Quality children's literature is recognized as a "teaching tool" for fostering young children's learning. For this discussion, please share the titles of three (3) of your favorite children's books which you feel foster understandings of social/emotional concepts in young children. Include a brief summary of the book's content a
1. What are two examples of irrelevant grading criteria? What makes the criteria irrelevant? 2. Assume that, as an instructor, you have tasked learners with developing and delivering a midterm oral presentation. Assuming there are 100 total points possible for the course, what method do you use to evaluate the presentation? H
Strategies to Build Culture: Select a strategy that can be used for building relationships within an educational or work setting. After selecting this strategy, use the Ashford University Library databases to locate two articles that focus on using this strategy in either the classroom or in a professional development setting
There are a list of speeches available on this web site under "Speeches to Watch". Choose one (or more ) of these speeches and write 3 pages that describes the speech itself, the speaker, the effective speaking techniques and any improvements that could be made to the speech itself. Students should demonstrate their knowledge of
1. Define (a) line graph, (b), pie graph, (c) bar graph and (d) pictogram. 2. Define rhythm. 3. Define concrete words. 4. Define (a) analogy, (b) contrast, (c) metaphor and (d) simile. 5. What are some guidelines for using language effectively? 6. Define (a) assonance, (b) anaphora, and (c) alliteration. 7
Interview Choose from the following options: Option 1: Reagan Remembered Interview Conduct an interview with someone who remembers Ronald Reagan and the 1980s. • Identify someone who would be willing to share their recollections with you. • Arrange the interview at least several days in advance to allow your in
Help me prepare a speech on juvenile justice reform. You must use Monroe's Motivated Sequence and the Persuasive Outline guide posted online to develop your ideas. There should be a clear introduction, transitions and conclusion in the speech. The conclusion should include a specific request of tangible action from the audience
Data warehouse and business intelligence In preparing a response, you may wish to think about questions such as: What are the differences among database and data warehouse? What are the data warehouse technologies? Relationship between data warehouse and business intelligence
Describe how assessments are used and/or could be used in the field of manufacturing/production and describe the benefits and advantages of improving assessments in the field of manufacturing/production.
Explain how assessment has changed instruction in the past 20 years.
1. The question isn't why does Carter lose so badly; rather I want to know how in four years can the administration of one president turn the nation apparently 180 degrees? Is Carter really that bad? (Answer with political affiliations aside). b. So my question is, what factors really contribute to their inability to hold
High IQ & Genius IQ Genius IQ is generally considered to begin around 140 to 145, representing ~.25% of the population (1 in 400). Here's a rough guide: -115-124 - Above average (e.g., university students) -125-134 - Gifted (e.g., post-graduate students) -135-144 - Highly gifted (e.g., intellectuals) -145-154 - Genius
How could you use the family structural theory to determine if a family is dysfunctional or not? Provide evidence to support your answer.
Can you help provide me with a guide for writing a speech on the "war on drugs" in the United States? It should include enough information for me to talk about for 5 - 7 minutes.
Interview with a post-secondary instructor regarding the purpose, development, implementation, and analysis of assessment used in one's learning environments. Interview Questions: 1) What is the purpose of assessments in your instruction or training? 2) How do the results of the assessments inform your instruction or traini
Create a chart and list 14 strategies and activities that you can use to help your student construct meaning through reading and writing. Some strategies might include: fix-up strategies, question generating, and inference making. For each strategy you list, describe an activity and one form of assessment for each activi
Create a matrix or chart which demonstrates 8-10 teaching strategies for vocabulary development. Include: 1. The vocabulary strategies 2. Informal assessments to measure learning for each strategy 3. How to differentiate for ELL or special needs students Use peer-reviewed articles to support your content.
The Professor asked this question: A summative assessment is an assessment that is given during the semester that measures what students know and what they do not know. Why is this best? You are a trainer delivering a course on teamwork. What is one example of a formative assessment and one example of a summative assessm
Social Movements and Trends Choose one of the following topics: - Native Americans - Women - Environment - Latin Americans - Sexual liberation Read at least 3 different newspaper articles between 1968 and 1980 that cover important changes affecting your topic. Use the ProQuest Historical Newspaper archive, which incl
Please identify some techniques that promote active learning and smooth transitions from lesson to lesson for 4th graders.
Compare and contrast the differences between McCarthy's and Gardner's learning styles assessments. Describe each theory in detail.
Just need your input. Here is the DQ that was asked. In what situation would oral tests be an effective and valid method of gathering data from the learner/employee? This is my professor's responds to my statement: You stated, "I believe oral testing can be valid in many ways of testing, but I especially believe that oral te
Hi Just need your opinion on this I stated, "I could then go out and talk to the respondents of the survey verbally and ask them questions about their opinion of the training module." What are the strengths and weaknesses of these strategies in the classroom? Course Materials: Objectives Explore the purposes of asse
You are a Preschool Teacher writing a short article for your Monthly Parent Newsletter advocating for and informing parents on the value of play in young children's learning.
Using the family structural theory as a model, how can families created out of second marriages learn to function as one?
What are the benefits to evaluating an instructional course? Why is evaluation of a course important? What types of information might you use in that evaluation process? Do you consider one source of information more important than another? Why or why not?
Visit the IRIS Learning Center (http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/palsk1/chalcycle.htm). Familiarize yourself with the IRIS website by clicking the "Navigating an IRIS Module" located on the right side of the webpage. Next, complete each section of the learning module titled, "PALS: A Reading Strategy for Grades K-1." Submit a
Hi again! I have another PowerPoint to do this week. I need some ideas and examples of things that I can put on the slides. I think I have to do a brochure too, but I'm not sure. Maybe you can read the assignment and see what you think and let me know. The entire assignment is below so that you can get an idea of what I have to
1) In what situation would oral tests be an effective and valid method of gathering data from the learner/employee? 2) As a trainer, you will be developing a training session on cultural diversity. What assessment method might you use to evaluate the learners? What steps will you take to maintain the ethical quality of your a
What is the importance of cultural competency in nursing practice? Support your response.