In this Discussion, you and your colleagues will read and discuss one another's perspectives as you debate your positions on the issue in the case study you selected.

Be prepared to defend your position in your initial post and to answer your colleagues' questions about and challenges to your position.

Discussion 1

Post your position on the issue described in the case study. Provide at least three points in support of your position.

Conduct a search to obtain at least three scholarly articles that relate to the issue you debated. Finally, consider how the process of exploring and debating issues relates to your role as a change agent and advanced graduate degree student.

Discussion 2

Explain what you have discovered about the issue from the debate and from the resources you located for this discussion.

Identify answers to questions you have raised about the issue.

Identify new questions you have now that you have discovered more about the issue.

Explain how you might apply the critical analysis and research skills you have been practicing this week to your student and professional roles.