This is the six reading reflection for the quarter, and for this reading reflection you will be covering Chapter 9 Family Relationships: Foundations and Variations of: Child Development Worldwide A Cultural Approach. Please answer the following questions for Chapter 9: 1) Identify (2) topics or points that stood out to you from Chapter 9. Please write a paragraph for each of these topics and include […]

  Part 1. Access TEDEd . Take some time to peruse through the menu of lessons and provide us with your impressions. The following serves to prompt your response as opposed to a required “list”: How do the lessons in TEDEd promote student engagement? What are some ways students are encouraged to think about what they are learning? How do these modes of learning allow both students and […]

 Review the case study, Reinventing the Orange County Medical Association for the 21st Century, presented in Chapter 1 of the course text.  Use Gulick’s seven major functions of executive management (planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting and budgeting) as the model to evaluate Michele’s work as the executive director of the Orange County Medical Association. For each function, cite facts or examples in the case […]

Benchmark – Philosophy of Education Draft               A philosophy of education is a statement regarding your beliefs and values about education. This statement is often required as part of the application process in gaining employment as a teacher.   Create a 750-1,000 word draft of your educational philosophy. Your philosophy may be grounded in a theory or theories that you have studied in this course […]

   PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW 1-4 AND REVIEW THE ATTACHED FILE FOR THE CASE STUDY. This week we will be focusing on learning environments and instructional strategies. Take a few minutes to think about how the case study addresses these topics. The questions below may spark some ideas regarding learning environments and instructional strategies. You do not need to address all the questions; instead, write […]

   For this bibliography, write a (6-page, double space, 12 pt. font) paper that is a variation of a book review; only in this case you are reviewing 4 to 5 books or professional/academic articles other than the materials in my textbooks. For an example of this approach see the attached Bibliography on “Retention and Recruitment” as well as other professional journals, where sometimes three […]

  Reading & Literacy Growth, Grades 4-6    Write 3- page essay that includes the following below: Using APA style and reference An evaluation of the  effectiveness of your Close Reading Activity draft. Explain whether the text you selected and the research-based instructional practices you used helped      students to gain a deeper understanding and/or appreciation of the text. Also, include an explanation of specific student behaviors […]

 Post your response to the following: Despite increased media attention and health-care campaigns, why do the numbers of overweight or obese children continue to rise? Identify issues related to the ineffectiveness of the education approach in reducing the numbers of obese and overweight children. What suggestions do you have to alternative solutions to the epidemic, and what factors could make your suggestions more effective than […]

  Research of Educational Change One aspect of professional development that educators can participate in is that of educational conferences. While you may at some point have participated in an educational conference as an attendee, you have the opportunity in this assignment to think as a presenter! This assignment will also provide you the opportunity to create or revise your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover […]

  https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/preview/partner_id/956951/uiconf_id/38285871/entry_id/0_5vjsrz5q/embed/dynamic  Click here to view a video on submitting a clickable rubric assignment  Assignment 2: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis on Emerging Technologies Due Week 7 and worth 200 points  Refer to the Scenario for the Assignments. First, conduct a SWOT analysis of your technology integration. This analysis should cover the four (4) categories – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. You will submit this analysis with your paper.  A SWOT […]