{"id":19385,"date":"2023-05-10T20:06:06","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T20:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/curriculum-theories-methods-and-materials-curriculum-theories-methods-and-materials-3-assignment-nameassignment-3-vetting-activity-ideas-found-online\/"},"modified":"2023-05-10T20:06:06","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T20:06:06","slug":"curriculum-theories-methods-and-materials-curriculum-theories-methods-and-materials-3-assignment-nameassignment-3-vetting-activity-ideas-found-online","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/curriculum-theories-methods-and-materials-curriculum-theories-methods-and-materials-3-assignment-nameassignment-3-vetting-activity-ideas-found-online\/","title":{"rendered":"CURRICULUM THEORIES, METHODS, AND MATERIALS Curriculum Theories, Methods and Materials 3 Assignment Name\tAssignment 3 | Vetting Activity Ideas Found Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; font-size: 12px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The purpose of this assignment is to provide students an opportunity to familiarize themselves with using and vetting activities found online for curriculum development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; font-size: 12px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Today there are hundreds of online sources offering activity plans and instructional tips for early childhood practitioners in childcare, preschool, and K\u20133 programs. Some of these can provide the inspiration for developmentally appropriate activity plans. However, there are no guarantees that the examples you come across are suitable as presented.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; font-size: 12px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">A clever idea highlighted in a fellow teacher\u2019s blog, on Pinterest, or in a smartphone app may have great teaching and learning potential, or it may not. In every case, it is important to remember that educational value comes from the goals an activity addresses, the extent to which the components of the plan align with those goals, and how well the plan can be individualized to meet the needs of your particular children.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; font-size: 12px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">No activity idea, no matter where it comes from (books, workshops, another teacher, or online), is automatically beneficial or well suited for the children you are teaching. It is up to you to establish goodness of fit. Every good plan starts with intentional planning.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; font-size: 12px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">This assignment has<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">two<\/strong><\/span><\/em><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>parts. Ensure that you address each part of the assignment to receive full credit.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; font-size: 12px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Part 1:<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Locate an activity using the internet, either a teacher\u2019s blog, Pinterest, Youtube, or any educational application. Provide the following information about the activity:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 7px 0px 0px; font-size: 12px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Activity name<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Where you located the activity<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Example of the activity (this can be a picture taken from the website, ensure it is properly cited and referenced).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; font-size: 12px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Part 2<\/strong><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">:<\/strong><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>Using your knowledge and the information in your class text, and the included resources determine if the activity is developmentally appropriate for your class or age of children by answering the following questions. Be sure to explain each question with supporting facts from your text, current knowledge, or included resources. If you answer no to any of the questions, include how the activity can be adjusted.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"font-size: 12px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Can the activity be adapted to clearly address a specific goal or standard?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Will the activity be interesting to a majority of the children?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Does the activity involve tangible materials and hands-on experience?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Does the activity allow for simplifications and extensions?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Does the activity communicate accurate information&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Does the activity encourage children\u2019s deep involvement with materials and ideas?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Does the activity provide opportunities for exploration prior to any prescribed instruction?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Are the materials for the activity accessible to me?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Can the activity be adapted to meet the age-related, experiential, cultural, and language needs of the children in my group?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Can the activity be adapted to meet the varying abilities of children in my class?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; font-size: 12px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The essay must be 1-2 pages in length, 5 paragraphs, 3-5 sentences per paragraph, written in APA format, include a<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">minimum<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>of at least one scholarly article to support the activity being discussed, and provide a reference page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; font-size: 12px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">*Teachers beware and vet with care: Online educational marketplaces Article provided for additional reading and understanding in &#8220;Assignment 3&#8221; and &#8220;Literature Resources&#8221;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The purpose of this assignment is to provide students an opportunity to familiarize themselves with using and vetting activities found online for curriculum development. 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