Analyze social, economic, cultural contexts and demographics that influence who adult learners are and what they learn.

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Note:  Do not use the real name of the organization you will describe in this assignment.

Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:

  1. Provide an overview of the organization for which you are to develop the training.  The overview should include, at a minimum, the organization’s mission, vision, management structure, corporate culture, geographic location(s), community involvement, and experience in providing training and development activities.
  2. Specify the task(s) for which the training is being developed.  Analyze the most significant elements or steps for performing each task and examine the importance the task(s) to the organization’s overall mission.
  3. Describe at least five (5) characteristics of the intended audience for the training. For example, describe the number of potential learners, type of learners, reading levels, gender, ages, culture, language(s) they use, and attitude toward learning. Evaluate the intended audience’s level of familiarity with technology overall.
  4. Assess the degree to which the members of your intended audience are self-directed in their learning overall. Suggest the manner in which their self-directedness—or lack thereof—may affect the likelihood that they would successfully compete the training.
  5. Select the theoretical basis for the planned training (i.e., andragogy or one of the other theoretical models on adult learning). Provide a rationale for your selection.
  6. Propose at least two (2) strategies to incorporate key aspect of the selected theoretical model into the design and delivery of the planned training.
  7. Use at least five (5) reputable Websites and scholarly articles for this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA format.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Analyze social, economic, cultural contexts and demographics that influence who adult learners are and what they learn.
  • Analyze the basic principles of selected teaching and learning theories.
  • Evaluate the methods that businesses and other post-secondary education environments use to respond to adult learning needs.
  • Analyze the principles of andragogy and selected teaching and learning theories.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues, current trends, theories, and learning strategies for adult learning and development.
  • Write clearly and correctly about issues in adult learning and development using proper writing mechanics.

Describe your expectations for the role teachers must play in promoting the health and safety of children in their care. Include the topics of immunizations, teachers as health screeners, physical fitness, and safety in the classroom.

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According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “Obesity as a young child is associated with poor health and emotional well-being in childhood and may lead to an array of health problems later in life including a higher risk of being an obese adult” (as cited in Weissman & Hendrick, 2014, p. 205). As educators and caregivers, we play a tremendous role in nurturing physical development in those children in our care. By effectively doing our part to nurture physical development in young children, we are one step closer to becoming a Whole Teacher.

Your discussion on physical development will be based on the following scenario:

For an upcoming staff meeting, you have decided to create a presentation on the topic of physical development.  The goal of your presentation is to not only to remind your staff how important their role is in the physical development of children, but also to begin a conversation about what materials might be needed by your staff and why. To get the conversation going you decide to propose your idea of an exemplary classroom environment, and then ask your staff to do the same.

Initial Post: Using digital tools such as  Screencast (Links to an external site.) or Jing (Links to an external site.), create a brief presentation for your staff where you will describe the importance of the physical development of young children and how to promote it. (If you are unable to use one of the digital tools listed above, please contact your instructor for additional options.)

In your presentation:

  • Describe your expectations for the role teachers must play in promoting the health and safety of children in their care. Include the topics of immunizations, teachers as health screeners, physical fitness, and safety in the classroom.
  • Explain how teachers can utilize each of the basic principles of physical development (i.e.,predictable patterns and sequences, development moves from head-to-tail, and large-to fine-muscle control) to assist them in setting up their classroom environment to promote physical development.
  • Provide specific examples and/or scholarly research to support the use of these basic principles.
  • Interpret how the basic priniciples of physical development specifically align with developmental theory. Provide specific examples and research from at least one scholarly resource that will illustrate this point for your staff.

reference

Screencast (Links to an external site.). (http://www.screencast.com/) for this I will message the information.

  • This website can be used to create presentations and aligns with the Week Four Discussion 1 forum.

provide suggested activities to enhance creativity in each domain of development, a rationale to support your activities, and at least one resource that can be utlized for future ideas.

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Creativity is evident in all aspects of a growing child’s life, and can be learned from daily. “By exposing children to creative experiences, we give them the gift of a rich and memorable childhood while laying the foundation for a lifetime of creative expression – all topped off with a heaping helping of important learning skills” (Kohl, 2008). As teachers and leaders in the field of early childhood education, it is important that we foster each child’s creative self by providing them with ample classroom activities that are both research-based and developmentally appropriate.

Initial Post: In your discussion, you will provide suggested activities to enhance creativity in each domain of development, a rationale to support your activities, and at least one resource that can be utlized for future ideas.

Your discussion must include:

  • One classroom activity that supports emotional development along with a supporting rationale that explains specifically why the activity is appropriate.
  • One classroom activity that supports social development along with a supporting rationale that explains specifically why the activity is appropriate.
  • One classroom activity that supports physical development along with a supporting rationale that explains specifically why the activity is appropriate.
  • One classroom activity that supports language and literacy development along with a supporting rationale that explains specifically why the activity is appropriate.
  • One classroom activity that supports cognitive development along with a supporting rationale that explains specifically why the activity is appropriate.

Reference

Kohl, M.A. 2008. Fostering creativity (Links to an external site.). Earlychildhood NEWS. Retrieved from http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=349

What ideas and advice from experts can be useful in supporting children who may be at risk for abuse or are victims of abuse, as well as nonabusive adults in a household

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Last week, you explored a variety of influences on parenting practices and styles, including instances when children are subjected to maltreatment defined as: “intentional harm to or endangerment of a child” (Berns, 2013, p. 144). This week, you focused on the role of early childhood programs in the lives of young children and families. One responsibility of early childhood educators, as well as any professional who works with young children and their families, is to be aware of requirements for responding to suspected child maltreatment and to support children and families to try to prevent child maltreatment. This Action Plan will help you gain information and ideas to do both.

Action Plan Professional Scenario: Imagine that you are an early childhood professional who has recently moved to the state where you are currently working. You know that it is your responsibility to be aware of state child maltreatment regulations. You also want to be prepared to recognize, intervene, and if at all possible, try to prevent child maltreatment.

Before you create your Action Plan together, consider:

  • What you need to know about mandated reporting procedures in your state
  • What ideas and advice from experts can be useful in supporting children who may be at risk for abuse or are victims of abuse, as well as nonabusive adults in a household
  • What you must do in terms of reporting suspected abuse and what you realistically can do to help a child and family

Follow these steps to create your Action Plan.

1. What You Need to Know: Learning About the Reporting Procedures in Your State

States vary in detailing “mandated reporters” as well as official procedures for reporting. Visit the Child Welfare Information Gateway Web site to find out the regulations in your state*:

State Guides and Manuals Search
https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/sgm/

At this site, click on your state, then click on the URL. Take notes on the following:

  • The “mandated reporters” in your state (if your state has many mandated reporters, list those who work or interact with young children and note there are “others” as well)
  • The official state procedure for reporting child maltreatment

*If you are unable to locate information for your state at this Web site, check your state board of education’s Web site, or do a Web search, for specific guidance and requirements for reporting child abuse in your state.

2. Ideas and Advice: Checking Resources

According to the NAEYC, early childhood educators are in a unique position to support children and families and, through these efforts, play a critical role in addressing the needs of children who are at risk for abuse and neglect.

Review the “Supporting Parents and Preventing Child Maltreatment” article.

Supporting Parents and Preventing Child Maltreatment (PDF)

Also review at least one other of the following resources.

Helping Children Thrive: Supporting Woman Abuse Survivors as Mothers (PDF)
Review the “For Service Providers” sections (see the Index for pages).

Promoting Effective and Nurturing Parenting (PDF)

Building Circles, Breaking Cycles—Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect: The Early Childhood Educator’s Role (PDF)

Take notes on specific ideas and strategies that you, as an early childhood professional, would feel comfortable with and capable of using with children and families.

3. Taking Action: Addressing Child Maltreatment to Support Children in Need

With knowledge and ideas in hand, you’re ready to take action. Organize your Action Plan in two parts, to ensure you cover your two key roles—as a mandated reporter if you suspect abuse, and as an advocate concerned with the well-being of the children and families with whom you work.

Part I: How to Report Suspected Child Abuse in [Your State]
In your own words, explain the procedure for reporting suspected child abuse in your state. List the following:
Criteria to use for determining when abuse may be present and a report must be made
Steps to follow in making a reportPart II: Strategies for Helping Children and Families
Based on the resources, think about the kinds of needs families that have experienced abuse or are at risk for abuse may have in each of the following areas:
Knowledge of child development and positive parenting practices
Information on available community resources
Reassurance for children and nonabusive parentsThen, for each area, explain:
A specific need that a parent or child may have
Two specific strategies or suggestions you could use or recommend for addressing that need

As you write your plan:

  • Choose strategies that you as an early childhood professional would have the skill and influence to implement.
  • Think about how you present ideas and suggestions to families. Be supportive and nonjudgmental in the language you use.