Teacher Professional Development and Instructional Quality Professional development for teachers is crucial for improving instructional quality in the classroom. When teachers are given opportunities to enhance their skills and stay current on the latest research and strategies, it directly benefits students. Recent studies continue to support the connection between high-quality teacher training and higher student […]
Is Neglecting and Ignoring Your Child Worse Than Physical Punishment? Neglecting and ignoring a child’s emotional needs is a form of child abuse that can have serious and lasting consequences. Unlike physical punishment, which can be easily detected and reported, emotional neglect is often subtle and hard to recognize. However, the effects of emotional neglect […]
Using your observations during Clinical Field Experience C and the research on the food/nutritional requirements implemented by your state,(Alabama), create a 1-2 page handout for families or child care providers outlining current nutritional practices for infants and toddlers and identify 2-3 activities to promote healthy eating while supporting children with special needs, delays, or dietary […]
Clinical Field Experience C: Evaluation of a Child Care Facility Number of sources: 2 Paper instructions: In the last topic, you explored the importance of following safety regulations. In addition to safety regulations, child care facilities must adhere to appropriate sanitary and nutritional practices. These guidelines are important for guests, colleagues, children, and their parents […]
Early Childhood Models Paper instructions: Educational leaders need to be knowledgeable about different early childhood educational models and understand the benefits and challenges of each approach to learning. For this assignment, imagine that you are the director of an early childhood education center, and you have decided to open a new location. Select a geographical […]
Maternal Mortality Rate in African American Women in Alabama This assessment consists of three parts. Data Presentation In this part of the assessment, you will apply the selected tool to the problem and produce a minimum of two visual data displays (charts, graphs, et cetera). Examples of tools you might include are: Cost Benefit Analysis: […]
Safety Considerations Table and Checklist Paper instructions: Assessment Description Use information from your observation in the child care facility during Clinical Field Experience B and conduct research on your state’s (Alabama) policies and procedures to complete the “Safety Considerations Table and Checklist.” Write a 250-500 word summary on the importance of safety considerations in the […]
Clinical Field Experience B: Safety Considerations Paper instructions: Safety is a critical component of a learning environment. Educators familiarize themselves with legal and moral aspects of the classrooms so they can best prepare for routines and instructional lessons. Allocate at least 3 hours in the field to support this field experience. Return to the birth […]
Child Development Theories and the Classroom Assessment Description There are multiple influences on early development and learning. Knowing the theories is not enough for teachers; they need to have a deep understanding of how to apply them to the classroom and in the home. Imagine you are an early childhood educator, and your director has […]
Benchmark – Lifelong Learner Professional Development Plan Number of sources: 0 Paper instructions: As an educator, the learning process never stops. Once in the classroom, continuing to keep up with trends, research, and best practices is critical to excelling professionally. In addition, educators are required to obtain hours of professional development or continued education to […]
