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DiscussionBoard.docx

Discussion Directions:

Below you will the discussion question. Your initial post should be between 300-500 words and end with a provocative question that will either deepen the conversation or solicit suggestions for personal growth. Be sure to cite resources using APA format. You will also need to use the grading rubric as you go.

Week 1 Option 1: Qualities of a Healthy Culture

Week 1 Option 1 Prompt: Qualities of A Healthy Culture - Using “What Makes a Good School Culture?” for reference along with one additional authoritative source of your choice, describe in your own words the characteristics of a healthy school culture committed to the achievement of all students. Include critical leadership skills needed to mold, shape, and sustain this healthy culture. (When you access the article, make sure you click the link at the bottom of the page.

Article – Part 1: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/usable-knowledge/18/07/what-makes-good-school-culture

Article – Part 2: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/usable-knowledge/18/09/building-strong-school-culture

DiscussionBoardRubric.pdf

Discussion Board Rubric The Discussion Board is how you "attend" class. Please log on to Blackboard a minimum of three times a week in order participate and respond in the required class conversations. The conversations work best when participants log on throughout the week-- at least once at the beginning of the week (first couple of days), at least once in the middle of the week (second couple of days), and at least once during the last part of the week (last 2-3 days).

Criteria Exemplary Proficient Developing Unsatisfactory Participation 5 Points

In the Discussion Forum, there is one original post to each required thread and the minimum or more required responses to others (either to another student’s original post or to another student’s comments to the original post. Original posting occurs by the required day in order to provide time for reflection and response.

3-4 Points In the Discussion Forum, there is one original post to each required thread and two responses to others. Original posting occurs by the required day in order to provide time for reflection and response.

1-2 Points In the Discussion Forum, the original posting occurs on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday of the week to not allow time for reflection and response.

0 Points Missing an original post and/or any response to others.

Contributions 8-10 Points Contributions demonstrate a clear and solid understanding of the topic and include connections to course materials and professional experience. Responses to posts add new perspectives and/or pose additional questions for further discussion and reflection by others.

5-7 Points Contributions demonstrate a clear understanding of the topic and include connections to course materials or professional experience. Responses to posts occasionally add new perspectives and/or pose additional questions for further discussion and reflection by others

3-4 Points Contributions demonstrate an understanding of the topic, but do not include connections to course materials or professional experience. Responses to posts are superficial and do not add new perspectives.

0 – 2 Points Contributions lack clear focus or include misunderstandings of the topic.