ECH 430 University of Phoenix Methods Of Teaching In Early Childhood Social Studies Paper

ECH/430: Methods Of Teaching In Early Childhood: Social Studies

Wk 5 – Summative Assessment: Classroom Geography Fair and Website [due Mon]

Providing opportunities and strategies for families to be involved in their child’s education is an important aspect of being an early childhood educator. Engaging and empowering families to participate in the education process promotes student learning and achievement and can be accomplished in creative ways. For this assignment, you combine a project-based learning experience with a classroom geography fair to promote student learning in early childhood social studies education.Research project-based learning in early childhood social studies education to build knowledge of best practice applications.Choose a theme or topic for students to focus on that is aligned with 1 or more state standards for geography at the grade level you wish to teach.Research free website hosting platforms (e.g., Wix, Weebly, WebStarts, GoDaddy, or Google Sites) and create an account, making sure to save a link to your website for reference.Develop a website with 3 web pages to promote your class’s study of geography and the culminating classroom geography fair in which you:Describe the concept of project-based learning and how it influences student learning.Present a comprehensive list of types of projects for students to choose from and strategies for selecting appropriately.Describe the theme/topic for the project-based learning assignment.Explain the expectations for the project-based learning assignment, including:Timeline for completionGuidelines for writing and contentStrategies for families to support the studentExplain the purpose of the classroom geography fair and how it supports family involvement and student learning.Promote the activities that will be offered at the classroom geography fair.Formulate a list of home extension activities for families that supports the theme/topic of the project and fair.Generate a comprehensive directory of community-based resources for students and families that support social studies education