Graduate Programs Discussion Boards Discussion Boards (DB) are a key component of online learning. They foster active participation of learners and dialog with fellow learners and instructors. Graduate-level courses require learners to create original posts to course DBs and to engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the course. Original posts and responses should be substantive, and if references are […]

As you have learned, one way to involve families is to use storybooks. For this assignment read this article on The Literacy Benefits of Listening. As well, review this blog posting (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. by Erika Burton on Parent Involvement in Early Literacy. Finally, read this article by Children’s Book Council on how to choose books for children to read. […]

Student will create a minimum 15-slide PowerPoint presentation (this can include the Title and Reference slides) along with presenter notes* for the content slides defining adult education AND highlighting FOUR of the main founders/gurus such as a Malcolm Knowles – 1913-1997 (and their specific seminal works) who have shaped the field of adult education. To narrow down your selection choices, think in terms of who […]

Annotating and Note Taking Assignment For this assignment, you need to select pages from a textbook or article, read and annotate the pages, and then create a set of notes based on the material you read and annotated. Step 1: Review the marking (annotating) strategies from Chapter 6 (pp. 134-135).  Step 2: Select three-four consecutive pages from one of your college textbooks OR select the article below.  Print a copy of your […]

  In 2-3 pages, reflect and respond to the following questions. Use a question and answer format. Answers must be in paragraph form and in complete sentences. Include examples from your Discussion forum posts, assignments and the course project as well as any of the weekly lessons to support your answers. No resources are needed for this assignment. What has the experience of learning about […]

  Week 2 – Journal Reflecting This journal assesses your ability to apply collaboration and cooperation as it relates to action research proposals. This assessment also supports your achievement of Course Learning Outcome 5. InstructionsUsing support from your assigned reading, the Instructor Guidance, and the discussions, submit the following for evaluation. Use the following guidelines for creating your written assignment. If you have questions about […]

 An important part of assisting at-risk children and families is having knowledge of the resources and programs available as sources of support. As such, a significant part of your course work in EDU644 involves discovering, analyzing, and creating resources! In your analysis of various descriptions of at-risk this week in Discussion 1, you discovered that those living in poverty are at-risk, with significant factors impacting […]

Effects of Behavior on Personal Health In growing recognition of the effects of behavior on personal health, public health officials now also collect and analyze behavioral information regarding behaviors such as alcohol and drug use, seat belt and helmet use, smoking, nutrition, exercise, and sexual activities. Surveillance of noncommunicable conditions like heart disease and diabetes has also expanded in recent years. Whereas infectious disease surveillance […]

  Guided Response: Respond to at least one classmate with objectives and assessment ideas in the same grade range you chose (Pre-K-2nd, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, and other) and one with objectives and assessment ideas in a completely different grade range.  Are their objectives clear and measurable?  Do they identify specifically, what the STUDENT will be doing and how? Are they aligned (related) to the given standard? […]

  The University has five learning goals that guide instruction across all programs and help ensure graduates can show excellence in the following: Professional competence and values Critical thinking and problem solving Communication Information utilization Collaboration This assignment supports these learning goals and specifically addresses the college writing process, as well as the considerations for successful communication throughout your college career. Review “Introduction to College Writing” […]