Lights, Camera, Action! Your boss has asked you to create an event that would bring families and the community together. In the past, she has tried using flyers, posters, and phone blasts to garner excitement. Unfortunately, this has not been very successful as...
1. You are aware of the volatility and damaging effects of racist comments and actions. Describe a potential scene involving racism in a kindergarten classroom. Discuss how the teacher might diffuse the situation, protect children from further racist remarks, and...
Why is it important for assessments to be aligned with the curriculum? Consider both formative and summative assessments. In what ways do these different types of assessments serve to measure curriculum goals and objectives? Provide examples of how each can be applied...
The Session Long Project requires you to analyze cultural and diversity-related articles provided for each module. In modules 1-3, you will identify the specific role of a stakeholder group in creating culturally responsive learning environments. ...
Promoting Equity in Education: The Role of Educational Policy and Leadership Introduction: Begin with an introduction that provides an overview of the role of educational policy in addressing the needs of diverse student learners. Educational Policy...
Discussion: Addressing the Needs of Diverse Learners Describe an education initiative or intervention that you feel is effective in meeting the needs of diverse learners. What are the challenges of implementing the initiative or intervention from the...
The expected length of this assignment is 1/2-1 pages, double-spaced. Think about a student you know who struggles in school. What does this student do well? Which constructs or functions (described in Chapter 3) seem most directly related to...
Select a subject (person at least 3 years old) who you know well enough to assess their developmental stages. Select a Lifespan Development Theory (for example Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory or Piaget’s Cognitive Theory or...
Review the reading from Schwartz (2012). Best practices in experiential learning Focus on pp 1-2: Experiential learning: An expanded definition. In this section of the reading, Schwartz outlines nine activities that have the potential to be experiential...
Review program of study, course requirements, and field experience hours. What are some aspects of teaching you would like to explore in your field experiences? What field experience settings are you interested in working in? Do you currently have school...
Part 1: Interview with Two Senior Citizens (Age 65+) Provide a transcript of your interviews using these questions. Plan to interview at least two senior citizens in order to complete the assignment. Questions: How old are you? Where...
Perfecting Partnerships Joyce L. Epstein is an integral figure within the research of school partnerships and parental involvement. Epstein (1995) identified that school, family, and community are important “spheres of influence” on...