8084 Dis1 Module 2

8084 Module 2 Discussion

Specifically, consider the societal, political, and economic factors that may drive this controversy.

Assignment Task Part 1

By Day 3 of Week 3

Post an 1 ½ page explanation of the relationship between healthy development across all domains and annual assessments. Then, explain the impact this relationship has had on today's early childhood programs and why. Support your post with content from required readings and viewings, information garnered from your own research and your own experiences. Support your statements with in-text citations and references.

Read and reflect upon your colleagues' postings.

Assignment Task Part 2

By Day 7 of Week 3

Post an explanation in 1- page of how societal, political, and/or economic factors drive the controversy associated with the assessment piece of program evaluations. In addition, explain how this controversy might impact or has impacted the perceived effectiveness of early childhood programs.

Read and reflect upon 2 of colleagues' postings 100 words each.

Assignment Task Part 3

By Day 3 of Week 4

Respond to two  of your colleagues' postings in 125 words each by acknowledging their contributions to your own learning. Extend your response by including one or both of the following in your response:

· Propose additional impacts formal assessments might have on child outcomes and healthy development.

· Explain how societal, political, and/or economic factors might also impact the perceived progress of children's growth and healthy development related to your colleagues' posts.

Support comments made in your responses with in-text citations and references.

Assignment Task Part 4

By Day 7 of Week 4

Return to this Discussion at least 3–4 times in the second week of the module to read the responses to your initial posting and other recent postings. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made and the connections you have made with the Learning Resources. Then, respond to two or more colleagues with questions or insightful comments.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific in-text citations and references to the Learning Resources and your own research following the APA style guide.