To help educate families and fellow early childhood professionals, create a flyer or infographic on the importance of and strategies to support healthy brain development for children birth to age 3. Step One – Research and Key Findings Conduct research (using course resources, library, and credible internet research) on the following influences on brain development: Culture and environmental factors Early risk factors for infant and […]

Read Steven Strauss’ article, The Connection Between Education, Income Inequality, and Unemployment (Links to an external site.). Describe how a country can measure its income inequality. Evaluate the effect of income inequality on the U.S. economy, such as unemployment, economic growth, and other economic factors. Estimate the gap between those who hold bachelor’s and higher (master or doctoral) degrees and those who do not. Explain reasons why […]

  This week, locate two education-related presentations that interest you. In the presentations you select, you must be able to both hear and see the speaker. You may locate your presentations in the NCU Library or other sources of your choice. After watching the two presentations, respond to the following questions for each speaker: What was effective about this speaker’s style? What did this speaker […]

 how strength training (Lifting weights) Impacts anaerobic metabolism (Anaerobic Alactic (ATP-CP) Energy System.  Consider covering a physiological topic and how exercise impacts this area of the human body.  You may choose any systems we have (or will) discussed and how it is impacted by any type of activity  You may also discuss how exercise influences disease and abnormal conditions.   How Insulin Resistance (endocrine system) is […]

  Discuss the use of data in the improvement of instruction in Early Childhood Education. In your discussion, respond to the following: How are data and artifacts useful in the improvement of instruction in the classroom? Why are multiple sources of data important? Suggest some good sources of evidence to use when planning and implementing instruction. Would you consider using learner 2+2 feedback as a […]

What does the author mean when she speaks of the “child in culture”? In what ways does the author connect culture and children’s interactions with culture with Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model?  What is “cultural capital,” and what is its significance in relation to equity and social justice for children and families? In what ways is the question of bilingualism or multilingualism relevant in relation to equity and […]

With regard to the two articles by Boutte and Hyland about social justice in early childhood environments:  Why does Boutte speak about “love” and “hate” in relation to social justice?  Which two examples does Boutte provide that illustrate  misconceptions about diversity and which, in her opinion, contribute to  inequities and injustices?  What pedagogical strategies supporting social justice does the author present?  What is the key […]

 Rhymes, Music, and Poetry – PowerPoint   Home and Classroom Activity Examples  Phonological awareness in preschoolers is often cited as the single best predictor of later reading success.  These skills include the ability to rhyme, discriminate syllables, and manipulate phonemes (add, delete, substitute and blend individual sounds).  Review the three sample home/classroom activities located in the Readings and Resources section.  As you review them, note the multi-sensory nature of […]

 Assessment Description The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that specific topics be covered in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting. The IEP team consists of general education teachers, special education teachers, a psychologist or counselor, administrators, parents/guardians, speech therapist, occupational therapist, and on occasion, the student and student advocate. Typically, a special education teacher serves as the case manager and is responsible for […]

  Evaluation Team  Please refer to the resources provided on CDS Central. They are intended to help you engage effectively on the discussion board. Due Tues Write a 250- to 300-word response to the following: How would you work with an evaluation team to identify the criteria used to evaluate a program? What other sources would you use to develop evaluative criteria? Include your own […]