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Assigned Topic: What are at least three points that stand out to you from reviewing the CEC website (link is below) https://www.cec.sped.org/ You will participate in sharing information regarding the topic for the discussion. In order to receive full credit, your post should include: (a) a 400-500 word summary of at least three most salient points you learned from reading on the assigned topic; (b) information from at least one peer-reviewed journal article on the subject with APA reference (c) explanation of how what you have learned about the topic will be of benefit to you in your current and/or future professional work; include your reaction to the information learned (d) your writing must be error-free and in APA style Please note that discussions in this class are scholarly conversations that include statements with supporting evidence, such as references and citations. Be cautious of using personal experiences as they often constitute testimonials which can be biased and not as effective as research-based evidence. To receive full credit for the assignment, you must submit your responses on time.  Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references from your readings and other relevant scholarly literature. Citations and references must be in APA format. For more information on Sharing Information read this:  https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search=Sharing+Information&title=Special%3ASearch&go=Go&ns0=1 

IntroductionFamily engagement involves more than greeting families at drop off and pick up or sending home the food and diapering schedule. It is imperative to develop relationships with the families you serve. In our class discussions, you read many ways to develop a rapport with the families you serve. This assignment offers you an opportunity to discuss familyengagement with your classmates.The AssignmentRespond to the following prompt(s) for this module.As you watch the video, reflect upon the different strategies this child care program implemented to encourage family engagement.Should child care programs have a Parent Teacher Organization?What benefits would your child care program gain from having a PTO?What would families gain?What other ways can you actively engagement families in your childcare program?Watch the video Involving Familieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTVLtIn29I0&feature=youtu.beGrading Criteria: See attached rubric for grading criteria

Individualized Professional Development Plan After reading Chapter 4, find an early childhood teacher who is willing to speak with you as you create an individualized professional development plan based on Table 4.1 in your text. This should take approximately 30 minutes of the volunteer’s time. You may complete this document in person or on the phone, making sure you have provided the teacher with a copy of the document. Using the form, complete section I, rows A–J in Table 4.1 with the volunteer, taking detailed notes. Remember that this is a reciprocal process – it should feel like a conversation, and you should do more listening than talking. Use your notes to type your report, following the structure of Table 4.1. Include both Parts 1 and 2 in your Individualized professional development plan: Part 1: Design a document based on Table 4.1 that will meet the specific needs of your volunteer’s early childhood programs. Make sure to include rows A-J. Part 2: Fill out the document to with your volunteer. The Individualized Professional Development Plan Must be at least two double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.). Must include a separate title page with the following: Title of Paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must cite the text as a reference to your created professional development plan form. The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for an assignment. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment. For more information on Development Plan read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Development_plan

Week 3 – Discussion No unread replies.No replies. Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated. Communicating Strategies for Mentoring Success Communication strategies need to be individualized and responsive to the protégé in the mentor-learner relationship. Two factors to consider include that the adult learner is (a) an individual who is a cultural being with a complex identity and a lifetime of experiences and (b) working in a specific early childhood educational program context with its own patterns of communication. Being effective in the mentoring process requires an intense interest in learning to understand another’s perspective and how that is similar or very different from your own. In your group discussion work with your classmates, share your thoughts, and discuss options to summarize the key components of the five elements below, referring to the text to support your descriptions. Additionally, as a group, create a plan for approaching each of these elements in a culturally respectful way. As a group, post your final responses with examples and cultural approaches by the final day of the week. Listening for understanding Promoting reflection Instructive feedback Effective dispositions for teaching Affirmations to support ongoing reflection For more information on Communicating Strategies  read this:https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Search&search=communication+strategies+&fulltext=1&profile=default&ns0=1

What Makes an Effective Executive by Peter F. Drucker An effective executive does not need to be a leader in the sense that the term is now most commonly used. Harry Truman did not have one ounce of charisma, for example, yet he was among the most effective chief executives in U.S. history. Similarly, some of the best business and nonprofit CEOs I?ve worked with over a 65-year consulting career were not stereotypical leaders. They were all over the map in terms of their personalities, attitudes, values, strengths, and weaknesses. They ranged from extroverted to nearly reclusive, from easygoing to controlling, from generous to parsimonious.What made them all effective is that they followed the same eight practices:• They asked, “What needs to be done?”• They asked, “What is right for the enterprise?”• They developed action plans.• They took responsibility for decisions.• They took responsibility for communicating.• They were focused on opportunities rather than problems.• They ran productive meetings.• They thought and said “we” rather than “I.”The first two practices gave them the knowledge they needed. The next four helped them convert this knowledge into effective action. The last two ensured that the whole organization felt responsible and accountable.Get the Knowledge You Need The first practice is to ask what needs to be done. Note that the question is not “What do I want to do?” Asking what has to be done, and taking the question seriously, is crucial for managerial success. Failure to ask this question will render even the ablest executive ineffectual.

Directions:  It’s your first year of high school, and it’s a lot different from the 8th grade. Your school is a lot bigger. There are a lot more cliques. There’s a lot more pressure to be cool. Annie has been your best friend since 3rd grade, but in high school, she’s not fitting in as well as you are. A lot of the upperclassmen have started inviting you to go out with them on the weekends, but they never invite Annie. You want to be friends with them and with her. This weekend, you and Annie have planned an all-night movie marathon at her house. Then, on Friday, a junior asks if you want to go to the football game with a big group of people. You feel torn. You really want to go with the group, but you would feel horrible ditching Annie.Demonstrate your skill at problem-solving by using the seven-step method to solve this problem. You may assume details such as what time the football game starts, what time you planned to be at Annie’s, how Annie reacts to being left out, etc. Since this is a hypothetical situation, you will not be able to perform step seven, evaluating the solution. 1. Define the problem.2. State and check your assumptions.3. Collect information.4. Analyze the information.5. Determine possible solutions.6. Select and implement a solution.7. Evaluate the solution. Since this is a hypothetical situation, you will not be able to perform step seven, evaluating the solution. Principles of Business and Finance (BF102X0000)AssignmentsUnit 3 Formal Writing Assignment Sept 25

The definition of Theme is often abridged to “the main idea.” However, Theme is more involved than that. Essentially, a theme is the author’s message–what the author wants to tell his/her readers about people in general. Themes can be supported by many of the story’s components, particularly the characters’ words, actions, and conflicts.Initial response: One of the best ways to analyze theme is to look at it through children’s literature. For this response, think of a children’s story/book and analyze what the theme is. What is the author trying to tell children about life? About people?What story are you choosing? If you can find a link to the book or story, please post this.Provide a brief summary of the story (be careful about cutting and pasting. Please use your own words)What do you feel is the theme of this story and WHY?Be sure to include text examples with your responseEnd your response by asking a question of your classmates

 Digital Presentation Instructions The principle for the digital presentation is to explore an issue or topic related to intercultural communication and presents it in a way that educates your audience. Think of general audience where some may have an idea about the topic while others may have not heard about it. Thus your information should be informative at different levels. Make sure to discuss counter-arguments if and when applicable . You may pick any issue of cultural/intercultural nature: e.g. segregation and discrimination against a certain microculture group in your dominant culture of choice, certain celebration that a certain group in the U.S. or abroad does; origins of a particular holiday; development projects in underdeveloped countries. (examples of specific topics: amateur documentary type videos about a certain micro cultural group; video about International students at American universities and their American cultural experience; the impact of the COVID-19 and other pandemics on certain cultures or cultural groups, the effect of micro-cultural groups on food in certain cultures; stereotyping of Black (or other micro cultural groups) people in American (or some other) media; desalination plants in KSA; humanitarian crises in Darfur; the Rio carnival; origins of Christmas (or any other widely celebrated holiday) …etc). – The information should be enough but not overwhelming in specialization. – Your presentation should be between 5-7 minutes in length if recorded. – The presentation should also clearly reference your sources; include your references/sources within the presentation and not just as a reference list at the end. – Any format that you can work with will be acceptable (e,g power point with recorded voice, podcast, any video format, poster presentation; digital story…etc) – A minimum of five reputable sources (preferably academic and not .com or Wikipedia) are expected. Due to the limitation of space on blackboard, you may need to save your project on onedrive or some other platforms (e.g. you tube) and share the link on blackboard under the assigned folder. For more information on read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presentation_Sisters

 I need this assignment done everything is in the assignment content on what is needing to be done in this assignment everything is in APA style. Signature Assignment: Components of an Effective Literacy Program Presentation [due Mon]Assignment ContentImagine that you have been asked to do a workshop on literacy in the 21st century. You have been asked to focus on key features of reading instruction that make up a balanced and effective literacy program at the early childhood level. Your audience will likely include current teachers, new teachers, librarians, paraprofessionals, and possibly high school students who plan to pursue early childhood education after graduation.  Create a 10- to 12-slide presentation for the workshop, using Microsoft® PowerPoint® or another medium, such as Prezi®, Powtoon, Wideo, etc. Consult the College of Education’s Technology Resources Library for additional information on presentation media you may use.Research and discuss the following in your presentation:A brief explanation of learning theories that currently influence reading instruction (behaviorism, constructivism, sociolinguistics, and information processing) and how these can all be incorporated into a balanced literacy programA description of the 4 cueing systems (phonological, syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic) and their importance in the development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skillsA description of ways to support early childhood students in developing their skills within each of the cueing systemsA chart in which you compare the process of first-language acquisition with that of second-language acquisition and describe 2–3 strategies to support English learners at each of the 6 stages of language acquisition (total of 12–18 strategies)A description of instructional approaches that can make up a balanced literacy program, including guided reading lessons, basal reading programs, literature focus units, literature circles, and reading/writingworkshopsInclude a reference page or slide in APA format with all resources used in your presentation.

Personal Reflection on Practice (formative) students are required to submit a written piece of an academic standard (700 words) as a reflection on their personal experience of a challenge they had faced where decisions had to be made and where there had been considerable uncertainty. A personal reflection is a piece of writing to explore a personal experience, describing both the feelings of the author and the events. It is an opportunity to reconsider events, thoughts and emotions from a fresh perspective. You should aim to do this in an academic style. You need to show that you can evaluate ideas and draw a comparison between those ideas, and your own. You could also reflect upon your own learning in order to identify and then evaluate a different approach that may have been helpful or unhelpful. You should aim to consider your own role in the process. The key to a successful personal reflection is to remember that it is a personal response by you. Your response will be influenced by:  1) Your opinions, beliefs and experiences  2) Similarities or contrasts with your own experiences  3) Your emotional state at a given moment  4) Sympathy or empathy with the involved characters Even though this is personal, you need to justify your opinion.  You will need to give reasons why you developed your perspective. Reflective writing requires personal language, although it is important to try to minimise the use of the word ‘I’. Instead, use connotation (the emotion or ‘vibe’ of a word) and modality (degree of meaning) to offer your opinions. This is a formative piece of writing at this stage. An indicative mark will be provided with guidance, but the grade will not count towards the final module mark.