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ELM500 Child & Early Adolescent Development and Psychology

Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 Reflect on and discuss the following: How do you learn? What have other teachers done to assist you in that learning? Provide examples of how you can assist your future students in their learning.

DQ2 Why is it important to have students monitor and reflect on their own work? How will you implement this in your future classroom?

 

ELM500 Child & Early Adolescent Development and Psychology

Week 2 Discussion

DQ1 What is the teacher’s role in guiding their students’ development? How does the teacher’s role vary and change depending on the age/grade level of students? Choose two grade levels to compare. Does the teacher’s role differ between the environments for grades K-5 and 6-8?

DQ2 How can you show compassion, care, and concern for a student who is struggling to reaching their educational goals? Provide an example of how to encourage this student who is struggling. Remember that their struggle may come from various areas in their life and education.

 

ELM500 Child & Early Adolescent Development and Psychology

Week 3 Discussion

DQ1 “And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching” (Titus 2:7 English Standard Version).

Reflecting on this verse, what is the role of a teacher in guiding and supporting students in the growth of their moral development? How will your assistance/guidance in moral development differ depending on the grade you are teaching (i.e., K-5 as opposed to grades 6-8)?

DQ2 What is the difference between learning and development? Consider whether learning influences development or development influences learning and why. For example, could a student move from one stage of development to the next through learning, or in order to learn, must the student have reached a specific level of development?

 

ELM500 Child & Early Adolescent Development and Psychology

Week 4 Discussion

DQ1 What can teachers do to facilitate meaningful discourse among peers in the classroom? Provide an example of an experience a student may have outside the classroom that may help his or her peers understand a newly introduced concept.

DQ2 Many students do not do any school or educational work during the summer. How can you, as a future teacher, provide summer activities and learning opportunities to help students stay engaged in learning throughout the summer? What educational opportunities motivate families to implement these throughout the summer? What are the advantages/disadvantages of staying engaged or not engaged in learning opportunities through the summer?

ELM500 Child & Early Adolescent Development and Psychology

Week 5 Discussion

DQ1 Using the theories you have reviewed thus far, consider the following scenario:

You are teaching a fourth grade class that contains a diverse group of students that are at varying levels in development. Along with varying levels of development, two students are repeatedly disruptive in class, and some fail to participate in group work.

What theories would you apply, as part of your instruction, to address the needs of these students? What steps might you take to address these issues?

DQ2 Our schools today are filled with students whose first language is not English. How can teachers guide students in their language? How can teachers work to embrace their language and make sure all students are learning?

 

ELM500 Child & Early Adolescent Development and Psychology

Week 6 Discussion

DQ1 What factors affect verbal language learning? Consider typical language development and atypical language development. Provide cited examples from your readings.

DQ2 Luis is 11-years-old and was born in Dallas, Texas. Spanish is the primary language used in his home and neighborhood. Although Luis has been in school for a while, he does not have a literary foundation in his first language, but is motivated to learn English. Luis’s family encourages him to learn English and his teacher reports that he is motivated to learn and has a confident personality.

Based on the above scenario, what benefits does he have and what challenges does he have in acquiring the English language? Use information from course readings related to the role of language and culture in learning to answer this DQ.

 

ELM500 Child & Early Adolescent Development and Psychology

Week 1 Assignment  

Reflection of How People Learn

Students learn in a variety of ways. It is important for teachers to be aware of the various learning theories and models mentioned in the text and topic materials related to the history of how students learn. This knowledge will provide a foundation in order to create learning experiences that promote student development and acquisition of knowledge.

For this assignment, utilizing the topic materials and and your own research to create a brochure to be used as a resource for beginning teachers, describing how learning occurs and the different ways that students learn.

Your brochure should include:

Detailed descriptions of how students learn, including principles related to development and acquisition of knowledge.

Strategies to teach collaboration in the classroom environment.

Strategies for encouraging students to monitor their work and engage in self-reflection.

A description of the type of teaching you prefer to demonstrate in the classroom environment.

How your teaching practices will support the learning preferences of students based on researched learning theories.

The importance for a teacher to assist diverse students’ learning.

Support your brochure with a minimum of 2-3 scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

 

ELM500 Child & Early Adolescent Development and Psychology

Week 2 Assignment  

Stages of Child and Adolescent Development – Part I

It is important for educators to know and identify the stages of child and adolescent development in order to implement appropriate strategies that meet the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical needs of all students.

Matrix

For this assignment, complete the “Stages of Child and Adolescent Development” matrix by identifying the characteristics and milestones of each development stage (cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical) for each grade level. This matrix will be used to complete Part II of this assignment in Topic 3. Utilize the topic materials along with your own research to complete the matrix and the reflection.

Reflection

In 250-500 words, summarize and reflect on the “Stages of Child and Adolescent Development” matrix. In your reflection, examine instructional strategies across all developmental domains and address the following:

How knowledge provides guidance to implement appropriate learning strategies to meet the needs of all students.

How milestones can guide you to meet the diverse needs of all students.

How understanding the unique aspects of development guide a teacher to create engaging learning activities.  

Explain how to apply what you have learned in your future professional practice in the classroom.

Support your findings with a minimum of 2-3 scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

 

ELM500 Child & Early Adolescent Development and Psychology

Week 3 Assignment  

Stages of Child and Adolescent Development – Part II

Now that you have identified the stages of child and adolescent development for grade levels, you will now use this information to identify the major concepts, principles, and learning theories related to the stages of development. This information will help in determining effective teaching practices, based on learning theories and research of child and adolescent development.

Matrix

For this assignment, use the “Stages of Child and Adolescent Development” matrix created in Topic 2. Complete the fourth column by identifying the major concepts, principles, and learning theories from your readings to the stages of development.

Reflection

In 500-750 words, summarize and expand on the stages of child and adolescent development. In your summary, include:

How understanding the unique aspects of development guide you to engage and meet the academic abilities of students with various learning abilities.

How the stages of development differ from kindergarten to eighth grade and how learning activities differ depending on the stage of development.

How you can incorporate specific major principles, concepts, and learning theories into two different grade levels (K-5 and 6-8) of your future teaching practice.

How this matrix can serve as a guide in developing ways to meet the needs of exceptional students (learning differences, gifted students, and ELLs, etc.).

How the information on the different stages of child and adolescent development can be utilized to identify student strengths as a basis for growth, and their misconceptions as opportunities for learning.

Support your findings with a minimum of 3-5 scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

 

 

 

 

ELM500 Child & Early Adolescent Development and Psychology

Week 4 Assignment  

Readiness for Learning

Identifying students’ readiness for learning guides teachers to create learning activities and strategies that are unique to the various aspects of elementary students’ approaches to learning. It is equally important for families to be aware of readiness indicators as they have an opportunity to encourage learning in the home environment.

For this assignment, write a letter to the parents of your future students that you will have the following year, describing readiness for learning indicators, applicable to a specific age, grade level, and developmental stage. This letter would be given to parents at the end of the school year to help students over the summer get prepared for the following school year. Be sure to clearly define the key goals for success in preparation for the grade level (K-8) the student will be entering.

The letter to parents should include:

An introduction.

A description of the developmental stage related to the grade level of the students.

How to identify readiness for learning indicators applicable to grade level.

Key activities and strategies to get students ready for learning the next year.

Support readiness indicators and selected activities with major principles, concepts, and learning theories.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

 

ELM500 Child & Early Adolescent Development and Psychology

Week 5 Assignment  

Benchmark – Summative Course Assessment

Throughout this course, you have studied the major principles, concepts, and learning theories related to the major developmental milestones and stages of development. With this knowledge, you will explore how to integrate the major principles, concepts, and learning theories when determining the appropriate instructional strategies that meet the diverse needs of all students.

For this benchmark assignment, you will complete a summative course assessment consisting of one essay question based on a case study.

Consider the following scenario:

Several students in your fifth grade class are disengaged during math instruction and discussions. One student has a Section 504 plan and receives accommodations for his ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), one student has dyslexia and is on an IEP (Individualized Education Program) and receives special education services and supports for a Specific Learning Disability(SLD), one student has an IEP for visual impairment, and one student is an English Language Learner (ELL), preventing their understanding of instructional material.

Citing major concepts, principles, and theories, write a 750-1,000 word essay in which you describe instructional strategies along with the differentiation you would implement that would encourage them to participate and develop more confidence in their abilities.

In your essay, include:

Strategies that support engagement in the class as a whole, the role of language, and readiness of learning, based on the theories learned in class.

How you would modify instruction by applying the concepts and theories related to development (cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical).

How you will create developmentally appropriate instruction that takes into consideration the students’ strengths, differences, interests, and needs.

Strategies that can be implemented for motivation and acquisition of knowledge.

Strategies to provide equitable access for all students to appropriate digital tools and resources.

Support your findings with a minimum of 3-5 scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

COE Program Competencies:

1.2: Candidates create developmentally appropriate instruction that takes into account individual learners’ strengths, interests, differences, and needs, using instructional strategies that promote students’ learning and individual development, acquisition of knowledge, and motivation. [ACEI 1.0; InTASC 1(b), 1(d), 1(h), 1(i), 2(a), 2(b), 2(f), 2(g), 2(h), 2(l), 2(m), 2(n); MC1]

1.1: Candidates design and modify instruction applying the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the cognitive, linguistic, social emotional, and physical development of children and young adolescents that supports the role of language and culture in learning, and readiness for learning across performance areas. [ACEI 1.0; InTASC 1(a), 1(e), 1(f), 1(g), 2(c), 2(d), 2(e), 2(g), 2(i), 2(j), 2(k), 2(o); MC1]

 

ELM500 Child & Early Adolescent Development and Psychology

Week 6 Assignment  

Language Development Essay

English language learners have multiple factors that affect their English language acquisition and overall learning in a classroom, including their native language and culture.Research two scholarly articles related to the role that language, culture, and diversity play in the learning process in the classroom.

In a 500-750 word essay:

Summarize the articles.

Explain the unique aspects of elementary students’ language development.

Reflect upon the role that language, culture, and diversity will have in your future classroom.

Reflect on how you would address diversity in your future classroom.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.