What did you learn in this course that surprised or inspired you?

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Course Reflective Journal

[WLO: 4] [CLO: 2]

You have come such a long way since Week 1! You should be proud of your accomplishments over the past four weeks. Now, take some time to reflect on your experience in ECE 205. For this journal, address three or four questions such as the following in your reflection:

  • What has impacted your learning the most throughout this course?
  • What was your favorite discussion and favorite assignment, and why?
  • What did you learn in this course that surprised or inspired you?
  • What will you take from this course that you will use in your current and/or future profession?
  • Do you feel like you are ready to work with children of different developing stages? If so, why? If not, why not? What additional information will be helpful for you in order to feel prepared?
  • Add anything else you feel is relevant about child development and this course that is important to you.

Suggested Assignment Length

  • One to two double-spaced pages (not including title and reference pages).

Research and Resource Expectations

  • Sources are not required for your journal assignments. However, if you need to cite information, you must cite in APA format and include a reference page. Refer to the Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.) and Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.) resources created by the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).

Writing and Formatting Expectations

  • Syntax and Mechanics: Writing displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

What factors motivated and enabled expansion into the Atlantic?

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Prepare: Read
Benjamin, Thomas. The Atlantic World: Europeans, Africans, Indians and Their Shared History, 1400-1900. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2009.

  • Chapter 1: Antecedents: The Americas, Africa and Europe in the Fifteenth Century
  • Chapter 2: Commencement: The European Opening of the Atlantic Ocean

Fassnacht, Max, Stephanie Fink, Robert Jackson, and Michelle Warn. “The Anatomy of a Discussion Board (Links to an external site.).” Accessed February 15, 2016. https://sites.google.com/site/anatomyofadiscussionboard/home.

Fassnacht, Max, Stephanie Fink, Robert Jackson, and Michelle Warn. “Critical Thinking: A Guide to Skillful Reasoning (Links to an external site.).” Accessed August 15, 2016. http://www.criticalthinkingandreasoning.org/evaluating-critical-thinking-1.

Reflect: Each of the three geographic zones touching the Atlantic—Europe, Africa, and the Americas—were home to vast cultural, political, social, economic, religious, biological, and ecological diversity. While connections had existed for centuries between Europe, Africa, and Asia, early contact with the North American Atlantic coast by the Norse did not contribute to European knowledge of transatlantic exploration. Furthermore, centuries of raiding and trading along the Atlantic coast of Europe and the shores of the Mediterranean had not produced more far-flung ventures. All the while, Chinese and Arab traders plied the Indian Ocean, yet neither sought to move into the Atlantic. Only over the course of the fourteenth century did sustained expansion into the Atlantic by Europeans begin in earnest. Consult “Critical Thinking: A Guide to Skillful Reasoning (Links to an external site.)” as you formulate your response.

Write: In an initial post of at least 250-300 words, explain why and how Europeans pursued expansion into and across the Atlantic Ocean during the fourteenth through the sixteenth centuries. How does this impetus represent continuity with the past? How does it represent change over time? Cite specific examples from the required and recommended readings and address the following points in your response:

  • What factors motivated and enabled expansion into the Atlantic?
  • What elements of this expansion can be identified as part of previous patterns?
  • What elements of this expansion were unique or new?
  • How do you assess the overarching significance of the opening of the Atlantic in this period?

Board, Faculty And Staff Relations

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Being able to build collaborative relationships within a Learning Community is important for an educational leader. It is also important to apply research based academic theory regarding relationships with stakeholders including the school board, faculty, and staff of the school. In this assignment, you will articulate the theoretical foundations related to collaborative relationships and connect theory to practice in a K-12 educational system.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

  • This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
  • Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
  • This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.
  • You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Directions:

Write a paper (1,000-1,250 words) in which you articulate the theoretical foundations related to collaborative relationships and connect theory to practice in a K-12 educational system. Include the following in your paper:

  1. A description of two theories for effective collaboration between board members, faculty, support staff, and the community in a K-12 learning community.
  2. A research-based evaluation the effectiveness of each theory when applied in a K-12 school community setting.

The Purposes of Educational Assessments

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Prepare

Prior to beginning work on this discussion,

  • Read      Chapter 1.1: The Purposes of Educational Assessments
  • Read      Chapter 5: Placement, Diagnostic, and Formative Assessment
  • Read      Chapter 6: Summative Assessment
  • Choose      one of the following videos to watch:
    • Improving Practice With Sarah       Brown Wessling (Links to an       external site.)
    • Keeping It Relevant and       “Authentic” (Links to       an external site.)
    • Assess and Plan With Exit       Tickets (Links to an external       site.)

Reflect

Consider how the teacher in the video you selected was assessing for learning. Make any connections with your own professional or educational experiences.

Write (Post Initial Response by Thursday, Day 3)

Complete the following:

  • Answer      the following questions using evidence from your course readings, based on      the video you selected above:
    • What       evidence did you see and hear regarding formative assessments being an       assessment for learning? More specifically, how did the teacher in your selected       video assess during learning and how does it connect with your course       readings? Make reference to your course readings to support your       response.
    • How       did the teacher in your selected video able to determine the current       progress of his or her learners in relation to mastering the objective?       Provide specifics from the video and reference your course readings.
    • How       is the use of formative assessments helping to prepare learners for the       summative assessment? Make reference to your course readings to support       your response.
  • Select      one the following digital tools that can be used in an educational setting      to assess learners:
    • Kahoot (Links       to an external site.)
    • Go       Formative (Links to an external site.)
    • FlipGrid (Links to an external site.)
    • Padlet (Links       to an external site.)
  • Provide      a description of the tool you selected and how it could be used to assess      your leaners.
  • Develop      a specific example of how you might use it when instructing, and identify      if it would be considered diagnostic, formative, or summative. Explain      your reasoning with evidence from your readings.
  • Discuss      whether assessing learners through digital means makes assessing learners      more efficient for educators. Why or why not? Provide evidence from your      course readings to support your response.