Shineka  During adolescents the brain begins to form new neural connections, thus, casting off unused neurons (Open.lib.umn.edu, 2018). As teenagers begin to mature, they begin to do more reasoning, planning, and problem solving. This is a responsibility of the brain in which it relates to cognitive development. During early childhood, cognitive changes occur most rapidly. However, the brain continues to develop throughout adolescence, and often […]

  University of Pennsylvania – BIO 101Bio 101 Final Exam Key I. True and False  (15 points total):  Read the following statement carefully and determine if they are true or false (0.5 point). If false, underline the false part and correct with a minimum amount of change to the statement (1 point). (It is not sufficient to simply negate the statement as in the following: […]

  This discussion provides a second opportunity to share your website. Again, sharing your website for feedback provides you with perspectives on your design and content to consider for enhancing your website before you finalize it during Week Six. To prepare for this discussion, construct a mission statement and add it to the homepage of your website. To construct your mission statement, consider the models […]

1.  List at least two ways you can identify student’s readiness for learning according to their developmental and performance levels. Describe why it is important to understand if students are ready to learn or not. (250 words and 2 references) 2.  Compare two ways in which you can evaluate individual students’ interests to inform instruction. Which are you most likely to use in your classroom? Explain. (250 […]

Overview: Peer review is a skill with practical application.  Both the writer and reviewer benefit.  Peer review provides the writer with valuable constructive information to strengthen the work, while the reviewer often recognizes strengths and weaknesses in their own writing after reading and responding to a peer.    REVIEW REQUIREMENTS: Choose two different peer rough drafts to evaluate (attached)  Use the peer review rubric to […]

  As you are reading Chapter 4 of your course text, take note of the learning stages and theories that are explored. While thinking about how some of these stages and theories fit into your personal philosophy of learning, in addition to your (potential) role as a mentor, please respond to the following questions in your journal: Malcolm Knowles helps us recognize that adults tend […]

  Your assignment # 5 relates to an “Group Dynamics” from chapter 9 “Group Development and Team Building” by Mosley, Pietri and Mosley, designed to reinforce the learning objectives of the course, and in conjunction with the final exam will provide a measure of your material’s knowledge and critical thinking skills. Your question analysis and preparation will require for you to complete the reading for Chapter […]

DQ 1: Of the various student quotes in the Schussler article, which connected with you the most regarding engaging disengaged students? Explain. Cite your sources.  DQ 2: What three techniques in Lemov’s “Teach Like a Champion” do you feel most confident in implementing in your future classroom? Explain. Cite your sources. article for champion: http://www.boyd.k12.ky.us/userfiles/496/Classes/27400/Teach%20Like%20A%20Champion%20-%20The%20Main%20Idea.pdf

  You began your studies of diversity in this course by asking a seemingly simple question: Who am I? Each week you revisited your initial answer, added new insights that reflected your increasingly deeper understanding of diversity and related topics, and modified, extended, and/or rewrote your initial response. Take some time to review all your previous entries: In what ways do the changes you made […]

Application: Child Observation Project: Part 1—Introduction Throughout this course, you will be learning about the process of assessment, the role of observation, and the importance of considering children as individuals. You will also be participating in a Child Observation Project, which will support your learning in all of these areas.It is important to keep in mind that observation and assessment provide tools for gaining knowledge […]