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Chapter 1 1 Do further in-depth research and study of the social problems that young children encounter
CHAPTER 1 Early Childhood Education and Developmentally Appropriate Practice AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS 1. After studying the history of early childhood education and other material from the chapter, write a rough draft of your personal philosophy of early childhood education for your […]
Chapter 10 1 Children have unique preferences and reactions to temperature, weather, and seasons
CHAPTER 10 Earth and Space Science Experiences AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS 1. Students will submit two lesson plans on any of the topics or themes from this chapter. 2. Using the process skills studied in Chapter 9, plan at least three science […]
Chapter 11 1 Children’s descriptions of taste or smell will not be influenced by their experiences
CHAPTER 11 Life Science Experiences AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS 1. Students should each pick a plant or animal, or category of plant or animal, and prepare a five-day lesson plan on their choice. For example, whales, ocean animals, elephants, jungle animals, palm […]
Chapter 12 1 Spatial relationships refer to the mathematical study of astronomy and space
CHAPTER 12 Problem Solving and Mathematics AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS 1. Students will think of 10 additional problem-solving activities for early childhood years and grades. 2. Students will write and submit 10 age-appropriate early childhood activities for mathematics concepts including number, shape, […]
Chapter 13 1 Make a puppet to use in teaching an early childhood song
CHAPTER 13 Music and Movement AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS 1. Plan, prepare, and do visuals for five early childhood songs. 2. Mount and laminate pictures for five different early childhood songs. 3. Make a puppet to use in teaching an early childhood […]
Chapter 14 1 The art work of very young children is not always intended to look like something
CHAPTER 14 Creativity, Art, and Dramatic Activities AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS 1. Plan 10 age-appropriate art activities for early childhood and hand in an example of each. 2. Write a one-page philosophy of early childhood art. Include your thoughts on creativity in […]
Chapter 2 1 Parents should not be used on policy planning boards or committees
CHAPTER 2 Family, School, and Community Partnerships AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS 1. Design a parent education program that you would use in a particular setting such as child care program or a public school early childhood classroom. Elaborate and describe the components […]
Chapter 3 1 Select and evaluate at least two different early childhood software programs.
CHAPTER 3 Assessment AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS 1. Visit in a field work early childhood setting and through observation in the classroom and discussion with the teacher, describe the types of assessments used and their intended purposes. Write a short paper on […]
Chapter 4 1 Students will select and plan a project or presentation from topics in this chapter
CHAPTER 4 Planning the Curriculum AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS 1. Select a topic and design a lesson or unit of your own choosing. Make this an exemplary plan to be included in your portfolio as an example of your competency in early […]
Chapter 5 1 helping all children feel positive toward their own identity and own self
CHAPTER 5 Appreciating Differences AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS 1. Students will add at least one paragraph to their personal philosophy statement for their portfolio regarding their beliefs about people and their differences. 2. Students will select and plan a project or presentation […]
Chapter 6 1 Very often a child’s behavior does not match his or her self-image
CHAPTER 6 Myself and Others AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS 1. Write a unit plan for a topic from this chapter. Pick one day and complete the lesson plan for that day. 2. Begin an annotated list of effective picture books for use […]
Chapter 7 1 integrates language and literacy learning into all parts of the curriculum
CHAPTER 7 Language Development AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS 1. Students should prepare an annotated beginning list of their favorite picture books. The text offers suggestions of excellent picture books, but unless students read them and do a brief summary, they are unlikely […]
Chapter 8 1 When children first begin composing, or writing creatively, the focus should be on
CHAPTER 8 Literacy Development AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS 1. Students can plan, prepare, and teach if appropriate, literacy (reading and writing) lesson plans using the model described in the text or a model presented by your instructor. Or, students can plan literacy […]
Chapter 9 1 Teachers need to encourage children to be curious because it does not come naturally
CHAPTER 9 Physical Science Experiences AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS 1. (This assessment will utilize material from Chapters 9–11.) Each student will prepare an age- appropriate early childhood science project. On the day they are due in class, the students will set the […]