Sociocultural Theory Sociocultural theory is a psychological and sociological perspective that explores how human development and learning are influenced by social and cultural factors. The theory was developed by Lev Vygotsky, a Russian psychologist who emphasized the role of social interaction, language, and culture in shaping the mind. According to sociocultural theory, human cognition is […]
Situated Learning: A Theoretical and Practical Approach Situated learning is a concept that emerged from the field of educational psychology in the late 1980s. It is based on the idea that learning is most effective when it occurs in a context that is relevant and meaningful to the learner. Situated learning emphasizes the social and […]
Active learning is a teaching and learning approach that engages students in the learning process beyond passive listening and note-taking. It involves activities that help students build knowledge and skills by connecting new information and experiences to their prior knowledge and experiences. Active learning also promotes higher order thinking, metacognition, and collaborative learning (Brame, 2016). […]
Benchmark – Cross-Curricular Unit Plan Number of sources: 0 Paper instructions: Data should drive instruction and as a best practice teachers should gather formal and informal data before, during, and after every lesson. This is especially important when integrating cross-curricular content into English language arts (ELA) lessons. Students who face learning challenges related to literacy […]
Clinical Field Experience B: Planning and Delivering Differentiated Instruction Number of sources: 0 Paper instructions: Assessment Description The ability to look at the unique needs of students and identify and plan differentiated instructional activities for small groups of students with similar literacy deficits is critical to student mastery of literacy skills. Through differentiating the content […]
Article Summary Number of sources: 0 Paper instructions: Peer-reviewed, research-based, journal articles from the GCU Library represents much of the learning resources you will be using in this program. This assignment will give you the opportunity to read and paraphrase academic research while getting experience in using APA Style that you will use during your […]
Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, and Pragmatics Webinar Number of sources: 3 Paper instructions: Phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics are important components of the study of language known as linguistics. Teachers must understand the linguistic demands placed on young students as they learn to read and write. Early childhood educators must be able to identify […]
Clinical Field Experience B: Vocabulary Instruction for Early Learners Number of sources: 0 Paper instructions: Even with skills in decoding words, students require instruction in vocabulary to boost reading comprehension. This is particularly important for early learners as they build background knowledge necessary to become fluent readers. Vocabulary instruction must be both engaging and meaningful […]
Student Discipline and Due Process Number of sources: 0 Paper instructions: Review the school board policy and student handbook of your local public school site or district for information regarding their policies on short- and long-term suspensions of students. You may also obtain this information by interviewing an administrator at your chosen site. Write a […]
Policy and decision makers do not always understand the development and educational needs of young children. It is the job of the early childhood educator to advocate for the resources required to meet the needs of all students. Early childhood educators should be ready to provide the information policy and decision makers need to determine […]
