Discipline: Education

Explain the biological changes in older adults that result in increased need for vitamin B12 and vitamin D.  Explain why special efforts need to be made to ensure that the diets of the elderly are nutrient dense.

The percentage of body mass that is provided by water is found to be different between two individuals. One person’s body mass is 65% water, and the other’s body mass is 55% water. Explain what this indicates about each individual’s body composition.  List at least five benefits of consuming tap water rather than bottled mineral […]

Explain why taking a multivitamin-mineral supplement is no substitution for eating a wide variety of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.  Explain why current regulations governing the sale of dietary supplements in this country make their use a bit risky.

Explain why a food’s mineral content is not necessarily a good indication of its ability to effectively meet our needs for that mineral.  Explain why individuals who are iron deficient are easily exhausted.

A university football player sustained a knee injury that required reconstruction of his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). This surgery required removing the middle third of his patellar ligament and using it as a graft to replace his ACL. After surgery, adequate intake of which vitamin might speed his recovery? Explain your answer.  A deficiency in […]

    Overview For your Performance Task Assessment, you will take on the role of a  seasoned early childhood professional who has been hired by the local  chamber of commerce to prepare a presentation for the families in your  community about effective early childhood programs and practices in your  local area. Submission Length: Completed PowerPoint template […]

    Overview For your Written Response Assessment, you will focus on how program  and accreditation standards support program quality; standards-based  aspects of quality programming for all early childhood age groups; how  specific standards support quality in early childhood settings; the  purposes and benefits of early learning standards; ways early learning  standards may be problematic; and […]

   Two paragraphs with at least 100 words per paragraph explaining the following which should include a reference for each individual paragraph. 1.  Identify one similarity and one difference between Piaget’s four stages of cognitive development theory and Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory.  Discuss the importance of educators being knowledgeable about the strengths and weaknesses of both […]

  It is important for educators to understand the importance of brain development and growth. Understanding the effects of genetic disorders or atypical development on learning is crucial for supporting the development of all students. The “Biological and Physical Development Scenarios” address common exceptionalities that influence the development of children. Choose two (2 different) scenarios […]

  It is important for educators to explore and have knowledge of the six developmental periods from childhood to adolescence. Educators should have an understanding of the implications that development has on learning at all ages.  Create a 12-15 slide digital professional development presentation for your teacher peers that includes an introduction to the stages […]