In this assignment you answer questions to demonstrate your…

The material this module is focused on language development, executive function, aesthetics and activity planning.

The module outcomes for this unit are:

Analyze the role of aesthetics, language, and executive function in fostering creativity in early childhood classrooms.
Connected to course outcome: Select and plan developmentally appropriate music, literature and creative art activities for young children.

Resources needed:

To complete this assignment, please make sure you read the content provided in Unit 4 and have watched all videos provided.

Assignment Tasks & Points:

You have 2 parts to complete. Each part is worth 15 pts

Use your own words and thoughts on this assignment. The information you provide should not match any source (other than the guidelines in the activity plan). . Label the questions sets Part 1 and Part 2. Please double space your answers and use 12 font.

Part 1: Create an Activity Plan

After reading the course text and watching the video on activity planning, create an activity plan. Provide the following information in your activity plan:

Age of children
Materials (what will you need to complete the activity with the children)
Focus Skills (connect to specific skill in Infant & Toddler Guideline, PreK Guidelines, TEKS- links in ) (Copy information for this directly from the guideline)
Center Location/Focus (for example in math center or at circle time rug)
Procedure (Step by step directions on what you will do when implementing the activity. Write this so someone else could follow your directions. Include sample questions you may ask the children.)

Part 2: Emergent Literacy Connection/Reflection

Based on the Youtube video below answer the following questions:

Video:

Questions to answer:

*Do you have to “understand” every word to understand what is being said? Explain your answer.

*Who were the characters in the story?

*Where is the story taking place?

*What happened in the story?

*Reflection- Were you surprised that you could or could not answer the questions? How can this help you when reading and communication with/to children?

Rubric

Some Rubric

Some Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Question Set 1

Completed each part of Activity Plan- 5 parts each 3 pts

15 to >14.0 pts

Full Marks

14 to >0.0 pts

Partial Credit

For each question not answered – 3pts For each question partial complete minus 1-2.5 pts depending on information missing

0 pts

No Marks

Missing answer that connects to information for question set

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Question Set 1

Answered each question- 5 Question 1 & 5 each worth 4.5 pts, Questions 2,3,4 worth 2 pts each