Analyze the work sample from Nathan

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Overview

This Assessment constitutes a Performance Task, in which you will observe individual children in authentic contexts and analyze various sources of information in order to assess each child and plan developmentally appropriate practices that can help each child progress along the child development continuum.

Your response to this Assessment should:

  • Use the Assessment documents and video as required.
  • Reflect the criteria provided in the Rubric.
  • Adhere to the required assignment length.
  • Use the APA course paper template available here.
  • Download the Writing Checklist to review prior to submitting your Assessment.

Professional Skills: Written Communication is assessed in this Competency.

This Assessment requires submission of one (1) document that includes your analysis of Case Study #1 and #2 along with your recommendations. Save this file as CD005_firstinitial_lastname (for example, CD005_J_Smith). When you are ready to upload your completed Assessment, use the Assessment tab on the top navigation menu.

Instructions

Before submitting your Assessment, carefully review the rubric. This is the same rubric the assessor will use to evaluate your submission and it provides detailed criteria describing how to achieve or master the Competency. Many students find that understanding the requirements of the Assessment and the rubric criteria help them direct their focus and use their time most productively.

Important note: Be sure to write an introduction and conclusion for your paper. Provide citations in the text of your paper to support your responses. Remember to list all references cited on a separate page at the end of your paper.

Rubric

This assessment has three-parts.  Click each of the items below to complete this assessment.

Part I: Case Study #1

Angelica, 9 months old

Review all of the documents and videos provided for Case Study #1.

  • Angelica at Play

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  • Document #1: Weekly Observations
  • Document #2: Parent Questionnaire

Write a 1- to 2-page response that addresses the following:

  • Choose one segment in the video of Angelica playing that illustrates her level of development in each of the domains of child development
  • Describe the segment, and explain how it reveals characteristics of her physical, cognitive, or socio-emotional development
  • What observation tools did you use in the process, and why?
  • Make a clear connection to personal experience and/or professional practice

Part II: Case Study #2

Nathan, 4 years old

Review all of the documents provided for Case Study #2.

  • Document #1: Quarterly Child Assessment Rubric
  • Document #2: Sample Drawing by Nathan
  • Document #3: Parent Interview

Write a 1- to 2-page response that addresses the following:

  • Analyze the work sample from Nathan
  • Describe insights related to Nathan’s physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development, using specific evidence from the work sample to support your response.
  • Explain why work samples are valuable sources of information about a child’s development in specific domains.
  • Make connections to the professional knowledge base

Part III: Analysis and Recommendation

In a 5- to 7-page response, analyze the information in each case study, and make a recommendation for developmentally appropriate practice for each child. Your response should include:

  • A brief analysis of each child’s physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development, based on the documents and videos provided and your knowledge of the frameworks of early childhood development. Use specific examples from the case studies.
  • A recommendation for at least two additional strategies that could be used to gather information from families about the development of the children in the case studies
  • An explanation of how information from families supports assessment of children’s development and learning
  • A recommendation for developmentally appropriate learning experiences for each child, with an explanation of how these experiences reflect the principles of developmentally appropriate practice
  • A clear connection to personal experience and/or professional practice

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8/22/2019 Assessment Instructions – CD005: Observing, Documenting, and Assessing Children

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In a 5- to 7-page response, analyze the information in each case study, and make a recommendation for developmentally appropriate practice for each child. Your response should include:

A brief analysis of each child’s physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development, based on the documents and videos provided and your knowledge of the frameworks of early childhood development. Use specific examples from the case studies.

A recommendation for at least two additional strategies that could be used to gather information from families about the development of the children in the case studies

An explanation of how information from families supports assessment of children’s development and learning

A recommendation for developmentally appropriate learning experiences for each child, with an explanation of how these experiences reflect the principles of developmentally appropriate practice

A clear connection to personal experience and/or professional practice

Save this file as CD005_firstinitial_lastname (for example, CD005_J_Smith). When you are ready to upload your completed Assessment, use the Assessment tab on the top navigation bar.

Part III: Analysis and Recommendation

 

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· What they have to offer the organization or industry

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Below you will find 1 discussion, 1 journal, and 1 assignment. Please make sure to do them all. Thanks

Week 2 – Discussion

 

Elevator Speech<

An elevator speech is an excellent way to convey your skills while networking and seeking employment. Typically, an elevator speech is a one-minute summary of who you are, why you are qualified, and what you have to offer the organization or industry. A brief sales pitch will ensure that you are prepared to discuss your career goals whenever the opportunity presents itself. Some examples of where you could use your elevator speech are at a networking event, during a job interview, or in a social setting. For this assignment, imagine that you are attending a networking event with your peers from your class. Remember that many of your peers are not in the same program you are, so you will need to be thorough yet concise.

To prepare for this discussion:

· Watch The Elevator Pitch (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.) Career Spots video.

· Script out a one-minute sales pitch that is tailored toward your chosen position from the Ashford Multigenerational Center Job Board (Links to an external site.).

· Record your elevator speech. To do this, you will use a platform called Screencast-o-matic (Links to an external site.). You may want to watch the tutorials (Links to an external site.) before you get started. Here are tutorials for Getting Started (Links to an external site.) and Saving (Links to an external site.) your recording. Canvas will accept recordings saved as .mp4 format.

· You can alternately record your video directly in the Canvas discussion forum’s Rich Content Editor. Here is a tutorial (Links to an external site.).

In your initial post:

· Share your video. Here are instructions for uploading (Links to an external site.)your video to the Canvas discussion forum from Screencast-o-matic. If you record your video directly in the discussion forum window, you will have limited editing capabilities but you won’t need to upload it.

Here is an example of what an elevator speech might look like:

Sample Elevator Speech

Hi, my name is John, and I am a student at Ashford University completing my bachelor’s degree in education studies. For the past five years, I have worked as an instructional aide at ABC Elementary, where I was able to work with many different grades and subjects. My principal then gave me the chance to work with the third-grade team, and I am enjoying the curriculum and the students. Because of this experience, I now know that technology and differentiation are essential parts of K-6 education, and I am looking for a school where I can support that vision as a classroom teacher.

Guided Response:

Listen to two of your peers’ elevator speeches, and comment on how well they presented the following information:

· Who they are

· Why they are qualified

· What they have to offer the organization or industry

Do you think your peer would be called in for the interview? Why or why not? Share at least two suggestions for them to enhance their Elevator Speech.

Week 2 Journal

 

Week 2 – Journal

Reflection on Professional Self

For this first week’s reflection exercise, write a guided journal entry or informal essay reflecting on your personal experiences and your future goals.

To prepare for this journal,

· Watch this video from Scott Desmond, Ted Talks speaker and founder of Live Your Legend career services.

o How to Find and Do Work You Love | Scott Dinsmore | TEDxGoldenGatePark (2D) (Links to an external site.)

· Reflect on the following before writing your journal submission.

o Scott cites that 80% of us don’t enjoy the work we are doing. Are you part of this 80%? What work are you currently doing and what are you hoping to pursue now that you are completing your education degree? Do your goals and interests align?

Journal

· Answer the following questions posed by Scott in the video:

o What are your unique strengths? How will you apply these to your future position? (1-2 paragraphs)

o What do you value most? Will your career match or support these values? How so? (1-2 paragraphs)

o What are experiences, both positive and negative, that have shaped your choice of career and will influence your work? (1-2 paragraphs)

o How will you define success? (1 paragraph)

The Interview Assignment:

· Must be 2-3 pages in length (not including title) 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:

o Title of paper

o Student’s name

o Course name and number

o Instructor’s name

o Date submitted

Week 2 Assignment

 

Week 2 – Assignment

The Interview

Congratulations! You have received a call from the director of the Multigenerational Center, and he would like you to come in for an interview! In order to be completely prepared for your interview, he has shared with you a list of possible questions they could ask you during the interview. You will choose one question from each of the five big ideas: issues and trends in your field, environments, personal and ethical practices, leadership, and professional development. Respond comprehensively. Therefore, your assignment will consist of a response to five different questions, one from each category, which will prepare you for the interview.

Choose the link to your program to view the correct interview questions to be prepared for your interview,

· BACDPreview the document

· BACSPreview the document

· BAECDDI

· BAECEPreview the document

· BAECEAPreview the document

· BAESPreview the document

· BAELLSPreview the document

· BAIDPreview the document

· BALSPreview the document

To prepare for this assignment, explore The Multigenerational Center Clients (Links to an external site.) interactive and review the Interview Prep Worksheet (Links to an external site.) as well as Ashford University’s Career & Alumni Services’ Career Exploration & Planning.  (Links to an external site.)You will find many resources including general interview questions and tips on how to follow up after the interview. Use the Bullet Point WorksheetPreview the document to help summarize your accomplishments for your employer.

In your seven-paragraph written assignment, you must include the following:

· Include an introductory paragraph with the name of your program, the title of the job you are applying for from the Ashford Multigenerational Job Board (Links to an external site.)and an explanation of why you are the perfect candidate for the job.

· Include an introduction that begins with a succinct thesis statement.

· Include five body paragraphs addressing each of the questions chosen. (The question must be the heading of each paragraph.) Be sure you are addressing each question with critical thought. You want to stand out!

· Defend why the director should choose you for the position in your conclusion.

The Interview Assignment:

· Must be seven paragraphs in length (not including title and reference 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:

o Title of paper

o Student’s name

o Course name and number

o Instructor’s name

o Date submitted

· Must use at least three scholarly sources.

o 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 a particular assignment.

· Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Briefly Identify/Name The Two Types Of Public Servants

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Authors, (Ahrweiler, P., and Gilbert, N.) suggested the need for quality simulation modeling education.  In addition, the authors identified two types of public servants that need this education.  Briefly identify/name the two types of public servants, and explain why it’s important for these two types of servants to receive this education?

Challenging Behaviors: Proactive Approaches

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Misconceptions are prevalent regarding student misbehavior. It is important for teachers to understand the various causes of misbehavior and ways to target and improve behavior through a variety of strategies and systems of supports.

In an essay of 750‐1,000 words, address the following:

Importance of designing a safe, culturally responsive learning environment that engages all students in meaningful learning and social interactions .

  • The link between challenging behavior and academics in consideration of student abilities, interests, culture, and learning environments .
  • How cultural and linguistic diversity should be considered when determining and implementing proactive preventative interventions.
  • Utilizing current theories and/or strategies, such as universal screening, schoolwide positive behavior supports, proactive management, and a multitiered approach to behavioral intervention .

Support your findings with 2‐3 scholarly resources.