POS 500 US and Arizona Constitutions for Teachers Candidates GCU
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POS 500 Full Course Discussions GCU
POS 500 Topic 1 DQ 1
The executive branch of the government is responsible
for the U.S. Department of Education. What purpose does the U.S. Department of
Education serve? How does this department work with States’ Departments of
Education and local school districts? In your opinion, does having a U.S.
Department of Education benefit K-12 education in the United States? Why or why
not?
POS 500 Topic 1 DQ 2
In 2015, President Obama signed the Every Student
Succeeds Act (ESSA) into law. The law was marked for decreasing federal
authority over states and school districts in providing education, but it still
assigns key responsibilities to these entities. Do you think these
responsibilities help, “promote student achievement and preparation for global
competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access,”
which is the official mission of the U.S. Department of Education? Why or why
not? What aspects of the constitution do you see that apply to ESSA of 2015?
Cite specific examples in your response.
POS 500 Topic 2 DQ 1
Is due process required prior to an afterschool
detention? Why or why not? You must support your position with
examples from case law, the U.S. Constitution, or other readings.
POS 500 Topic 2 DQ 2
Describe three aspects of due process for a school
seeking to suspend a student with disabilities.
POS 500 Topic 3 DQ 1
Describe three aspects of due process for a school
seeking to suspend a student with disabilities.
POS 500 Topic 3 DQ 2
In the assigned readings and videos, the Heritage Foundation
and Peter Sagal seem at odds in their respective positions toward the
14th Amendment and the evolution of equal protection. How do you reconcile
equality versus equity in public education today? You must support your
position with examples from case law, the U.S. Constitution, or other readings.
POS 500 Topic 4 DQ 1
May students express religious beliefs in class
discussion or assignments or engage in prayer in the classroom? What are
some limitations? Support your position with examples from case law, the U.S.
Constitution, or other readings.
POS 500 Topic 4 DQ 2
Do all student-led religious groups have an absolute
right to meet at K-12 schools? If not, discuss one limitation under the Equal
Access Act. May a teacher be a sponsor of the club? Can the teacher participate
in its activities? Why or why not? Support your position with examples from
case law, the U.S. Constitution, or other readings.
POS 500 Topic 5 DQ 1
Following current events related to immigration
reform, a group of students came to school wearing t-shirts representing
national flags from a variety of countries and were bullied by fellow students
with a variety of racial and ethnic slurs. How would you respond to both
groups? Be sure to cite any applicable case law, school board policies,
and state laws to support your answer.
POS 500 Topic 5 DQ 2
Imagine that the cell phone you have confiscated has
readily visible sexually inappropriate messages on it. How would you handle the
situation? Be sure to cite any applicable case law, school board
policies, and state laws to support your answer.
POS 500 Topic 6 DQ 1
Discuss the impact of the Progressive movement on the
creation of the Arizona Constitution, including the declaration of rights,
ballot initiatives, and recall of judges. Defend your position with examples
from this week’s resources or other readings.
POS 500 Topic 6 DQ 2
Compare and contrast the U.S. Constitution and
the Arizona Constitution. Discuss three findings that account for the
significant differences in length. Include at least one source to support your
answer.
POS 500 Full Course Assignments GCU
POS 500 Topic 1 Constitution Day Presentation
The following principles have been recognized as core
tenets of the U.S. Constitution:
- Checks
and balances
- Federalism
- Judicial
review
- Limited
government
- Popular
sovereignty
- Separation
of powers
Create a 12-15-slide PowerPoint presentation to
educate a group of students or adults about the core tenets listed above for an
upcoming Constitution Day celebration in a school setting. You may select a
grade level 1-12, teachers, or parents as your audience. Please specify your
intended audience and include other pertinent information within the speaker
notes. Your presentation should be engaging and appropriate for your chosen
audience. Include speaker notes below each content-related slide that represent
what would be said if giving the presentation in person. Expand upon the
information included in the slide and do not simply restate it. Please ensure
the speaker notes include a minimum of 50-100 words in your speaker notes per
slide.
In addition to your PowerPoint, include a 250-500-word
essay describing two interactive learning activities for your intended audience
to coincide with your presentation.
While APA format is not required for the body of this
assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and
references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be
found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to
LopesWrite.
POS 500 Topic 2 Student Discipline and Due Process
Review the school board policy and student handbook of
your local public school site or district for information regarding their
policies on short- and long-term suspensions of students. You
may also obtain this information by interviewing an administrator at your
chosen site.
Based on the information that you gather, write a
500-750-word essay summarizing:
- The
due process requirements prior to a short-term and a long-term suspension
of a student at your local site or district.
- Are
the due process procedures for a short-term and a long-term suspension of
a student the same or different?
- Are
these requirements consistent with Goss v. Lopez? Support your position
with examples from case law, the U.S. Constitution, or other readings.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines
found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An
abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations
for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to
LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support
articles for assistance.
POS 500 Topic 3 Equal Protection and Public Education
Essay
Research the implications of equal protection for K-12
students within one of the following groups:
- Classifications
based on English language learners;
- Classifications
through ability grouping/tracking;
- Classifications
in academic programs based on gender;
- Classifications
in sports programs based on gender; and
- Classifications
to assign students to specific schools for racial balance.
In a 500-750-word essay, address the following for the
group that you have chosen:
- Summarize
the factual background on how the students are classified;
- Identify
the legal issues presented by these classifications; and
- Describe
what equal protection requires.
Include at least five references in your essay. At
least three of the five references should cite U.S. Supreme Court cases.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines
found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An
abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to
LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support
articles for assistance.
POS 500 Topic 4 First Amendment: Religion and
Education
You have a standard practice of displaying all student
work in your classroom. Recently, you assigned students to write any essay and
submit a pictorial depiction on the person they considered to be their hero.
One of your students submitted an essay on Jesus and a drawing of the Last
Supper.
In a 500-750-essay, discuss any legal issues regarding
the grading of your student’s essay and whether you could display the student’s
work. How does the First Amendment apply to this situation?
Include at least five references in your essay. At
least three of the five references should cite U.S. Supreme Court cases.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines
found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An
abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations
for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to
LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support
articles for assistance.
POS 500 Topic 5 Cyberbullying and the First Amendment
A student notifies you that she has been subjected to
bullying through a classmate’s Facebook page. In 500-750-words, address the
following:
- Steps
you are required to take that are consistent with state statutes, your
district’s school board policies, faculty handbook, and the student
handbook;
- Any
First Amendment arguments you think the student with the Facebook page may
raise; and
- Responses
you could make to the First Amendment arguments that are consistent with
the cases in the assigned readings.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines
found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An
abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to
LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support
articles for assistance.
POS 500 Topic 6 Letter to Editor and Draft Initiative
Arizona offers unique opportunities for direct
democracy based on initiative power. In 2012 the Arizona voters, for example,
rejected the Proposition 204 initiative that sought to convert a temporary
sales tax that funded education into a permanent tax.
In a 500-750-word “Letter to the Editor,” propose an
initiative for an educational issue that you feel needs to be addressed.
Include a plan about how this issue could become an initiative under Arizona
law.
Your letter should be written to persuade others to
agree with your position. Support your position with examples from case law,
the U.S. Constitution, or other readings.
While APA format is not required for the body of this
assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and
references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be
found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the
rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to
LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support
articles for assistance.
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