Assignment 5 – COVID and Early Childhood Education

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhGxzX5RflA&t=34s

https://news.berkeley.edu/2021/02/23/covid-19-is-ravaging-u-s-early-childhood-education-new-report-finds/

Complete module readings and videos

https://www.directrelief.org/2021/01/growing-up-in-the-midst-of-a-pandemic-how-covid-is-affecting-childrens-development/

Create a video through YouTube or your phone using the Connect – Extend – Challenge Routine. This routine helps to connect new ideas to prior knowledge.

Post your video and upload to the discussion board ***Videos should be no longer than 3 minutes***

Respond to one classmate’s post in writing using the same Connect-Extend-Challenge routine

Assignment 6: Learning Standards Discussion

https://online.fiu.edu/videos/?vpvid=6b9a5f13-1687-46ca-b6d6-46e29be3ace6

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keyluKtMp1c&t=7s

You have been provided some basic information about learning standards and how they may affect early childhood education.

For this assignment you will choose one of the following statements:

• The risks of establishing learning standards outweigh the benefits in early childhood education.
• The benefits of establishing learning standards outweigh the risks in early childhood education.

You will write a paper with your chosen sentence as the thesis statement.

• Support your position with at least three points from your videos/readings or other resources.(include references)
• Include at least one reason why someone might take a different position.
• Use the internet and the module resources for information but do not copy it. (DO NOT PLAGIARIZE)

This assignment requires that you post your perspective within the discussion forum.

• Post directly to the discussion board. Do not attach a document.
• Everyone should be able to see your work simply by scrolling down the discussion.

Beyond your statement, you will be asked to respond to the statements at least two of your classmates.

• • Note that you will not be able to view any of your classmates’ posts until you post your work.
  • These responses should be thoughtful and not a simple “I agree/disagree.”