List the intended goals. List all of the materials that will be needed for each activity. Explain in detail the process/teaching strategies that will be used for each activity. Specify how each activity is developmentally appropriate for that age group.

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Developmentally Appropriate Activity Planning

The focus of the Final Project is to choose nine developmentally appropriate activities for young children. Your capability to effectively plan these activities demonstrates your mastery of the course learning outcomes and your ability to use your knowledge to plan effective activities for young children. Early childhood educators play an important role in the future success of children, and your ability to create effective curriculum experiences is a fundamental part of that.

To prepare for this assignment,

Please refer to the Week 5 Guidance for further tips and examples that will support your success with this discussion.
Review and download the ECE 203 Activity Template Download Activity Template.
There are nine required sections total: Science/Sensory, Language and Literacy, Creativity, Fine motor (choose an indoor activity), Gross motor (please choose an outdoor activity), Self-Concept, Emotional Skills/ Regulation, Social Skills, and Math.
Read the required resources for this week and consider reviewing the recommended resources as well.
Remember that any applicable resource used throughout this course can support the requirement for four scholarly resources for this assignment.

If you did not begin the development of your ePortfolio in ECE 101, review the Folio Quick-Start Guide (Links to an external site.) to help you set up your ePortfolio.
Choose an area of focus:
Center-Based Preschool (3, 4, or 5 years old)
Center-Based Infant/Toddler (young infants, mobile infants, or toddlers)
Early Childhood (4–8 years old)
In your assignment, create a nine- to 11-page Word document that addresses the following:

For the Center-Based Preschool Option

Complete each section of the ECE 203 Activity Template. Download ECE 203 Activity Template.
To complete the sections for a Center-Based Preschool:
Indicate the age group (3s, 4s or 5s).
List the intended goals.
List all of the materials that will be needed for each activity.
Explain in detail the process/teaching strategies that will be used for each activity.
Specify how each activity is developmentally appropriate for that age group.

For the Center-Based Infant/Toddler Option

Complete each section of the Activity Template.
To complete the sections for a Center-Based Infant/Toddler:
Indicate the age group (3s, 4s or 5s). Of the nine activities, three should be appropriate for young infants, three for mobile infants and three for toddlers.
List the intended goals.
List all of the materials that will be needed for each activity.
Explain in detail the process/teaching strategies that will be used for each activity.
Specify how each activity is developmentally appropriate for that age group.

For the Early Childhood (4–8 Years Old) Option

Complete each section of the Activity Template
To complete the sections for Early Childhood:
Indicate the age group (4, 5, 6, 7, 8).
List the intended goals.
List all of the materials that will be needed for each activity.
Explain in detail the process/teaching strategies that will be used for each activity.
Specify how each activity is developmentally appropriate for that age group.

Without using personal names, anonymously and confidentially identify a couple that you know that have a long-term relationship. Describe at least two connections that you believe apply to their long-term relationship and one or more of the psychological perspectives.

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Long Term Relationships

Class is Human Development
Several perspectives on long-term relationships are described on pages 186-189. Without using personal names, anonymously and confidentially identify a couple that you know that have a long-term relationship. For example, you might write “a couple from my immediate family…”, “a couple from my extended family….” or “a couple from my friendship circle…”. Describe at least two connections that you believe apply to their long-term relationship and one or more of the psychological perspectives. Your post should consist of at least 200 words

Write a one-page brief outlining key considerations regarding the use of digital tools in education. Define the boundaries and focus of this open-ended question.

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Outlining Key Considerations Regarding the Use of Digital Tools in Education

1. Task
Write a one-page brief outlining key considerations regarding the use of digital tools in education.

Note:
• You may define the boundaries and focus of this open-ended question
• Use sources for arguments made.

Create a timeline of the history of special education from the late 1800s to the current year. Include 10-12 major events, laws, and court cases that in your opinion, have influenced special education. Provide a 25-word description of each factor in the timeline and a rationale. In 250-500 words summarize the changes in special education portrayed in the timeline. Emphasize the two key special education laws. the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Discuss how each has influenced the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the educational setting.

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History of Special Education Timeline

After reading chapter 1 of Teaching in Today’s Inclusive Classrooms by Richard M. Gargiulo and Debbie Metcalf (3rd edition)

Part 1: Create a timeline of the history of special education from the late 1800s to the current year. Include 10-12 major events, laws, and court cases that in your opinion, have influenced special education. Provide a 25-word description of each factor in the timeline and a rationale.

Part 2: In 250-500 words summarize the changes in special education portrayed in the timeline. Emphasize the two key special education laws. the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Discuss how each has influenced the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the educational setting.

How do you anticipate the lesson plan you have created will meet the needs of the diverse set of learners I gave you? Demonstrate an in-depth reflection of how you differentiated for each student and the accommodations/modifications you provided for those who may struggle in the class. Address the students with ADHD, ELL, gifted, autism, and learning disabilities. Provide multiple and specific examples.

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DI Lesson Plan Critique

Task: Write a reflection paper about how you anticipate the DI lesson plan you have created will meet the needs of the diverse set of learners I gave you. The reflection paper should demonstrate an in-depth reflection of how you differentiated instruction and provided accommodations and/or modifications for each student who struggles in the class. The reflection discusses the areas in your differentiated instruction lesson plan where you feel you could most improve. You should include any related learning theories, concepts, and/or strategies and they must be clearly described/defined and cited properly. At least four scholarly sources should be cited. Remember, any sources of information that are referred to in your paper should be referenced according to the APA guidelines. These sources must be peer reviewed articles. No websites! You may use the articles provided to you during the course. Always connect your writing to your course readings. Viewpoints and interpretations are insightful and well supported. Multiple clear and detailed examples should provided.

This paper should follow 7th edition APA guidelines (Links to an external site.). It should be no more than 5 double spaced pages in length (excluding the title page and “References” section), typed in Microsoft Word. A 12-point Times New Roman font must be used. A title page and reference page must be included. Use the first person singular (“I”) and relate the readings and classes to your previous knowledge and experience.

As you prepare to write your lesson plan reflection, keep in mind the following:

How do you anticipate the lesson plan you have created will meet the needs of the diverse set of learners I gave you?
The critique should demonstrate an in-depth reflection of how you differentiated for each student and the accommodations/modifications you provided for those who may struggle in the class. You must address the students with ADHD, ELL, gifted, autism, and learning disabilities. Provide multiple and specific examples.

How do you foster diversity, openness, creativity, and a social interactive learning environment in your classroom? How does your classroom design encourage inquiry, discovery, active problem solving, and making real-world connections for the students? How does a well-designed classroom environment help focus attention, engage students in the curriculum, and provide options for meeting individual interests and learning needs?

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Classroom Design

Science and social studies can seem very abstract to early childhood students. Because of this, it is important for early childhood educators to model and teach effective questioning and observation techniques as integral parts of inquiry-based learning and discovery. This education begins by creating a classroom environment where the students can ask questions, make observations, and explore the world around them based on their own curiosities.

Based on your own research, select a digital tool or other appropriate strategy to design a classroom map that encourages inquiry-based learning in both science and social studies for young children within your selected grade. Consider how classroom visuals, resources, and materials can be placed in the classroom environment to support science and social studies during daily learning. Label your map to include materials, furniture, and other visual wall design elements that foster an inquiry-based learning environment focused on science and social studies.

  • As you design your classroom, consider the following:
    • Classroom layout (desks and/or tables, carpet/floor space, chairs, etc.)
  • • Resources and technological tools, and where they will be located.
  • • Traffic flow consistent with age-appropriate physical and social development.
  • • Learning centers (layout. coonerative and indenendent.
  • • Traffic flow consistent with age-appropriate physical arid, < social development.
  • • Learning centers (layout, cooperative and independent, considerations for all learning styles and abilities, inclusivity, etc.)
  • • Storage and display furnishings (tables, chairs, shelves, etc.)

Write a 500-750 word explanation of the classroom map that answers the following:
• What is your rationale for choosing and arranging the objects in the learning environment (consider wall decor and floor space)?

• How do you foster diversity, openness, creativity, and a social interactive learning environment in your classroom?

• How does your classroom design encourage inquiry, discovery, active problem solving, and making real-world connections for the students?

• How does a well-designed classroom environment help focus attention, engage students in the curriculum, and provide options for meeting individual interests and learning needs?

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Identify two institutions in the news on which to focus. Describe their institutional missions, values, and priorities, as well as the current issues/challenges that the institutions are facing.

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Institution Case Study

Identify two institutions in the news on which to focus. These should be institutions that are of different types (community college, public, private, brick and mortar, distance education, etc.). Describe their institutional missions, values, and priorities, as well as the current issues/challenges that the institutions are facing. Become familiar with the issues surrounding these institutions and examining their websites, compare the cultures as you perceive them via the website. Follow accurate American Psychological Association (APA) formatting and include the article source as a reference along with referenced theories covered in the course. Due Week 6.

List all the materials that will be needed for each activity. Explain in detail the process/teaching strategies that will be used for each activity. Specify how each activity is developmentally appropriate for that age group.

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The Developmentally Appropriate Activity Planning project:

The focus of the Final Project is to choose nine developmentally appropriate activities for young children. Your capability to effectively plan these activities demonstrates your mastery of the course learning outcomes and your ability to use your knowledge to plan effective activities for young children. Early childhood educators play an important role in the future success of children, and your ability to create effective curriculum experiences is a fundamental part of that.

To prepare for this assignment,

Refer to the Week 5 Guidance for further tips and examples that will support your success with this discussion.
Review and download the ECE 203 Activity Template Download Activity Template.
There are nine required sections total: Science/Sensory, Language and Literacy, Creativity, Fine motor (choose an indoor activity), Gross motor (choose an outdoor activity), Self-Concept, Emotional Skills/ Regulation, Social Skills, and Math.
Read the required resources for this week and consider reviewing the recommended resources as well.
Remember that any applicable resource used throughout this course can support the requirement for four scholarly resources for this assignment.

If you did not begin the development of your ePortfolio in ECE 101, review the Folio Quick-Start Guide (Links to an external site.) to help you set up your ePortfolio.
Choose an area of focus:
Center-Based Preschool (3, 4, or 5 years old)
Center-Based Infant/Toddler (young infants, mobile infants, or toddlers)
Early Childhood (4–8 years old)
In your assignment, create a nine- to 11-page Word document that addresses the following:

For the Center-Based Preschool Option

Complete each section of the ECE 203 Activity Template. Download ECE 203 Activity Template.
To complete the sections for a Center-Based Preschool:
Indicate the age group (3s, 4s or 5s).
List the intended goals.
List all of the materials that will be needed for each activity.
Explain in detail the process/teaching strategies that will be used for each activity.
Specify how each activity is developmentally appropriate for that age group.

For the Center-Based Infant/Toddler Option

Complete each section of the Activity Template.
To complete the sections for a Center-Based Infant/Toddler:
Indicate the age group (3s, 4s or 5s). Of the nine activities, three should be appropriate for young infants, three for mobile infants and three for toddlers.
List the intended goals.
List all of the materials that will be needed for each activity.
Explain in detail the process/teaching strategies that will be used for each activity.
Specify how each activity is developmentally appropriate for that age group.

For the Early Childhood (4–8 Years Old) Option

Complete each section of the Activity Template
To complete the sections for Early Childhood:
Indicate the age group (4, 5, 6, 7, 8).
List the intended goals.
List all of the materials that will be needed for each activity.
Explain in detail the process/teaching strategies that will be used for each activity.
Specify how each activity is developmentally appropriate for that age group.

 

How do you anticipate the lesson plan you have created will meet the needs of the diverse set of learners I gave you? Demonstrate an in-depth reflection of how you differentiated for each student and the accommodations/modifications you provided for those who may struggle in the class. Address the students with ADHD, ELL, gifted, autism, and learning disabilities. Provide multiple and specific examples.

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DI Lesson Plan Critique

Task: Write a reflection paper about how you anticipate the DI lesson plan you have created will meet the needs of the diverse set of learners I gave you. The reflection paper should demonstrate an in-depth reflection of how you differentiated instruction and provided accommodations and/or modifications for each student who struggles in the class. The reflection discusses the areas in your differentiated instruction lesson plan where you feel you could most improve. You should include any related learning theories, concepts, and/or strategies and they must be clearly described/defined and cited properly. At least four scholarly sources should be cited. Remember, any sources of information that are referred to in your paper should be referenced according to the APA guidelines. These sources must be peer reviewed articles. No websites! You may use the articles provided to you during the course. Always connect your writing to your course readings. Viewpoints and interpretations are insightful and well supported. Multiple clear and detailed examples should provided.

This paper should follow 7th edition APA guidelines (Links to an external site.). It should be no more than 5 double spaced pages in length (excluding the title page and “References” section), typed in Microsoft Word. A 12-point Times New Roman font must be used. A title page and reference page must be included. Use the first person singular (“I”) and relate the readings and classes to your previous knowledge and experience.

As you prepare to write your lesson plan reflection, keep in mind the following:

How do you anticipate the lesson plan you have created will meet the needs of the diverse set of learners I gave you?
The critique should demonstrate an in-depth reflection of how you differentiated for each student and the accommodations/modifications you provided for those who may struggle in the class. You must address the students with ADHD, ELL, gifted, autism, and learning disabilities. Provide multiple and specific examples.

Do you think schools should emphasize that truth and values are certain, as in the case of idealists and realists, or that truths and values are probabilities, as asserted by pragmatists? Explain your answer. Do you think American schools have been influenced more by essentialism or by progressivism? Which education theory is most evident in your current teacher preparation program?

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Historical and Philosophical Education

There are four prompt options for your initial thread. Read all four-thread options, select one prompt that is most applicable to you and respond. Ensure your thread fully answers and explains the one prompt you selected.

Thread Options:

1. Do you think schools should emphasize that truth and values are certain, as in the case of idealists and realists, or that truths and values are probabilities, as asserted by pragmatists? Explain your answer.
2. Do you think American schools have been influenced more by essentialism or by progressivism? Support your answer with examples and evidence.
3. Which education theory is most evident in your current teacher preparation program? Support your answer with examples and evidence.
4. Do you agree with the realists’ argument that conceptual knowledge of subjects such as language, history, mathematics, science, literature, and art is needed to make rational choices or with the pragmatist contention that the most important decisions are made by solving problems? Explain your answer.