It is important to integrate multimedia into ELA instruction and assessments when applicable in order to enhance the instruction in order to foster active engagement in literacy and create a supportive learning environment. For this assignment, create a 250-500 word digital brochure to give to families to highlight two multimedia tools that can be used to enhance literacy instruction. Your digital brochure should show how […]

  This is achieved with 4–5 strong paragraphs for Main Posts. Part 1 Consider the following scenario: Your school has been asked to participate in a pilot program within your district that is dealing with facility efficiencies. Participation in the program will require your school to begin and end operations one hour later than the standard within your community. Your principal has agreed to become […]

For this assignment, you will need to first locate the IEP form that is used in your district or state. Many entities provide this form on their website or you may need to contact a Special Education professional in your state. If you cannot locate an IEP form, you may use one from another state or create your own, but it must include all key […]

  Discussion – Working to Improve Teaching and Learning After completing this week’s readings, review the “Reflective Exercise” at the end of Chapter 1. We all know that the shift from hierarchical leadership to one of more collegiality is slowly evolving. We have had discussions in this program about the importance of teacher leadership, and there will be more as we continue to study the […]

   Moving members of the organization through the change process can be quite difficult. As leaders take on this challenge of shifting practice from the current state to the future, they face the obstacles of confidence and competence experienced by staff. Change leaders understand the importance of recognizing their moral purpose and helping others to do the same. Effective leaders foster moral purpose by building […]

  As you have explored this week, affirming communication focuses on respect for children and involves both speaking and listening. In this Application Assignment, you will more closely examine ways in which to communicate effectively with children in order to foster nurturing relationships, cooperation, and feelings of worth. In preparation for this assignment: Reflect on the articles in this week’s Required Resources, “The Nature of […]

 Reflect on the following statement: “NAEYC’s code of ethical conduct helps to create the profession’s sense of identity.” What do you think is the identity of early childhood education? 100 words   Reflect on the importance of confidentiality in the classroom and as a teacher. How important do you think it is? Why?  100 words   How would you explain the need for early learning standards to […]

  Competency Checklist and Professional Development Resources  An important and yet often overlooked function of leadership in an early childhood program is the ability to positively influence the people in the program. For this group assignment, consider the characteristics of a leader who can support and lead teachers in reflective teaching. This type of self-reflection is the first step to understanding how a supervisor supports teachers […]