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<strong>ECH</strong>-<strong>335</strong>: Instructional Teaching Methodologies: Language, Math, Science, Social Studies, <strong>and</strong> the Arts<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Full <strong>Course</strong><br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Module 1 DQ 1<br />

Briefly describe the three important developmental factors in relationships <strong>and</strong> learning throughout the first 3 years of<br />

life. What impact do you think they have on future cognitive, emotional, <strong>and</strong> social development? How would you plan<br />

a supportive environment?<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Module 1 DQ 2<br />

List the influences on children’s development <strong>and</strong> learning. Which ones do you think you would have the most<br />

influence over in your classroom practice? Why?<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Week 1 <strong>Assignment</strong> Developmental Stages Flowchart<br />

Details:<br />

Create a flowchart of the developmental stages from birth to age 8 that summarizes cognition, social/emotional,<br />

physical, <strong>and</strong> creative development.<br />

Examples of flowcharts can be found on the SkyMark website.<br />

Use the GCU eLibrary to access three to five peer-reviewed articles in support of your content.<br />

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, <strong>and</strong> in-text<br />

citations <strong>and</strong> references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA<br />

Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.<br />

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore,<br />

students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria<br />

<strong>and</strong> expectations for successful completion of the assignment.<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Module 2 DQ 1


Give an example of how modern technology/research has changed your perspective on how infants/young children<br />

learn. How did your perspective change because of this <strong>and</strong> what are the implications for you as a classroom<br />

teacher?<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Module 2 DQ 2<br />

What are mental representations <strong>and</strong> why are they a critical factor in the ability of young children to create <strong>and</strong> use<br />

symbols?<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Week 2 <strong>Assignment</strong> High Order Thinking Checklist<br />

Details:<br />

Create an observational checklist of characteristics of the development of higher order thinking <strong>and</strong> symbol usage for<br />

a specific age b<strong>and</strong> (infant, toddler, preschooler, kindergartner, primary grade student).<br />

In addition to the assigned readings for this module, utilize the GCU eLibrary for a minimum of three peer-reviewed<br />

articles in support of your content.<br />

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, <strong>and</strong> in-text<br />

citations <strong>and</strong> references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA<br />

Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.<br />

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore,<br />

students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria<br />

<strong>and</strong> expectations for successful completion of the assignment.<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Module 3 DQ 1<br />

What are content <strong>and</strong> learning st<strong>and</strong>ards? Why are they important?<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Module 3 DQ 2<br />

What is the most important difference between purely student-centered <strong>and</strong> purely teacher-centered philosophies?<br />

Are they both valid? Why or why not?<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Week 3 <strong>Assignment</strong> Online Lesson Plans Analysis<br />

Details:<br />

Research a variety of lesson plans online. Analyze three different plans for three different content areas <strong>and</strong> age<br />

levels (Preschool, PK, K, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade) using the rubric provided.<br />

Recreate the online lesson plans filling in any gaps you found. Justify any changes you made <strong>and</strong> aspects that<br />

remained the same. Include the links to the original plans for your instructor’s reference.<br />

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Module 3 <strong>Assignment</strong> Practicum/Observation Lesson Plan Analysis<br />

Details:<br />

Through your practicum/field experience, select one lesson plan each from three different content areas that either of<br />

your mentor teachers will be teaching to their class. Analyze the plans <strong>and</strong> hypothesize the teacher’s teaching<br />

philosophies. Look for the components of effective lesson planning.<br />

Observe the lessons being taught.


Write a 500-word summary in which you share your philosophical analysis <strong>and</strong> the accuracy of your hypotheses.<br />

Support your hypotheses with examples from the lessons.<br />

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore,<br />

students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria<br />

<strong>and</strong> expectations for successful completion of the assignment.<br />

When submitting this assignment, attach the teacher’s lesson plans you analyzed, along with your notes.<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Module 4 DQ 1<br />

How early does concept formation begin in child development related to literacy? How would you support this<br />

development in an early learning setting?<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Module 4 DQ 2<br />

Max Points: 5.0<br />

How are the literacy st<strong>and</strong>ards categorized? Why do you think they are arranged this way?<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Week 4 <strong>Assignment</strong> Observation <strong>and</strong> Analysis<br />

Details:<br />

Through your practicum/field experience, observe a child in each age b<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> use the checklist you created in<br />

Module 2 to analyze their stage of development.<br />

Write a 500-word analysis <strong>and</strong> summary of your findings.<br />

Use the GCU eLibrary to research a minimum of three to five peer-reviewed articles that can be used in support of<br />

your content.<br />

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student<br />

Success Center. An abstract is not required.<br />

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore,<br />

students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria<br />

<strong>and</strong> expectations for successful completion of the assignment.<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Week 4 Practicum <strong>and</strong> Application 2: Language<br />

Details:<br />

Observe a whole group or small group reading lesson in your Birth-PK practicum classroom.<br />

Write a 250-word summary <strong>and</strong> analysis of the effectiveness of the lesson.<br />

Prepare this assignment according to the MLA guidelines found in the MLA Style Guide, located in the Student<br />

Success Center. An abstract is not required.<br />

Design a whole group or small group reading lesson plan for PK students. Consider individual differences in ability,<br />

culture, <strong>and</strong> language. Lesson plan templates are available in the Student Success Center.<br />

Include the following in your lesson plan:<br />

1. Clear-cut objectives that align to the NAEYC <strong>and</strong> ACEI st<strong>and</strong>ards.<br />

2. Relevant materials <strong>and</strong> resources.<br />

3. Differentiation of instruction to address the diverse needs of students.<br />

4. Informal <strong>and</strong>/or formal assessments that align to objectives.<br />

5. Authentic, formative <strong>and</strong>/or summative assessments.


APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />

This lesson plan will be used later in the course <strong>and</strong> for the completion of the benchmark assessment.<br />

When submitting this assignment, attach the observation analysis essay, along with the lesson plan.<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Module 5 DQ 1<br />

What is the difference between content st<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>and</strong> process st<strong>and</strong>ards for math <strong>and</strong> science? Why are both<br />

included in appropriate instruction?<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Module 5 DQ 2<br />

Max Points: 5.0<br />

According to the latest research, when does concept formation in math <strong>and</strong> science begin in child development?<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Week 5 <strong>Assignment</strong> Integrated Math/Science Lesson Plan<br />

Details:<br />

Observe a math or science lesson in your K-3 practicum classroom.<br />

Create a Venn diagram to compare the observed lesson to the lesson viewed online in Module 3. Identify the lesson<br />

by its link.<br />

Design an integrated math/science lesson plan for a K, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade classroom. Consider individual<br />

differences in ability, culture, <strong>and</strong> language. Include the following in your lesson plan:<br />

1. Clear-cut objectives that align to NAEYC, NSTA, <strong>and</strong> NCTM st<strong>and</strong>ards.<br />

2. Relevant materials <strong>and</strong> resources.<br />

3. Differentiation of instruction to address the diverse needs of students. Name the differentiation strategies for<br />

the specific diverse groups.<br />

4. Problem solving <strong>and</strong> inquiry strategies.<br />

5. The 12 science processes.<br />

6. Concrete manipulatives to help develop science <strong>and</strong> math concepts.<br />

7. Informal <strong>and</strong>/or formal assessments that align with objectives.<br />

8. Authentic, formative, <strong>and</strong>/or summative assessments.<br />

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore,<br />

students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria<br />

<strong>and</strong> expectations for successful completion of the assignment.<br />

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Week 5 Science <strong>and</strong> Math Content Analysis<br />

Details:<br />

Listen to <strong>and</strong>/or watch the podcasts <strong>and</strong> videos from this week’s readings <strong>and</strong> write a 500-word reflection delineating<br />

what you have learned about the teaching of science <strong>and</strong> math.<br />

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student<br />

Success Center. An abstract is not required.<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Module 6 DQ 1<br />

Max Points: 5.0


In this module, you have learned about the 10 themes in social studies. What are the 5 str<strong>and</strong>s in social studies? Are<br />

all 10 themes represented in the str<strong>and</strong>s? Explain.<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Module 6 DQ 2<br />

How can you build conceptual knowledge related to the themes in social studies in young children?<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Week 6 <strong>Assignment</strong> Social Studies Instruction Analysis<br />

Details:<br />

Select one of the videos you viewed <strong>and</strong> write a 250-word summary <strong>and</strong> analysis delineating what you have learned<br />

regarding the teaching of social studies.<br />

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student<br />

Success Center. An abstract is not required.<br />

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore,<br />

students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria<br />

<strong>and</strong> expectations for successful completion of the assignment.<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Week 6 Social Studies Lesson Plan<br />

Details:<br />

Observe a social studies lesson in your K-3 practicum classroom.<br />

Create a Venn diagram to compare the observed lesson to the lesson viewed online in Module 3. Identify the lesson<br />

by its link.<br />

Design a social studies lesson plan for a K, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade classroom. Consider individual differences in<br />

ability, culture, <strong>and</strong> language. Lesson plan templates are available in the Student Success Center. Include the<br />

following in your lesson plan:<br />

1. Clear-cut objectives that align to NAEYC <strong>and</strong> NCSS st<strong>and</strong>ards.<br />

2. Relevant materials <strong>and</strong> resources.<br />

3. Differentiation of instruction to address the diverse needs of students. Name the differentiation strategies for<br />

the specific diverse groups.<br />

4. Informal <strong>and</strong>/or formal assessments that align with objectives.<br />

5. Authentic, formative, <strong>and</strong>/or summative assessments.<br />

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore,<br />

students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria<br />

<strong>and</strong> expectations for successful completion of the assignment.<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Module 7 DQ 1<br />

What are the characteristics <strong>and</strong> types of play? Why are they significant to learning?<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Module 7 DQ 2<br />

Max Points: 5.0<br />

What are some inhibitors of play for today’s children? Will this make a difference to their learning capacities?


<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Week 7 Let’s Plan a Lesson! Planning for the Early Childhood Experience<br />

Details:<br />

Prepare this assignment according to the instructions in “<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Instructional Teaching Methodologies: Language,<br />

Math, Science, Social Studies, <strong>and</strong> the Arts Benchmark Assessment <strong>and</strong> Rubric.” <strong>All</strong> coursework will inform this<br />

assignment.<br />

Submit the assignment in TaskStream. Directions for submitting to TaskStream can be found on the College of<br />

Education’s page in the Student Success Center.<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Week 7 <strong>Assignment</strong> Music, Movement or Creative Lesson Plan<br />

Details:<br />

Observe an art or music lesson in your Birth-PK practicum classroom.<br />

Write a 250-word summary <strong>and</strong> analysis delineating the effectiveness of the lesson.<br />

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student<br />

Success Center. An abstract is not required.<br />

Design a music or creative arts lesson for 3-year-olds. Consider individual differences in ability, culture, <strong>and</strong><br />

language. Lesson plan templates are available in the Student Success Center. Include the following in your lesson<br />

plan:<br />

1. Clear-cut objectives that align to NAEYC st<strong>and</strong>ards.<br />

2. Relevant materials <strong>and</strong> resources.<br />

3. Differentiation of instruction to address the diverse needs of students. Name the differentiation strategies for<br />

the specific diverse groups.<br />

4. Informal <strong>and</strong>/or formal assessments that align with objectives.<br />

5. Authentic, formative, <strong>and</strong>/or summative assessments.<br />

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore,<br />

students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria<br />

<strong>and</strong> expectations for successful completion of the assignment.<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Module 8 DQ 1<br />

What are reciprocal relationships with families? Why are they important?<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Module 8 DQ 2<br />

Max Points: 5.0<br />

What are some factors that influence the success of a reciprocal relationship with families? What is your role as a<br />

teacher?<br />

<strong>ECH</strong> <strong>335</strong> Week 8 <strong>Assignment</strong> Content Area Activities for the Home<br />

Details:<br />

Compile 20 activities for language, math, science, social studies, <strong>and</strong> art (4 activities for each subject area) for<br />

parents to use at home with their children. Activities must be developmentally <strong>and</strong> age appropriate practice for young<br />

children <strong>and</strong> must be selected from various sources.


Prepare an annotated activities list including a written explanation (25-50 words) of each activity <strong>and</strong> its<br />

appropriateness.<br />

Write an introductory letter to parents explaining the value of home/school collaboration <strong>and</strong> suggest parents<br />

complete the activities with their children.<br />

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore,<br />

students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria<br />

<strong>and</strong> expectations for successful completion of the assignment.<br />

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

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