Assignment:
Task 1
Article Review & Reflection 1
Instructions:
Please read the New York Times article: ‘Access to Literacy' Is Not a Constitutional Right, Judge in Detroit Rules and answer the questions below using the following format: numbered responses corresponding with questions, full sentences, 1 to 2 pages, double spaced, please label and identify your work.
1) What is your answer to the first question of the article? Do students at poorly performing schools have a constitutional right to a better education?
2) Is this issue addressed in your school or work? If so, how?
3) How can data play a role in strengthening this cause?
Task 2
Instructions:
Read this article addressing quantitative research in literacy practice and respond to the following questions:
Need 1 page
1) Name two examples of how this article may (or may not be) relevant to your current practice).
2) Describe a scenario in your work where a measure of central tendency is/can be used. Which measure is used? How do you use it?
3) Describe a scenario in your work where a measure of variability is/can be used. Which measure is used? How do you use it?
Readings:
1. Small data: Working with qualitative information in the literacy classroom
By Eileen Honan
2. 'Access to Literacy' Is not a Constitutional Right, Judge in Detroit Rule
By Jacey Fortin