Education

For this Work Product, you will demonstrate your ability to plan developmentally appropriate preschool math and science activities, and to plan, implement, and engage in critical reflection on an integrated math/science lesson for preschool children. You are strongly encouraged to use the Academic Writing Expectations Checklist when completing this Assessment.Professional Skill: Written Communication, Critical Thinking and Information Literacy are assessed in this Competency.Your response to this Assessment should:Reflect the criteria provided in the Rubric.Adhere to the required length.Conform to APA style guidelines. You may use Walden Writing Center’s APA Course Paper Template.

Legal liability plays a huge role in student affairs decision making and institutional change. Explain the type of impact that legal liability imposes upon post-secondary institutions.As you analyze and compose your replies to your peers, how do you determine the type and extent of liability that an institution may encounter? And how does that determination inform institutional change?Link to my book:https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/#/books/9780470923184/cfi/6/2!/4/2@0:0.00A Legal Guide for Student Affairs Professionals, Chapter 2Links toreadings:https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1004&context=cns_law

Healthy Aging with Nutritionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=KD-FmeueFUo&feature=emb_titleAfter viewing the video, discuss the following.1. What are the six classes of essential nutrients?2. Why are researchers interested in learning more about bioactive compounds?3. What are possible benefits of including carotenoids in our diet?4. All bioactive compounds listed improve cardiovascular health except which one? This particular bioactive is being researched due to it possibility to reduce the risk of which type of cancer?5. Who is the FDA and what is their role in the United States?6. Provide four concerns and/or recommendations to consider when determining what supplements may work for you?

Write at least a 100-word paper in Microsoft® Word describing AMAZON. Identify the following:The training opportunity

Complete the following being sure to include the minimum word count. Posts will be graded on content and quality of writing.1. (100 word minimum) The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition developed a set of criteria for diagnosing malnutrition. Identify these criteria and explain how they are used to determine whether an individual has malnutrition.2. (75 word minimum) Explain what the mnemonic MEALS ON WHEELS is used for and what each letter stands for.3. (75 word minimum) Describe your current diet and discuss whether it will be appropriate as you age and why, or how it might need to change to improve your chances for optimal aging.

Part I: Changing demographics and Building Blocks Learning CenterUsing the “Demographics from Hansvale County” document, write an article for the faculty newsletter that includes the following:An explanation of how changing racial, cultural, and linguistic demographics in the county impacts the centerTwo real-world examples that illustrate how home language or race might impact children and familiesAn explanation of at least one way Building Blocks Learning Center can respond to changing demographics to ensure an equitable programPart II: Poverty and child developmentUsing the “Demographics from Hansvale County” document and information from the professional knowledge base, write an article for the faculty newsletter that includes the following:An explanation of how poverty impacts healthy child development and learningA description of at least two ways the center can adjust or add programming to meet the needs of children and families living in povertyA recommendation regarding how individual staff members can promote the healthy development and learning of children living in povertyAn analysis of at least one recent state or federal policy related to early childhood education to ensure equity for all children in early childhood settings. Explain how the policy might impact the center.Part III: Brain research and Building Blocks Learning CenterUsing three research articles written in the past 5 years about brain research and child development, write an article explaining brain research and its impact on the early childhood field that includes the following:A summary of three recent developments in brain research and child development (Note: Use articles that have been published in the past 5 years, either from the Walden library or other professional resources, to support your summary.)A description of at least two ways teachers at Building Blocks Learning Center can use this information about the brain and child development to foster healthy development and promote learningPart IV: Effective use of technology in the classroomUsing two research articles written in the past 5 years about the effective use of technology with children, write an article explaining the implications of technology on child development and the early childhood field that includes the following:An explanation of the benefits and challenges of using technology as a teaching tool for childrenA recommendation for families concerning appropriate use of technology for children at two different stages of development (i.e., infant-toddler, preschool, school-age)

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment: Refer to the draft of the 10 Strategic Points that you developed for your dissertation study in Topic 5 of RES-850. You may also use a more recent version of this document if one is available. Refer to the list of 10 references to studies related to your dissertation topic that you added to the Literature Review Resources assignment in the final week of RES-850. Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment. Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center. Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for specific guidelines related to doctoral level writing. The Manual contains essential information on manuscript structure and content, clear and concise writing, and academic grammar and usage. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. Directions: Locate the draft of the 10 Strategic Points from Topic 5 of RES-850 (or a more recent version if one is available) and the 10 references to studies that you added to the Literature Review Resources assignment in the final topic of RES-850. Choose five articles from your draft of the 10 Strategic Points and 5 articles from those you added to the Literature Review Resources assignment in the final week of RES-850. The articles you choose must have been published within the last 5 years. Write a narrative (3,750-4,000 words) that summarizes the important information about the 10 articles you selected and describes how the studies form the research gap that your dissertation will fill. Your narrative should include the following: A summary of the key points of each article (purpose, research method, research design, sample, data collection instrument, results). A description of how these studies individually lead to the research gap that your dissertation study will fill.

For this course, you will prepare a weeklong science unit plan. Each assignment will scaffold to create the benchmark. Each week, for each assignment, you will be completing a portion of the science unit plan.The unit plan will be aligned to state content standards, in the areas of science and health (fitness, body, physical activity, emotional, and/or motor skills), along with a minimum of two of the following content disciplines:Scientific MethodPhysical ScienceLife ScienceEarth and SpaceEngineering, Technology, and Applications of SciencePart 1: Title, Rationale, Standards, Learning Objectives, VocabularyThe planning process, which includes defining the structure and selecting a theme that encompasses multiple areas of science in one unit, is the first step in preparing a unit plan.When planning your unit plan, identify which concepts in science can overlap from one lesson to another. You could have more than one standard from different areas of science in each lesson.Select a K-8 grade level and use the “Science Unit Plan” template to guide you through the necessary steps and components.For this assignment, complete the following components in the “Science Unit Plan” template:Lesson Title, Brief Summary, and Rationale: Summarize and provide a rationale as to how each lesson can overlap multiple areas of science in one lesson and the scope/intent of the lesson.State-Specific Standards: List the specific grade-level standards that teach and assess science content areas.Learning Objectives: Write learning objectives specific to your state standards and the lesson.Vocabulary: Include the appropriate academic language and vocabulary that is appropriate to each lesson.The details of the “Science Unit Plan” will continue to be fully developed and revised throughout the duration of the course, culminating in a complete unit plan due in Topic 5.Part 2: ReflectionIn 250-500 words, summarize and reflect on the process of beginning your unit plan and including multiple content areas of science in one lesson. What do you consider the most important key components of your unit plan so far? How can this process be used in your future professional practice?Submit the “Science Unit Plan” and reflection as onedeliverable.APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.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. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Many of you are unable to perform an interview. If that is the case, use the Internet to answer the questions. Your product does not have to be a formal paper, but cite all references please. Support the assignment with a minimum of three scholarly resources.

The role of the special education teacher is collaborative and requires a specific skill set and understanding of the laws and regulations related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the IEP process, and implementation of the IEP. Additionally, special education teachers frequently collaborate, communicate, and co-teach with general education teachers to provide educational services for students with exceptionalities. Developing understanding of the roles and responsibilities of special and general education teachers in the IEP process and delivery of services to students with exceptionalities is of primary importance in professional practice.

In a paper, address the following:

• Describe your role in the IEP process.
• Summarize the steps that should be followed prior to creating an IEP for an individual with disabilities.
• Describe how you involve parents/guardians and students in the special education process.
• Describe strategies that can be used to ensure confidentiality of information and instill trust with parents/guardians. Discuss other legal, ethical, and policy responsibilities teachers have related to the educational, developmental, and medical services for individuals with disabilities and their parents/guardians.
• Explain how you offer support to parents/guardians of individuals with disabilities. Include discussion of specific types of support and resources you typically provide.
• Describe how you collaborate with the school psychologist and administration as team members in the special education process.
• Describe the special education resources and training provided by your district.
• Explain how you collect data for IEP progress monitoring.
• Describe the collaboration between special education and general education teachers to meet the needs of students.

In a 750-1,000 word reflection, discuss the following:

• All team members are accountable for understanding the procedures and guidelines for the special education process. Discuss how you plan to comply with this requirement and explain how you will ensure that other team members understand their roles.
• Describe strategies you could employ for ensuring confidentiality of information and instilling trust with parents/guardians. Discuss the legal, ethical, and policy responsibilities teachers have related to the educational, developmental, and medical services for individuals with disabilities and their parents/guardians.
• Describe how you will encourage the involvement of parents/guardians and students in the IEP process. Include discussion about how you will document all efforts to involve parents/guardians and students in the process.
• Describe the major differences in roles between the special education teacher and the general education teacher. Discuss whether your frame of reference about the roles of educators in the special education process has changed, and if so, explain how.
• Describe strategies that could be used for effective collaboration between the special education teacher and general education teacher to support learning for students with disabilities.
• Data collection should be completed by both special education and general education teachers. Describe specific strategies you can employ in your future professional practice to streamline the data collection process and support team members in the process of data collection.

Establishing procedures in a  classroom setting creates a learning environment that is helpful for all  students. Districts may provide guidelines, but ultimately, classroom  procedures, routines, rules, consequences, and rewards are at the  discretion of the teacher. Each year presents a new group of students to  which classroom management must be adapted to meet the needs of  students.Allocate 3 hours in the field to support this field experience.  In  a K?8 classroom, observe procedures, routines, rules, consequences, and  rewards in your mentor teacher’s classroom. With the permission of your  mentor teacher, observe two additional classrooms at the same school  site. Consider observing one classroom at the same grade level and one  classroom at a different grade level.While observing, pay  particular attention to the visuals around the classroom supporting  rules and procedures, organizational structures implemented during  learning, transitions from one activity to the next, and the teacher’s  initiative to organize the learning environment. Take notes on your  findings in preparation to collaborate with your mentor.Discuss  your observations with your mentor teacher. Seek further information on  the site’s initiatives for classroom rules and procedures, grade level  collaboration, and the mentor’s perspective on establishing clear  procedures in the classroom environment.Use any remaining field experience hours to assist the teacher in providing instruction and support to the class.Summarize your observations and interview in 250?500 words highlighting your vision for your future classroom environment.In your summary, include the following:Why is it important to create a classroom that is safe, organized, and productive?How will a safe, organized, and productive classroom meet the needs of diverse students?What procedures, routines, rewards, and rules did you observe that you would consider implementing in your future classroomGCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.This  assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the  assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful  completion.