How do you ensure that families are kept aware of what’s happening in their child’s daily/weekly life in your program?

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As part of the national Child Development Associate (CDA) preparation requirements, you are asked to create six reflections on your own teaching practices related to the six Competency Goals.

For this assignment, please review the Goal below and create your individual Reflective Statement of Competence.

CDA Goal 4 – To establish positive and productive relationships with families.

Begin your Reflective Statement about this Competency Goal with a paragraph describing how your teaching practices meet this Goal. Then prepare at least one paragraph on each of the questions below. The entire statement should be between 300 and 500 words in length.

  • CG 4.1 How do you ensure that families are kept aware of what’s happening in their child’s daily/weekly life in your program?
  • CG 4.2 How do you ensure that you are aware of what’s happening in each child’s home life? How does that awareness direct your teaching practices?
  • CG 4.3 Reflect on the feedback you received in the Family Questionnaires you collected. Explain how the responses surprised you. Confirmed your own reflections about yourself and/or gave you a new goal for professional growth*.

*NOTE: Family Questionnaires are not collected in this course. Therefore this paragraph will need to be added AFTER you collect the Family Questionnaires, but before you apply to the Council.

Be sure the format and organization of your written reflection is clear and includes:

  • The title Competency Statement: CS-IV
  • Your name
  • Proper spelling and grammar

Social Studies Differentiation Plan

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Differentiation and modifications are an important component of preparing lesson plans that utilize strategies and resources aimed at identified student learning goals. It guides the teacher in creating differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students.

Part 1: Template

For this assignment, use the lesson plan information you have already been working with (including any revisions you would like to make) to complete the “Social Studies Differentiation” template that includes:

  • Social Studies and the arts standards and grade level
  • Learning objectives
  • 100-150 word description of the learning activity that integrates social studies and the arts
  • Instructional strategy
  • Using the “Class Profile,” select three students who are performing below or above grade level (at least one of each) and complete the template, describing how you will differentiate the instruction and assessment for the students.
  • Formative Assessment

Part 2: Reflection

In 250-500 words, summarize and reflect on the process of designing an activity that integrates both social studies and the arts, along with how the questioning strategies and differentiation techniques help enhance your learning activity. How can you collaborate with and incorporate the input, contributions, and knowledge of families, colleagues, and other professionals in order to meet the diverse needs of students?

Support your findings with at least two scholarly resources.

Social Studies Differentiation

Part 1: Lesson Plan

Grade level:

Social studies standard:

Arts standard:

Learning objective:

 

 
1-2 learning objectives:

 

 
Description of the learning activity that integrates social studies and the arts (100-150 words):

 

 

 

 
Formative Assessment:

 
Differentiation for three students on the “Class Profile” (i.e., How will the following three students meet the designed objective? What additional choices or options can be offered to address the needs of these students?) At least one student must be below and one must be above grade level.

 

Student name: ___________ – explanation of differentiation:

 

 

Student name: ___________ – explanation of differentiation:

 

 

Student name: ___________ – explanation of differentiation:

 

 

 

Part 2: Reflection

Web Security Now And In The Future

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Web Security Now and in the Future

Assignment Overview

Security issues on the Web are real and make national and international news as well as exciting plot lines for spy films. In this project you can be an investigative reporter, web expert, or spy thriller researcher as you probe the factual issues and incidents of web security now and in the near future.

Assignment Directions

First, get acquainted with recent news events in web security, such as the WikiLeaks story. Look for fact-based reporting of these events and the people involved as your basis (along with fictionalized accounts if you choose). Research legislation and debates among policyholders on security topics. The discussion of Net Neutrality on the FCC website is a good starting point at www.fcc.gov. Search that website for other sources and news items to thoroughly familiarize yourself with the topic.

Use your research skills and web interests to develop a point of view. Ask yourself these questions:

  • What do you consider the major topics?
  • What’s your opinion on these topics?
  • What arguments can you present to support your view?
  • What do others say about the subject?
  • What is being done, and in your opinion, what needs to be done in the near future?
  • What are the causes or consequences of poor security?
  • How do you feel about regulations that limit freedom of information?

Submission Requirements

As you research, prepare an outline for your topic. List your sources in your outline to make it easier for you to present your report. Write a report of 3-5 pages, or create a PowerPoint slideshow presentation, or compile a multimedia audio/visual presentation at least 5 minutes in length. Whichever format you use, be sure to include:

  • Title
  • Introduction to your topic
  • Why you chose it
  • A brief history or overview of your topic
  • A discussion of the issue or incident you’re covering
  • Arguments for and against, and your sources
  • How you feel about the issue and why
  • What is being done about it
  • What you think should be done
  • How it will possibly affect the future
  • Your conclusion and closing ideas and remarks
  • A list of your sources

Use your own words, and if you use video, audio clips, photos or images, be sure the Terms of Use allow student use. Give a concise and compelling report of your topic and present your argument persuasively. Demonstrate what you’ve learned in your research and all you know of telecommunications that applies.

Discuss the possible involvement of paraeducators, tutors, volunteers, or related service providers

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Assignment Instructions:

Review the “Case Study: Stephen.”

In an essay of 1,000-1,250 words, address the following:

Detail the next steps to take regarding stakeholders that need to be involved in reviewing Stephen’s current LRE placement. Provide who specifically will be involved and describe their legal responsibility in the special education process.

  • Rationalize how your foundational knowledge of the special education process and issues within the case study led you to decide upon these next steps.
  • Identify and describe the ethical dilemma in providing Stephen an education that allows him to flourish, based on his case study. Discuss why moving LRE placements is not an option at this time due to the standard special education process.
  • Discuss how quality data and the lack of additional support in the classroom both play a factor in this decision.
  • Cite the “CEC Ethical Principles and Professional Practice Standards.”
  • Discuss how additional support in the classroom should be considered before a LRE placement is changed.
  • Discuss the possible involvement of paraeducators, tutors, volunteers, or related service providers. If paraeducators, tutors, or volunteers were brought into the classroom to assist Stephen, what guidance and direction would you provide to those stakeholders?
  • Discuss the legal, ethical, and quality requirements related to the management of confidential student information when working with paraeducators, tutors, or volunteers.

Support your findings citing the “CEC Ethical Principles and Professional Practice Standards” and an additional 3-5 scholarly resource.