Due Date: 11:59 pm EST Sunday of Unit 5 Points: 100 Overview: Inquiry-based projects, like other projects, begin with a question, such as, “why is play important?” and ends in building knowledge, in this case, on the importance of play. There are three elements in inquiry: reflection, critical thinking, and research. In this assignment, you will explore what inquiry-based projects are and how they are structured. Instructions: • Read the NAEYC blog post . • Perform research on the inquiry-based projects of others. • After reading the blog and researching the projects of others: o Write your own definition of what it means to initiate an inquiry-based project. o Discuss the steps you would take when developing an inquiry-based project. Requirements: • Submit a Word document in APA format: o at least two pages (plus the Title and Reference pages) o double-spaced, 12 pt. font. • Include at least two resources; one must be your textbook. Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write. Evaluation Rubric for Unit 5 Assignment CRITERIA Exemplary Deficient Proficient Needs Improvement Deficient 35 points 28 – 34 points 21 – 27 points 0 – 20 points Definition of what it means to initiate and inquiry-based project The definition is accurate and concise and gives meaning to what an inquirybased project is. The definition is present but missing minor details. The definition is present but missing key details. The definition is missing or poorly written. Discussion of steps needed to develop an inquiry-based project Discussion of steps needed to develop an inquiry-based project are clearly and thouoghtfully written. The steps follow a logical order. The discussion is present but missing minor details. The discussion is present but missing key details. The discussion is missing or poorly written. 10 points 8 – 9 points 6 – 7 points 0 – 5 points Resources More than 2 resources. 2 resources. n/a 0-1 resource. Paper Length At least 2 pages. n/a n/a Less than 2 pages. Clear and Professional Writing and APA Format Writing and format are clear, professional, APA compliant, and error free. Few errors that do not impede professional presentation. Significant errors that do not impede professional presentation. Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed.
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Readings and Resources
eBook
Sluss, D. J. (2019). Supporting play in early childhood: Environment, curriculum, assessment (3rd ed.). Cengage.
This chapter focuses on the kindergarten experience. The benefits of designing play-based activities aligned with Maslow’s theory are discussed. Several types of play-based programs are included.
- Chapter 6: Supporting Play in Kindergarten
Articles, Websites, and Videos
This is a joint position statement between the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The challenges of providing good math beginnings in the classroom as well as recommendations are discussed. Key factors in creating high quality mathematics learning environment are identified and details are provided on what needs to be done beyond the classroom. This article is used in this Unit’s discussion.
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (2002). Early childhood mathematics: Promoting good beginnings.
In this chapter, Vygotsky’s theory and practice on concept formation is introduced.
- MacLachlan, C., Fleer, M. & Edwards, S. (2010). Chapter 9: Content knowledge: The sciences, math and numeracy. In Early childhood curriculum:Planning, assessment, and implementation. Cambridge University Press.
In the Unit 5 Assignment, you are exploring inquiring-based projects. The following learning module serves as an introduction as to what is inquiry-based learning.
- Lumen Learning (n.d.). Inquiry-based learning.
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