provide an opportunity to explain any extenuating circumstances that you feel could add value to your application. You may also want to explain unique aspects of your academic background or valued experiences you may have had that relate to your academic discipline. The statement of purpose is not meant to be a listing of accomplishments in high school or a record of your participation in […]

   Recall that one of the major benefits of using technology in the classroom is the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of every student in every lesson. Just as each student grows and develops at different rates, research tells us that students also learn in different ways. Jane McGonagall is an expert at differentiation through the use of games, which is sometimes […]

 select, from the larger body of child and family development literature, two peer reviewed research journal articles per substance area and review, summarize, and critique them in one paper per area. The critiques should describe the research method and results, as well as implications for future research. Each article review should be between 1 and 1½ pages – double-spaced, equating to 2-3 per substance area. […]

  Formative and summative assessments are used to check for student understanding, skill development, and mastery of material. Being able to identify the characteristics and purpose of each kind of assessment assists in the ability to choose the proper assessment type at the most appropriate time. Create a 12-15 slide digital presentation on assessments for a presentation to your colleagues. The presentation should include: Description of […]

As Chapter 6 states, “students with SLI should receive speech and language services from trained professionals.  The role of the classroom teacher is supportive and collaborative” (Powell & Driver, 2013, Section 6.7).  As a classroom teacher, explain how you can support students with speech and language impairments by including each of the following: a.  Identify which special education law(s) impacts students with SLI. b. Explain […]

Resource: College of Education Resources Select a special population you may wish to work with in the future (i.e., veterans, immigrants, learners with physical disabilities, etc). Research advocacy groups and networks developed to support the educational needs of your selected population. Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper describing your findings. Include the following information in your paper: Description of the chosen special population Educational needs presented by the […]

DUE IN 20 HOURS    MGT380 Prominent Leaders Use the Ashford Library to research a prominent leader, living or deceased, who you admire. Explain whether the leader’s style is transactional or transformational. What type of leadership characteristics does the leader demonstrate? What aspects of servant leadership does the leader exhibit?  Provide relevant examples to support your claims. The paper should be three pages in length […]

  In this module, you have been introduced to a variety of Early Childhood Education research. There is often new research available and it is important for professionals in the field to stay up to date with new information. It may seem difficult to find time to identify and read research, but many sources make it easier for early childhood professionals to access and use. […]

In its broadest sense, assessment pertains to measuring some type of outcome with the intent of then using that data to make improvements and demonstrate accountability. Assessment in higher education typically pertains to assessing learning outcomes in particular, for being able to demonstrate that students are indeed learning what we say they are learning is the core of the purpose of higher education. **Read information […]

    Special educators must be able to effectively plan for students at all ages and abilities, using data and anecdotal information. An effective plan takes into consideration a student’s developmental level, age, strengths, needs, learning preferences, culture, and interests. Interventions that are well planned for students and are based on these factors are far more effective than interventions that narrowly focus only on the […]