The first step in the self-regulation cycle is setting goals   collaboratively with students. Once established, the monitoring and   implementing of strategies must take place. This allows teachers and   students to collaborate during the learning process and adjust   learning activities to assist students in achieving their goals.   Collecting data, monitoring progress, and making instructional   adjustments are […]

  Strong relationships that develop and blossom into mutually respectful partnerships with families are a foundational component to effective programs within the early childhood field. Consider the following scenario: You have just been hired as the director of an early childhood education program serving children between the ages of birth and 5. In your first […]

  As you have been learning, understanding, and valuing relationships with parents and other significant adults in children’s lives within the context of early childhood education is essential to children’s healthy development and learning. At the core of these relationships are the early childhood practitioner and his or her ability to cultivate such relationships with […]

Part 1: Pre-Assessment and Implementation During your previous observation in your field experience classroom, you identified 3-5 students, above, at, or below standard achievement who would benefit from additional learning support. You also identified the standards and unit that your mentor class is currently learning. With this information, develop a pre-assessment in the English Language […]

   Deliverance 6-7page  You have been called in to consult with the new principal of a large urban high school. The principal has just transferred from a smaller school in the suburbs of another city in another state. Her educational background includes one of the most prestigious schools of education in the country. In fact, […]

   Graduate Programs Discussion Boards Discussion Boards (DB) are a key component of online learning. They foster active participation of learners and dialog with fellow learners and instructors. Graduate-level courses require learners to create original posts to course DBs and to engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the course. Original […]

  Having an understanding of various types of literary texts and genres of literature is crucial in order to know how to integrate them into English language arts lessons in an elementary classroom. Part 1: Matrix For this assignment, you will complete the Literary Genre Matrix to describe different types of literary texts and how […]

 Leading the Way for Developmentally Appropriate Practices Leading the Way for Developmentally Appropriate Practices. 1st Post Due by Day 3. One of the many responsibilities of a program administrator includes serving as an instructional leader. As such, you are expected to both model and coach others in your program to ensure that their instructional strategies […]

Part 1: Observation Observing a classroom environment can provide much needed detail and understanding of students learning needs and continued progress. For this field experience, observe a K-8 classroom during a math lesson. During your observation of the lesson, complete the Math Observation template. Speak with your mentor teacher and, provided permission, use any remaining […]

       Building Confidence   in STEM Presentation The brain grows at an amazing rate during development, which makes it so important that we provide young children with the best environment to learn and grow. Too much abstract thinking at a young age could possibly overwhelm a child. It is important to understand how the brain functions […]