A new perspective on planning and implementing developmentally appropriate practices for young children from birth through age eight. Learn what is meant by curriculum, assessment, evaluation, and program planning as these terms apply to early childhood education. Discuss several historical perspectives and theories on child development and examine best practice for early childhood education. Examine…
Covers development during the first six years of life and research-based best practices in early learning with an emphasis on individual differences, cultural influences, and the impact of developmental delay and disability.
Gain a better understanding of the concept of evaluating and assessing English language learners.
Outlines procedures for designing or selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting a variety of informal assessment measures for use in schools. A range of informal assessment measures in the academic, social and behavioural skills areas will form the core of the content.
Learn the historical significance, key concepts and components, and benefits of educational technology. Discuss advantages and challenges in teaching and learning. Understanding the impact technology has had on the world, and specifically education, gives you the competence and confidence to navigate rapid change. Practical tips for safeguarding online security, distinguishing between reliable and misleading content,…
Discusses definitions and the personal, social, and legal ramifications associated with sexual harassment, bullying, and cyber-intimidation. Explores preventative strategies as well as how school staff can address these issues when they occur.
Learn about the continuum of placements school systems can use in providing special education and related services to students with disabilities. Identifies and describes the roles and responsibilities of special and general educators in providing special education services to students educated in inclusive classrooms and instructional and classroom management strategies teachers can use to work…
Helps you understand and identify your role as a child care provider, educator, and early childhood professional. Provides you with research-based information on child development, attachment, temperament, and curriculum.
As an educator you often have to learn new information and skills in order to support students and their families. You learn things like how to use a new software or application, operate a new device, or quickly get up to speed on new content. Most of this learning was in the moment but just…
As an educator you often have to learn new information and skills in order to support students and their families. You learn things like how to use a new software or application, operate a new device, or quickly get up to speed on new content. Most of this learning was in the moment but just…
Provides an introduction to the field of Learning Disabilities for special education teachers, general classroom teachers, integration teachers and related professionals, especially those working in the areas of language, psychology and counseling.
Explores myths and misconceptions concerning reading instruction and remediation. Presents an evaluation checklist designed to assess the effectiveness of your current reading program.
