Guided Response: Respond to at least two peers. In your responses, ask a question about the 21st Century Professional Development framework with regard to professional learning communities and offer an additional resource for consideration that supports an alternative viewpoint.     Greetings Everyone, Discuss how you could incorporate and implement the use of technology to create a blended professional learning community across districts within your […]

Prepare: Knowing how to thoroughly research a topic is extremely important while achieving your education. You may be asked to support your information with peer-reviewed scholarly resources, but how can you find this type of resource? The Ashford University Library allows you to search through different avenues to find the requested types of resources. You can narrow your search by the author, year published, title, […]

Early Childhood Administrators must be innovative when it comes to motivating and training staff. In addition to regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service sessions, 21st century administrators are using interactive technology to create 15-20 minute professional development presentations that can be completed during a break or at home according to staff preferences. Staff members watch the audio-visual presentation and complete a short written reflection on […]

Assigment 1 INSTRUCTIONS: What are Employers Seeking? This may help give context to the assignment. Visit a career postings website such as Indeed.com (Links to an external site.) or www.worksourcewa.com/ (Links to an external site.) Find a position that interests you.  You may not be qualified today due to experience or an advanced degree required.  It is more important that the ad indicates the position will use Critical Thinking/Problem Solving and being able to demonstrate […]

DUE IN 14 HOURS   Your Personality Type Take the Myers-Briggs or Keirsey Temperament Sorter to determine your personality type of the 16 types specified. Conduct a Google search on your type. Do you feel the type is accurate? Why or why not? How does learning about your type help your involvement in groups, particularly in the human services profession when working with various populations […]

Functional Behavioral Assessment Short Paper After reviewing the reading for Week 3, address the following in a two- to three-page paper:  Describe how teachers collect data in order to determine the functions of a behavior.  Analyze the importance of collecting and reviewing data before implementing specific interventions to address challenging behavior.  Discuss three common behaviors a teacher may see in young children and target for […]

For this assignment investigate the following topic:  The Straw Ban Background: There is great debate around the subject of straws and their impact on the environment. Within this debate have emerged unique perspectives of people in the disability community.  You are required to write a two-page paper, double spaced, 12 point font, addressing the following points and questions. You must include the section titleabove each […]

Interview an ELL instructor from a Title I school about how assessment is used for placement. You may interview one of the instructors that you have observed during your observations for this course. Inquire also about how placement is determined for both special education and gifted ELLs. Your questions might include (but should not be limited to) the following: What are the indicators of exceptionality […]

Students are expected to have completed the assigned readings prior to attending that class session – and be prepared to comment critically. Rather than providing mere summaries of course readings, students will be asked to analyze and synthesize information from the assigned readings while reflecting on their own lived experiences using personal examples, situations they observe in organizations and within their communities, and current events. […]

Reflective Writing   Respond thoughtfully and critically to the reflection prompt below in a minimum  600-700 words.  (typed/double spaced/1-inch margins/12-pt font). MLA FORMAT.       Children are required to attend school, but for adults, college is a choice. Why is college the right choice for you at this time?  In short, answer the question “Why are you here?” Describe your past educational experiences and how your first […]