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    Developing Instructional Sequences

    Rene teaches at a Kindergarten in Baltimore Maryland. Most of the students in his class are African-American and the school itself is located downtown Baltimore. With Thanksgiving approaching, Rene wants to devote time in class to the history of Thanksgiving and how the holiday relates to American history. On one specific day o

    Developmental milestones: Birth to age one

    Write a short story about a child's journey from birth to age one. This can be a fictional child, or can be based on a real child. What does the child hear, do, and see early on? At what age do each of those senses progress and become more evolved? How so? At the age of 6 months, what can this same child hear, see, and do?

    The Bush Doctrine

    I need help with a discussion about the Bush doctrine. This was a political principle articulated by President George W. Bush in which he declared America's right to fight a "pre-emptive war" against any nation that, one day, might threaten the United States. My questions for you are: Take a moment, and defend this as a va

    Assessment based instruction

    Just need your guidance and input. Examine assessment-based instruction. Use research to explore assessment-based instruction (a minimum of three sources). Based on your research address the following: a. Describe the key components of assessment-based instruction. b. Explore how assessment has changed instructio

    Informal/Formal/Portfolio Assessments

    Compare and contrast informal and formal assessment. Be certain to discuss the goals, strengths, and weaknesses of each kind of assessment. Wherever possible give examples. Discuss portfolio assessment. In your essay address the uses of portfolios as well as the advantages and disadvantages of portfolios.

    The Nature vs. Nuture Argument

    The debate concerning the influence of inherited traits and abilities compared to the influence of environment on human development has been argued for decades. In this discussion, we will be debating nature vs. nurture. I am debating as a proponent of nature. Could you please help me to prepare some points to help argue

    Writing a Statement of Purpose

    Four questions I partly answered for college admission to give you a ideas my thoughts. 1. In at least 150 words describe your main academic interests, academic strengths, and academic limitations at this time. Explain any special circumstances you feel should be considered in the application process: The location and the op

    Comprehension of Narrative, Expository, and Poetic Texts

    Compare and contrast the instructional strategies you have used to aid comprehension of narrative, expository, and poetic texts. What makes one strategy work with one type of text but not with another? This is just a discussion question so I don't have to have huge amounts of information. I some assistance though because I do

    Parent Handbook to Promote Literacy

    I really need help with this week's assignment. Your principal has tasked your teaching pod with the development of a "parent handbook" that can be used at Back to School Night to help promote an at home/school partnership in literacy. Create two activities that will contribute to the development of vocabulary. For e

    Lesson Frameworks, Student Achievements and Learning Strategies

    Please provide some assistance generating ideas for the following questions: - What is a successful lesson framework composed of? How would this framework vary between two different content areas? - Why is it important to consider the background of the students and possible assessments used when designing a lesson? How does

    Breastfeeding Health Assessment

    You are the registered nurse performing a health assessment on a newborn infant. From the functional health pattern portion of the assessment, you learn the mother is reluctant to breastfeed her baby. One of the most important aspects of health promotion in the infant is nutritional status. At this time, you take the opportunity

    Community Resources for Breastfeeding Mothers

    Hi, I need some assistance discussing the topic of community resources that are available for breastfeeding mothers. I need to provide in-text citations and references, but I am struggling to find valid information.

    Benefits of Breastfeeding

    Please help me get started on this paper: Find a research article that discusses the positive impacts of breastfeeding, not only during infancy, but also later in life. -Provide one or two paragraphs stating how you would share this information with the mother to encourage the mother to breastfeed her baby?

    Ideal theory of child development

    Describe your ideal theory of child development, combining the elements that you believe would encapsulate your own beliefs and experiences. 100 words. I need to use these theories: Behavioristic Cognitive Humanistic

    Using the Behavorist Model for a Lesson Sequence

    Janet is a Kindergarten teacher in Texas. As part of her unit, Janet decides to concentrate on visual literacy and the students' ability to recognize state and national symbols. She decides to focus on flags, with the state flag of Texas and the United States flag as the center pieces. As part of her learning objectives, she wan

    Local, State, and National Public Policies and Clinical Mental Health Services

    Discuss the role of the CMHC in both providing and seeking professional consultation. Give a few examples of times when a CMHC might be asked to provide consultation as well as times when a CMHC is likely to seek professional consultation. Discuss how the policies of professional, governmental, and accrediting organizations i

    The Roles and Functions of a Clinical Mental Health Counselor

    Using information from peer-reviewed journal articles that you find, discuss the roles and approaches used by clinical mental health counselors across a range of mental health delivery systems. Discuss the impact that public policies have on the roles and responsibilities of clinical mental health counselors working in divers

    How are the social science disciplines related?

    Describe 6 social sciences. Explain how these six individual disciplines are related. Describe the decision-making process and explain how and why it fits within the study of social studies.

    Interdisciplinary Instruction and Positive Student Development

    How does interdisciplinary instruction promote positive student development? In your discussion, present at least two areas of possible student growth that can be positively impacted through interdisciplinary instruction. Give specific examples wherever possible. Compare and contrast traditional instruction in social studies wit

    Educational Assessment and Evaluation

    What must a trainer keep in mind when selecting an effective evaluation model? What kinds of rights, if any, does the public have regarding educational assessment and evaluation?

    What was Reaganomics?

    1. What was Reaganomics? Describe Reaganomics and discuss one economic policy or initiative as an illustration of Reagan's economics. Did Reaganomics work? 2. According to one historian, Reagan practiced "the politics of symbolism." Using specific examples, discuss the symbolism of President Reagan and how it was displayed in

    Graphic Organizer for Reading Comprehension Teaching Strategies

    For a minimum of five reading comprehension teaching strategies, develop a graphic organizer for each strategy that would support student learning. 1. Each graphic organizer will support the comprehension strategy being used. 2. Design the graphic organizers around a specific story and strategy. 3. Include a summary of

    Performance Assessment and Rubric

    Create a performance assessment for students at a truck driving school. Include the following components: 1. A performance assessment description that provides step-by-step instructions using learner friendly language 2. An original rubric created to evaluate the learners' performance on the assessment.

    Pre, Post, and Benchmark Testing

    Please help with the following problem. Pre, post, and benchmark testing are great ways to evaluate instruction. Why is comparing and contracting the best?

    Movitation, Reinforcement, and Retention

    Could you hep me start on this assignment please? How do motivation, reinforcement, retention, and transferability interact to promote success in the adult learning process and behavioral outcomes? In developing your answer, include information from a variety of sources obtained through your readings for the week and/or add