Learning through play provides an opportunity for all developmental areas to be included in the learning process. In the early years, observing collaboration and interaction during play can provide an authenticate opportunity to assess strengths and areas for improvement across the span of the developmental areas. For example, an authentic assessment using play is a simulation allowing students to take a trip together. As […]

this is due tomorrow and there is no extra time for this.  Watch the 4 following videos and answer questions for each one. No short 2 sentence answers. Must be thorough.  Video # 1:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18uDutylDa4&t=15s  question:  In the video, Sheryl Sandberg discusses three key things a woman must do to be successful. Discuss these three things. How are you going to accomplish this in your […]

   This movie is about a team of reporters from the Boston Globe and their investigation into allegations of   sexual abuse of children in the Catholic Church. The movie describes an investigative process that   started with investigating one priest, Father John Geoghan, accused of molesting more than 80 boys,   and led to the realization that decades of abuse by over 80 priests […]

  Wk 7 Discussion 1 – Progress, Data Analysis and Alignment [due Thurs] Discussion Topic Please refer to the resources provided on CDS Central. They are intended to help you engage effectively on the discussion board.  Due Tuesday Write a 250- to 300-word response to the following:  Convey your progress and/or any barriers that have impacted your progress as it relates to clearly presenting your data analysis […]

Develop an annotated bibliography of research-based technology resources available for lesson planning, instructional design, student assessment, and student evaluation. Consider technology resources recommended by your state department of education, local school district, or an educational setting that you are familiar with. Locate four research-based resources for your learning team. In your annotation, explain how each resource can be used and how it is supported by research. Consider using one […]

  Wk 7 Discussion 2 – Data Analysis [due Thurs] Discussion Topic Please refer to the resources provided on CDS Central. They are intended to help you engage effectively on the discussion board.  Due Wednesday Write a 250- to 300-word response to the following:  Why is it important to provide a detailed description of the data analysis procedures step by step in your proposal? How have you […]

  Analyzing Emotional Competence It is important, as a teacher, to recognize signs of emotional distress in young children and respond in developmentally appropriate ways.  Consider the following scenarios: Jackie, 1-year-old, seemed startled when she heard the fire alarm go off.  She cried loudly even after her teacher picked her up and the fire alarm stopped ringing. The teacher held her gently and spoke softly […]

Students learn in a variety of ways. It is important for teachers to be aware of the various learning theories and models mentioned in the text and topic materials related to the history of how students learn. This knowledge will provide a foundation in order to create learning experiences that promote student development and acquisition of knowledge. For this assignment, utilizing the topic materials and […]

   Questions are an integral part of science and science education. Questioning in science classrooms should drive science investigations. Using the “5E Lesson Plan Template” you wrote in Topic 3, the “5E Questions Table,” and Webb’s DOK Levels, draft two different questions for each of the 5Es (total of 10 questions). Incorporate the following into your questions: · Ensure each question is aligned to the […]

 The Connection Between Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Curriculum There is a strong connection between developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) and planning curriculum. “DAP provides guidance for thinking about, planning, and implementing high-quality programs for young children. It informs our decision making and gives us a basis for continually scrutinizing our professional practice” (Kostelnik, Soderman, Whiren, & Rupiper, 2015, p. 23). It is this process that allows […]