Category: Education

  • “Mastering Assessments: Strategies for Success in [Grade Level] [Content Area]”

    Assessments are the products teachers use to determine two key components of the teaching and learning process: what students have learned and how effectively the teacher has instructed. Assessment strategies are an important element of effective teaching. Moreover, teaching students strategies to be successful in various assessments increases students’ confidence and in return provides better assessment results.
    For this assignment, you will create a 10-12 slide digital presentation to share with your students at the beginning of the school year. The presentation should provide students with an engaging overview of the kinds of assessments they can expect in the content area, as well as ways to be successful on each assessment.
    Identify the grade level and content area you are focusing on, and include the following in your presentation:
    An overview of formative and summative assessments in your content area
    Description of how you embed engaging learning experiences into the classroom that provide multiple ways for students to demonstrate knowledge and skills
    Explanation of how content area assessments are aligned with learning objectives
    Explanation of how assessments are administered in an unbiased, fair manner and account for students’ individual differences
    Description of the format of four content-specific assessments you will use during the school year (two formative and two summative)
    Study skills, preparation, and execution students should use to succeed on the assessments
    Discussion of how you design instruction to advance individual learning, address students’ strengths and needs, so all students in your classroom are successful
    A title slide, reference slide, and detailed presenter’s notes
    Use language appropriate to your middle or high school students. Student-friendly language is essential.
    Include images, graphics, and examples to enhance the slideshow’s visual interest.
    Support your presentation with at least three scholarly resources.
    While APA style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
    This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
    You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Course Materials if you need assistance.

  • “Connecting Theories to Practice: Observations from my Field Placement”

    For this assignment, I want you to create a paper/blog post/video/something else that connects something we learned this semester to something you observed in your field placement.  This should be about the work of a 1-page double-spaced paper or 2-3 minute video.
    prefer to build a connection from Piaget or Vygotsky. 

  • “The Lingering Legacy of Slavery: A Comparative Analysis of Oppression in Frederick Douglass’ Narrative”

    Write me an ANEZZ-NEZZ essay comparing and contrasting one specific type of oppression from the book of Fredrick Douglass that impacts our society from then and now, using 2 pieces of evidence.

  • Title: “Enhancing Assessment Relevancy and Transformative Learning through Portfolios: A Teacher’s Perspective”

    please answer the questions in the file “AID DB 7” and make references to self as a teacher. please use all sources and pose 3 questions at the end for discussion.
    here is the link for one of the sources:

    here is another link for another source:
    https://www.k12dive.com/news/portfolios-boost-assessment-relevancy-for-truly-transformative-learning/548118/?referrer_site=www.educationdive.com

  • Title: The Inclusion Debate: Advocating for the Integration of Students with Disabilities in the General Education Classroom Introduction The concept of inclusion, or the practice of educating students with disabilities in the general education classroom, has been a topic of debate

    This essay will be a position paper regarding your position about including students with disabilities in the general education classroom, supported by references.
    Information to include:
    Brief History of Inclusion
    Purpose of Inclusion
    Benefits of Inclusion
    Disadvantages of Inclusion
    Take a position on inclusion and support it. (Are you for or against inclusion and why?)

  • My Vision of a Teacher My Vision of a Teacher In my vision of a teacher, I see myself in a classroom that is arranged in a more fluid and flexible manner. Instead of traditional rows of desks, I have tables grouped around the room

    EDUC 201
    VISION OF A TEACHER ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
    OVERVIEW
    In Chapter 1 of the Koch textbook, Introduction to Education (5th ed.), you reviewed videos
    about why others chose to teach and reflected on teachers you have had in the past. For this
    activity, you will draw yourself and reflect on your vision of a teacher. Chapter 1 gave three
    examples of how teacher candidates responded to the challenge to draw themselves. In each
    vision, you learned something about how that candidate saw the classroom. Did they see
    themselves with students in rows or a more fluid environment? Did they see themselves at the
    front of the classroom or sitting alongside students at a table? As you think about each of the
    pictures, think about your vision for your classroom.
    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. In a Word document or PDF, digitally draw a picture of yourself teaching a lesson. You do not
    have to be an artist. You can create your vision using clipart, graphics, and other technological
    tools. Just imagine yourself in a classroom. Be sure to include the students! This is a way to
    explore your mental images of teaching.
    • Your vision must be digitally drawn or created using technology (e.g., clipart, graphics,
    Bitmoji, and other tools). The use of technology to create the vision is key. You may not
    draw a picture on paper and upload it.
    • Your picture should display creativity and color.
    • You and your students should be clearly distinguishable in the vision.
    2. When you finish your drawing, include two reflective paragraphs on the second page of the
    Word document or PDF. For the reflection, describe the following:
    • How is your classroom arranged?
    • Are desks in rows? Or are tables grouped around the room?
    • What are you doing? What are your students doing?
    • Are you standing in front? In the middle? To the side?
    • Are students raising their hands?
    • Judging from your drawing, what mental models do you have of yourself as a
    teacher?
    • Is your vision the same as the experiences you had as a student?
    • Each paragraph must be at least five sentences.
    Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

  • “The Importance of Art Programs in Early Childhood Education: A Defense Against Budget Cuts”

    Students should type a minimum 2 page paper in response to the following challenge. Papers should be double spaced, and checked carefully for spelling, punctuation and grammar errors. Papers are due Saturday May 11th at 12:00 PM.  Late papers will not be accepted.
    In order for this assignment to be considered “complete,” you are required to submit a DRAFT of your paper, with revisions from a reader other than yourself, with the final paper. You can use the virtual student services for this part of the assignment. (see link in Syllabus for student services) 
    Challenge: You are an early childhood teacher at a local public school. Your principal has announced that they are cutting funding for the art, music, dance and drama programs next year in order to devote more time and money in the school day to increasing standardized test scores.
    Your assignment: Write a paper defending these art programs at your school. Explain how these arts programs benefit children’s academic and social/emotional development.
    Students will use notes from our class discussions, readings from the Brightspace shell to prepare for this paper. You should include at least 2 articles from the internet as well. You must cite your sources. Grading will be based on the following criteria:
    Paper meets minimum requirements (2 pages, proofreading)            2 points
    Paper is organized and clear                                                               4 points
    Paper reflects understanding of specific age group                            2 points
    All points made are supported and developed                                   5 points          
    Paper reflects student’s understanding of course content                  3 points
    Defense of art programs includes a range of academic and social/emotional outcomes from creative art activities in schools                             4 points
    20 Total Points
    Due on May 11, 2024 12:00 PM
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  • Title: Reflections of a Teacher on History and Philosophy of Education As a teacher, my understanding of the history and philosophy of education has evolved over the years. I have come to realize the importance of being aware of the past and understanding the

    Please answer the questions from the file
    named “Hist. & Phil Module 11”. Please make
    references to “yourself ” as a teacher.
    Please include
    all sources and ask 3 questions at the end for
    discussion.

  • Title: Integrating Technology in the Elementary Science and Health Classroom: Enhancing Teaching and Learning for 21st Century Students

    Twenty-first century teachers must prepare 21st century students for college and careers. A large part of that preparation involves technology. Educators must be well versed in different types of technology conducive to integration into the science or health classroom.
    Design a 10-12 slide digital presentation for elementary educators demonstrating three types of technology that can be used to enhance science or health teaching and learning. Technologies could include apps, computer programs, videos, websites, etc. 
    The presentation should include:
    A detailed description of each technology and how it enhances science or health teaching and learning.
    An explanation of how the technology can be used to address diverse student needs and help create a supportive learning environment.
    An explanation of how the technological resources and techniques used during classroom instruction can help foster student appreciation of and engagement in the subject matter.  
    Presenter’s notes, title slide, and reference slide.
    Support your presentation with 2-3 scholarly resources

  • “Exploring Early Childhood Program Models: A Guide for Administrators and Teachers”

    Instructions
    As an early childhood administrator, you will have your own approaches and philosophies to and about the diverse types of programs. Subsequently, there are many types of early childhood programs. Each program has its own program goals, methods, and philosophies. The many types of early childhood programs that are presently in business reflect a blend of many influences that impact the types of program used, and as an administrator, you must be aware of this.
    As a Director of an early childhood center, you will want to provide effective resources for your teachers. Consistently, early childhood programs offer many kinds of educational foundations that get children ready for their scholastic futures. This movement leaves Directors in the position to make decisions about early childhood program types.
    With the mounting recognition of the importance of early experiences in building a firm foundation for learning and development, and with the pressures on early childhood programs to produce results quickly, new approaches, resources, and types are being pushed on programs to make it necessary to know even more information about the types of programs.
    You will develop an essay in this week’s assignment. Please review all resources for this week. In this essay, you will identify two early childhood program models.
    Consider the differences between the program models you selected and determine what causes the differences between the models.
    Write a guide for new early childhood teachers within your center to share as a professional development resource. Be sure to include the following:
    Name the early childhood program models (select two from the list below):
    Montessori
    High Scope
    Reggio Emilia
    Waldorf Education
    Describe the model.
    State differences between the two models regarding leadership roles, staff training/professional development, and environment.
    Explain the reasons for the differences.
    Discuss the effects of the differences.
    Consider how the models address diverse populations.
    Your essay should appeal to a diverse population of administrators. Utilize appropriate style, theme, and use of color; add images and create and add a bulleted list/numbered list as needed.
    Length: 5-7 pages, not including the title and reference pages
    References: Include a minimum of five (5) scholarly references that are seminal references or published within the last five (5) years.
    The completed assignment should address all of the assignment requirements, exhibit evidence of concept knowledge, and demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the content presented in the course. The writing should integrate scholarly resources, reflect academic expectations and current APA standards, and adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.
    When applicable, conduct a Turnitin pre-check and then upload your completed assignment and click the Submit to Dropbox button