Early Childhood Education

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Critical analysis of one relevant curriculum approach or model.

 

Recommended Reading

Arce, E., & Ferguson, S. (2013). Curriculum for young children: An introduction (2n  ed.). Wadsworth, CA: Cengage Learning.

Brady, L & Kennedy, K (2013). Curriculum construction (5th ed.). Australia: Pearson.

Cohen, L., & Waite-Stupiansky, S. (2013). Learning across the early childhood curriculum, UK: Emerald.

Curtis, C. (2011). Reflecting children’s lives: a handbook for planning your child-centered curriculum (2nd ed.), St Paul, Minnesota: Redleaf Press.

Elias, C., & Jenkins, L. (2011). A practical guide to early childhood curriculum, 9th edn, NJ: Pearson Education.

Eliason, C., & Jenkins, L. (2012). A Practical Guide to Early Childhood Curriculum, 9th ed. New Jersey: Pearson Education

File N., Mueller, J., & Wisneski, D. (2012). Curriculum in early childhood education: re-examined, rediscovered, renewed New York: Routledge.

Fleer, M. (2013). Play in the early years, UK: Cambridge University.

Gronlund, G. (2010). Developmentally appropriate play: guiding young children to a higher level. St Paul, MN: Redleaf

Hunter, L., & Sonter, L. (2012). Progressing play: practicalities, intentions and possibilities in emerging co-constructed curriculum. Warner, QLD, Australia: Consultants at play.

Ingles, S. (2015). Developing critical skills: Interactive exercises for pre-service teachers. Kendall Hunt.

Irving, E., & Carter, C. (2018 in Press). The Child in Focus: Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood Education, Melbourne: Oxford University Press (particularly Chapter 4: Play and Play-based learning and Chapter 5: Curriculum and Pedagogy)

Kostelnik, M. J., Soderman, A. K., & Whiren, A. P. (2011). Developmentally appropriate curriculum: Best practices in early childhood education. Boston, MA: Pearson Education

Page, J.,& Taylor, C. (Eds). (2016). Learning & Teaching in the Early Years. Melbourne: Cambridge University Press.

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). (2009). Belonging, being and becoming: The early years learning framework for Australia. Australian Capital Territory, Australia: Commonwealth of Australia.

Pugh, G., & Duffy, B. (2014). Contemporary issues in the early years (6th ed.), Sage Publications, London.

Van Hoorn, J., Nourat, P.M., Scales, B., & Alward, K.R. (2015). Play at the center of curriculum (6th ed.). New Jersey, U.S.: Prentice Hall.

Wood, E. (2013). Play, learning and the early childhood curriculum (3rd ed.). London, England: Sage.

EDEC109 S2 2020

 

Due Date: End of teaching week 6 11:59PM 4th October 2020

 

Assessment 1: Critical analysis of one relevant curriculum approach or model

Curriculum approaches refers to the method or methods used in the delivery of the curriculum.

All curriculum approaches

1. are underpinned by theoretical perspectives,

2. require appropriate pedagogies and learning environments.

Chapter 7 from Arthur et al. (2018) introduces 11 curriculum approaches and describes them as

continuums (see pages 233 – 251).

 

 

Suggested structure:

A suggested structure for your essay is as follows. Section word counts are approximate.

• Introduction (250 words)

• Outline the chosen curriculum approach (400 words)

• Critically evaluate how how your selected approach is suitable for theoretical perspectives

that support a biblical Christian worldview (400 words),

• Explain

o what pedagogical choice or choices support your chosen approach (400 words), and

o how the learning environment might be organised to support the chosen approach

(400 words).

• Reflect on how you might ensure that your curriculum approach, pedagogical choices and

the organisation of your learning environment are properly adapted to the setting of a

particular preschool (400 words).

• Conclusion (250 words)

 

Task:

Select one curriculum approach (continuum) from the list on page 233 and explain

• how this approach is suitable within the context of a biblical Christian worldview,

• what pedagogical choice or choices might be used to support this approach,

• how the learning environment might be organised to support this choice.

You may refer to one other approach to compare with your chosen approach.

 

 

Reading and Research

You are expected to refer wherever relevant

• to the chapters of your text-book we have covered in the lectures, or

• links that have been provided in the PowerPoint Presentations.

You may also refer to other relevant texts and/or peer-reviewed journal articles such as may be

found on the shelves in or online through the College library.

Referencing

In-text referencing and reference list (at the end of your essay) should be formatted according to

APA guidelines. Click here to access the Excelsia College APA guide.

 

Due Date: End of teaching week 6 11:59PM 4th October 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://learn.excelsia.edu.au/pluginfile.php/150557/mod_resource/content/1/APA_guide_2015.pdf

Benchmark – Collaboration And Communication Action Plan

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As a special education teacher, you will be expected to provide support and guidance to administration, teachers, and staff regarding issues that may arise concerning how to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities outlined in IEPs. Serving as a collaborative resource to colleagues promotes the well-being of individuals with disabilities, the main goal of a special education teacher. Additionally, it is vital to provide support and guidance for students in the inclusion setting who will be working and collaborating with non-exceptional peers and general education teachers.

Read the case study to inform the assignment that follows.

John is currently a ninth-grade student who has been identified as having an emotional/behavioral disorder, specifically in the area of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). During his annual IEP meeting, John’s IEP team reviewed recent test scores and determined he qualified for the gifted program in the area of English language arts (ELA). John will continue to participate in the inclusion classroom for the remainder of his courses, and be placed in the gifted classroom for ELA in the second semester of the school year.

As John continues to be successful in all of his inclusion classes, he is having difficulty in his new ELA class. The gifted teacher, Ms. Griedl, was not able to be present during the IEP meeting, and John is the first student with an IEP she has had in her class. John has stated that being the only Hispanic student in Ms. Griedl’s gifted class has made him feel uncomfortable at times. He says Ms. Griedl does not include him in the classroom conversations and when she speaks to him, it is abruptly. John says she does not treat the other students in the same manner.

After one month of John being in the gifted class, Ms. Griedl has requested that a paraprofessional be present to support John. The IEP team determined that this was not necessary and that John should be able to be successful in the gifted classroom without a paraprofessional. The principal, Mr. Fleming, did a walk through observation of Ms. Griedl’s gifted classroom and he did notice that John was isolated in a corner, and the teacher and other students in the class did not interact with him. In addition, Mr. Fleming received a phone call from John’s parents who reported that Ms. Griedl had told John she felt he did not belong in the gifted class. John no longer wants to be in the class because he does not feel welcome.

Use the “Collaboration and Communication Action Plan Template” to complete this assignment.

Part 1: Action Plan

Mr. Fleming has come to you, the special education teacher, for assistance with the situation. To assist the principal, create a 750-1,000 word action plan. The action plan should include one long-term goal and a minimum of four short-term goals to help reach the long-term goal.

For each short-term goal, identify the following information related to implementation:

  • At least 1-2 implementation activities/strategies
  • Resources needed
  • Timeline: To include measuring progress and implementing strategies
  • Persons Responsible: To include measuring progress and implementing strategies
  • Evidence of Success: How is this measured, or the desired outcomes to demonstrate success

Keep in mind the following when you outline your goals and implementation steps:

  • John’s abilities and interests, the learning environments, and cultural and linguistic factors.
  • How you will incorporate collaboration to help the action plan be successful.
  • Your role as a coach and resource for John and Ms. Griedl.

Part 2: Rationale

Support your action plan with a 500-750 word rationale that incorporates researched best practices on collaboration and communication when working with colleagues, administration, and families.

Your rationale should address the following considerations:

  • Theories or elements of effective collaboration you utilized in your action plan.
  • How diversity is a part of families, cultures, and schools, and how complex human issues can interact with the delivery of special education services.
  • The importance of supporting individuals with disabilities in all settings to help them reach their optimal potential and allow them to flourish academically and behaviorally.

Support your findings with 2-3 scholarly resources

Community Needs Analysis Paper

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The goal of this assignment is to conduct a community mental health needs and resources assessment that also familiarizes you with the overall mental health needs in your community. Having assessed the most pressing local mental health needs, you will focus on one of the major identified issues involving a specific, marginalized population and evaluate what services are offered and by what organizations.

The paper must be 10-12 pages (not including title page, abstract, or reference page; however, these are required as well). You must use current APA style 7th edition (write in third person) and integrate references to at least 10 recent and relevant sources

 

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the SafeAssign plagiarism tool.

Sample paper:  https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/paper-format/professional-annotated.pdf

Video by Dr. Simmons:   https://watch.liberty.edu/media/1_pwjtmc3s

Perdue Owl:  https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/apa_changes_7th_edition.html

EDCO 705

Community Needs Analysis Paper Assignment Instructions

The goal of this assignment is to conduct a community mental health needs and resources assessment that also familiarizes you with the overall mental health needs in your community. Having assessed the most pressing local mental health needs, you will focus on one of the major identified issues involving a specific, marginalized population and evaluate what services are offered and by what organizations.

 

Your paper must be 10-12 pages (not including title page, abstract, or reference page; however, these are required as well). You must use current APA style (write in third person) and integrate references to at least 10 recent and relevant sources. Ideally, include both June & Black and Scott & Wolfe in a meaningful way. You may use scholarly journal articles, but your most important sources will be (local and state) government reports, census data, hospital records research, news reports, information from CDC and DHHS, and professional organizations. Sources cited must be specific and relevant to your immediate locality. Include the following content, using appropriate headings:

 

1. Introduction of your community: Describe its location, populations, demographics, and relevant trends, etc.

2. Local needs assessment: Articulate the overall, big picture of your community’s mental health needs and at-risk populations. Be sure to give clear attribution to your sources.

3. Identification of a specific population or issue: Explain why you chose to focus on this particular group.

4. Local resources assessment: Identify the specific organizations that work with this specific population/ issue. Include government, for-profit, and nonprofit organizations in your analysis. How are these organizations addressing this specific need in the community? Your goal is to briefly describe what they do, not to evaluate their effectiveness.

5. Personal reflection: Reflect on how this project has changed your view of your community and/or aided you in better understanding your community. You may use first person in this section.

 

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the SafeAssign plagiarism tool.

 

Hello Class –

I have graded your initial thread to your first discussion board.  I really appreciated the insight that you each shared the case you chose and reflection questions.  You were able to share your wisdom as we begin to learn through our reading and from one another.  The class as a whole did a great job following the rubric and including at least two additional resources to Sue et al. (2014).  Be sure that your citations and resources are in APA format.  I know that we have recently switched from the 6th to the 7th edition and there are some changes.  As a graduate student, you should also be following the professional (not student) format.

Sample paper:  https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/paper-format/professional-annotated.pdf

Video by Dr. Simmons:   https://watch.liberty.edu/media/1_pwjtmc3s

Perdue Owl:  https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/apa_changes_7th_edition.html

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Introduction To Organization And Project

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HCM 490 Milestone Two Guidelines and Rubric

Overview: In this milestone, you will submit your introduction to the organization and the specific need or issue your project will address. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

I. Phase I—Introduction: In this section, you will give background on your organization, introduce the project that precipitates the strategic plan, and explain what your assessment tools and approach will be. Your introduction should include the following:

A. The mission, vision, value statements, structure, and current community position of the organization B. The project topic that is the focus of the strategic plan, including the goal(s) of this project

Note: You can use the infographic you created for the Module Two discussion and submit it with this milestone.

Rubric Guidelines for Submission: This milestone should be no more than two PowerPoint slides in length. All references should be cited in APA format. Critical Elements Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Organization Provides the mission, vision, value statements, structure, and current community position of the organization

Provides the mission, vision, value statements, structure, and current community position of the organization but lacks detail or clarity

Does not provide the mission, vision, value statements, structure, and current community position of the organization

45

Project Topic Explains the project topic that is the focus of the strategic plan, including the goal(s) of this project

Explains the project topic that is the focus of the strategic plan, including the goal(s) of this project, but lacks detail or clarity

Does not explain the project topic that is the focus of the strategic plan

45

Articulation of Response

Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization

Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas

Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas

10

Total 100%

 

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