Building literacy skills should be a schoolwide initiative. Teachers of other subject areas do not always have a literacy background and struggle to include literacy skills in their classrooms. As a teacher with a literacy background, you may be expected to help provide information to these teachers to assist them with incorporating literacy skills within … Read more
Selecting a childcare center is an important decision for families. They need to feel comfortable with their choice and be confident that their child is in a safe, caring, and nurturing environment. There are many different types of childcare facilities available and knowing the differences will help inform a family’s choice. Aligning family goals with … Read more
Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) places the student at the center of the learning experience. There are four primary phases to inquiry-based learning activities. These include student identification of a question or problem of interest, student-led research of the topic, student presentation of their knowledge/solution, and student evaluation of the accuracy while reformulating a new approach to … Read more
Imagine you are a STEM coach who is supporting teachers in the implementation of STEM activities in the classroom. You will be providing a professional development session in which you coach teachers in strategically implementing STEM ideas into their current setting. Create an 8-10 slide digital presentation, to include the following: What is STEM education? … Read more
Answer the question with 3-4 sentences and one scholarly reference: Providing corrective feedback to students following assessments is critical to promote continued learning. Discuss at least three ways you can provide corrective feedback for formative or summative assessments that encourage a student’s critical thinking skills. Ensure your strategies are developmentally appropriate for early childhood students. … Read more
1)Imagine you have been designated as a mentor for a first-year teacher on your campus. This teacher is overwhelmed with how to integrate content standards. What are the first steps to consider when planning cross-curricular instruction? How would you suggest incorporating the arts into social studies, while still being mindful of content standards and the … Read more
One paragraph response: 1) As technology and social media become more the norm, people often reach out to others virtually, rather than in person. Can connections and community in the early childhood learning environment be built virtually? Cite research to support your position.\ 2)As an educator, how can you view the diversity of your students … Read more
10-12 slide digital presentation, including presenter’s notes with documentation of resources and a title slide. Part 1: Terminology Explain Arizona’s definition of an English learner (EL). Briefly discuss the distinctions between the following instructional program models: ESL, bilingual, sheltered English instruction, and structured English immersion (SEI). Part 2: Four Principles of Arizona’s Language Development Approach … Read more
It is important for children to have the freedom to make mistakes. As children learn, it is a teacher’s responsibility to guide them through their mistakes, so they are able to respond and develop their social and emotional skills appropriately. For this assignment, review the case scenarios below to develop plans to guide the children … Read more
Establishing a positive classroom community allows children to feel safe and secure in their school environment. It is not only important to do this at the beginning of the year when students are acclimating to their new environment, but throughout the year as well. For this assignment, choose a grade from pre-K–Grade 3 and use … Read more