This is what needs to be revised in the paper. Your Chapter One does not meet the minimum word count necessary for this assignment. Remember when counting your words, do not include the words on your Title Page, Table of Contents or Reference Page. When conducting your research, you need to have only one dependent and independent variable. When writing your research questions, only include […]

For this assignment, you will submit the final version of your 750-1,000 word research paper on a controversial topic involving a cultural identifier and the implications for K-12 public education.  Be sure to consider the feedback provided by your peers and your faculty member on the rough draft you submitted in Topic 4. Using a minimum of three scholarly journal articles from the last 3 […]

Professionals and Policy      As a leader in the field of early childhood education, it is important that you are aware of the host of federal programs available that address the needs of young children and their families. This knowledge has important implications for those children and families in your care, and is inherently tied to the NAEYC Standards  that we discussed in depth in […]

  Introduction, Thesis Statement, and Annotated Bibliography   Prepare: To help with the preparation of your annotated bibliography, review the following tutorials and resources from the Ashford Writing Center: Reflect: Reflect back on the Week Two Discussion in which you shared with the class the global societal issue that you would like to further address. Explore critical insights that were shared by your peers and/or your instructor […]

 locate your own fire and emergency services scenario and relate at least one of the Unit VIII concepts to a practical situation. use the scenario (The importance of public education as a critical component of life safety programs.)   NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program   National Fire Incident Reporting System In your response, please identify the following:   The Scenario: You can […]

Review the ESL virtual classroom by clicking on the resource link in the topic materials. Explore the learning environment and observe the lesson. For the group of students in the virtual classroom, create a new SIOP lesson plan that integrates language objectives, content objectives, and best instructional practices for ELLs, as well as authentic assessment. Use the SIOP Lesson Plan template located in the Student […]

  Prepare for this discussion by selecting a case study and creating a developmentally appropriate activity that enhances each domain of development: cognitive, physical, and affective. Remember, “researchers and curriculum specialists also emphasize that growth and learning occur as an integrated process across multiple domains” (Gestwicki, 2011; Hull, Goldhaber, & Capone, 2002; Levine & Munsch, 2011, as cited in Jaruszewicz, 2013, section 4.1, para. 7). […]

  The purpose of this discussion is for you to prepare a presentation to inform parents in your school/center about the benefits of play in the classroom and explain how play and learning are interconnected. You will collaborate with two peers in this discussion by offering feedback directly in their presentation (see the Guided Response instructions below). The scenario for this discussion is that you […]

Analyze your assessment skill: identify your strengths and identify at least two (2) assessment areas addressed in this chapter (1/criterion-referenced test development, 2/essay test items, 3/performance assessment with portfolios, 4/preparation for standardized tests, 5/assessing special learners) in which you would like to improve. List steps you think would help you and others in your position to grow professionally in the area of assessment. Your journal […]

These questions have to do with Education and need to be at least 150 words each.    1. Do you consider schoolwide study groups a way to support schoolwide professional development?  Why or why not?    2. How would you establish protocols for schoolwide study groups?   3. What do you believe are the most important uses of information on participants’ reactions to a professional development experience?  What […]