Each week of this course has helped you better understand the genres of literature and determine quality within these genres. As you explored the characteristics and special qualities of picture books, poetry, folklore, fantasy, science fiction, contemporary realistic and historical fiction, biographies, and nonfiction, you have learned about the unique role that specific kinds of books can play in shaping children’s and adolescents’ attitudes about […]

A pastor is viewed as a theologian, counselor, administrator, and researcher of the Scriptures. As a consequence, church members will make inquiry from him about many different kinds of issues, including some that are extremely controversial within the life of a church (he as a minister has to become a referee). Thus, it is important that one prepare himself for every situation so that the […]

This assignment is another opportunity to apply the principles of universal design for learning (UDL) in the design of instruction and assessment. In this assignment, you develop a lesson plan that incorporates UDL and effectively leverages educational technologies in the classroom. Specifically, using the Cast UDL Lesson Builder (2011) website (see instructions below on how to access this website), you will create a lesson in […]

Content Review     Directions: •Respond to each item. Each response should be concise and between 2–3 paragraphs in length. •Use MS Word to write your responses, and submit your answers to all three questions in one Word document. •Copy and paste each question within the document, so that your Instructor can see to which question you are responding. 1.”Good, affordable child care is not a luxury […]

Assignment 3: Presentation of the Proposal and Reflections Due Week 10 and worth 230 points  Refer to the Scenario for the Assignments. Part A: Presentation Provide a slide presentation in which you: Present the final project you proposed by using a presentation software tool of your choosing except PowerPoint, with at least fifteen (15) main topics/points in your presentation. Include a title slide/screen and references […]

Understanding Cultural Values and Beliefs   “Valuing each family’s childrearing practices while helping them to understand child development is not only respectful but also part of your ethical responsibility” (Swim, 2017, p. 16).   You have been learning that the relationships between teachers and families can serve as cornerstones of developmentally appropriate practice and foundations for quality early childhood experiences. Developing effective partnerships with families requires building […]

☐ Writing Prompt 2: Museum/Gallery Visit, Due February 27th NYC is the international hub of the arts, with tons of museums and galleries for everyone to visit! Choose a museum or gallery to visit by researching the exhibitions they have to offer. Some great sources to guide your search are local newspapers and magazines such as the New York Times and L Magazine, online art […]

Assignment: Body Image, Self-Esteem, and the Media The relationship between media images of the ideal body and the self-esteem, body image, and susceptibility to eating disorders of today’s adolescents is an issue that has been heavily debated. Some people, for example, believe that fashion magazines featuring ultra-thin models cause teens to be more likely to develop poor body image, low self-esteem, and eating disorders, while […]

Refer to both the Overall Concept for Assignments 1-4 especially using Screenr in Assignment 4 and your responses from Assignments 1 through 3 in order to complete this assignment. Create a presentation in which you present your research on a particular emerging technology and the methodology used to ascertain its appropriateness for your educational setting. Use Screenr to produce a video screencast which illustrates your […]