The purpose of the Research assignment is to assess your ability to evaluate and assess course content in relation to your personal and/or professional lives. In the Research 5 assignment, we are focusing on content from chapters 12-14. You may choose ONE of the following five prompts to research. There is no observation choice for Research 5.
Research Prompts:
Copy the prompt in a new document or PowerPoint slide, respond to the prompt, including source citations at the end of your response and upload here. Label the document/PPT as such: 132, Last Name, Research 5. If using PowerPoint, remember that ‘less is more’ meaning that graphics and animation should be limited.
All research responses require one or more sources other than the textbook. If you use the textbook, use the following reference citation: Gonzalez-Mena & Eyer. (2020). page #. All other sources should include the author name(s), date of publication, and if found online, a descriptive text hyperlink. List at the end of the response. Response should be written in your own words, with no copying and pasting or quoting from your source. I’m looking for your understanding of the concept and how you’ve interpreted your findings.
There is no specific length requirement but the response should be clear in describing key concepts of the prompt and how the information may be used in one’s personal and/or professional lives.
1. Using Chapter 12 and Module Five materials and one additional source, describe how the developmentally appropriateness of an environment relates to safety and learning.
2. Using Chapter 12 and Module Five materials and the quality standards for early learning environments in the WACs, Links to an external site.describe what is needed to provide healthy, safe and developmentally appropriate caregiving situations for infants and toddlers. Be sure to include all aspects of the environment.
3. Using Chapter 13 and Module Five materials and one additional source, discuss the importance of identify formation in an early learning environment and how best to support that development in an infant/toddler setting.
4. Using Chapter 13 and Module Five materials and one additional source, discuss positive approaches to guidance within the infant/toddler caregiving environment. Include why positive approaches to guidance are of particular importance during the infant/toddler years.
5. Using Chapter 14 and Module Five materials and one additional source, discuss ways in which caregivers can encourage parents to be partners with their child’s caregiver. Include a discussion of how these partnerships may be different in home and center-based programs.
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132SpResearch5
132SpResearch5
Criteria Ratings Pts
Information/Concepts
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50 to >44 pts
Superior
Meets all assignment requirements
44 to >39 pts
Above Average
Meets 85% of all assignment requirements
39 to >34 pts
Average
Meets 75% of all assignment requirements
34 to >0 pts
Below Average
Meets 65% of all assignment requirements
0 pts
No Marks
Not submitted
/ 50 pts
Assessment and Evaluation of Concepts
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50 to >44 pts
Superior
Meets all assignment requirements
44 to >39 pts
Above Average
Meets 85% of all assignment requirements
39 to >34 pts
Average
Meets 75% of all assignment requirements
34 to >0 pts
Below Average
Meets 65% of all assignment requirements
0 pts
No Marks
Not submitted
/ 50 pts
Total Points: 0
