Behavioral Theories and Research Based on the assigned readings, create a matrix/chart with the following:   1.    Description of the behavioral theories and brain development theories;   2.    Relationship of theories to the NAEYC standards; and   3.    Implication of theories for early learning and best teaching practices.   While GCU format […]

Teacher Website Search Using the Blogger website or a similar site, create a new blog. Post your blog address to the Topic 6 Main Forum.   Research practicing teachers’ websites for ideas and strategies on classroom arrangement, structure, activities, and organization. Choose four favorites and create a blog entry, summarizing the virtues of the chosen […]

Classroom Management Tools Expectation and Consequences Posters   Create two posters that can be displayed in Birth to Age 5/Pre-K and K to Age 8/Grade 3 classrooms. The posters should outline your classroom guidelines for behavior expectations, reinforcers, and consequences.   Be creative and reflect the developmental level of each age group on the respective […]

Observe/interview a Birth-Pre-K classroom teacher using the guidance approach teaching practice you selected. Watch and listen for evidence of behaviors associated with the guidance approach teaching practice you selected. Add the evidence to the concept map you will create as part of the Guidance Approach Teaching Practice assignment.   Write a 500-750-word explanation about the […]

Guidance Approach Teaching Practice From the textbook reading, choose one of teaching practices that defines the guidance approach and sets the foundation for encouraging classrooms discussed. Make a list of teacher behaviors that are needed to implement this practice.   Create a concept map to record the behaviors you identified and the observations you made […]

What are some ways to celebrate diversity in the classroom?   DQ2 Why is it important to consider stress at home and family structure, when looking for diverse literature in early childhood education?

What is a resource you think is vital to have accessible to families in the early childhood setting? Why?   DQ2 Why is knowledge of family strengths, functions, and structures useful to you as an early childhood educator?

Behavioral Theories and Research Based on the assigned readings, create a matrix/chart with the following:   1.    Description of the behavioral theories and brain development theories;   2.    Relationship of theories to the NAEYC standards; and   3.    Implication of theories for early learning and best teaching practices.   While GCU format […]

Research of the following topics and its impact on learning or social behavior: ·         Early care and education   ·         Childhood poverty   ·         Child health   For the chosen topic, find 3-5 local resources that will inform families on the topic and its impact on […]

Develop an annotated bibliography of appropriate books for young children that deal with anti-bias topics and issues. A minimum of 20 books is required. Include the following:   1.    Ten books appropriate for children in K to age 8/Grade 3   2.    Ten books appropriate in the Birth to age 5/Pre-K setting   […]