Assistive Technology Device Matrix

Please fill out Matrix chart attached:   Research and identify characteristics of two low-tech and two high tech assistive technology devices appropriate for individuals with disabilities that can be used to assist with reading, writing, listening, or oral communication.

For this assignment, complete the “Assistive Technology Device Matrix.

Support your findings with a minimum of two scholarly resources.

Prenatal Discussion

For this discussion, you will be submitting an original post of at least 250 words and a reply post of at least 100 words. Select one option and post your original discussion as well as a reply post in that same discussion. A score of 100% will earn you 2 points towards your final grade.

Option 1: As you have read in your textbook, infertility is on the rise for a number of reasons. Please share your own personal experiences with the process of “getting pregnant” (you are not required to share any information that makes you uncomfortable, only what you are willing to disclose).

If you have not had any personal experiences with the process of conception, then ask your mothers, sisters, or any of your friends who have.

Option 2Females: Describe your own experiences with the birth process, if applicable. If you haven’t had any personal experience(s) with the birth process, ask your mothers, sisters, or friends what their experiences were like and share those. Males: Describe your own experiences as fathers, if applicable. What was the birth process like for you? If you have no experience, you may ask your family members to describe theirs, or you may discuss what you think will be your role-based upon what you have learned in this course. What is the role of a father during the pregnancy and during the birth process?

Remember the criteria for the discussions:

  • 250-word original post

Play Observation

Introduction

This assignment allows students to observe the role of play in children’s development, how teachers support play in relation to the major developmental theorists.

The Assignment

You will observe children in a preschool setting. You will be analyzing the types of play and connecting the play to past theorists. Included with your write up should be the attached observation form filled out by you and the classroom teacher where your observation takes place.

**For this assignment, due to restrictions on visiting Childcare centers you will be completing your observation by watching the attached video. In the video be sure to focus on Draco and Wyatt in regards to their types of play, communications and interactions with their peers.

WyattAndDracoPlayingAtTheTable.mp4

Included in your write up should be:

Three examples of play that you observed . For all three observations, the following should be included:

a detailed description of what you observed. (each observation should have a minimum of 7 sentences for this part)

analyze the play and reflect on which type it is- (from our textbook, Part 2, Chapter 4 on pages 136-138).   Minimum of 3 sentences

decide which theorist the observed play most closely matches and tell why.  Choose from Erikson, Maslow, Piaget or Vvygotsky.(chapter 4) Minimum of 3 sentences

In a separate summary paragraph, minimum of 7 sentences, reflect on how the teacher supports play as well as any other activities, skills, or interventions the teacher could do to enhance the children’s play. Discuss how you will implement play into your learning environment. Discuss why play is so important in Early Childhood

Format layout:

Scenario One: (here you describe what you observed- minimum of 7 sentences)

Type of Play: (for your first scenario- minimum of 3 sentences)

Theorist: (for your first scenario- minimum of 3 sentences)

**the same format should be used for scenarios two and three and at the end of your submission should be your summary paragraph.

Summary:

Grading Criteria

Acceptable Length: Follow the guidelines above

Maximum points are given when:

Three examples of play are listed and included with each scenario is:

a detailed description of the play scenario.   (10 points for each)

the type of play is discussed for all 3 scenarios  (10 points for each)

a theorist is selected and matches the play observed.  (10 points for each)

Summary paragraph is included- minimum of 7 sentences (0-20 points)

Points are deducted for errors with grammar and spelling.  Grading will also reflect use of basic English skills such as the use of complete sentences when writing

Resources:

WyattAndDracoPlayingAtTheTable.mp4

Textbook, Part 2, Chapter 4 pages 115-129.

Textbook,  Part 2, Chapter 4 pages 136-140

Advanced Layout Editor

KINESICS: the study of body motion or body behavior.

  • Emblems: gestures that have a direct verbal translation and can stand alone such as the “ok” sign.
  • Illustrators: gestures that complement our words such as pointing when giving directions.
  • Regulators: gestures that may prolong or terminate the conversation such as looking at your watch, walking away, or nodding and leaning forward.
  • Adaptors: gestures that make you feel more comfortable in a communication situation such as twirling your hair or tapping your fingers.
  • Affect Displays: facial expressions motivated by emotion such as a smile or frown.
  • In this lesson, you will venture out and observe the people around you. Tune out what they are saying and then sit back and watch. Take notes on what type of gestures (emblems, regulators, illustrators, adaptors and affect displays) are they using? How often do they use each one? Are they aware of these gestures? You will then use your notes to write a typed two-page essay describing what you witnessed. Please let us know where you were, the mall, Starbucks, work, etc.. and who was involved, two men sitting at a table…

Describe at least ten separate gestures.

  • What type?
  • What are they conveying? How many repetitions?
  • What are the circumstances?

Please submit your essay to this dropbox and include the following:

  • At least two pages typed– MINIMUM of 675 words
  • Double spaced
  • Paragraphs, not bullets
  • Include nonverbal terminology
  • Specific examples

Reminder: All written work must comply with standard English rules, such as proper capitalization, grammar, and spelling. The assignment must be submitted by the deadline listed on the calendar.Note: Even though you will see a statement giving you the option of copy/paste or file attachment, you are required to attach the assignment in MS Word format.