therefore, the in" rel="nofollow">instructor is expectin" rel="nofollow">ing thoroughly developed ideas and college level writin" rel="nofollow">ing.