Discuss the importance of understanding brain development as an early childhood teacher. Support your comments with research, and cite your sources properly.   DQ 2Discuss how confident you feel teaching STEM concepts. Justify your answer.       ECS585 Developmentally Appropriate          Week 2 Discussion   DQ 1 Constructivist instruction is not […]

Early childhood and special education teachers should understand their role as advocates for children who may have exceptionalities. Teachers can promote professional practice by taking part in professional development opportunities to explain this role and other responsibilities to their colleagues. Professional development enables teachers to stay informed of current practices and ethics associated with the […]

PROFESSIONAL DISPOSITIONS: SURVEY AND VIDEO ASSIGNMENT The disposition to teach has been identified as the most influential quality of highly effective educators. Dispositions are the values, commitments, and professional ethics that influence behaviors toward students, families, colleagues, and communities and affect student learning, motivation, and development as well as the educator’s own professional growth.   […]

LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS PHOTO AND SYNAPSIS Successful educators should understand the important legislative actions and events that have helped shape our current special education climate.   Choose three significant legislative actions that have influenced special education. For each of the legislative actions that you have chosen, select an image from the Internet to creatively depict the […]

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE In a 750-1,000 word essay, describe relevant historical events and legislative actions that have shaped early childhood education. Choose actions that have been integral in making early childhood education what it is today.   Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. […]

THEORIES OF DEVELOPMENT Using information from your required readings and the GCU Library online database, complete the “Theories of Development Chart.” For each of the theories listed on the chart, provide a brief description of the theory, the associated age group or stages of development, and an example of a classroom application or approach informed […]

Participating and getting to know other students in your class is important in order to create the online community at GCU. The Class Wall is a place for students to network and get to know one another. Your first post to the Class Wall will be a biography to share information about you with fellow […]

How do you think your graduate educational experience will be different from your undergraduate experience? What are your expectations from this program and how will you ensure that you are advancing your skills and expertise in the field of early childhood and special education?   DQ2 Think about how the types of situations mentioned in […]

Alignment is an essential component of lesson planning. Explain what alignment means and why it is important for meeting the learning goals of all students.   DQ 2Review the COE Glossary of Terms for the definition of paraeducators. What role does the paraeducator play in the child’s life? Illustrate how you, as a classroom teacher, […]

Why is early detection of special needs during the early childhood years crucial for student success?   DQ 2What is the role of parents/guardians as advocates for their children? As an early childhood special education advocate, what are some ways you can create partnerships to teach parents how to become advocates for their children?