In the reading assignments and lectures, we have discussed the importance of educational philosophy in relationship to curriculum theory and design. In this assignment you are to discuss the importance of educational philosophy. As noted in the lecture, our two textbooks take a somewhat different approach to educational philosophy. As you are discussing the impact of educational philosophy keep in mind that whatever name the […]

Vestige, Inc. is an online software company that specialize in selling ad spaces in their parent company’s magazine.  Vestige manages an online database that allows their customers to upload and pay for their business ads for magazine placement.  Because Vestige’s database needs to connect to the parent company’s database, the parent company has requested that Vestige system be assessed and verified as secure. Your company has […]

Unit #2 Discussion Forum: Using the material from the Readings Essay below; reflect, share, and discuss your findings regarding your own PEW Ideology Typology Test (http://www.people-press.org/typology/quiz/Links to an external site) and review the information regarding your ideology classification. Also, review the other classifications in which Pew categorizes the American public. AND from your exploration of the classical worldview ideology mix results (e.g. what % liberal, […]

  Module 5 Project Course Project Assignment: Professional Development Plan, Part I Supporting the professional development of staff is a crucial part of a child development center director’s human relations efforts. Professional development not only ensures that employees continue to hone their skills and knowledge (which translates into high-quality care in the center), but also gives staff members the chance to advance their careers and […]

This Assignment consists of a series of short-answer questions and scenarios that explore the impact of power, privilege, and institutional oppression as well as bias and discrimination in areas that include gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and ability. Instructions All submissions must follow the conventions of scholarly writing. Properly formatted APA citations and references must be provided where appropriate. Submissions that do not […]

  Module 6 Discussion Ethical and Legal Responsibilities Throughout this course, you have examined the legal aspects of operating a child development center, including in facilities management, hiring, and health, safety, and food. In this module, you have explored the ethical issues that center directors must be aware of and prepared to address in the management of their centers. In this Discussion, you will consider […]

  This discussion gives you a chance to map out your early ideas for  the Week Six Final Project and to receive feedback from your instructor  and peers that could help you produce the highest quality instructional  plan in Week Six. In turn, your understanding of brain-based learning is  put to work through your provision of feedback to selected peers. As  previously experienced, engaging in […]

Gagne’s TaxonomyPlease respond to the following: Initial Post In your current position (or expected if not yet employed) how could you employ Gagne’s taxonomy to improve the quality of the instruction you design? What difficulties might you expect in applying this taxonomy? What steps could you take to address these anticipated difficulties, if any? Classmate Post Gagne’s   Taxonomy   In applying Gagne’s Taxonomy in my current position […]

Classroom Procedures and Diversity  Establishing classroom procedures and routines helps to optimize time for instruction and allows the learning environment to operate efficiently. Students and teachers need to have procedures for everything, based on the needs of the particular class. For this assignment, identify a class of students in terms of grade level, K-8, and number of students in the class. Create a 10-12 slide […]

Week 2 – Assignment               Child Development Observation (Infant) Each and every child is unique and complex. Although children develop at different rates, there are common stages of development that serve as guidelines for what most children can do by a certain age (Groark, McCarthy & Kirk, 2014). Observation is typically used as a tool to gain a better understanding of the stages of […]