This assignment should be approximately one page in length and written in essay format (APA style). Please avoid formatting any of the writing assignments this term in a question and answer format. Remember, this course requires college-level writing. Properly documented research is required, as well. For additional help with APA format and documentation, please see the APA LibGuide under Course Information. Please avoid discussing morality […]

Philosophies of education are important for teachers to understand, as these philosophies will guide a teacher’s educational beliefs, practices, and decisions. Early childhood education standards, such as the 2010 NAEYC Standards, are informed by well-researched educational philosophies. In order to develop a philosophical stance you will need to compare the different philosophies. For this assignment,  complete the “Early Childhood Educational Philosophies” template. Describe four main […]

  Assignment 1: Discussion—Assessment Leads to Greater Student Understanding Performance assessment actively involves and connects ELLs to the learning process. Academic success is ensured if ELLs remain properly engaged in this process. Using the module readings, Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research performance assessment. Then, write a paper that answers the following questions: How different is performance assessment from standardized assessment? What […]

Guidelines for Writing Your Letter to the Admissions Committee Directions: The following instruction contains information about your letter to the Admissions  Committee, which is a required part of your application to be presented for review. Please focus  only on the information requested about you, your background, and your future goals. You are  strongly encouraged to carefully proofread, grammar check, and spell check your letter to […]

Your principal has asked you to implement a Professional Learning Community on your campus. Read the “What is a Professional Learning Community” from the provided link, or you can access it directly from the ASCD site:  Access the ASCD website. Click the Educational Leadership tab. Go to the EL Archives. Scroll to Volume 61 and click May 2004 edition: Schools as Learning Communities. Click the “What is a Professional Learning Community” article by Richard […]

 Mentor Qualities and Characteristics After reading the text chapters, respond to the following scenario: Silence falls over the group of 10 teachers at the monthly staff meeting as they see the early-childhood education coach enter the room. Coach: Hi, everyone. As you know, your director invited me here today to discuss some issues identified during your program’s annual performance review. I know these are not […]

  Have you ever wondered what William Shakespeare’s Facebook profile would look like, assuming he was alive today? Many of the historical figures from the Humanities died long before the advent of social media; however, that doesn’t mean that we can’t use what we know about a historical figure to suppose what their social media profile might look like. Using the list of Humanities figures […]

  Due Wednesday Data Collection As you consider the construction of your data gathering instruments, use the following questions and explanations by Sagor (2011) to guide you. What are three data sources will you use for your AR? Do you need a matrix for data triangulation? Is the process I am using to answer my question clear enough that my students (clients or participants) can […]

   Propose three ways that you would try to build social capital if you were an educational leader. Analyze how the economics and moral order of your community are affecting your school district. Determine two areas that are in need of improvement and propose a solution for each of these issues. BASED ON THE BELOW MISSION AND VISIONS STATEMENTS  1. Provide three suggestions that will […]

Discuss two or three reasons why communication is sometimes difficult in higher education settings. 150 words Imagine that you have a confrontational adult student who is not taking responsibility for their own actions and is instead of blaming you as the instructor for a failing grade. It is all too easy to get drawn into these conflicts in a negative way. Why is it important […]