Assignment:
For this assignment, you will create an annotated bibliography. To begin, you will review the MAECEL PLOs (listed below) and locate at least one related scholarly, peer-reviewed source in the Ashford Library databases related to the content topic for each PLO.
- PLO 1: Evaluate evidence-based theories and strategies aligned with early development and learning needs to support high quality learning environments.
- PLO 2: Assess effective communication and collaboration strategies to positively influence partnerships with community agencies and families with young children.
- PLO 3: Evaluate early childhood curricula designed to promote development and learning across all domains of development.
- PLO 4: Evaluate effective assessment and evaluation strategies, tools, and procedures designed to improve outcomes for young children, families, and programs.
- PLO 5: Design discipline-specific action research based on relevant theory and research methodology.
- PLO 6: Propose ethical solutions that promote educational transformation in the field of early childhood education.
- PLO 7: Construct a personal definition of leadership as an early childhood education professional.
Content Expectations:
The following content areas are required for this paper:
1. Introduction: Clearly establish the purpose of your paper with an introduction paragraph.
2. Program Learning Outcome 1: Please locate and review one scholarly, peer-reviewed source related to this outcome.
- Provide a citation for the article in APA style.
- Summarize the article using your own words. This should be approximately one paragraph in length.
- Explain how this article supports your understanding of the vocabulary, theories, practices, and/or skills related to the field of Early Childhood Education. This should be approximately one paragraph in length.
- Share one question you have about this particular topic that you would like to learn more about in the program.
Conclusion: Wrap up your paper with a conclusion paragraph that summarizes the main purpose and key points of your paper.