Lesson planning is a key aspect of effective instruction. Lesson planning ranges from long-term planning (such as yearly or unit planning) to short-term planning (such as weekly or daily planning). For this assignment, you will write a daily lesson plan for one grade level/subject. · If you are pursuing the MAT: Elementary Education, you may […]

As a science teacher, it is always a good idea to stay abreast of the latest pedagogical and content-related vocabulary. For this assignment, you will define instruction and science concepts and apply a system to allow for multiple ways to learn the meaning of the word. Simply writing down a word and definition will not […]

Tip for Success: Take your time! It’s a good idea to wait for the grader’s feedback on your previous speech before beginning this project. Use their feedback to make three or four improvements on this speech for a better chance of success. Use the following procedure to complete this assignment: 1. Search the Internet for […]

Theories of Language Development In Chapter 3 of the Piper (2012) textbook you were introduced to four different theories of cognitive and language development in diverse learners. As an early childhood development professional, it is important to be knowledgeable about all of these theories so that you can choose those that are best aligned with […]

The candidate will (TCW) select ten books that are developmentally appropriate for children ages birth to 8 years. At least one book will be a Newberry or Caldecott Winner, and one book should be multicultural promoting diversity and countering stereotypes (2a). The other eight books should fall into one of the following genre categories. You […]

Read, reflect, and report on the article "The Best Listening Strategy in the World". The case study report should contain a review of the material covered, the pros and cons of the content, possible integration into your classroom, and how the solutions could affect learning. Case study reports should be no more than 4 pages […]

Week 1 – Discussion 1 Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon […]

Describe your thoughts and perspective on the following statement by Piper (2012): “Language is uniquely human, and children are born with the necessary “equipment” to learn it” (p. 38).

What is your understanding of curriculum design? Describe how you can use advance organizers and knowledge of aesthetics to enhance the curriculum you are designing. 

Students may choose from one of the books listed below on which to write a review. The review should be approximately 1000 words in length. (Times New Roman 12 pt. font, 1" margins, 1.5 or double spaced). The goal is to give your classmates a clear, accurate, and concise summary/analysis of the book or article. […]