Eccles and Roeser (2011) discuss three levels of school context that can influence students. Choose one of the levels discussed and relate research about this level to your personal experiences in school when you were an adolescent. How did your experiences at this level positively and/or negatively impact you personally or academically? Next, discuss what, […]

Leadership Style Task-oriented leadership Strength Exemplified The leader assumed responsibility for the decision-making process, taking into account input from team members, yet ultimately retaining the power to make the final decisions independently. He led discussions to set clear objectives for the product launch, emphasizing the importance of a robust and user-friendly product. He drew upon […]

The Ethos of Science Worksheet In an article on the ethos of science, originally published in 1942, Merton described the ethos of science as “that emotionally toned complex of values and norms which held to be binding on the man [sic] of science.” Control over the scientist’s behavior is imposed through these norms by sanctions […]

Task 2: Learning Experience Plan Submit one learning experience that you planned to extend on the observation and analysis you submitted for task one. Use the learning experience template provided in the Assessment 2 Folder on the Blackboard site. Your learning experience should show evidence that you have considered the Caregiving, Responsive Relationships and Play […]

TCHR5009 THEORY TO PRACTICE: EDUCATION AND CARE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS Summary Task 1: Record of Observation Submit one recorded observation of a child or children aged birth-2 years old. You can submit any observation method type for example, anecdotal record, running record, learning story, jotting. However, your observation must include the following information: • […]

Week 3. The God of Business 1. What is your opinion of the distinction C. Peter Wagner makes between the “Nuclear Church” and the “Extended Church”? How does this distinction advance the Kingdom of God on the seven mountains of culture?  2. Briefly share your view/understanding of a “Greek Mindset” and a “Hebrew Mindset”? What […]

Week 2. Transformation Continuum. The Marketplace 1. EKKLESIA chapters 10-12 discuss transforming nations and communities. What is the importance of the marketplace in bringing about transformation? Use citations to support your answer.    2. Chapter 12 of EKKLESIA discusses poverty, women, and social action. Do you agree that these are core issues in the social […]

In your opinion, are you more persuaded when a speaker appeals to your logical Do You Think With Your Head or Your Heart? and rational side by quoting statistics and sharing data OR are you more persuaded when a speaker appeals to your emotional side by telling stories and sharing their feelings? Choose the mind […]

Social studies teaching methods will vary for every  teacher. The grade level and topic may be a factor in the kinds of methods you choose to use. A few methods for teaching social studies can be an inquiry or investigative method, an interview method, an observation or excursion method, a discussion method, or the expository […]

1. Why did you choose these particular lesson plans? 2. Which of the core disciplines for social studies (history, geography, civics and government, and economics) do the lessons address?  3. What national or state standards align with each lesson and provide standards coding and descriptions. 4. What instructional methods are evident in each lesson? 5. […]