Assignment:   Action Plan 2: Supporting Young Children Through a Family Loss  This week, you have been learning about the vital role of the family in the socialization of children. The course text highlighted many changes in the composition and functioning of families over time, notably the influence of divorce, single parenting, and step-parenting. This week, for your second Action Plan, you will focus on ways […]

Cultural and Linguistic Expectations and Leaders      Classrooms across the nation are becoming increasingly diverse, and in order for children to reach their true potential, educators must not only understand the realities of a culturally and linguistically diverse world, but they also must embrace it (Bredekamp, 2017). Culture and language influence the development and learning of all children. Cultural contexts impact how people think, communicate, […]

Give your personal definition of 21st Century teaching in a 2-4 page APA style paper (template attached). Focus on topics such as the role of technology in teaching, what technologies do you plan to use as a teacher, and how will students use technology as learners. Don’t forget to give a variety of concrete examples.  Use the following questions to guide your writing: What role does […]

  human sexuality involves the interrelationship of a person’s  biological, psychological, and sociocultural characteristics (e.g. the  three dimensions of human sexuality). Evaluate each of the dimensions  according to their significance in your life. Based on the experiences  you noted in your Autobiography Matrix in the lesson, what was the  course of most of your information about sexuality as you grew up? How  did your experiences with […]

   This week’s reading includes an article explaining and detailing the line of reasoning called Occam’s Razor.  In your own words explain how you think that the Principle of Plurality and the Principle of Parsimony advance the research process and the application of the scientific method of solving simple or complex problems.  Give an example of how you think each can be applied in a […]

  For this benchmark assignment, you will assemble your personal, comprehensive classroom management plan for the students in the “Class Profile.” Review the instructor feedback on your previous assignments and consider all you have learned throughout this course, including the interaction you have had with classmates and current educators in the field. Your classroom management plan should consist of the following sections: Professionalism – In […]

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates that all students with disabilities receive a FAPE in the LRE. The decisions regarding these two components of the law are to be made based solely on the unique needs of each individual student. Teachers will be a part of this decision making process and must adhere to the requirements of IDEA. In 750-1,000 word essay, summarize […]

Flowchart/Graphic Organizer of Special Education Process  The process and timelines required for referral, evaluation, eligibility determination, placement, development of the IEP, and implementation of services is prescribed by law and all members of the IEP team are responsible for understanding the process. Obtain information and materials for families of individuals with disabilities. Based on the materials provided to the families, create a flowchart/graphic organizer depicting […]

Misconceptions are prevalent with regard to student misbehavior. It is important for teachers to understand the various causes of misbehavior and ways to target and improve behavior through a variety of strategies and systems of supports.  In an essay of 500-750 words address the following:    Designing a safe, culturally responsive learning environment that engages all students in meaningful learning and social interactions.    The […]