Overview For this Performance Task, you will write an article for an area  Association for the Education of Young Children (AEYC) addressing the  current issue of: Is Play Really All That Important? Your article will  include an analysis of what play is and why it is important; kinds of  play; current issues related to […]

Based on the videos below, please reflect and answer the following question. (Be sure to exhibit careful thought and logical reasoning in your reflection response.)  What are the five hierarchies of human needs that motivate our behavior? Provide concrete examples of each. How can you use Maslow's hierarchy to promote your student's wellbeing in the classroom? […]

 Review the Valenti, Vandenberg, and Lehman articles in this week's Readings and Resources and answer the following prompts: ●    Compare and contrast plant-based and animal-based protein sources. Include scientific references to support your descriptions. ○    What are the similarities? ○    What are the differences? ●    Describe two meals: One should include […]

  Review the “Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) Case Study.” Based on your “Diagnostic Assessments Graphic Organizer” assignment from Topic 1, determine which types of assessments should be administered. Identify a minimum of three assessments and justify your decision in a 500 word response. Explain how the validity and reliability of each assessment supports your decision […]

Overview For this Written Response Assessment, you will respond to 11 prompts  focused on defining creativity, discussing what creativity looks like in  young children, and various ways early childhood professionals can  foster creativity in young children through interactions, pedagogies,  materials, activities, and environments.  Instructions To complete this Assessment: Download the PC4002 Written Response Submission Form, […]

Semantics and pragmatics are focused on understanding the meaning and context of language. English language learners may struggle with these concepts because the word meanings may change due to the context of the sentence.   Part 1: Station Rotation Lesson Plan   Using a grade level and content area of your choice, complete the “Station […]

For your ECE 631 Leadership Journal, you will reflect and respond to the following prompt, adding to your existing leadership journal from the last course. Assignment Instructions and Content Expectations:  Part 1:  Creating and maintaining Family and Community partnerships in 21st Century Early Childhood Education. Respond to each essential question below. Provide an explanation, […]

Guidebook Parenting Roles Section Assignment: For this section, you are going to create a Parenting Roles newsletter that you can share with the families in your care. Create a one to two page newsletter that summarizes the seven roles that a parent or guardian plays in a child’s life at school and at home. Explain […]

Directions: Peer Reviews Your peer reviews should address the following five areas of evaluation, along with any general comments you want to add. Don't feel as though you have to respond to every single question included here; these are suggested elements of the draft for you to review and critique. In general, your purpose is […]

You will research a current event in education by finding a topic of interest on EDNC at https://www.ednc.org/appearance/news/, then create a presentation defending your beliefs about how this topic does or could impact the American educational system today. As an accomplished educator, you may be called on to explain current trends and hot topics relevant […]