Diversity Through 21st-Century Teaching and Learning There is a broad range of experiences brought to the school every day by cultural, linguistic, and ethnically diverse students. These unique diversities compel the development and use of different teaching strategies to target each student as an individual. In this discussion, you will explore the concept of supporting diversity through 21st-century teaching and learning. This discussion is also […]

 CHD 222 Read Chapter 8 and answer the following questions: 1.  List the five (5) geography skills that children develop during preschool and primary years. 2.  List the five (5) main themes of geographical studies. 3.  Give examples of how a teacher can use the environment to increase children’s awareness of the world around them. 4.  How can a teacher use land and water to […]

Unit 5 IP  For your final presentation (Key Assignment) you will revise your Unit 4 Individual Project assignment presentation of 8-10 slides (not including title or reference slides) and add at least 3 additional slides (total of 11-13 content slides) with information on:  When rating health care around the world, show how the health care rankings for each country can be used to justify the […]

    Public Health Disasters & Preparedness     Read through the emergency disasters below. Select one of these scenarios and then complete the following steps:  Imagine you are the director of FEMA using NIMS when this disaster occurs. Develop a PSA (using either Screencast or video) that informs the  population of what will be done to resolve the issue. Address these  elements in your video: Describe the […]

    Multimedia Technology, Entertainment and Design [TED]. (2010, February). [Video file] Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/jane_mcgonigal_gaming_can_make_a_better_worldGames in the Classroom Recall that one of the major benefits of using technology in the classroom is the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of every student in every lesson. Just as each student grows and develops at different rates, research tells us that students also learn in […]

  The call into the ministry is a worthy mission; however, it is not the greatest calling. According to Paul, our greatest calling is God’s calling of man unto Himself (2 Tim. 1:8–9). Donald Guthrie states, “Christians are saved not only from a life of sin, but to a life of holiness. . . . God has called us with a holy calling because He […]

  “Designing Your Instructional Message” Please respond to the following: Select one (1) of the four (4) pre-instructional strategies listed in Table 8-1 (Chapter 8) of the course-required textbook to introduce the learning audience to the content of the instructional material you will develop for your final project. Specify the function, content structure, learner, and task attributes as they relate to your selected project. Examine […]

  Use the following scenario from The IRIS Center to complete the tasks below: Chloe is a quiet fifth grader who is naturally organized and thrives on structure. Chloe’s mother reports that she tends to be focused on tasks, even in play. Chloe’s teacher, Mrs. Clifton, has also noticed that she is diligent with academic tasks. When reading aloud in class, Chloe is able to […]

Create a 600-800 word brochure for families of young children to understand the purpose and positions of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning.    Choose SIX NAEYC principles to guide the use of technology and interactive media in early childhood programs.  Describe, using examples, of the principle for parents.  The first page of the brochure […]

     Prepare: Read the article A Portrait of the Teacher as Friend and Artist: The Example of Jean-Jacques Rousseau by Hunter McEwan (2011) from the Ashford University Library.       Reflect: As you take notes while reading this article, think about the importance of understanding the philosophy behind taking general education courses and how your courses have taught you to think more critically, build character, and […]