In each week of this course, you will research and select three (3) peer-reviewed, scholarly sources to develop an annotated bibliography that you can use in your Doctoral Study. You will need to take the three sources and synthesize the references into a single narrative annotated bibliography that compares/contrasts or supports your study. For example, you may develop three references that will fit into the […]

The literature review of a dissertation is more than a “book report” that summarizes a set of research articles. The literature review is a synthesis of ideas. This synthesis illuminates a gap in the research literature that can be filled by additional research such as a doctoral dissertation. In this assignment, you will synthesize the articles you summarized in the Topic 2 assignment, and you […]

  The assignment will be evaluated using two major criteria: relevance, thoughtfulness, and completeness. Relevance: Full credit will be earned by a syllabus that: Follows the directions in the syllabus prospectus instructions Chooses an assigned reading that is relevant to the course topic Chooses a peer-reviewed scholarly article as the assigned reading Thoughtfulness: Full credit will be earned by discussion participation that: Provides clear evidence […]

  This discussion focuses on the competency “Implement developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive practices” and the transferable skills of communication and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Keep in mind the issues and topics discussed. Consider what you believe about them and what you want to learn more about still as you complete each discussion. You are encouraged to revisit the discussions to reflect on your growth […]

  One of the hottest topics in early childhood education is the role of play in the classroom. Although early childhood educators understand the importance of incorporating play into a developmentally appropriate curriculum, many parents have a difficult time understanding why their child is playing in the classroom. Now, imagine that you have recently had several parents in your classroom ask you about why their […]

Is there a topic or idea that has been on your mind that you are thinking about for your dissertation or doctoral study? Is there a problem in your work or social sphere that you feel compelled to understand and act upon? Have you read a story or viewed a documentary and thought “I could do something like that”? These are just a few of […]

IMPORTANT: AFTER PURCHASE, OPEN THIS PAGE AGAIN AND SCROLL DOWN BELOW TO DOWNLOAD FILES WITH ANSWERS. Verstion 1  1. Denise has not attended school for several years. However, she has decided to approach school differently this time. She is approaching her current college experience with a growth mindset. To be an effective 21st-century learner, she should be mindful of which of the following factors? 2. […]

Assessment Description Creating lesson plans that align the English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards and content standards is a requirement of educators who have English language learners in their classrooms. Among the most important aspects of English language development are the integration of language instruction and practice across the content areas, which includes differentiation of instruction to address specific learning needs of all students. These aspects […]

Read the Article The Importance of Discussing 50-Cent Words with Preschoolers found above about vocabulary/oral language.  Write an initial reflection (3 paragraphs) that includes the following:  First Paragraph; Brief summary of the article describing what you found that was interesting or new. Second Paragraph: Write about any connections that the article had to your personal (your own experiences learning to read) and/or professional life (what have you observed in your service learning […]