The most effective summative assessments are those that allow students to apply what they have learned in authentic situations. They require students to generate, rather than choose, a response. (Wiggins, 1993) They are based on the premise that  “We all have different strengths and weaknesses in how we learn. Similarly we are different in how we can best demonstrate what we have learned” (Mueller, […]

  Strategic Mentoring Plan The summative assignment is a compilation of the revised assignments from weeks one through six. Using the feedback, you receive from the instructor and/or peers as well as the increasing knowledge base you receive from your work in this course, you will modify and refine each weekly assignment to create your Strategic Mentoring Plan. This plan can serve as a key […]

  Competency Construct developmentally appropriate curriculum that promotes literacy learning. Instructions Through the lens of an experienced early childhood educator, you will produce a digital newsletter that can be used to inform families of your language and literacy curriculum, as well as developmentally appropriate practices. You will describe the language and literacy experiences that you are providing within your curriculum, as well as offer suggestions […]

  I have to write an essay on an interview that I gave my principal.. the criteria for the essay is the following : Candidates will identify and interview a building level or human resource administrator to determine 1) the effectiveness of performance evaluation instrument adopted by the district (TKES)  2) how the results are used to guide professional growth plans, identify professional development needs, […]

  Week 1 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 […]

Begin this portion of your Semester Project only after your Summary Paragraph, Thesis Statement and Research Question(s) from previous assignment submissions have been approved by your professor.  Your first and second sources will be selected from the open web (located via search engines like Google). Apply the CRAAP test to potential sources to determine validity.  Using the “Write Submission” tab below to create a text […]

   In this assessment, you are asked to focus on using your knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and quality indicators to evaluate an early learning environment and program for children between the ages of 4 years old or PreK.  Answer each of the questions in question/answer format. The reflection should be written in paragraph format.  Paper Composition: double spaced using 11 or 12 font, proper […]

  As you listen to these two examples, compare their approaches to sound collage & their use of pre-recorded sounds.  After they stopped touring in the mid-1960s, The Beatles increasingly focused on developing more experimental approaches to studio recording.  They also began expanding the types of musical influences they incorporated into their songwriting, including the Indian classical music tradition George Harrison encountered while studying sitar […]

  Motivating students is something that all teachers must learn how to do and it can be done through the use of various forms of technology, instructional, and engagement strategies. It is crucial for all teachers to identify a variety of ways to motivate students. Develop an 8-10 slide presentation that is used as a professional development to persuade faculty and staff in your school […]

Current Events Do an internet search and locate a fairly recent crisis incident where negotiations were involved. Then, write a 1 page paper, summarizing the event and explaining how that event relates to the Unit 8 content. Be sure to cite your source link to the current event on your references page. **In this unit, we talked about personality types of emotionally disturbed people who […]