Education

Early childhood education professionals have many opportunities for career options in the field. It is important that professionals considering a career in early childhood education are familiar with the variety of the positions and organizations available to them. For this assignment: Create a PowerPoint presentation that highlights early childhood roles and opportunities for professionals who are considering a career in the field. Identify 5 different potential job titles. Describe each job and any organizations that might employ such a position. Include education and experience requirements as well as any requirements specific to your state that might be relevant. Your presentation should include 1 title slide, at least 10 content slides, and a reference slide containing APA formatted references if relevant.

Using the models of intelligence given by the textbook as a guide, define what is meant by intelligence. What are some factors that affect the reliability of intelligence tests? Read the article The Myth of Learning Styles  and answer the following questions: Did it change or challenge your opinion about learning styles? Does the concept of “learning styles” equal to “learner differences”? What are some potential downsides if the instruction evolve largely based on “learning styles”?  After watching the Mission Hill elementary schools video, answer the following questions:  What are some of the benefits of inclusion education?  What are some of the potential challenges teachers encounter in an inclusion classroom?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Efoj38lp2w&feature=emb_title

Essay responses should provide your summation and response to assigned readings and videos for the assigned week in a minimum of 1-1 ½ page essay, single spaced.  length, 4-6 academic journal articles only for sources. Assigned Topic: Indigenous/tribal community developmenWhat key points or themes were raised in the assigned readings? (One paragraph in length. .This is usually the shortest paragraph.) Details and analysis of assigned article one with page citations, two paragraphs. Details and analysis of article two with page citations, two paragraphs.  Summarize key points and provide details from the assigned video clip with time sequence, how does it connect to readings. Here is what I learned from reading these articles. Why is this information important? Was any of the information new to you, has it made you think differently, etc.? (One paragraph in length).

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You have been put in charge of designing an educational program for children from disadvantaged families, many of whom have experienced neglect, abuse and/or trauma as very young children.A) Choose two of Erikson’s ‘psychosocial’ stages that relate to child development (or two of the first five stages), describe the main features of these stages, and discuss ways that negative experiences such as these can influence a child’s social/emotional development at each of the stages you have chosen. B) Of the two stages you have chosen, at which do you think it will be more difficult to address the child’s social and emotional needs (or put another way, help them to resolve their inner conflict positively)? Why? C) What features would you include in a program designed to support the emotional needs of children from backgrounds such as these?Each question should be around 150 words and only use sources provided by me.

: between theoretical concepts in the course and practical applications to your future teaching. APA reference In your essay (8-10 double-spaced pages), analyze effective democratic schooling practices based on the framework of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (CRP) to prepare all students for the 21st Century.  Your analysis should include learning gleaned from course readings, zoom discussions, and video lesson reflections. Your task is to make connections style is preferred.Section I. Revisiting Your Philosophical Orientation Cite your sources (e.g., Parkay & Stanford, 2010; Gollnick & Chinn, 2017, and other relevant sources)At the start of the course, we read the “Philosophical Foundations of U.S. Education” book chapter by Stanford and Parkay (2010). Based on that reading and the results of the chapter inventory survey, you identified your philosophy of education.  Your philosophy reflects your fundamental beliefs and values about how you see the role of: the teacher, students (and their families), curriculum and instruction, classroom management, and a member of the profession.o    At this point, has your philosophy of teaching shifted and why? To what do you attribute the change(s)? If your philosophy remains intact, explain why.Section II. Analyzing Your Professional Teacher IdentityCite your sources (e.g., Parkay & Stanford, 2010; Gollnick & Chinn, 2017, and other relevant sources)o    Professional Identity:How has your professional identity evolved from a credential student to that of a future teacher, prepared to work with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences?o    Professional DispositionsHow would you model integrity and ethical conduct in your future classroom?o    Learning Environment:How would you minimize bias in yourself to create a professional, safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment?Section III. Envisioning Self as a Culturally Responsive Pedagogy TeacherCite your sources (e.g., Banks, 2010; Gay, 2010; Gollnick & Chinn, 2017; Parkay & Stanford, 2010; and other relevant sources)o    Pursuit of Lifelong Learning:What principles of CRP are you still grappling with and why? How might you continue to build your knowledge and gain expertise in the areas identified?o    CRP Application:Which CRP principles most resonate with you and why? How you would apply CRP principles to your future practice to make your subject area more accessible and relevant to students?o    CRP Leadership & Advocacy:What can you do to leverage knowledge gained about MCE and CRP practices effectively and efficiently when you start teaching?

Summary of the journal article to include but not limited to (research problem, research design, research methods, participants, data collection and instruments used, results, etc.) The importance or lack of importance of this topic to rural education or rural life. Justify your response. Include a discussion of how the findings can be used. What additional research is needed on this topic?  Technical Aspects Review the technical aspects of the journal article. Was the article from a peer-reviewed journal? Do the backgrounds of the researchers indicate that they would be experts in this field? Would this article be good for a literature review? Justify your responses. Review the APA issues that you note in the article. This must include page numbering, headings, running head, page layout, use of numbers, citations, and references. (This section should include one example from the paper that is incorrect and an example of how to correct the issue.)

Students are required to complete a research project examining a topic of choice as it relates to poverty in America, such as risk factors, policy issues, or community awareness.  The student will develop a specific research question and analyze it using existing literature, data sources and policy analysis. In text citations and a works cited page is required. How does education affect poverty or how does poverty affect education.

In paragraph form, share your thoughts on the following:What do you think it means to be an Early Childhood Educator? How would you describe it? What do they do? What are their responsibilities? Why is it important?What does an early childhood educator teach children?

After reading about the emergence of the first junior college and its mission,  discuss the salient issues as presented by the authors and provide  your opinion as to the “future” of state colleges and include a rationale for this.