2. Is there a difference between traditional public administration and new public management? Justify your response.

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    ESSAYS WILL BE EXAMINED ON THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS:

a.  Content relevant data statements; range of materials used i.e.,
    evidence of wide reading and use of concrete examples/illustrations      2.5%
b.  Argument and analysis evidence of mastery of concepts;
    sound analysis and critical arguments; logical summary and
    conclusions                                                          3%
c.  Use of English and clarity of expression                                3%
d. Organisation, originality and citation of authority
    on the subject matter                              1.5%

Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant Student

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Section III: Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant Student

Assignment 1 Chapters 8-10 (36pts)

(Must be handwritten and IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Use black ink).

Chapter 8: Managing the learning process

Read Pages 89-94

1) How do I improve retention and comprehension? (3pts)

· Information processing

· Concept formation

· Improving memory and retention

Provide ONE example for each of the above that YOU can apply when studying course material to help you with retaining and understanding the information.

(1 pt. each)

2) What is psychomotor learning?

3) What are the 4 basic skills of learning?

4) What are some indicators that may require you to adjust or withhold a patient’s treatment?

5) What is the difference between novice and expert?

6) Steps to better information processing! (7pts)

Step

Question

Answer

Identify the Key Cues

What is a cue? Give one example.

Organize and Prioritize the Cues

What are some of the categories of patient information? How can this be used to help during an intervention?

Reviewing the Pattern

What is the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice?

Identify deviations from the Pattern

(Read the grey box)

How can you identify a deviation with a patient? What should you do?

Synthesize and Draw Conclusion; for a “plan of action” NOT “plan of care”.

“So what?” What are the reasons you need to know as much information as possible about the patient and diagnosis/ disease progressions?

Mentation and Reflection

Define. Give an example for each.

Lifelong, self directed learning

Why is this important? What is “our” biggest resource to infromation with all aspects of Physical Therapy?

Chapter 9: Will I do well enough?

Read pages 97-104

1) (10pts) Complete weekly planner (attached) & fill out comments box with any “activities” or questions you are unsure of where they will fit in your schedule as an SPTA at FNU.

(1 pt. each)

2) You have not slept all night and you barely ate breakfast. You are about to begin a Practical Lab Exam, you have a “real patient” and 35minutes to complete all your tests/ data collection on them.. Your professor is watching you and the camera is pointing right at you… you panic! How do you overcome this? How do you control your performance anxiety?

3) What are two things you can control in order to help manage your stress during the program?

HONESTY IS (10pts)

· Identify YOUR problem; (highlight all that apply)

Effort

Time Management

Limited Clinical background

Unable to see big picture

Career doubts

· NOW TAKE ACTION! Answer honestly!

Life style- do you have a healthy lifestyle?

Study habits- What works for you?

Use your resources- What helps you the most?

What is your relaxation response or method? – FIGURE THIS OUT NOW & PUT IT INTO PRACTICE!

Table 9-4; Which pattern of thinking are you? (List all that apply)

list four new information skills required for a successful IT function. Explain your answer.

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After reading the required weekly chapters, based on your experience in the Information Technology (IT) fiend list four new information skills required for a successful IT function. Explain your answer.

Discussion Requirements

Please make your initial post and two response posts substantive. A substantive post will do at least TWO of the following:

  • Ask an engaging, thoughtful question about the topic.
  • Answer a question (in detail) posted by another student or the instructor.
  • Make an argument concerning the topic.
  • Provide extensive additional information on the topic.
  • Explain, define, or analyze the topic in detail.
  • Share a relevant personal experience.
  • Provide an outside source (an article from the UC Library) that applies to the topic, along with additional information about the topic or the source (please cite properly in APA)
    • Provide at least one scholarly source from the UC Library databases in the initial discussion thread.
    • Do not use the textbook as the main source.
    • Be sure to use information from your readings and other sources.
    • Use proper citations and references in your post.

Ccompose an executive briefing presenting the legal basis for the policy.

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  1. Using a current (2014-2018) Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD), Presidential Policy Directive (PPD), National Security Presidential Directive (NSPD), or an Executive Order (EO), compose a four to six (4-6) page executive briefing presenting the legal basis for the policy. The format should comply with APA (6th) using the executive briefing template.

Pick only one (1) from the following:

  • PPD: 28—Signals Intelligence Activities
  • NSPD: 10—United States Conventional Arms Transfer Policy
  • EO: 13865—Executive Order on Coordinating National Resilience to Electromagnetic Pulses

Grades are based on the following:

  • Identification of the legal basis of the policy;
  • Less then 20% of sourced material used in turnitin.com
  • Fully performing the task assigned;
  • Offering creative and/or critical opinions;
  • Pro vs cons of the policy;
  • Budget analysis on the policy, is it good for the tax payers, why or why not? ;
  • Whether you support or do not support this policy with your personal opinion in your conclusion;
  • Expressing yourself clearly and concisely;
  • Forming logical arguments and conclusions;
  • Use of the executive briefing template;
  • Grammar and compliance to APA (6th) including citations and reference page;
  • Double spaced; and
  • Times New Roman, 12 point font.