Research/Reflective Pape

Each student will develop a research/reflective paper. The purpose of this assignment is:

• To provide students with the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of ideas that impact curriculum, curriculum formation, and the role of the schools in educating students in the 21st century
• To provide students with the opportunity to integrate and synthesize ideas presented in the readings in a way that can be applied to the world of work
• To provide students with the opportunity to write in a scholarly style, apply APA-style rules, and to present their thoughts in a meaningful way.

You will develop a research/reflective paper based on the fifth essential question:  How do school administrators establish an “accountability environment” to improve student achievement and learning? This assignment is designed to encourage self-sufficiency, further develop your professional competence, and expand your knowledge of scholarly research on the topic. It is also expected that your current perspective will be expanded to include ideas put forth in this class and other sources of scholarly literature/research.  While you may not always agree or find value in the views of others, such as authors, researchers, and fellow colleagues on a personal level, on a professional level, the views of others have value and have the ability when incorporated into practice, to change educational practice in a way that can have a positive impact for all involved.

Your paper should include current research on curriculum, access and equity, and student achievement. A minimum of three references and data collection points are required to complete the paper and may include journal or document analysis, in addition to your own reflection and personal knowledge. The research/reflective paper should consist of a maximum of five pages, excluding the title and reference pages.