Educators often rely on best practices to inform their own practice. In this assignment, you will critique and assess best practices in education. General Requirements: Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment: Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar […]

   Create a graphic organizer or table that briefly describes each of the six main instructional strategies listed below. Provide an example of how it is utilized in a classroom. Direct instruction indirect instruction Collaborative learning Experiential learning Independent study Interactive instruction Include 2-3 sources from your reading to support this assignment. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, […]

This Assignment is a Performance Task in which you will explore your own biases and how your personal lens can potentially impact your interactions with others. In addition, you will take on the role of an early childhood educator at Madison Place Preschool who is working to address issues related to access, equity, and positive change, both in your classroom and at Madison Place Preschool. […]

You will be given the opportunity to pull together everything you have learned into a cohesive classroom plan for a three to five year old preschool program.  The following is the make-up of your classroom. You have 12 students total:: 1.  Eight students are typically developing. 2.  One student has an Autism Spectrum Disorder. 3.  One student exhibits the following behaviors but has not been […]

 The Purpose of QRIS The Purpose of QRIS. 1st Post Due by Day 3. Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) is designed to increase program quality by bridging the gap between the minimum standards set by each state’s child care licensing standards and the high standards that reflect research-based best practices. For this discussion, you will research your state’s regulations and compare them to the […]

  Week 5 – Assignment Group At-Risk Specialization Mind Map This assignment provides the opportunity for you to specifically plan the Final Project in Week Six by brainstorming and outlining each required component of your website using a mind map. For this assignment you will select a specific group at risk as a specialization. There are additional groups identified this week and listed as recommended […]

(turn in with the final project) A very important resource is funding, which is needed to provide services to special population students.  Funding for CTE programs was covered in the Third Student Instructor Chat Session.  Review that chat log and find the funding sources.  First, list each one and give description of each based on the source.  Second, state the reasons a teacher must use […]

  American Public University HLSS 230 Midterm Exam Midterm Exam Return to Assessment List Comment: Outstanding! Part 1 of 1 – 100.0/ 100.0 Points Question 1 of 25 4.0/ 4.0 Points Blackpowder is an example of a ____? A.High explosive B.Low explosive C.Flammable liquid D.Caustic explosive Answer Key: Question 2 of 25 4.0/ 4.0 Points Which explosive is considered to be the first composite explosive […]

   Final Paper Think of an organization you have worked for or one with which you are very familiar.  Diagnose the need for change and present a plan to transform the organization, utilizing Kotter’s 8-Step Approach. You will need to research the Kotter 8 Step Change Model extensively. You are encouraged to first review the Kotter’s Eight Step Leading Change Model (Links to an external […]

  Attempt Score: 14 / 15 – 93.33 % Overall Grade (highest attempt):              14 / 15 – 93.33 % Quiz Submissions – Quiz — APA WRTG 393 Quiz Submissions apa Quiz Submissions – Quiz — APA Submission View Your quiz has been submitted successfully. Question 1                          1 / 1 point Imagine that you have located an article by two authors, Smith and Jones. You would […]