Student behavioral and academic outcomes are improved by teachers having a clear understanding of what they are teaching and how they are going to teach it. Creating clear goals and objectives for a lesson with aligned, engaging activities and opportunities for well-defined social interaction can reduce the occurrence of challenging behaviors and improve student performance. […]

The following companies/challenges cannot be used for project 1 and 2 topic as they are used in projects as a example or example in discussion topics in class:  Henkel Google Amazon Target Kony ALS ice bucket challenge ALSO: You also would not use any social media/networking company as the topic company for project 1 and […]

  Discussion Post #4: Assessing Language and Cognitive Development No unread replies.No replies. Imagine you are still on the behavioral specialist team from Post #2 and this time you are asked to conduct an observation of language behaviors for a 2-year old child. The child you have been asked to observe is Michael who can […]

PERFORMANCE ASSIGNMENTS AND SCORING RUBRICS Assignment Based on Chapter 2: Developing Learning Objectives for an Instructional Unit from State Standards Purpose: State standards often are not stated specifically enough to be learning objectives for students. To plan a unit of instruction, and to assess students’ learning outcomes, you will need to be clear about what achievement is […]

  This course is very carefully designed to help you achieve your goals in your doctoral program. In order for this to happen, it is critical that you adhere to the best practices presented in this course. The following instructions apply to this first week of assignments, and to every week that follows. By adhering […]

Introduction: This assignment will provide you with a format to connect with the families at your placement site classroom. The Assignment: Compose a letter of introduction to post in your classroom when you begin your placement. The letter should introduce yourself to the families, tell a little about yourself, your education goals, and what you […]

  Emmanuel Akyeampong Hippolyte Fofack –“The Contribution of African Women to Economic Growth and Development: Historical Perspectives and Policy Implications” Abosede George –“WITHIN SALVATION: GIRL HAWKERS AND THE COLONIAL STATE IN DEVELOPMENT ERA  LAGOS”  Attached article. Girl Hawkers in Lagos.pdf  video: "Who is Saartjie "Sarah" Baartman"  – Summary of what you have learnt from the articles […]

  Discussion Post #3: Early Childhood Screenings: Family and Culture No unread replies.No replies. Read the Family Case Studies (1-A Family Characteristics) found in the Course Content area of Canvas. Then complete the corresponding worksheet (1-B) and post your responses to the discussion Board. Increase your own self awareness (you do not have to post […]

"Making it Work"  Answer all of the following questions in an original post of 5-7 sentences. Also reply to a classmate with 4-5 sentences using thoughtful details and correct grammar.     **Each weekly discussion is worth 30 points. Take your time and give us as much insight and detail as you can.**  List 2-3 obstacles you have faced creating the presentation recording for […]

  Discussion Post #5: Academic Readiness Assessment Part 1: Post your own definition of school readiness (and offer support for your definition from the readings; Remember to use APA style citations to identify the sources of this support)? Be sure to discuss specific screening tools, instruments, or other tools/approaches to assess the preparedness of children […]