Educators are professionals who strive to stay current on topics about their field. Educators can locate credible information, use the information to inform their practice, and connect the right resource to families, children, and co-worker
QUESTION
Educators are professionals who strive to stay current on topics about their field. Educators can locate credible information, use the information to inform their practice, and connect the right resource to families, children, and co-workers.
For this assignment, analyze two resources on brain development in the early years.
The analysis of the resources should include a summary of the content
Using the linked resource analysis template Click for more options
, locate and analyze resources that you might use to inform your professional practice.
Assignment tips:
In each module, you will analyze resources based on a specific topic and submit your analysis of resources for course points. You may choose to save the resource analysis template and add to it in each module (compiling one research file throughout the course) or open, save, and submit a new resource template in each module. Please submit this assignment in the format that will be most beneficial to you in organizing research to use in your practice.
You may choose the resources to analyze. However, in each module at least one resource must be from an academic database. For tips on how to conduct a database search, view this video.
Module 2 Resources File Levels of Achievement
Criteria Emerging – Limited or developing demonstration of criteria. Competence – Adequate or basic demonstration of criteria. Proficiency – Clear or effective demonstration of criteria. Mastery – Advanced or exceeds demonstration of criteria.
Summary
6 points 3 Points
Vaguely summarizes each resource with minimal supporting details. 4 Points
Some details are used to summarize each resource but may lack clarity or organization. 5 Points
Sufficient details are provided to summarize each resource. 6 Points
Thorough details are provided to fully summarize each resource.
Impact to Teaching
7 points 3 Points
Vaguely identifies how each resource will be used to inform teaching practice. 5 Points
Some detail describes how each resource will be used to inform teaching practice. Specific examples may be missing. 6 Points
Sufficient detail describes how each resource will be used to inform teaching practice. Concise examples provide connections between teaching practice and the resource. 7 Points
Thorough detail describes how each resource will be used to inform teaching practice. Examples provide explicit connections between the teaching practice and the resource.
Analysis
7 points 3 Points
Vaguely analyzes each resource with minimal attempt to connect the resource to personal concerns, comments, or further questions. 5 Points
Reasonably analyzes each resource with a moderate attempt to connect the resource to personal concerns, comments, or further questions. 6 Points
Accurately analyzes each resource with a strong attempt to connect the resource to personal concerns, comments, or further questions. 7 Points
Accurately analyzes each resource with an extensive attempt to connect the resource to personal concerns, comments, or further questions.
Supporting Research
6 points 3 Points
Minimal attempt to include APA citation and rationale of credibility for each resource. 4 Points
Reasonable attempt to include APA citation for each resource is evidenced but contain numerous errors. Some attempt at including a rationale of credibility is evidenced. 5 Points
Reasonable attempt to include APA citation for each resource is evidenced but contains few errors. Rationale for credibility is accurate. 6 Points
Appropriate APA citation for each resource is evidenced. RatiResource Analysis: Module 02
Directions: Use the template below to investigate two resources on brain development in the early years. One resource must come from an academic database. Start your database search here: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/az.php
Citation
(Please use APA format) Is the source credible?
Why/Why not? Brief Summary
of the resource Impact to teaching
(How will I use this information to inform my practice?) Analysis
(Your concerns, comments, or further questions as it pertains to this resource.)
Example: Singh, S., & Sharma, N. R. (2018). Self-regulation as a correlate of psychological well-being. Indian Journal of Health & Wellbeing, 9(3), 441-444. Yes. (Academic journal) Strategies for self-regulation in adolescence may lead to self-regulated adults. Offer strategies to support and practice self-regulation. Model my own self-regulation strategies. The article focuses on young adults. Does this information also apply to young children?
Notes:
onale for credibility is accurate and detailed.
General Assignment Requirements
4 points 1 Points
Did not use the provided template, the template is not complete, or did not analyze the suggested topic. Assignment contained excessive spelling and grammar errors. 2 Points
Completed the provided template in full. The use of professional tone and vocabulary is attempted. Assignment contained some spelling and grammar errors. 3 Points
Completed the provided template in full and uses of professional tone and vocabulary. Assignment contained few spelling and grammar errors. 4 Points
Completed the provided template in full and consistently uses professional tone and vocabulary. Assignment contained no spelling and grammar errors.
ANSWER
I can provide you with a general framework for analyzing two resources on brain development in the early years. You can use this framework to create your own analysis:
Resource 1:
Citation: [Provide the APA citation for the first resource]
Credibility: [Explain why this resource is credible or not]
Summary: [Briefly summarize the content of the resource]
Impact to teaching: [Describe how this resource can inform your teaching practice]
Analysis: [Share your concerns, comments, or further questions regarding the resource]
Resource 2:
Citation: [Provide the APA citation for the second resource]
Credibility: [Explain why this resource is credible or not]
Summary: [Briefly summarize the content of the resource]
Impact to teaching: [Describe how this resource can inform your teaching practice]
Analysis: [Share your concerns, comments, or further questions regarding the resource]
Remember to include appropriate APA citations for each resource and provide a rationale for their credibility. Also, consider the impact each resource can have on your teaching practice and reflect on any concerns or questions that arise from analyzing the resources.
I hope this helps you in completing your assignment. Good luck!
