Describe your own experiences with assessment as a young learner. How were assessments given? How often? Did you experience any test anxiety? Were any form

 Describe your own experiences with assessment as a young learner. How were assessments given? How often? Did you experience any test anxiety? Were any formative assessments used? Use what you know now about assessment to compare your experience.  Sindelar, N. W. (2011). Assessment-Powered Teaching. Thousand Oaks, Calif: Corwin.Read Chapters 1-3 Squires, D. A. (2014). Curriculum : … Read more

As there are a variety of approaches for working with young children, there are many different approaches to parenting. According to Wardle

Joys of Parenting As there are a variety of approaches for working with young children, there are many different approaches to parenting. According to Wardle (2015), the four main parenting styles are authoritarian, permissive, uninvolved/neglectful, and authoritative. Having an understanding of these parenting styles will allow you to be able to better support the families … Read more

Early childhood educators play a crucial role in promoting the development of young learners in all developmental domains. To this end, early childhood educa

Early childhood educators play a crucial role in promoting the development of young learners in all developmental domains. To this end, early childhood educators collaborate with other stakeholders, including paraprofessionals, to meet a wide variety of needs of young learners with and without exceptionalities, particularly in social-emotional development. Together they identify students who may require … Read more

Imagine you have been invited to deliver a 10-15-minute presentation to a group of young leaders eager to learn and grow in their leadership journeys. Yo

Imagine you have been invited to deliver a 10-15-minute presentation to a group of young leaders eager to learn and grow in their leadership journeys. Your goal is to select a leadership concept or principle that you believe will resonate with this group and inspire them to take actionable steps in their development as future … Read more

Summarize the role that families play in the social development of young children

Social competence involves the knowledge, and skills children need to navigate their world successfully. In essence, taking the time to help children grow in this domain will have a positive impact on every domain of development and as such, fits in each and every aspect of the curriculum. For this discussion, you will explore how … Read more

Young children are often affected directly and/or indirectly by their family’s circumstances. While some may suggest that they leave their problems at th

   Young children are often affected directly and/or indirectly by their family’s circumstances. While some may suggest that they leave their problems at the door, young children are rarely developmentally ready to do so. When families are in a crisis, it is increasingly important that teachers provide additional support for the child’s social-emotional needs. This … Read more