Resources about human development are cited.

This job compares the ideas of Piaget and Vygotsky, discussing the following issues: 1. perspective on intelligence 2. ideas on stages of development from birth through adolescence 3. possible classroom applications of these theories

Child and Adolescent Development - Do you believe that learning is observable? Is it characterized by a change in behavior?

a. Do you believe that learning is observable? Is it characterized by a change in behavior? Do you subscribe to this perspective on learning? Why or why not? Defend your position. b. Do you believe that learning is thinking and/or a change in thinking? Do you subscribe to the cognitive-developmental view of learning? Why ...continues

This posting examines the criminal justice issue to abolish parole.

This posting offers notes to outline arguments for and against the abolishment of state-adjudicated parole.

A kindergarten teacher is observing a student in the Brio train center.

A kindergarten teacher is observing a student in the Brio train center. The student is overheard saying, “The red car is in front of the blue car and they are both being pushed by the green car over the mountain.” What can this teacher determine about this student’s knowledge from this brief observation? 250-400 words. Your ...continues

This posting examines reasons for and against the abolishment of parole.

This posting reads the most recent Bureau of Justice Statistics Bulletin on Probation and Parole in the United States at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/pubalp2.htm#Probation and contemplates the issue.

Help with a prevention paper is given.

This posting chooses a prevention strategy and explains how it is applicable to low income families and individuals.

What are the fundamental differences between Western philosophies and Native North American ways of knowing?

What are the fundamental differences between Western philosophies and Native North American ways of knowing? How does each culture generally view the world and education? How can you incorporate seemingly different ways of knowing into your curriculum 200 or so word count -- and no specifics on answer.

Educator Strategies

I need input to answer these queries; References if possible Consider the following scenario. You have been asked to teach a semester long course via distance education. You will be in a classroom at your university/college with interactive sites in three additional places within a 150 mile radius. There are 15 students enrol ...continues

What common strengths and weaknesses did you discover among assessments?

What common strengths and weaknesses did you discover among assessments? Mainly assessments of children that are teacher made. What are the strenghts and weaknesses of teacher made assessment rubrics?

education

You, the teacher, are sitting in an exhausted heap at your desk immediately after dismissal. It has been a long day. A colleague enters your room and says, “The career ladder project is due in two days. We need to decide which tools we will use to assess phonemic awareness. Everyone at our grade level must use the same tool.” Wh ...continues