Content Review 2: A Perfect StormChapter 2 of the course text presented the four “converging forces” that are driving the need for 21st century skills. Why do the authors describe the convergence of these forces as a “perfect storm?” Directions: Write a short answer, 1- to 2- paragraph response (250 – 350 words) that reflects your learning this week. Where applicable, be sure to […]

Answer the following questions in essay form.  Essay must be 1 page and have at least three paragraphs.  Use MLA format. 1.  How do international EFA targets and indicators constrain or enable global, national and local level action towards the achievement of quality education for all? 2.  Do you think current EFA goals and strategies sufficiently support broader global goals of poverty reduction and equity? Why or […]

   LAW ANALYSIS INSTRUCTIONS  Part I After reviewing Chapter 1 in the Claxton text and Chapter 2 in the Kirk, et al text, students will complete the grid on the provided form, “Laws in Special Education,” with information on three major laws: Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA), Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Note: APA citations and format are not […]

Select one of the following important contributors to the field of early childhood education or a current early childhood issue from this week’s readings that has not yet been addressed in the discussion board.  Be sure to clearly identify your choice in your subject line, so your classmates will not duplicate your discussion.    Important Contributors to ECE: Comenius, Locke, Rousseau, Pestalozzi, Steiner,  John Dewey, […]

   The Final Project is your opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned throughout the course in a summative and comprehensive assignment. Begin preparing for this assignment by reading the Week Six Instructor Guidance and by imagining the following scenario: In just two months, members of your community will vote on an $18 million educational technology bond intended to update the technology infrastructure of both […]

Part Two Questions: a. Define color. (2 points) Explain how color and light are related. (2 points) b. What are complementary colors? Make a list (4 points). Find one example of an artwork in your textbook that uses complementary colors. List the artist, title and date and explain how complementary colors are used. (4 points) Note: your example may NOT come from the section on […]

  Blog: “Layers of Me”: Cultural Identity Your cultural identity is a central part of who you are. What do you know about yourself? Why do you think and feel the way you do? How will this impact your role as a humanitarian professional? This week, you self-assess your cultural identity to understand what role it will play in your future profession. To complete your […]

   Write a book review of the following: Blackwell, Ben C., John K. Goodrich, Jason Maston, eds. Reading Romans in Context: Paul and Second Temple Judaism. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2015. You must follow the guidelines for the book review that are detailed below and in the grading rubric. Generally, the book review must consist of at least 700 words, double spaced, and typed in Times […]

2-3-page essay about the theories and their implications.  APA Format  No Plagiarism  Read about Cueing Systems, Automaticity, Schema Theory and Transactional Theory. Do the theories make sense to you? What would you do to teach a child to read? Define the theory and describe it in terms of its basic assumptions. State whether you agree with it (in part or in whole). Why or why […]

School leaders are required to understand, address, and solve problems on the job. But in schools where there is cooperation among school leaders, teachers, and families, everyone is more likely to work together to solve common problems. This is a cooperative school culture. After reading chapter twelve, discuss the following with your peers: 1. Share one example of when you have participated in a cooperative […]