Environmental Processes and Assessment, writing homework help

University of North
Texas at Dallas

Spring 2016

SYLLABUS

EDEC 4243D/001 Environmental Processes and Assessment/3 hrs

Environmental Research Paper: (Due 5/9) After Reading
Chapters 3 and 4, Research the following Curriculum models listed in Chapter 3
of your book – High Scope, Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Bank Street as well as
the Creative Curriculum, which is the most frequent curriculum used in Head
Start Programs.  Examine how each model
is implemented through the arrangement of the classroom environment,  teaching strategies, assessment, learning centers
included, classroom materials selected, routines and schedule. Compare and
contrast the five models and discuss how they align with the Texas
Pre-Kindergarten guidelines for classroom environments. Provide annotations for
between eight and ten sources you consulted which you believe give information
to explain the impact of the topic. These do not include your textbook. Write a
total of eleven pages including a cover page, an introduction, analysis and
comparison of the five models in all areas listed above. a conclusion of your
findings, how you will use this information to inform your teaching and
bibliograsphy. At least three sources must be early childhood professional
journals. Annotations include APA style bibliographic information of the
source, a summary of the main point(s), analyze how each source addresses the
issue. Resources to assist you in completing your resource paper are contained
under the tab entitled Research Paper Resources. You will present your report
in class using a Power Point presentation of your research and finding for the
models chosen for this assessment. All elements, including the topic, analysis,
annotations and summary, must be presented in the research assignment in order
to receive full point value.

Compare each on one
or more of the following characteristics on good research sources:

•Currency: Is the publication current enough for your topic?

•Relevance: How well does the resource help answer the
question at issue?

•Authority: Is the author or sponsoring organization a
credible authority on the subject?

•Accuracy: Is the information in the source accurate and
free of emotional, biased language? Does point of view color the facts
presented?

•Purpose: For what purpose did the author or sponsoring
organization create the information?

A rubric will be
provided to serve as a guide with th

	OUTSTANDING	ACCEPTABLE	UNACCEPTABLE
Standards	(Exceeds expectations)  20-13 pts.	(Meets expectations)  12-6  pts.	(Below expectations)  0-6 pts.
TEACHING AND LEARNING  4c.  Knowing and understanding the importance, central concepts, inquiry tools and structures of content areas or academic disciplines	Student demonstrated a high level of understanding of Early Childhood principles and inquiry skills in developing a report on the content of three researched sources including a peer reviewed article from a recognized educational journal or edited book.	Student demonstrated adequate understanding of Early Childhood principles and inquiry skills in developing a report that met expectations on the content of three researched sources including a peer reviewed article from a recognized educational journal or edited book	Student’s knowledge of early childhood principles and inquiry skills were not apparent in the development of a research report
OUTSTANDING	ACCEPTABLE	UNACCEPTABLE
(Exceeds expectations)  4-5 pts.	(Meets expectations)  2-3 pts.	(Below expectations)  0-1 pts.
Statement of problem addressed in articles	Clearly stated	Understandable	Vague and wordy
Findings of research	Clearly summarized, precise, accurate,	Understandable	Vague and not completely accurate.
Purpose of articles identified	Purpose clearly identified and Lit review precisely summarized	Understandable and brief. Only part of lit review discussed	Vague and wordy
Conclusions or interpretation of results	Extremely clear and precise and accurately identified.	Understandable and brief, but accurate.	Vague and wordy, only partially accurate.
Written & verbal communication skills	Evaluation of the articles and data demonstrated a high level of reflection	Evaluation of article and data demonstrated an adequate level of reflection	Evaluation of the article and data demonstrated a minimal or no reflection
Identifying and Using Professional Resources	Articles and data sources selected demonstrated advanced skills in identifying credible resources such as a peer reviewed journal	Resources demonstrated adequate skills in identifying credible resources such as a peer reviewed journal	Articles identified not published in credible resources such as a in a peer reviewed journal

is project.