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KEY ASSESSMENT: RESEARCH PAPERDue: Midnight (EST) Sunday of Unit 7Points: 115*Completed paper is due within the week assigned.Paper Requirements:1) 5 to 7 double-spaced, APA formatted pages inclusive of in-text citations2) Title Page and a References Page are separate3) Use no fewer than three resources; one must be a resource you identify that is notreferenced in the course.Objective: Apply fundamental theories and concepts by focusing on one key aspect ofearly childhood education. NAEYC Standards: 2a, 4a, 4b, 5b, 6dYour “big” project for CHS111 requires you to conduct secondary research usingcredible sources and write a research paper! As you will learn throughout the course, it isextremely important that you have a working knowledge of early childhood educationupon completing this course. A working knowledge means you understand the underlyingtheories and fundamental concepts and that you can put them to practice!This research project runs Units 1 through 7. Thus, you have seven units (weeks) tocomplete it. While this project is large, it is definitely manageable as the steps andtimeline have been mapped for you.The requirements for your research paper are as follows:1. Select one topic for research from the list of four topics provided below.2. Conduct research on your selected topic. Identify and report on no fewer than threedifferent resources. At least one resource that you identify is not referenced in thecourse. Many resources are provided throughout the different units to help guide yourresearch. Be sure to check supplemental materials listed in both the NAEYC Library andsupplemental resources provided in each Unit. Feel free to use these resources in yourwritten paper. However, you must demonstrate that you also identified and used at leastone new resource that is not referenced in the course. Along with conductingresearch in sources provided in the course, use the Post Library CHS/ECE generalresearch guide provided in the course.3. Complete all phases according to the given timeline.Unit 1: Review the choice of topics in the list below.Unit 2: Decide and submit one topic that you would like to explore in depth. (5 points)Unit 3: Begin research; submit list of three researched resources with a brief summary(annotation) for each one. (15 points)Unit 3-6: Actively research the topic and draft the paper. Other resources, in addition tothe three resources identified in Unit 3, may need to be used in order to meet all CHS111 – Foundations of Early Childhood EducationResearch Paperthe criteria stated in the option you chose.Unit 6: Optional: Submit written draft to the Safe Assign link provided in the course togain feedback on whether you have appropriately quoted, paraphrased andcited your secondary research sources. The written draft will not be reviewedby the instructor.Unit 7: Review and utilize feedback on initial draft received from Safe Assign. Finalizeand submit the written research paper by Sunday, 11:59 (EST). (100 points)4. Utilize the “Evaluation Rubric” for the Research Paper.Throughout the seven weeks, be sure to read the rubric criteria, by which your project willbe evaluated: before you research, while you research and write, while you revise yourinitial draft, and before you submit your research paper.Research TopicsOption 1: Historical Figure1) From the list below, choose and research one historical figure that had greatinfluence on early childhood education.a) Maria Montessori e) Lev Vygotskyb) Friedrich Frobel f) Abraham Maslowc) Jean Piaget g) T. Berry Brazeltond) Erik Erikson h) Magda Gerber2) Provide biographical information (name, time period, place of birth/death, etc.).3) Write a detailed account of the historical figure’s significant contribution(s) andcentral concepts of the theory. Identify at least two publications authored by theperson. (5b)4) Determine the historical figure’s views on the value of positive relationships andsupportive interactions as the foundation for young children’s optimal developmentand learning. (4a)5) Explain the historical figure’s effective strategies and tools for early education. Ifappropriate and/or relevant, include appropriate uses of technology. (4b)6) Explain the theorist’s view on the role of parents, families and community inchildren’s development and learning. (2a)7) Describe the scope of his/her influence on early education for today’s children. Stateyour opinions and explain why. (6d)(If the information required above is not found within the three resources you identifiedin Unit 3, then use additional resources.)Option 2: Early Childhood Model1) Research one early childhood model from the list below.a) Early Intervention e) Project Approachb) Montessori f) High Scopec) Reggio Emilia g) Bank Street Approachd) Project Approach h) Head Start/Early Head Start2) Provide background information (e.g., who started it? What was the time period?Where did it begin?)3) Describe central concepts of the model. (5b)4) Explain the value and role of positive relationships and supportive interactions as thefoundation of the model’s support of young children. (4a)5) Demonstrate how the model addresses intentional teaching, curriculum, instruction,and assessment for today’s young children. What are the effective strategies and tools for early education? If appropriate and/or relevant, include appropriate uses oftechnology. (4b)6) Explain the roles of the parent, family and community (e.g., parents as teachers,family engagement, community partners). (2a)7) Cite and discuss research that demonstrates the effectiveness of the model. (If thisinformation is not found within the three resources you identified in Unit 3, then useadditional resources.). (6d)Option 3: Diversity and Cultural CompetenceResearch and explain the critical importance of being a “culturally responsiveteacher”. (If the information required below is not found within the threeresources you identified in Unit 3, then use additional resources.). Include thefollowing in your paper:1) Define central concepts underlying diversity and cultural competence. (5b)2) Identify best practices for fostering cultural awareness and appreciation in earlychildhood programs. Include the value of positive relationships and supportiveinteractions as the foundation for cultural competence. (4a)3) Critique and explain how to infuse multicultural content into programs, curriculum, anddaily learning experiences. (6d)4) Describe effective strategies and tools for early education, include appropriate uses oftechnology. (4b)5) Describe two strategies for effectively involving parents, families and the community.(2a)Option 4: InclusionResearch the definition, history, benefits, and challenges of inclusion. Choose onepopulation of children: special needs, English Language Learners, or gifted andtalented.Include the following in your paper (If the information required below is not found withinthe three resources you identified in Unit 3, then use additional resources):1) State your chosen population and the reasons for your selection.2) Define central concepts underlying inclusion and IDEA. Demonstrate how IDEAaffects inclusion of your chosen population. (5b)State the federal guidelines mandated within IDEA.3) Describe different inclusion models including advantages and disadvantages. Includethe value of positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation of aninclusion model. (4a)4) Describe effective strategies and tools for early education, include appropriate uses oftechnology. (4b)For example: For children with special needs, present different disabilities and explainhow you would use an inclusion model to support their needs.What are the federal guidelines to make a facility “accessible” to those withdisabilities?5) Specify at least two concrete ways you, as an educator, would partner with families tobest support children’s optimal learning, growth and success. (2a)6) Cite and discuss research from two sources about your chosen population with regardto a critical perspective related to early education. (If this information is not foundwithin the three resources you identified in Unit 3, then use additional resources.). (6d)Reminder: Be sure to read the criteria by which your Research Paper will be evaluated.Review the criteria before you research, while you research and write, while you reviseyour initial draft using your instructor’s feedback, and before you submit your researchpaper.Researched Resources List Rubric – 15 Points (Due Unit 3)ECTC 3 2 14-5 points 2-3 points 0-1 pointsSources5 pointsAt least 3 sourcesincluded, one of whichis not from the course;Sources are relevantto the topic andcredible.Only 2 sourcesincluded; may notinclude one newsource not from thecourse; May not berelevant and/or lackscredibility.