Capstone
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CapstoneInstructions.docxCapstone Instructions
Overview
For this Capstone, you will create a multi-media portfolio that show-cases your ability to apply your knowledge and skill in authentic ways in three of the following areas of expertise:
Early Childhood Development
Perspectives on Diversity and Equity
Communication and Collaboration in the Early Childhood Field
Foundations: Early Childhood Studies
Issues and Trends in the Early Childhood Field
Effective Programs &Practices
An Area of Expertise from your specialization
Before you begin to construct your Portfolio, you will need to obtain the approval of the Faculty member who is serving as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Capstone. Arrange a time to discuss your portfolio with the SME and submit the Capstone Proposal Form to your SME for a signature. Attach the signed form to your Portfolio before final submission to the platform.
Reflect the criteria provided in the Rubric, which provides information on how the Assessment will be evaluated.
Adhere to the required assignment length.
Use the APA course paper template available here for the written rationale portion of the Capstone.
Professional Skills: Written Communication, Oral Communication, Technology and Critical Thinking are assessed in this Competency. You are strongly encouraged to use the Writing Checklist and to review the Rubric prior to submitting.
This Assessment requires submission of multiple files.
One (1) file must be a Word document that includes your written rationale for each artifact.
The remaining files will depend upon the type of artifact provided.
Please condense your video or multimedia files even if they span more than one Area of Expertise.
Save the written rationale as CP001_firstinitial_lastname (for example, CR003_J_Smith). Save each artifact as CP001_firstinitial_lastname_art1, CP001_firstinitial_lastname_art2, etc. When you are ready to upload your completed Assessment, use the Assessment tab on the top navigation menu.
Note: You must obtain written permission to use photographs or video of all individuals who appear in still photos or videos. If minors appear in your photos or video, you must obtain permission from parents or legal guardians. Use the Walden University Release Form provided. Be sure to save the original copies of the permission forms in your files.
Also, if you are creating a video, be mindful of the file size and try to reduce it, if needed, according to the instructions provided here.
Submit the following Portfolio of items:
Signed Capstone Proposal Form
Three artifacts
Written rationale for each artifact (2–3 pages each)
