Reference no: EM132354124
SKILLS EARLY CHILDHOOD
Discussion Question 1:
NAEYC Standard 1 states, "Candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs are grounded in a child development knowledge base. They use their understanding of young children's characteristics and needs, and of multiple interacting influences on children's development and learning, to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for each child."
What does this mean to you as an educator and how will you create such an environment in your classroom? Provide examples and support.
Discussion Question 2:
A professional standard according to NAEYC, states that teaching candidates should be able to "understand and apply their understanding of the multiple influences on young children's development and learning". What does this mean to you as a future early childhood educator?
Critical Thinking
Discussion Question 3 :
Explain how critical thinking relates to the biases or influences on the news.
Business Research
Discussion Question 4:
Identify, from your perspective, the most interesting and important topic or insight from the reading that is in alignment with the goals for this module that is not related to any of the essay questions for the module. Find at least two new sources to bolster your assertion that this topic or insight is important. Summarize the essence of the topic or insight, explain why it is important, support your assertion, and get ready to post it to the discussion forum.
Principle of Marketing
Discussion Question 5:
Franchising, especially when considering international markets, has a number of desirable characteristics. Depending on the nature of the business and the vision and goals of the franchisor, it is possible to create partnerships with professionals around the world who more deeply understand their target markets, messaging and cultural-sensitive communication mechanisms, and as well as local laws, rules, and regulations. If such a path is taken, what can be done to remain effectively "connected" to the ultimate customers? Are there any current trends with the Internet, eBusiness, and social media that might be useful?
Research various standard form of franchising, post your assessment of franchising as potential sales and distribution strategy using at least one concrete example, be it positive or negative, to support your conclusion.
Discussion Question 6:
Explain the main purpose of a cause/effect essay. Provide an example.
Principles of Accounting II
Discussion Question 7:
Alice wants to buy bonds, but her husband, Pete, thinks stocks would be a better deal. Pete was watching a finance show on TV that said stocks would be going up and that now is the time to buy stock. He called Alice over and said, "I told you so." Alice told her husband that it was no time to take a risk with their money. Do you think Pete is correct in his thinking? Explain your answer.
Marketing Management
Discussion Question 8:
Discuss companies' use of packaging, labeling, and warranties as marketing tools. What are some current issues in the news? (For example, GMO labeling in the food industry).