Developing Your Portfolio

Developing Your Portfolio #6

Purpose

The portfolio aids in the development and implementation of a vision of learning; the creation of a school culture that supports student learning; management of a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment, appropriate collaboration with families and the community; ethical practice; and understanding of the larger context of schooling through creating personal statements and collecting evidence.

Action Items

1. Over a 2-year period, develop a series of in-service activities to improve the school's collective efficacy. Make sure that your activities are directed toward developing:

A. Mastery experiences

B. Vicarious experiences

C. Verbal persuasion

D. Affective states

Project #3: Culture and Climate Study

Purpose

The purpose of the Climate and Culture Study Plan Development assignment is to task students with designing a comprehensive plan for conducting a climate and culture study within a K-12 school environment. Through this assignment, students will demonstrate their ability to strategize, outline methodologies, and propose actionable steps to assess and enhance the organizational climate and culture of a chosen school.

Action Items

1. Selection of School: Choose a specific K-12 school to focus on for the climate and culture study. Consider factors such as size, location, demographics, and any known challenges or strengths related to school climate and culture.

A. Organizational Culture Analysis Plan:

I. Develop a plan for analyzing the organizational culture of the chosen school. Outline the key components to be examined, such as shared beliefs, values, and norms.

II. Specify the methods and techniques to be used for data collection, such as interviews, surveys, observations, or document analysis.

III. Describe the intended approach for data analysis and interpretation to derive meaningful insights into the school's culture.

B. Organizational Climate Evaluation Plan:

I. Design a methodological approach for evaluating the organizational climate of the chosen school. Select appropriate tools and instruments, such as surveys or assessments, to assess interpersonal dynamics and relational health.

II. Outline the sampling strategy and target participants for data collection, ensuring representation from various stakeholder groups, including teachers, students, parents, and administrators.

III. Detail the procedures for administering the selected tools and collecting data, including considerations for confidentiality and anonymity.

C. Analysis and Interpretation Framework:

I. Develop a framework for analyzing and interpreting the data collected on organizational culture and climate. Specify how the data will be analyzed to identify patterns, trends, and areas of strength or concern within the school.

II. Describe the process for triangulating data from multiple sources to enhance the validity and reliability of the findings.

III. Outline the criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the school's current culture and climate and identifying areas for improvement.

D. Recommendations for Improvement:

I. Based on the analysis and interpretation of findings, propose recommendations for fostering a positive school culture and climate. Consider strategies for addressing identified challenges and leveraging strengths.

II. How will you prioritize recommendations based on their potential impact and feasibility for implementation within the school context?

III. How will you include mechanisms for soliciting feedback and input from stakeholders to ensure buy-in and support for the proposed changes?

E. Action Plan Development:

I. Develop an action plan outlining specific steps for implementing the recommended strategies to improve school culture and climate.

II. Define roles and responsibilities for key stakeholders involved in implementing the action plan, including teachers, administrators, support staff, and community members.

III. Establish timelines, milestones, and benchmarks for monitoring progress and evaluating the effectiveness of the interventions.

Module 6 ChatGPT Assignment: AI and Human Resources

Purpose

This assignment is intended to help you learn to evaluate the impact of AI on business functions and identify potential risks and challenges.

Overview

This assignment consists of 2 parts. Submit both parts as a single file upload.

Part 1

Use ChatGPT to write an email to 5,000 employees, saying that for the next year there will be no new hires, no replacement of positions lost from leaving or termination, no pay increases, and no bonuses. Use different tones in your prompts to compare the differences in output. Examples: harsh tone, moderate tone, soft tone. Use a prompt with empathy or tell Chat to approach it from someone with great emotional intelligence. Ask Chat for a list of tones when writing an email or come up with your own and try some you think pertinent. Include your prompts and final email. Edit the email to make sure it reads correctly and make any necessary changes. Include a few paragraphs on your experience and how the prompts generated different emails.

Part 2

Upload your resume into Chat and get recommendations on how to improve it. Use as many prompts as you like for this assignment. Submit a few paragraphs on the changes Chat provided, compare, and if you think that it is an improvement over your original resume.

Action Items

1. Review the rubric for this assignment.

2. Using the information provided in the Overview to complete this assignment.

3. In your submission, include the prompts you provided to ChatGPT along with the ChatGPT responses (copy and paste them in your assignment).