Reflection on Current Events

In this assignment, you will reflect on the knowledge and skills you have acquired in this course and how you will apply the learning in your professional setting.

Course Objectives

 Review and analyze educational literature pertaining to current trends in early childhood education.

 Present informed arguments on the major issues and controversies regarding early childhood education including the impact on young children and the profession.\

 Lead the teaching profession by identifying elements for specific program change and using data to support the need.

 Discuss professional development issues including early childhood teacher and leadership development and preparation, accreditation, and accountability.

 Identify curriculum issues and trends and discuss their impact on classroom practices.

You have received a peer review on this assignment. Prior to submitting your final version, consider the feedback you have received and incorporate it as appropriate.

For your convenience, the assignment directions are included here.

Students reflect on how current research on early childhood education can be used to improve professional practices.

1) Write a 1- to 2-page paper using APA (6th edition) format.

2) Use APA (6th edition) format for the title page, references page, and in-text citations.

3) Compose an introduction and conclusion for your paper.

a. Collect three journal articles written within the past three years on early childhood education. Two of the articles can come from the course readings. Include one article on early childhood curricula.

b. For each article:

i. Provide the complete citation for each article.

ii. Summarize the author’s thesis and major arguments or findings.

iii. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the article’s supporting evidence or methodology.

iv. Explain how the article is related to the course objectives.

v. Explain how the article is related to your professional or research interests.

vi. Identify one thing that you would change if you were the author to make article more relevant to you.

u reviewed for this assignment will impact your professional practices.

Module 5 Reflection – Peer Review Feedback

Submission Dates Vary – See Directions for Submission

Reflection on Current Events

Students reflect on how current research on early childhood education can be used to improve professional practices.

In the Reflection, you will offer your perspectives on a number of guiding questions

Course Objectives

 Review and analyze educational literature pertaining to current trends in early childhood education.

 Present informed arguments on the major issues and controversies regarding early childhood education including the impact on young children and the profession.\

 Lead the teaching profession by identifying elements for specific program change and using data to support the need.

 Discuss professional development issues including early childhood teacher and leadership development and preparation, accreditation, and accountability.

Identify curriculum issues and trends and discuss their impact on classroom practices.

Directions for Completion:

1) Save and print the Module 5 Reflection PDF.

2) Write a 2-page paper using APA (6th edition) format.

3) Use APA (6th edition) format for the title page, references page, and in-text citations.

4) Compose an introduction and conclusion for your paper.

a. Collect three journal articles written within the past three years on early childhood education. Two of the articles can come from the course readings. Include at least one article on early childhood curricula.

b. For each article:

i. Provide the complete citation for each article.

ii. Summarize the author’s thesis and major arguments or findings.

iii. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the article’s supporting evidence or methodology.

iv. Explain how the article is related to the course objectives.

v. Explain how the article is related to your professional or research interests.

vi. Identify one thing you would change if you were the author to make article more relevant to you.

c. Reflect on how the information you reviewed for this assignment will impact your professional practices.

Directions for Submission:

1) Complete the assignment according to the Directions for Completion.

2) Follow the directions to submit your draft document for peer review. This draft should be submitted by 11:59 PM PT Wednesday of Module 5.

3) Peer review the work of one other student, and receive a peer review of your work. Peer reviews should be completed by 5:00 PM PT Friday of Module 5.

4) Your peer review should include at least one positive comment and one suggestion for improvement.

5) In conducting the peer review, the following tool options are available.

 Use the rubric points to score the paper.

 Provide feedback/comments within the rubric categories.

 Provide feedback/comments about the paper in the discussion space provided.

 Track suggested revisions, and provide feedback/comments in the assignment document.

6) You will use the feedback/comments provided in the peer reviews to revise and polish your assignment document in the Module 5 Peer Review Application.

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Reflection on Current Events
In light with the current early childhood policy context, educators are being required to possess critical understanding of child development to provide rich and meaningful learning to children. Consequently, the accountability for outcomes is high in early childhood centers, yet resources for professional development and support are limited.

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