Write a research paper on the following topic: What is the largest issue affecting education today?It is critical for early childhood educators to stay current with educational trends and challenges. Challenges in education affect teachers and, ultimately, students. Therefore, teachers must stay abreast of current research to advocate for and incorporate developmentally appropriate practices.
For this assignment, research a current issue in early childhood education and advocate for your position on the issue. You can select a topic from the list below or a topic of your choosing.
Types of educational challenges might include:
Cyber security
Online bullying
Screen time for young children
Free play in the classroom environment
Pressure from parents to perform above capability
Nutrition in the classroom and at lunch
Independence versus too much support
Achievement gap
Standardized testing of young children
Time outside
Resources for early childhood classrooms
Early childhood funding
Creative arts in the classroom
Teacher retention
Teacher salary
Teaching requirements
Class size
National issues
Local or state issues
Part 1: Speech
Write and record a two-minute speech to stakeholders (families, educators, elected officials, community members, etc.) advocating for your position on the early childhood education issue.
Your speech should include:
A description of the issue and your position
A proposal for addressing or changing the current issue or policy
Support the proposal using a minimum of two research-based strategies or actions
A conclusion reiterating your position and how it will improve the early childhood education challenge
You will be evaluated on the content of your speech, including introduction, research, and call to action, as well as your presentation and delivery. Show professionalism in your speech and appearance.
Use an online video platform such as Loom, YouTube, or Vimeo to upload your completed video. Be sure others can access and view your linked video before submitting it. Include the link on the resources document.
Part 2: Stakeholder Resources
After selecting an early childhood education issue to advocate for, provide four resources for stakeholders (families, educators, elected officials, community members, etc.) that provide information about the issue and its importance in early childhood education. Include links to your resources, along with a 50–100-word explanation for each resource detailing how it supports your call to action.
Support your speech with 3-5 scholarly references.
Submit your written speech, link to your video, stakeholder resources, and references as one document.
While APA Style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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