Category: Education

  • “An Overview of Speech and Language: Understanding the Production and Components of Human Communication”

    Alrighty! First formal assignment for this course is short and sweet and to the point. You are going to create a powerpoint presentation. The slides should be in this order: 1. Slide One = Title Slide with APA correct Student Title Page formatting 2. Slide Two = The difference between speech and language – PARAPHRASE this information, do not copy and paste it from somewhere. The slide must contain an APA in-text citation. 3. Slide Three through Slide Six = There are 8 major body parts that are involved in the production of speech (larynx is one of them also). Hint – go back to the Read and View section for this module and read what is there. Name two of these body parts on one slide for a total of 4 slides (2 per slide). Name the part and tell what it does, not where it is located, what it does. Yes, each slide must have in-text citations. 4. Slide Seven = List all your APA references for your information. Please disable the automatic button function so that you can indent your references correctly. So, seven slides, maybe eight depending on how may references you have.

  • “Developmentally Appropriate Environments and Caregiving for Infants and Toddlers: A Focus on Safety, Learning, and Positive Partnerships”

    The purpose of the Research assignment is to assess your ability to evaluate and assess course content in relation to your personal and/or professional lives. In the Research 5 assignment, we are focusing on content from chapters 12-14. You may choose ONE of the following five prompts to research. There is no observation choice for Research 5.
    Research Prompts:
    Copy the prompt in a new document or PowerPoint slide, respond to the prompt, including source citations at the end of your response and upload here. Label the document/PPT as such: 132, Last Name, Research 5. If using PowerPoint, remember that ‘less is more’ meaning that graphics and animation should be limited.
    All research responses require one or more sources other than the textbook. If you use the textbook, use the following reference citation: Gonzalez-Mena & Eyer. (2020). page #. All other sources should include the author name(s), date of publication, and if found online, a descriptive text hyperlink. List at the end of the response. Response should be written in your own words, with no copying and pasting or quoting from your source. I’m looking for your understanding of the concept and how you’ve interpreted your findings. 
    There is no specific length requirement but the response should be clear in describing key concepts of the prompt and how the information may be used in one’s personal and/or professional lives.
    1. Using Chapter 12 and Module Five materials and one additional source, describe how the developmentally appropriateness of an environment relates to safety and learning.
    2. Using Chapter 12 and Module Five materials and the quality standards for early learning environments in the WACs, Links to an external site.describe what is needed to provide healthy, safe and developmentally appropriate caregiving situations for infants and toddlers. Be sure to include all aspects of the environment.
    3. Using Chapter 13  and Module Five materials and one additional source, discuss the importance of identify formation in an early learning environment and how best to support that development in an infant/toddler setting.
    4. Using Chapter 13 and Module Five materials and one additional source, discuss positive approaches to guidance within the infant/toddler caregiving environment. Include why positive approaches to guidance are of particular importance during the infant/toddler years.
    5. Using Chapter 14 and Module Five materials and one additional source, discuss ways in which caregivers can encourage parents to be partners with their child’s caregiver. Include a discussion of how these partnerships may be different in home and center-based programs.
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    132SpResearch5
    132SpResearch5
    Criteria Ratings Pts
    Information/Concepts
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    50 to >44 pts
    Superior
    Meets all assignment requirements
    44 to >39 pts
    Above Average
    Meets 85% of all assignment requirements
    39 to >34 pts
    Average
    Meets 75% of all assignment requirements
    34 to >0 pts
    Below Average
    Meets 65% of all assignment requirements
    0 pts
    No Marks
    Not submitted
    / 50 pts
    Assessment and Evaluation of Concepts
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    50 to >44 pts
    Superior
    Meets all assignment requirements
    44 to >39 pts
    Above Average
    Meets 85% of all assignment requirements
    39 to >34 pts
    Average
    Meets 75% of all assignment requirements
    34 to >0 pts
    Below Average
    Meets 65% of all assignment requirements
    0 pts
    No Marks
    Not submitted
    / 50 pts
    Total Points: 0

  • Title: Guiding Children Through Mistakes: A Teacher’s Role in Developing Socioemotional Skills

    It is important for children to have the freedom to make mistakes. As children learn, it is a teacher’s responsibility to guide them through their mistakes, so they are able to respond and develop their social and emotional skills appropriately.
    For this assignment, review the case scenarios below to develop plans to guide the children through their mistakes, allowing them to use the mistakes as learning opportunities.
    Case Scenario 1: Joey
    Joey is a four-year-old child whose family recently relocated to a new town. Joey joined his new Pre-K classroom four months into the school year, after the community of the classroom was established and friendships formed. Joey is a rule-follower and seems to be adjusting well, but he usually plays alone and is shy. One day, Joey is painting at the art center and after finishing his own painting, he begins painting on another child’s work. The other child is visibly upset that her work has been painted on. She and her friend tell Joey that he is not nice and they do not want him there because he painted on her work. When confronted by the other children, he says that there was no more paper, begins crying, and runs to the corner. He has now isolated himself and refuses to speak to anyone.
    Case Scenario 2: Olivia
    Olivia is a kindergarten student entering school for the first time. She is an only child and has had little exposure to other children. While playing a game, Olivia takes all of the cards from another child. The other child tells Olivia, “That isn’t fair! You need to share!” as he grabs some of the cards back. Olivia gets very close to the other child’s face and yells, “I am the princess! Give me those now!” She then grabs the cards and hits him before walking away.
    With occurrences like these, teachers typically arrange to meet with parents to discuss the situation and develop a unified approach to remedying it. Best practice is to follow up the discussion with written confirmation of what was agreed to.
    For each of the scenarios above, write 150-250 word discussion outline and a 150-250 word follow up letter including the following:
    Part 1: Discussion outline
    Explain the situation you observed in your classroom.
    Describe what actions you took immediately following the occurrence, and the child’s reaction.
    How you will collaborate with the student to use mistakes as learning opportunities to develop healthy socioemotional skills and create a respectful, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
    Suggestions for how parents/guardians can support appropriate behavior at home through respectful, reciprocal relationships.
    Part 2: Follow-up letter
    Brief summary of the student’s classroom behavior.
    Summary of corrective steps you took and will take to help the student to develop appropriate behavior.
    At-home strategies to encourage student to develop healthy socioemotional skills.
    How you will follow-up with the family about the child’s future behavior and progress.

  • “Learning to Fly: Overcoming Obstacles and Embracing Independence” Learning to Fly: Overcoming Obstacles and Embracing Independence As I stood in the bustling airport, clutching my boarding pass and luggage, I couldn’t help

    Prompt: The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
    500-650 word range, experience: flying alone for the first time, lessons; resilience, independence

  • Article Review: The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children Article Review: The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children Article Summary: The chosen article, “The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children” by Susan Hanks, discusses the detrimental effects of domestic violence

    1. Read the article 
    2. Write a 1-2 page paper on your chosen article. The body of your article review should contain content supporting the following sections:
    Article Summary
    Relation to Text (see below)
    Contribution to the Field of Family Science
    Personal/Professional Application. 
    3.  Review the paper paying special attention to APA formatting (title page, section headings, citation) and grammatical errors. Please consult the Purdue Writing Lab to make sure your paper aligns with APA 7 format.
    Relation to text-book stated: “Children identify with the victim, feeling fearful, withdrawn, and depressed. Children from families fraught with domestic violence grow up to exhibit low self-esteem, depression, developmental delays, acute anxiety, rage, and they are more prone to be violent toward others.” 
    Video on ACE- When the children have gone through a traumatic event, their bodies are in a constant fight or flight mode. 

  • “Understanding the Basics of Paraphrasing” Title: “Mastering the Fundamentals of Paraphrasing”

    Paste answers into the template provided. Paraphrase or use your own words.  Answers to use have been provided.

  • “Exploring Parental Involvement: Insights from Semi-Structured Interviews at the British School of Dhahran, International Schools Group”

    Using
    the Data_Interview Transcription attachment, develop five different interview
    transcriptions with the following instructions 140/150 words per question. 
    Overview
    The purpose of this study is to provide
    recommendations for solving the problem of low parental involvement in the
    British School of Dhahran, International Schools Group. The problem is that 65%
    of the parents of students at the British School of Dhahran International
    School groups failed to meet the required parental involvement standards (ISG,
    2023). This chapter presents the Interview Procedures, Survey Procedures, and
    Questionnaire Procedures.
    Interview Procedures
    The first data collection method is
    semi-structured interviews. The interviews will be conducted
    in-depth to provide valuable insights about the research problem and some of
    the reasons why it exists. This
    thoughtful arrangement guarantees a systematic and thorough inquiry that aligns
    with the research goals and purposes.
    Data Collection and Analysis
    The five parents from various grade
    levels will be the participants to which their children are attending BSD. One parent with a child from grade 6 to 10 will be used
    for the interview process. The
    rationale behind the fundamental methodology of semi-structured interviews is
    to attain a balance between structure and flexibility. This strategy aims to
    preserve the degree of system required for insightful analysis while capturing
    the depth of participant insights (Silinskas & Kikas 2019). The interviews will mostly be conducted
    through face-to-face interactions, with the provision of phone or online
    interviews as choices to meet the preferences and availability of the
    participants. Face-to-face interviews are commonly favored due to their
    propensity to foster enhanced levels of open and comprehensive communication,
    enabling more effective monitoring of non-verbal signs. Nevertheless, in situations where
    geographical or scheduling limitations hinder the feasibility of conducting
    face-to-face interviews, alternative methods such as phone or videoconferencing interviews will be employed to guarantee the inclusion of all
    significant viewpoints. The ability to conduct interviews in various modes is
    essential for optimizing participant inclusion and facilitating comprehensive
    data collecting. Following the completion of the interviews, the data will be
    systematically analyzed using thematic analysis.
    This method involves transcribing the interviews, carefully
    reading the transcripts to identify patterns, and coding the data to categorize
    these patterns into themes. Thematic analysis is chosen for its effectiveness
    in organizing and interpreting rich, detailed qualitative data, making it
    possible to draw meaningful conclusions about the factors influencing parental
    involvement. The analysis will focus on identifying common themes across
    different interviews and unique insights provided by individual participants to
    develop a nuanced understanding of the problem and inform the development of
    targeted recommendations. This approach supports building rapport and promoting
    candid conversation, both essential for exploring the intricacies of parental
    engagement (Huguley et al., 2019).
    Using this strategy, researchers can be confident that their information is
    useful and accurate, laying a firm groundwork for their conclusions and suggestions.

  • “Exploring Reflection in Higher Education: A Comprehensive Literature Review” Introduction: Reflection has been recognized as a critical component of learning in higher education. It involves the process of thinking deeply about one’s experiences, beliefs, and actions in order

    Base on my research plan, write a literature review
    Your Action Research Plan: Literature Review is due this session. For this component, you will conduct a thorough review of the existing research on the topic of reflection, focusing on higher education. You will include a summary of the major themes, findings, and methodologies used in the research.
    Literature Review:
    Conduct a thorough review of the existing research on the topic of reflection, focusing on higher education. Include a summary of the major themes, findings, and methodologies used in the research. Your literature review must include 15 sources, of which at least 10 must be primary research.

  • Title: Budget Proposal for a Small Extra-Curricular Program: “Music for All” Account Number | Item Description | Quantity | Cost/Per | Total 1 | Instruments | 20 | $500 | $10,000 2

    Select a small extra-curricular program to propose to your supervisor/principal. Identify the major expenses that the district would have to incur. (At least 20 items) Create a budget proposal. Utilizing the Uniform Minimum Chart of Accounts, create a table or spreadsheet with the following columns:
    Account Number
    Item Description
    Quantity
    Cost/Per
    Total
    Enter a grand total for the project
    Prepare a justification for the project and support the value of the expenditure to the students.
    Examine the costs and identify any areas where a different method or concept might reduce the program cost and compare the costs if those options were possible.