The assessment of English Language Learners is crucial. However, it raises a number of issues surrounding the validity and reliability of the assessment tool being used. According to the NAEYC, “All young children have the right to be assessed in ways that support their learning and development. For children whose home language is not English, this means being assessed in culturally and linguistically responsive […]

Primary Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 200–250 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.  For this Discussion Board, please complete the following: The interview is an area of career planning where you can be very […]

 Directions: Consider the following situation through the lens of a preschool ELL educator. A co-worker and fellow preschool educator approaches you frustrated. She has several students in her program that are English language learners at various degrees of fluency. She feels frustrated that she has to provide “extra” help to these children and wants your expertise as a fellow educator of English language learners. For […]

   You have been put in charge of designing an educational program for children from disadvantaged families, many of whom have experienced neglect, abuse and/or trauma as very young children. A) Choose two of Erikson’s psychosocial stages that relate to child development (or two of the first five stages), describe the main features of these stages, and discuss ways that negative experiences such as these […]

   Due: Due by 11:59 p.m., ET, Sunday at the end of Week 2 Directions: Select a five minute video of preschool children to use for this project. You can choose any video that you find interesting. It is suggested that you start by going to YouTube and type in search phrases such as preschool children or preschool aged children at play. Finding the videos […]

   Course Concepts In an age of accountability at all levels of our educational structure, it has become vitally important to understand the linkage between assessment, learning, and action research. It is the assumption that learners come into this course with a solid understanding of assessment and the role it plays in teaching and learning. The basics of assessment will be reviewed and linked to […]

You’ve been working in a multicultural early childhood care facility for several months when the director asks you to design some new learning activities for the toddler classroom. The director seems especially interested in activities that will enhance the toddlers’ affective development through play. It’s important to you that the activities support self-esteem. Focus Assignment 1. Identify three specific affective behaviors and describe a learning […]

 Skill(s) Being Assessed: Communication (oral, persuasion)Criteria for Success: In this assignment, you will: Deliver a presentation with clear and consistent audio (speech clarity) and visual quality throughout. Deliver a presentation of appropriate length (3–4 minutes). Develop a logically organized speech that includes all required components (introduction, main and supporting points, conclusion), and uses effective transitions. Craft an introduction that engages the audience, previews main points, […]

Relying on information learned and read in this class and at least two (2) outside references, write a four to six (4-6) page paper based on the Radical Behaviorist Approach. For purposes of writing your scenario, your character is named Rad and you are the Instructor. The scenario should be based on the following steps outlined in your book: Step One – Set Behavioral Goals. […]

   The requirement for this Assignment is to build upon the information presented in the first requirement (ATTACHED). Using the references that has already located. You are to prepare a 15 slides PowerPoint presentation, The relationship between properly-planned student assessments and student outcomes intended to address the harmonious relationship that should exist between student assignments and desired student learning outcomes. A thorough PowerPoint presentation is […]