Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to gather knowledge on how to build positive relationships with families of children with special needs. Directions: Complete the IRIS module on Collaborating with Families-https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/fam/ 2. Complete the assessment questions at the end of the module on a word document.

   The purpose of this assignment is for you the students to reflect and discuss your own life experiences concerning: (a) coping with life following a loss, or death, or (b) assisting someone following a death or loss.  Identify your age and stage of      development according to Erik Erickson. Identify the organizations that were used […]

Purpose: This assignment aims to interpret the influences of Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act on families of children with special needs. Directions: Given what you have learned from the required readings and videos, you will be demonstrating knowledge of the major differences and similarities between developing an IEP and a 504 Plan. Complete […]

Purpose: This assignment aims to explain and understand the critical components of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) and describe the influence IDEA has on family involvement in special education. Directions: For this assignment, you must create an account for popplet.com or download the Popplet Lite app on your iPad.  ***You may also […]

Purpose: This assignment aims to define parent involvement mechanisms and barriers to school involvement. Directions: Given what you have learned from the required readings and videos, discuss the following: What can teachers do to facilitate parental involvement and encourage communication?  Be specific and provide examples.  Consider multiple family dynamics and circumstances.  How can parents/caregivers play […]

  q1 https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article284299823.html Using the above link; in a minimum of ten sentences please highlight the main points. How will this impact your role?  q2    If you were in charge of offering reparations to African-Americans, how would you determine who ought to receive reparations for slavery? What form do you think reparations for slavery […]

How does Lily's assessment compare to assessments in your program or personal experience as a parent, family member or guardian? If you have not experienced an assessment like Lily's what are your initial thoughts about the process?  What do you notice about how Emily and Laura share responsibilities for conducting the assessment? How is Lily's […]

  Each student enters the classroom with a different set of factors that affect learning, and all students learn differently. GCU's Statement on the Integration of Faith, Learning and Work states that “we are confident that the work we do is a calling on our lives as we meet others’ needs” along with, “serving others […]

Contemporary theorists such as Vygotsky, Piaget, Dewey, and Maslow have expressed definitions of the following terms: schema, script, personal theory, and worldview. Explain in your own words what the terms schema, script, personal theory, and worldview mean and how they impact student learning based on the views of the contemporary theorists named above.

Baptist Research Students may select, research, and present a topic of their choosing provided (1) the topic is related to the historical Baptist tradition; (2) the topic is from 1600 A.D. to present. This may be the development of a Baptist group, a controversy, or some other important issue in Baptist history. IMG_4299.jpeg