Prepare a synthetic chart on Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah or Lamentations (choose one).

Choose ONE of the research papers to do. The student may choose from ONE of the following assignments: Synthetic Chart: Please consult the handout Creating a Synthetic Chart available in the course files for further details concerning his expectations for a synthetic chart. Synthetic Charts (not the Final Prophets Chart which is assignment #3 below) have specific instructions that MUST be followed. Charts should still contain footnotes (or use endnotes if you prefer to keep the chart as clean as possible) to indicate where specific material has been obtained as well as a bibliography of 4 sources as stated above. OR Character/Expositional Study: Read through the Book of Jeremiah and collate all the personal references about the character, conduct, feelings, etc., of Jeremiah the prophet. Organize your material into a researched “character study” of this great prophet of God. Include an appendix in which you have listed each verse that you found in your study that applies in some way to the character of Jeremiah. OR Biblical Theology/ Integration Assignment: For pastoral/counseling majors Now that you are more familiar with the purpose, message, and method of the Old Testament prophets, write a paper on the Validity of the Pastor [or Counselor] functioning as a Prophet. Include major themes from the prophets that you would see the pastor/counselor utilizing in the ministry. Your bibliography could include: Donald A. Leggett, Loving God and Disturbing Men: Preaching from the Prophets (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1990), 7-11; G. Tucker, The Role of the Prophets and the Role of the Church, in Prophecy in Israel, ed. D. Petersen (Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1987), 159-74. OR Exegetical Study: Work through Daniel 9:24-27 and develop an analysis of these verses. Based on this analysis (including Hebrew when available to the student), develop a chart or diagram of the “70 weeks” showing the major events in the prophetic structure. Both the chart and an accompanying textual explanation should be handed in for this assignment. OR Expositional/Historical Study: Write a research paper on the fulfillment of prophecy in Daniel 1112. The student may choose to present this material using charts and maps, but an accompanying textual explanation should be included in for this assignment. OR Biblical Theology Study: Write a paper on the theme The Day of the Lord in the Prophets. OR Biblical Theology Study: Develop a chart and an accompanying paper on Messianic Expectations from the Prophets. You should center your paper on the prophecies that deal specifically with the person and work of the Messiah, not on those which deal more generally with the future Messianic/Millennium Kingdom OR Biblical Theology Study: Write a paper on the theme Expectations and Treatment of Non-Covenant Nations in the Prophets. Please include a page or two on the probability or improbability of the United States of America being treated as such a nation. OR Expositional Study: Write an exposition on the Book of Haggai. The exposition should include: a statement of the overall message, an outline of the book based on the overall message, and a brief explanation of each paragraph as the message is developed in the argument of the text. Obviously comments cannot be made on every verse in the book but all significant statements should be dealt with in your brief explanations. OR Expositional Study: Write a paper on The Use of Deuteronomy 28 in the Prophets. All papers will be graded according to the grading sheet included in the course files. Students often ask for numerous comments on their papers. Please notice that this grading sheet enables numerous comments to be made by carefully noting in which areas improvements could be made. All charts will be graded on a similar format that is specific for charts.
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Where do you see evidence of best practices and knowledge of common core standards shown in the types of activities they plan?

2) Read Brock and Boyd Fostering Meaningful Middle School Literacy Learning (2011). Compare and Contrast the two teachers featured in
this article while thinking about these discussion questions:
What systems have they put in place to ensure their students success?

What predictions can you make regarding student engagement in each class?
What are their strengths and weaknesses?
You may use a graphic organizer of your choice to record your thoughts. Please be ready to turn in and discuss at our first class session.

What communication techniques are important for an extremely anxious patient who is having difficulty breathing?

Clinical Scenario:Location: Emergency DepartmentGonzalez Joanna is a 43-year-old female brought to the Emergency Department by her neighbor. She has a history of asthma since childhood with multiple emergency visits within the last year. She appears to be in respiratory distress, struggling to breathe. She is unable to speak other than simple one-word statements. She repeats: breath, breath, breath. An infusion of normal saline has been started at a keep-open rate.Patient DetailsPatient data: Female. Age 43 years. Weight 99 pounds (45 kg). Height 61 inches (1.55 meter). Religion: Catholic. Status: Single. Past medical history: Diabetes, Diverticulitis, GERD, Hyperlipidemia Provide answers to the following questions. Use your clinical knowledge and imaginations to do so. Make sure to copy and paste the questions in bold font before answering them, providing distinct space between your answers.1- What assessment findings would indicate that the patients condition is worsening?
2- She develops a rapid onset of shortness of breath, what are the nurses immediate priorities? Explain your answer
3- Lab orders are given for Gonzalez Joanna and which laboratory results do you anticipate to be abnormal, and discuss how this relates to her clinical presentation and the disease process.

5- What patient teaching priorities would be important for the patient who has experienced an acute exacerbation of asthma?
6- What resources would you recommend for the patient experiencing asthma?

Complete the INCA survey and develop a one-page reflection summarizing your ideas and your results. (Include your Intercultural Competence Scoresheet)

Part 2: Select 3 critical incidents and analyze them. Frame your analyses of each incident using the cultural dimensions studied in class. Your analysis should contain at least three scholarly references that pertain directly to the incident (can be pulled from class materials). Your analysis should be complete and supported by the literature not an opinion. You will be evaluated on how well you can forma an argument, that is, present a statement and support it with credible sources. Complete both parts in a formal written paper using APA format. Use headings to mark each part: Part 1 and Part 2. Use subheadings to indicate the discussion of each critical incident. Please review the requirements for all written assignments on page 3 of the syllabus. INCA is an acronym for Intercultural Competency Assessment. The purpose of the INCA survey is for you to examine your intercultural awareness and assess your cultural sensitivity. This activity is designed to help you become aware of your own attitude towards cultural diversity. The dimensions of cultural competence measured by the INCA survey are:1) Tolerance of ambiguity, 2) Behavioral flexibility, 3) Communicative awareness, 4) Knowledge discovery, 5) Respect for Otherness, and 6) Empathy. NOTE: This project and the instrument created was funded by the Council of Europe and the Leonardo da Vinci II Program. You can read more about this project, if you are interested, here: https://ec.europa.eu/ewsi/en/resources/detail.cfm?ID_ITEMS=9372 Directions: Complete all of the INCA Survey questions. When you are done, use the INCA survey key to help you analyze your results. Read about the different dimensions of intercultural competency and what they mean. Note that a total score for the INCA survey is not important for the purpose of this assignment. (You will not get a total score).
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