Decoding and Spelling Skills  Three paragraphs single spaced How does a focus on rimes (word families) strengthen children’s decoding and spelling skills? Does instruction in phonemic awareness help children succeed in reading? Does phonics instruction improve reading achievement? How do effective teachers assess students’ letter and word identification strategies? How can teachers effectively assess students’ vocabulary knowledge.  Note: Cite references along with a peer […]

HiringThe director is the person legally responsible for the total program and services and hence the overall program quality. A director’s responsibilities include both a leadership and management component. After reading Chapter 3, please read the following case and respond using the directions below: Kristi was a new volunteer in the Jack and Jill Preschool Center. She observed the class for a few days and […]

  1.      Individual Assignment: Risk Management AssessmentSummary Leaders in a health care organization have identified risk management as an opportunity for improvement for the upcoming year. The organization has hired you as a consultant to help assess the organization’s current status and define the future plan for addressing risks.  ·         Resource: Risk Management Assessment Summary Grading Criteria and Sample Executive Summary located in the Center […]

Write a description of a situation which may or may not result in school district liability. What are the ethical responsibilities of the school employees? The legal? Are these responsibilities the same? Then, in response to at least two of your colleague learner’s postings, state whether or not you think the school district would be liable or immune in that situation and why. Also, indicate any ethical […]

  1. Thinking about Erikson’s theory and specifically Industry vs. Inferiority, what specific things could you do as a teacher to help students develop a sense of industry rather than inferiority? 2. Reflect on gender and specifically gender roles. Do you believe that gender roles are biological or do you see them more as a social construction? As always, please be SURE to reference material […]

Self-Assessment of Knowledge and Skills Overview Whenever someone wants to embark on a journey of personal or professional improvement, he or she must consider the starting point. In this first assignment in the first course of your program, you will document your starting point by completing a self-assessment. Assignment Instructions There are two sections in this assignment: the self-assessment and a goal-setting proposal. Follow these […]

Application: Infant Settings as Supportive Systems    As you have been learning throughout your program and in the first week of this course, quality infant settings provide supportive environments for very young children and their families. In this course, you are exploring the role developmentally appropriate practice and programs play in creating nurturing, respectful environments that emphasize partnerships with families.  Before you begin your Week 1 […]

Discussion Topic Due Thursday (20 pts) Write a 175- to 265-word response to the following: When learning new content, it is important to ask yourself what you know and do not know about the content. In addition, it is vital to reflect on how concepts actually work in the real world. Reflection allows you to ask these important questions this week. Once you know where […]

Based on the students in the “Class Profile” grade levels and the informational text you chose, select two of the six main instructional strategies to be utilized within the lesson plan that you began in Topic 1. Utilize strategies that facilitate the development of critical thinking and problem solving. Provide opportunities for active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction among your students within each of your […]

Assignment Instructions Create a questionnaire for parents to complete upon enrolling their child in your program or classroom.  Think of at least 10 questions that you might ask to help you get to better know the child and the family. After each question give short rationale of why this is important information to know. Cite a reference for EACH rationale.  A reference may be used up to three times. […]