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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 this student’s strengths? Barringer, M. D., Pohlman, C., & Robinson, M. (2010). Schools for all…
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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 Kohlberg's Moral Stage Theory). Create a PowerPoint presentation using your selected Lifespan Development Theory to describe your subject’s…
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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 learning experiences depending on the situation. Select one of the nine activities and post a scenario or short…
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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 connections you could use as field experience settings? How did you/will you build relationships and…
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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 were you born/raised? What was your family composition? How many siblings? Were your parents married? Did…
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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 children’s development and that their education is enhanced when these spheres collaborate and work toward common goals. For this assignment, you are…
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Discuss the characteristics and causes of emotional and behavioral disorders. How might understanding the characteristics and/or causes of a student’s disability help a teacher integrate them into the classroom? What are some of the models used for teaching these students and integrating them into the class? Please include other considerations such as the environment…
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– Describe the national security risk and threat assessment process. – What national security threats have been attributed to climate change? – What recommendations should be followed to protect the US from climate change? – What is the water-food-energy nexus and why is it important? – How will rising sea levels impact defense infrastructure?…
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As you reflect on the content of this course, how does this information impact your teaching or beliefs on teaching? Is there a quote or thought that best epitomizes your reason for teaching? APA style
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A teacher’s ability to reflect upon his or her practice to improve student learning is a key skill that is learned over time and not easily mastered. How would (or do) you include the principles or methods of Critical Reflection into your practice or studies? Relate an incident in which you have used a…