Theories of Piaget and Vygotsky The theories of Piaget and Vygotsky offer very different ways of conceptualizing key aspects of cognitive development. They also lead to different recommendations about how to teach. In an essay, compare and contrast the theories in terms of: • The major developmental changes (milestones) they describe • Whether the developmental […]
Reading Response: Chapter 1 Submit an essay at least 2 pages long that provides a clear indication that the entire chapter was read. Choose from below for the chapter questions section: What types of activities or problems require divergent thinking? What activities or problems require convergent thinking? How would you explain the “creative process” to […]
Case Study: Riverbend Write a 5-7 page analysis describing how a case study reveals the five disciplines and systems archetypes, as well as the relationship between cultural context and the organizational change inquiry processes. Collaborating in Action Research Action research can be a collaborative approach to inquiry that provides a means of systematic action required […]
Watch this webinar and Write a three paragraph reflection about what you took from this information
Regarding Education: Define Authentic Assessment. Discuss different types of authentic assessments. Discuss the benefits and challenges to the development, implementation, and evaluation of authentic assessments. Briefly discuss problem-based, competency-based and transformative assessment.
Classroom Management IRIS Module 1: Classroom Management (Part 1): Learning the Components of a Comprehensive Behavior Management Plan Complete all sections of each module Read and answer the questions to the “Assessment” section of the module to self-assess your comprehension of the content Watch 15-20 minutes of video vignettes (selection sheet provided in syllabus) Write a […]
Six Types of Parent Involvement Referencing Epstein’s Framework of Six Types of Parent Involvement, Provide at least two examples that represent two types of family involvement. For example, describing a Learning at Home example and a Collaborating with Community example. The examples can reflect the past when you were the child/student or can be current […]
Early childhood teachers are usually clear of their work with children while they construct understandings of their world. However, when children behave in ways that upset us, we tend to do things to them, by delivering rewards and punishments. In other words, our practices for responding to children’s thoughtless behaviors are incompatible with our teaching […]
Social studies develop students’ ability to critically examine and interpret current and past socio-political issues, historic events, and provide an understanding of geography, economics, and civics, yet elementary teachers are fraught with numerous challenges and are unable to teach the subject. Respond to the following question by: 1) citing at least 7 articles from class […]
Benefits of Reading Aloud to Middle School Students 1. Research Question: Write out with more context for the question with one paragraph. 2. Certain themes need transitions. When you transition from one theme to the next in your review of literature there should be some sentences that connect each theme – so the paper has […]
