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Child Guidance, Management, and the Environment

ECH 135 Topic 1: Discussion Question 1

Max Points: 5.0 

ECH 235 Full Class

   

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ECH 235 Week 1 Assignment Developmental Theories of Early Childhood

Details:

Write a 750-1,000-word essay that includes the following:

1.     Description of the developmental stages of children from Birth to Age 5/Pre-K and K to Age 8/Grade 3 with examples.

2.     Description of the relationship between brain research and the developmental theories of learning.

3.     Explanation of your philosophical view of education and what developmental theories most align with it.

Use 3-5 scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

ECH 235 Week 2 Assignment Learning Environments

Details:

Use your field experience hours for discussion with your classroom teacher.

In 500-750-words, explain the following:

1.     At least three similarities between activity transitions in the learning environment for infants and toddlers compared to children 3- to 5-years-old.

2.     At least three differences between activity transitions in the learning environment for infants and toddlers compared to children 3- to 5-years-old.

3.     At least three transition strategies to ensure as little disruption as possible in your future classroom.

Use 3-5 scholarly resources as well as discussion with your classroom teacher.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

You will submit your Activity Log in Topic 7 along with your Benchmark Assignment.

ECH 235 Week 3 Assignment Nutritional Brochure

Details:

Choose an age group, Birth to Age 5/Pre-K or K to Age 8/Grade 3.

Create a 150-250-word tri-fold brochure for the families of children in the chosen age group. Be creative and include the following:

1.     Importance of good nutrition for healthy young children;

2.     Consequences of poor nutrition;

3.     3-5 examples of healthy snacks and meals;

4.     2-4 activities designed to teach children proper nutrition;

5.     Two community-sponsored resources for nutritional programs; and

6.     Five online resources about early childhood nutrition

Include citations within the brochure, and a reference section on the back page.

Use 3-5 scholarly resources.

GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

ECH 235 Week 4 Assignment Health and Physical Activity

Details:

Use your field experience hours for discussion with your classroom teacher.

With your classroom teacher, discuss ideas for promoting family involvement in a health and physical activity workshop for one age group, Birth to Age 5/Pre-K or K to Age 8/Grade 3.

Create a 15-20 slide presentation for the family workshop. Present six activities that promote both physical and social well-being for the entire family that can be completed at venues other than the school. Be creative and include the following for each activity:

1.     Activity description and venue;

2.     Explanation of the benefit(s);

3.     Directions;

4.     List of all the necessary materials; and

5.     Graphics/photos that depict the activities.

In addition, include a title page, introduction, in text citations, a reference page, and slide notes.

GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

ECH 235 Week 5 Assignment Physical Ability Assessment

Details:

Use your field experience hours for selection of students with your classroom teacher.

With the classroom teacher, select two girls and two boys to take the “Physical Ability Assessment.” Secure parental permission if necessary. The students should be born within one year of each other.

Complete the “Physical Ability Assessment.” Comment on how each child approached the tasks. The descriptions should be explicit.

In 500-750-words, summarize the following for each child:

1.     Description, do not use name;

2.     Physical developmental milestones; and

3.     Appropriate wellness activities, based on the assessment.

Use 3-5 scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Submit the assessment and summary as one deliverable.

ECH 235 Week 6 Assignment Fun and Fitness Field Day

Details:

Use your field experience hours for discussion with your classroom teacher.

Flyer

Create a 75-125-word flyer that invites families to the Fun and Fitness Field Day. Within the flyer provide the address, time, place, and all other pertinent information that families will need to know.

Event Plan                                                                                                                                        

Design a 100-250-word Fun and Fitness Field Day plan of events appropriate for the young children in your practicum setting that can be used in your future classroom. Include the following for five fitness activities appropriate for the age group:

1.     Description;

2.     Time and location;

3.     Directions;

4.     Materials;

5.     Modification for students with special needs; and

6.     Alignment to the Early Learning Physical Development, Health, and Safety Standard.

Narrative

After completing the flyer and event plan, discuss with your classroom teacher the feasibility of what you created.

Write a 250-500-word narrative of the feedback you received from the classroom teacher. Explain the rationale why you chose each standard and activity.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Submit the flyer, event plan, and narrative as one deliverable.

ECH 235 Week 7 Assignment Benchmark – Wellness Week

Details:

For this benchmark, you will design a four-lesson curriculum unit and an end-of-unit event plan for wellness week that comprehensively covers health, safety, nutrition, and fitness for the Birth to Age 8/Grade 3 age group that you hope to teach in the future, or the age group in which you spent the most practicum hours.

Use the format of one of the “Lesson Plan Templates” as a resource and include the following for each of the four lesson plans:

1.     Clear, measurable learning objectives that align to early learning standards (ELS) as well as your state’s subject standards;

2.     Anticipatory set;

3.     Vocabulary;

4.     Relevant materials and resources including visual or audio resources;

5.     Differentiation of instruction to address the diverse needs of students; and

6.     Assessments.

Next, design a 100-250-word culminating end-of-unit event plan for families. Include information about the following:

1.     Health and safety issues to be addressed;

2.     Nutritional food that will be served;

3.     Physical activities that will take place; and

4.     Ways families can share multiple perspectives on health, safety, nutrition, or physical activities relevant to their child, their family, their community, or their culture.  Include a unique way to incorporate these perspectives into the event.

GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Submit the four lessons and the end-of-unit event plan as one deliverable to the instructor by the end of Topic 7.

Submit the assignment in Taskstream. Directions for submitting to Taskstream can be found on the College of Education site in the Student Success Center.

Briefly describe one of the theories of cognitive/emotional development and the implications for an early childhood classroom. Do you feel this theory is a good model for choosing a classroom behavior plan? Why or why not? 

ECH 135 Topic 1: Discussion Question 2

Do you think using rewards is appropriate in a classroom setting? Why or why not?

ECH 135 Week 1 Assignment Behavioral Theories and Research

Details:

Based on the assigned readings, create a matrix/chart with the following:

1.     Description of the behavioral theories and brain development theories;

2.     Relationship of theories to the NAEYC standards; and

3.     Implication of theories for early learning and best teaching practices.

While GCU format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

ECH 135 Topic 2: Discussion Question 1

Discuss one effect of poverty on the development of cognition and emotion. How would you mitigate the effect in your classroom?

ECH 135 Topic 2: Discussion Question 2

Max Points: 5.0

Briefly discuss attachment theory. What are some potential ramifications for early childhood classrooms if this theory is an accurate construct for cognition and emotional development? Do you think it is possible to ameliorate the effects of a lack of attachment in the classroom? Why or why not? 

ECH 135 Topic 2 Assignment Factors Influencing Development

Details:

Research at least eight journal articles related to the effects of poverty, culture, access, linguistics, or family on early development of cognition and behavior.

Create a PowerPoint presentation of 15-20 slides, not including title and reference slides, that summarizes your findings and addresses the ethics and implications for classroom practices and public policy.

While GCU format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using the GCU guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

ECH 135 Topic 3: Discussion Question 1

Who should have more control in the classroom, the teachers or the students? Why? What theory or theories support your thinking?

ECH 135 Topic 3: Discussion Question 2

As you think about your classroom management, what will you want to emphasize and why?

ECH 135 Topic 3 Assignment Practicum Application No. 1

Details:
For this assignment, use your field experience hours. You will submit your Activity Log in Topic 7 along with your Benchmark Assignment.Observe a K-3 classroom teacher. Hypothesize about the teacher’s construct for discipline/management procedures using at least one of the theories presented in the assigned readings.

Write 750-1,000-words on your hypothesis and defend your hypothesis with specific examples from the classroom and corresponding concepts from the theory or theories, including reinforcers and consequences used.

Prepare this assignment according to the GCU guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

ECH 135 Topic 4: Discussion Question 1

Max Points: 5.0

Discuss how the guidance approach fits into the core values identified in Section I of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Support.

ECH 135 Topic 4: Discussion Question 2

According to the textbook, what is the difference in the constructs of misbehavior and mistaken behavior?

ECH 135 Topic 4 Assignment Guidance Approach Teaching Practice

Details:

From the textbook reading, choose one of teaching practices that defines the guidance approach and sets the foundation for encouraging classrooms discussed. Make a list of teacher behaviors that are needed to implement this practice.

Create a concept map to record the behaviors you identified and the observations you made of your two mentor teachers. Label the concept with the guidance teaching practice you have selected. Include the teacher behaviors you identified. Leave space for the observations conducted as part of the Practicum and Application No. 2 assignment.

GCU format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

ECH 135 Topic 4 Assignment Practicum Application No. 2

Details:

For this assignment, use your field experience hours.

Observe/interview a Birth-Pre-K classroom teacher using the guidance approach teaching practice you selected. Watch and listen for evidence of behaviors associated with the guidance approach teaching practice you selected. Add the evidence to the concept map you will create as part of the Guidance Approach Teaching Practice assignment.

Write a 500-750-word explanation about the following:

1.     Correlation between the success of the teacher’s classroom management practices and the guidance approach teaching practice you selected.

2.     Evidence you gathered related to the teaching behaviors. Reflect on specific examples.

3.     Relationship between the guidance approach teaching practice you selected and NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct – Section I.

Prepare this assignment according to GCU guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

ECH 135 Topic 5: Discussion Question 1

Discuss how setting consistent classroom routines support positive classroom behavior.

ECH 135 Topic 5: Discussion Question 2

Max Points: 5.0

If you were to work in a school with set schedules that determine when a subject is taught, as well as what is taught (sometimes scripted), how might you plan for, and implement, times for young children to participate in active learning and inquiry?

ECH 135 Topic 5 Assignment Classroom Management Tools

Details:

Part One: Expectation and Consequences Posters

Create two posters that can be displayed in Birth to Age 5/Pre-K and K to Age 8/Grade 3 classrooms. The posters should outline your classroom guidelines for behavior expectations, reinforcers, and consequences.

Be creative and reflect the developmental level of each age group on the respective poster.

Part Two: Schedules

Design a schedule for both Birth to Age 5/Pre-K and K to Age 8/Grade 3 that includes a set of routines that are developmentally appropriate for each age group and that reflect a typical day (Birth to Age 5/Pre-K) or week (K to Age 8/Grade 3) in a classroom setting. Include family volunteers.

Each poster and schedule are to demonstrate best practices for developing a healthy, supportive environment for learning that embraces the diversity of your students, addresses challenging behaviors/special needs, and includes families as partners.

You may use Microsoft Word or Microsoft Publisher.

GCU format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Submit posters and schedules to the instructor by the end of Topic 5. They will be returned to you with instructor feedback for revision and final submission with the Benchmark Assignment due in Topic 7.

ECH 135 Topic 6: Discussion Question 1

Discuss the difference between a teacher-centered and a learner-centered classroom. Do you think that one style is more appropriate? Why or why not?

ECH 135 Topic 6: Discussion Question 2

How does classroom design and organization support learning and positive behavior?

ECH 135 Topic 6 Assignment Teacher Website Search

Details:

Using the Blogger website or a similar site, create a new blog. Post your blog address to the Topic 6 Main Forum.

Research practicing teachers’ websites for ideas and strategies on classroom arrangement, structure, activities, and organization. Choose four favorites and create a blog entry, summarizing the virtues of the chosen sites. Include the following as part of your blog:

1.     List the specific examples you have located and justify why they are outstanding examples of supportive learning environments for young learners.

2.     List the website addresses. If the teacher provided an email, you may want to write a short thank you and acknowledgement for sharing their ideas so freely. This is not required as part of the assignment, but preferred in order to recognize the work of others in the field.

3.     Review at least two other student blogs and discuss with your classmates, within the blog, the merits of the websites or why you may not agree that the chosen site is a good example.

4.     In addition to the blog entry, create a chart, table, or matrix that presents your detailed analysis of the websites.

GCU format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

ECH 135 Topic 7: Discussion Question 1

Think about your experiences in school, both as a learner and a teacher candidate. Do you think most teachers view inappropriate behavior as misbehavior or mistaken behavior? What is your hypothesis for why this is the case?

ECH 135 Topic 7: Discussion Question 2

Do you agree with the theory that the first level of mistaken behavior is due to a child experimenting with or exploring limits, ideas, and involvement? How would you support a child at this level of development?

ECH 135 Week 7 Assignment Benchmark- Classroom Environment Plan

Details:
For this benchmark, you will design a visual classroom environment plan (1,000-1,250 words) that includes the physical arrangement and organization of materials and resources. Be creative; there are no money or size constraints.

Review the instructor feedback on your “Classroom Management Tools” from Topic 5.  In 250-500-words, describe your classroom environment plan, including how you will revise each of the following areas as well as provide an explanation for each improvement:

·         Define classroom management policy

·         Reinforcements and consequences for behavior

·         Consider individual differences in ability, culture, and language

·         Family support, routines, and schedules

Create two classroom environment maps, one for Birth-PK, the other for K-3.

·         Label both maps with materials, furniture, and other design elements. Maps can be hand-drawn or computer generated, but must be submitted in a PDF or Word document.

In 500-750 words, describe best practices for development of a healthy, supportive, and challenging environment for learning.  Include the following in your description:

·         Diversity of your students

·         Students interests and special needs

·         Families as partners

·         Rationale for both environments you designed. Justify each item in your designs (e.g., materials, furniture, design elements, how they are arranged).

Use 3-5 scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the GCU guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Additionally, submit the assignment in Taskstream. Directions for submitting to Taskstream can be found on the College of Education site in the Student Success Center.