Curriculum Unit Plan
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Final ProjectTo complete the following final paper, go to this week’s
Final Project
link in the left navigation.
Curriculum Unit Plan
The focus of the final project is to develop a one-week unit plan. You will create a curriculum plan as a document using Microsoft Word and a media version. The media version can be a website (e.g., using Weebly.com, GoogleSites.com, NewHive.com, Wix.com or LucidPress.com) or an alternative format (e.g., PowerPoint), which must be approved in advance by the instructor. The curriculum plan demonstrates your mastery of the four course learning outcomes and the media version demonstrates your ability to use technology to communicate your mastery to a wider audience. The curriculum plan you create will span one week of instruction and include several components, which are described in the instructions below. Additionally, review the Instructor Guidance for Week Five for additional assistance beyond the instructions provided here with the assignment. Be sure also to review the
Grading Rubric
associated with this final project to understand how you will be evaluated. It is recommended you use headings throughout your writing to organize sections. Sections are indicated below in italics and bold font and are followed by the instructions for that section.
Instructions
Professional Curriculum Plan
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Developmental Age (1 Point):
In one to two paragraphs, describe the developmental age/level of the children for whom the unit plan is designed. -
Classroom Management (1 Point):
In two to three paragraphs, explain your philosophy of classroom management using examples from Jaruszewicz (2013) for support. -
Theoretical Alignment (1 Point):
In two to three paragraphs, describe the theoretical alignment of your unit using specific examples (e.g., Does it align to Piaget, Vygotsky, or another theorist?). -
Curriculum Approach (1 Point):
In two to three paragraphs, describe which approach to curriculum you most closely adhere to using specific examples (e.g., Do you adhere to a Montessori, Creative Curriculum, or other model?). -
Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAPs) (1 point):
In two to three paragraphs, explain how your classroom setting will foster developmentally appropriate practices using specific examples.
Connection to Family Plan
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Parent Letter (3 Points):
In one page, write a letter to parents that includes the following components:- An overview of the unit.
- The purpose of the unit.
- The objectives of the unit.
- The recommendations for home support.
- An overview of the assessments.
Content and Developmental Domain Plans and Assessments
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Content Lesson Plan and Assessment (4 points):
Develop one lesson plan with an assessment that addresses one content area (i.e., language arts, math, science, social studies, or diversity and character). It is required that you use the Lesson Plan Template to complete this portion of your assignment. It is suggested that you utilize the Early Childhood and Child Development: Lesson Plan Handbook as a guide for how to more effectively plan this lesson. -
Developmental Domain Lesson Plan and Assessment (4 points):
Develop one lesson plan with an assessment that addresses one or more of the developmental domains (i.e., cognitive, affective, and/or psychomotor). It is required that you use the Lesson Plan Template to complete this portion of your assignment . It is suggested that you utilize the Early Childhood and Child Development: Lesson Plan Handbook as a guide for how to more effectively plan this lesson.
Free Play/Center Plan
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Center Overview (1 Point):
In two paragraphs, write an overview for the center plan that describes the importance of play. -
Centers Plan (2 Points):
Include a completed version of the Centers Plan Template. -
Center Layout (2 Points):
Using the software of your choice, create a classroom layout of the center(s).
Other Instructions
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Introduction (.25 Points):
Write a succinct introduction to the unit plan that describes the contents of the plan and the organization of the contents of the plan. -
Conclusion (0.25 Points):
Write a succinct conclusion to the unit plan that describes the contents of the plan and major points from the contents of the plan. -
Media Version (1.5 Points):
Include a link to your media version in the document you submit that contains the components described above. The media version can be a website (e.g., using Weebly.com, Google Sites.com, NewHive.com, Wix.com or LucidPress.com) or an alternative format (e.g., PowerPoint), which must be approved in advance by the instructor. -
APA Formatting (0.25 Points):
Use APA formatting, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center, consistently throughout the assignment, which includes the title page, references list, and all content in the document and media version. -
Syntax and Mechanics (0.25 Points):
Display meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. -
Source Requirement (0.5 Points):
References five scholarly sources in addition to Jaruszewicz (2013) to provide compelling evidence to support ideas, examples, and so forth.
At least two of the sources must come from the Ashford University Library
. All sources on the references slide need to be formatted and cited correctly within the body of the presentation, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
Curriculum Unit Plan
Literacy Back Pack Fire Safety Open Ended Questions What is the first thing you do when you hear a fire alarm? What should you do if the room is full of smoke? What does a firefighter look like if they come to save you? Books in the bag No Dragons for Tea: Fire Safety For Kids, by Jean Pendziwol STOP, DROP and Roll, By Margery Cuyler Three Little Firefighters, by Stuart J Murphy Development age: 5 Activities Flash Cards. Pictures of different items from blocks, toys to matches and other items that pertain to fire. Ask the children if they are allowed to touch the item showing on the card Home Fire Safety checklist. Create a checklist with following questions for parents to fill out: 1. List 2 ways to leave the house in case of emergency 2. Has the batteries in the smoke detector been tested? 3. The local emergency number is : When the children return the checklist, have them tell you the answers to the questions Hot/Cold Activity. Create a t-chart with hot written on one side and cold on the other. The children will cut out pictures and paste them to the correct side. Create a worksheet that has words in light gray associated with fire safety. The children will trace the letters of the words to practice writing. Additional Items: A toy dragon to help children remember the dragon in the story “No Dragons for Tea; Fire Safety for Kids” Stickers and/or posters of Smokey the Bear to remind children about not playing with matches Fire Fighter hat and play hose Coloring Book on Fire Safety http://www.brighthubeducation.com/
Curriculum Unit Plan
What is Cognitive Development? Cognitive development is the process that occurs as thinking and reasoning develop and become more complex over time. According to cognitive psychologists, there are three different kinds of interrelated knowledge: 1. Physical knowledge consists of concepts about physical properties observed through first -hand experience. Examples of how children might gain physical knowledge include learning about colors by mixing paints or using an ice cube tray and freezer to learn t hat water can change from a liquid to a solid and back again. 2. Logic mathematical knowledge consists of mentally constructed relationships about comparisons and associations between and among objects, people, and events go fast or slow. 3. Social – convent ional knowledge consist s of arbitrarily agreed upon con ventions that provide a means f or representing or expressingph ysical and logicomathematical k nowledge (Piaget & Inhelder, 1 969). The conventions may vary by culture or group; examples i ncludethe names of numbers or letters . Nature holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive and even spiritual satisfaction. Three ways to promote development in an educational setting for young children • Ask questions .Encourage him to come up with original i deas . Show an authentic respect for her ideas. Encourage your child to try various methods for problem solving. Some examples could be talking, drawing, acting • Play a variety of games with your child. For younger children: build with blocks, roll balls, and play Peek -a-Boo. As your child matures: play board games, play memory games, work on puzzles, and play Hide and [Type a caption for your photo] Parents involvement Invite parents to Take trips to interesting places such as a museum, library, or local business to with the class to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Offer hands -on experiences during these trips to allow for further exploration. Bring along paper, writing utensils, a camera, or recorder to capture any thoughts or questions. Provide homework for the children that have parent’s involvement. For example matching game, review spelling words. http://www.earlychildhoodteacher.org/blog /encouraging -preschoolers -cognitive – development -with -books -and -shared – reading/
Curriculum Unit Plan
Required ResourcesRequired Text Jaruszewicz, C. (2013). Curriculum and methods for early childhood educators. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc. Chapter 10: Cognitive Development, Math and Science Chapter 11: Language, Literacy and Language Arts Article Ashbrook, P. (2010, March 1). Preschool STEM [Blog post]. Retrieved from the National Science Teachers Association Blog: http://nstacommunities.org/blog/2010/03/01/preschool-stem/ This resources provides the purpose, advantages and examples of integrating science, technology, engineering and math into the preschool classroom. This resource is required for the Week Five Discussion 1. Supplemental Material Zaur, J. & Bodamer, K. (2014). Lesson Plan Template. Ashford University, College of Education, San Diego, CA. Recommended ResourcesArticle Barnett, W. S., & Lamy, C. E. (2006, March). Estimated impacts of number of years of preschool attendance on vocabulary, literacy, and math skills at kindergarten [PDF file]. National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) Working Paper, March 2006. Retrieved from http://nieer.org/resources/research/EstimatedImpacts.pdf This resource reports the effects of attending preschool for one or two years on measures of early vocabulary development, literacy and math skills shortly after children entered kindergarten. This resource is recommended for the Week Five Discussion 1. Handbook Zaur, J., & Bodamer, K., (2015). Early Childhood and Child Development: Lesson Plan Handbook. San Diego, CA; Bridgepoint Education. This supplement is a Constellation™ course digital materials (CDM) title. Websites Pre-K Pages. (n.d.). Buddy Bags. Retrieved from http://www.pre-kpages.com/buddy-bags/ This website showcases several ideas for Buddy Bags which can be implemented in preschool literacy programs. This resource will be useful for completing the Week Five Discussion 2. Accessibility Statement does not exist.* Privacy Policy does not exist.* Pinterest. (n.d.). Literacy Bags. Retrieved from http://www.pinterest.com/missyweeks/literacy-bags/ This website offers several visual examples of literacy bags for the preschool and elementary classroom. This resource will be useful for completing the Week Five Discussion 2. Accessibility Statement does not exist.* Privacy Policy does not exist.* National Literary Trust. (n.d.). Story sacks [PDF file]. Retrieved from http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/assets/0000/3210/Story_sack_guide.pdf This website provides a guide that contains instructions on how to make and use story sacks. This resource will be useful for completing the Week Five Discussion 2. Accessibility Statement does not exist.* Privacy Policy does not exist.*
Curriculum Unit Plan
WEEK 5 FINAL ASSIGNMENT If you have not already read through the instructions for Week 5 Final Assignment, please do that now. You will notice that you are submitting TWO assignments. The first is a paper in a Microsoft Word document (8-9 pages). The second part is a media version of your curriculum for that particular week. Remember this is a ONE WEEK plan and not a plan for the entire year. The media version should be done in one of the websites given to you. If that is not possible for you, then email me and I will approve a PowerPoint or Prezi presentation. The outline for the entire week is given to you. I would suggest using the titles in bold as the titles for each of the sections of your paper. That makes it easy for you to follow and for me to read and grade. In addition, you will need to use 5 scholarly sources AND your course text. That is a total of 6 sources. Two of these must come from the Ashford University Library. Be sure that your reference page lists these sources in correct APA format. Check the Ashford Writing Center for help with this if you are not sure how to list these references. It is important that when you list the sources on your reference page you use them as a citation to support your ideas in your paper. A source cannot be on a reference page if you do not cite it in the paper. Each of the bold titles tells you exactly how many paragraphs and what information should be included in that section. Remember to include your own original thinking and details. Another teacher must be able to pick up your unit and use it without your help. READ the Instructor Guidance. There is additional information that will help you with this final assignment. It’s also a great idea to read through the rubric. That is exactly what I will do as I read your work in this final assignment. It is a roadmap to exactly how you will want your paper to look. As you begin to write the two lessons that need to be included it is IMPORTANT that you use the Lesson Plan Template for ECE. The link is provided under this bolded title section. Finally, there is a good deal of work for Week 5 and that is why there is no assignment submission for Week 4. It’s a solid idea to begin now and get a head start. Have CONFIDENCE! We have discussed the content and all of the technology tools you will need for this assignment over the last weeks. You absolutely are prepared to accomplish this successfully. If you have ANY questions, please email me so that you are clear on this assignment. Happy READING and WRITING!
