Category: Psychology and Education : Education

The Child Book Project
The Child Book Project is a hands-on activity that relates to early childhood education.
Goal
The goal of this project is to help you expand your understanding of the material contained in
your textbook and study guide and to apply your knowledge to some practical situations in
an early childhood education environment.
Procedure
This is a project of discovery. You’ll choose five age- and developmentally appropriate books
that you would use with infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds.
You’re required to select books as follows:
One (1) book intended for young infants (birth-9 months old)
One (1) book for mobile infants (10-17 months old)
One (1) book for toddlers (18-23 months old)
Two (2) books for two-year-olds
Finding Books
Finding books can be done a number of ways, including through a local library, browsing
bookstores, online, and now YouTube and other websites have readings of many favorite
and new children’s books. First, look at this website for ideas on good books for infants and
toddlers: Great Books to Read for Infants and Toddlers. (www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/gr
eat-books-read-infants-and-toddlers) Don’t ignore favorites that have been around for
decades—they remain popular for a reason.
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Be sure to search for infant/toddler (birth-2 years) age groups on sites such as these:
Amazon (www.amazon.com/)
Barnes and Noble (www.barnesandnoble.com/)
International Children’s Digital Library (en.childrenslibrary.org/)
Storyline Online (www.storylineonline.net/)
Caldecott Medal & Honor Books, 1938–Present (www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookm
edia/caldecottmedal/caldecotthonors/caldecottmedal)
Newbery Medal Books (www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/new
berymedal)
Select your books, then read through them or search for them on YouTube or other sites for
readings so that you can fully experience the book.
NOTE: No purchase of any book is necessary to complete this assignment.
Taking Notes
For each book you select, make notes that will support your essay writing and compile the
information:
The title, author, publisher, illustrator, and year of publication. Double-check all
information for spelling and accuracy. Book titles should be identical to the book cover
and italicized in writing. For example, Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes.
A brief summary of the book’s content that provides a clear understanding of what the
book is about. This may include characters, setting plot, illustrations, rhyme, theme, and
anything else you believe your instructor should know about the book. Your summary of
the book must be written in your own words; do not copy, quote, or paraphrase the book
publisher’s or book seller’s synopsis of it.
Record at least three features of each book that you believe make it appealing. You’ll
need to identify and explain one feature for each of the following:
1. Children in the age group
2. Parents/guardians of children in the age group
3. Caregivers of children in the age group.
Be specific and share your honest assessment of the book’s appeal. The age group
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information provided above can be used to support you in this process.
Writing Your Paragraphs
After you’ve collected all the information for each book, begin writing your assignment. Your
completed essay will consist of 12 fully developed paragraphs of 4 to 6 sentences each. No
bulleted or numbered lists should be included in the essay.
Your essay will include:
An introductory paragraph that explains the importance of reading and using books with
infants and toddlers. This paragraph should also explain how you located and selected
your five books and include your thesis statement as the last sentence of this
paragraph. A thesis statement tells the reader what the purpose of this essay is and
provides insight into what the body of the essay will discuss.
Two paragraphs for each book (10 body paragraphs total):
A summary, in your own words, of the book selected. The summary should provide
a clear understanding of what the book is about and can include information on the
book’s characters, setting, and plot. Be specific and use the notes you took while
selecting your books to support you in this process. This paragraph should include
the title, author, illustrator, publisher, and publication date for the book and should
identify which age group the book best suits.
An explanation of specific features that make the book appealing to children in the
age group, parents or guardians of children in the age group, and caregivers of
children in the age group. Remember that you must select and discuss at least one
appealing feature for each of the above.
A conclusion that tells the reader what you learned from this assignment. What has this
project taught you about choosing books for infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds? How
will you be able to apply this information in your own personal or professional life?

. Begin your paper with an introduction paragraph of about four to six sentences. This
introduction should let the reader know what the paper is about and include a thesis
statement. The thesis statement clearly states the topic under discussion and provides
a brief overview of the points presented in the paper. Your thesis statement belongs at
the end of the introduction and should encourage your audience to continue reading.
2. In your next paragraph of four to six sentences, discuss the importance of play in the
early childhood curriculum.
3. In your next paragraph (also four to six sentences), discuss the role of the adult
caregiver in providing play-based experiences across the content areas.
4. For the next section, you’ll create six combinations of content/play-based centers (for
example, Math/Block, Math/Dramatic Play, and so on) and write three paragraphs for
each, with one paragraph devoted to each question. You should have a total of 18
paragraphs for this section when completed.
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Select three content areas from the chart below. Answer the following questions for
each combination in one paragraph each:
a. What materials would you provide in each center to appropriately integrate the
intended content area?
b. What role will the caregiver play as children engage in each center?
c. What modifications will be made to each center to meet the needs of a specific
special needs student (for example, children with visual impairments, children who
are gifted, or children with orthopedic or physical disabilities)?
Content Area Play-Based Center(s)
Mathematics Science/Discovery
Science Blocks
Social Studies Dramatic Play
Language/Literacy/Writing Manipulatives
Art Language/Literacy Center
Music Carpentry/Woodworking
5. After the content/play-based center section, choose a content area and describe in a
paragraph of four to six sentences an appropriate field trip you would include to help the
children learn skills/concepts in that area.
6. End your paper with a conclusion paragraph of four to six sentences. Your conclusion
paragraph should do the following:
a. Restate your subject and why it’s important
b. Restate your thesis/claim
c. State how you’ll use the information moving forward

The purpose of this assignment is to synthesize course content and to demonstrate related competencies in a practical application. Develop an action plan to address a critical issue in your unit (department, school, or district) that if resolved will increase student learning. This cannot be a documentary of action already taken. It must be a plan of action to be taken.
This is group assignment. Our critical issue is
Implementing a multi tier system of support to create a positive and safe school climate!! I wanna included Using evidence-based  SEL Programs / de escalation tactics
Building a bridge between school safety and our school building staff
Elevating policy
I am response for the the introduction part
Include the components:
Part 1
Introduction: Describe the importance of the critical issue specific to its impediment to student learning based on current research and how the process to solve this problem will promote community involvement in the realization of the vision and in related school improvement efforts. (1.5)
Statement of Purpose: Describe why you have decided to address this specific issue and how its resolution aligns with the school’s vision and prioritization of its resources WHY

written class reflection
I am a school social worker, i n a building leadership program. I will sending you discuss topic for the reflections.
Reflection should be  thoughtful insight as a future leader
Integrates meaningful insights garnered from class discussions
Integrates a synthesis of all assigned readings. Includes a summary paragraph which synthesizes all the major, identifiable themes within and among the readings and class discussions and your most significant learning(s). Cited and made accurate connections to the ELLC/NELP standards and elements. No punctuation or grammatical errors. Follows APA format. Includes complete bibliography
Required
-Cunningham, W.G., Cordiero, P.A. (2009). Educational Leadership (4th Ed.).  New York, Pearson (eLibrary)
-Hall. G.E., Hord, S.M. (2011). Implementing Change (3rd Ed.). New York Pearson (eLibrary)
-Hawkins, R. J. (Ed.). (2011). The EDA 505 Introduction to Educational Leadership:  A Custom Multi Text –
Jossey-Bass. The Jossey-Bass Reader on Educational Leadership (3rd Edition). Jossey-Bass, Inc., Must be purchased
-Kowalski, T.J., Lasley, T.J., Mahoney, J.W. (2008). Data Driven Decisions and School Leadership, New York, Pearson (eLibrary)
-Owens, R.G., Valesky, T.C. (2011). Organizational Behavior in Education (10th Ed.). New York, Pearson (eLibrary)
N.E.L.P Building Standards:    http://npbea.org/nelp/
Supplemental Texts
DuFour, R., DuFour, R., & Eaker, R. (2008). Revisiting Professional Learning Communities at Work:  New Insights for Improving Schools. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree. (used in EDA 505)

written class reflection
I am a school social worker, i n a building leadership program. I will sending you discuss topic for the reflections.
Reflection should be  thoughtful insight as a future leader
Integrates meaningful insights garnered from class discussions
Integrates a synthesis of all assigned readings. Includes a summary paragraph which synthesizes all the major, identifiable themes within and among the readings and class discussions and your most significant learning(s). Cited and made accurate connections to the ELLC/NELP standards and elements. No punctuation or grammatical errors. Follows APA format. Includes complete bibliography
Required
-Cunningham, W.G., Cordiero, P.A. (2009). Educational Leadership (4th Ed.).  New York, Pearson (eLibrary)
-Hall. G.E., Hord, S.M. (2011). Implementing Change (3rd Ed.). New York Pearson (eLibrary)
-Hawkins, R. J. (Ed.). (2011). The EDA 505 Introduction to Educational Leadership:  A Custom Multi Text –
Jossey-Bass. The Jossey-Bass Reader on Educational Leadership (3rd Edition). Jossey-Bass, Inc., Must be purchased
-Kowalski, T.J., Lasley, T.J., Mahoney, J.W. (2008). Data Driven Decisions and School Leadership, New York, Pearson (eLibrary)
-Owens, R.G., Valesky, T.C. (2011). Organizational Behavior in Education (10th Ed.). New York, Pearson (eLibrary)
N.E.L.P Building Standards:    http://npbea.org/nelp/
Supplemental Texts
DuFour, R., DuFour, R., & Eaker, R. (2008). Revisiting Professional Learning Communities at Work:  New Insights for Improving Schools. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree. (used in EDA 505)

The purpose of this Concept Paper is for each student to articulate, in verbal and written form, beliefs related to the significance of a current, solvable issue in your work environment that, if resolved, would significantly improve student learning. 
Prepare independently a concise, 1-2-page well-organized statement of your perspective(s) on the topic.  You will have 3-5 minutes to present your perspective along with others.
This paper will be developed and submitted to the instructor for purposes of discussion and approval as a focus for your final project.
The paper will describe the issue of focus, including a minimum of two literature citations.  Also, it should include why you have selected to address this specific issue, what are the guiding ideas that you would employ, innovations in infrastructures, theories, methods, and tools.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT PAPER ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Tinto’s original Student Engagement Theory (1975) remains a cornerstone for both theoretical
constructs as well as practical co-curricular approaches for promoting student retention. Using
your text and four other scholarly sources, construct a 5-7 page paper (in addition to your title
and reference pages) addressing a researched response to the following questions:
 What is student engagement, and why is it important?
 How is engagement created/promoted?
 Is non-organic engagement as effective as organic (i.e. elective participation in a student
club verses a required mentoring course)?
 Can true engagement be fostered in the online educational environment?
 What innovative, “outside the box” methods may be used to promote greater student
engagement?
Support your discussion with your biblical worldview, complete with at least one applicable
Scripture passage. Be sure to clearly identify major parts of your paper using section headings.
This assignment must reflect current APA style, which includes, but is not limited to, using one
inch margins on all sides, 12-point Times New Roman font, consecutive page numbers in the
upper right corner of the header, a title page, an abstract, and references page.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

I will provide the syllabus which give specific information for this task
Please refer to pages  15-22 for information.
The assignment should be written on the chart on pages 15-16