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Research of Educational Change One aspect of professional development that educators can participate in is that of educational conferences. While you may at some point have participated in an educational conference as an attendee, you have the opportunity in this assignment to think as a presenter! This assignment will also provide you the opportunity to create or revise your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter. In this assignment, you will take your discussion presentation you prepared for the staff meeting and convert it into a poster that you could use at an academic conference. As well, often when submitting a poster proposal you include a CV and cover letter that highlight your experience and research interests. If you created a CV and cover letter for a course in your program sequence, you may take this opportunity to revise and update those artifacts. Historically, a conference poster session involves use of a large poster-board style document as a reference when speaking with conference attendees about your research or practical experiences with a topic. Increasingly, the poster session involves handouts in digital format transferred through QR codes or another medium and may involve a television or other screen display to communicate your research at an academic conference. Always, your poster presentation contains a title, introduction of the research question/s, overview of the research approach, results from the study or experience, and planned next steps in applying or expanding the study or experience. Additionally, the poster provides information about literature related to the poster topic, usually a selected listing of previously published articles that are important to the research, and a brief acknowledgement to those who helped with the study. Your poster, in whatever format it is presented at the conference, is effective if it can be scanned and comprehended at a high level in around five minutes. Usually you will be present with your poster to explain points and answer questions in an authentic conference experience. Using the Poster Presentation Template, create your assignment to meet the content and written communication expectations below. Upload your assignment to the course for evaluation and to your Folio. NOTE: Including your CV or Cover Letter in your Folio is optional Content Expectations- Two Parts Part One: Introduction (1 point): In 100-200 words, use this section to interest your audience in the issue or question of the study while using minimal background information and definitions. Materials and Methods (1 point): In 50-100 words, describe the procedure used in the study to collect data. Study Results (1 point): In 50-100 words, state the research questions, describe how they were supported by the research, and then include visuals (e.g., graphic/charts/diagrams) to illustrate the parts or results of the study. Conclusion (1.5 point): In no more than 200 words, provide the concluding remarks about the study while explaining the major result in such a way as to convince the audience why the outcome is interesting. Describe the relevance of the findings to the field of education and/or beyond, describe other directions this study could lead to, and summarize the changes you would make to the study had you been the researcher. Relevant Literature Cited (.5 points): Use full citations in APA for all primary works consulted from the literature to inform and support the purpose of the study. Part Two: Create – Curriculum Vitae (1.5 points): In three to four pages your CV should include your name, an overview of your education, your academic and related employment (especially teaching, editorial, or administrative experience), your research projects and/or research interests (including conference papers and publications), and your departmental and community service. Create – Cover Letter (1.5 points): In no more than one page your cover letter should include; heading, introduction, argument, and closing. Written Communication Expectations APA Formatting (.5 points): Use APA formatting consistently throughout the assignment. Syntax and Mechanics (.5 points): Display meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Page Requirement (.5 points): Includes a CV and Cover Letter that are no more than 4 to 5 pages in length. Source Requirement (.5 points): References three scholarly sources in addition to the course textbook. For information related to APA style, including samples and tutorials, please visit the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.). Next Steps: Review and Submit the Assignment Review your assignment with the Grading Rubric to be sure you have achieved the distinguished levels of performance for each criterion. Next, submit the assignment for evaluation no later than Day 7. All sources on the references page need to be used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment. Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.Sharon A. Mitchell Phone:  (470)458-5308 =================================================================================== Email:[email protected] EDUCATION: Ashford University, Bachelor of Science- Early Childhood Education, May 2014 Shorter University, Associate in Arts- Early Childhood Education, May 2012 Atlanta Technical College, Diploma- Child Development, May 2000 University of Arizona, Masters Education & Leadership, Exp. March 2021 AREAS OF STRENGTH =================================================================================== More than 22 years in Early Education. Dedicated, self-motivated, passionate, professional. Able to work with students from diverse backgrounds. Trained in Second Steps; competent in providing support for children with social emotional and special needs. Knowledgeable of NAEYC, DECAL, Bright from the Start, Head Start and Georgia Pre-K Standards. Recognized for Leadership and commitment to Early Education Experienced in facilitating workshops and serving as mentor to new teachers. Excellent time-management skills; complete assessments and documentation in a timely matter. Excellent Communication Skills (Verbal/written) Supervision/Team Leader/Team Player Training/Mentoring/Coaching Goal Driven/Problem Solver Concise Decision Making Skills Financial Management Punctuality Prioritizing Tasks/Self Motivated Computer Skills: Microsoft Word Certifications: First Aid & CPR, Childhood Development Associate, 40 hour Center Director Credential, Career level 8 in PDR WORK EXPERIENCE =================================================================================== Sheltering Arms Learning Center, East Lake Center, June 2018-Present Curriculum Specialist Works in the center to ensure quality education standards; acts as a role model in regard to teaching techniques, discipline and professional growth and development; acts as a liaison between teaching staff and center management; maintains center resource and supply areas. Serves as a member of the Center Management Team, taking responsibility for center operations in the absence of the Center Director and Family Support Coordinator. Provides on site staff training and assists with area and agency wide training. · Routinely observes in classroom using Sheltering Arms classroom observation forms, monthly focus checklists, NAEYC, ITERS, ECERS, CLASS, RRFTS and other related curriculum observation checklists. · Assists teachers in self-evaluation and goal setting, follows up on previous goals. · Serves as a mentor teacher working in classrooms when there is a teacher shortage or need for technical assistance. · Models and provides coaching for developmentally appropriate practice for teachers in the classrooms. · Meets regularly as part of the management team to share concerns and progress. · Conducts lead teacher meetings at least twice a moName:_____________________________ C.R.A.A.P. Test Worksheet The CRAAP Test* is a list of questions to help you evaluate the information you find. Select a source appropriate to your research topic. Use that source to answer the questions below to determine if it is appropriate to use. Provide an MLA/APA citation for your source here:  Loraine Dunn, Susan Kontos (1997) What Does Research Tell Us? Loraine Dunn and Susan Kontos … Professional preparation designed to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate practice can be quite effective … Academic environments in preschool: Retrieved form: Developmentally appropriate practice: What does research tell us? What type of source is it? X Scholarly Article 1. Currency: the timeliness of the information When was the information published or posted? Yes Published Is it recent enough to be relevant to your thesis? Why or why not? Yes and No, it had some valid information about strong argument for developmentally appropriate practices, however it wasn’t resent enough information for me. X:Yes □No Explain: The article was published In October, 1997 in an article from the University of Illinois: Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education * Websites Only: How recently has the website been updated? N/A  2. Relevance: the importance of the information for your needs Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question? The information in the article talks about child-initiated environments and how children coup with cognitive development. And how this development enhanced through developmentally appropriate practices. X: Yes □No Explain: Studies showed that inappropriate classrooms who did not implement (DAP) exhibited more total stress behaviors throughout the day and more stress behaviors during group times. Is the information at an appropriate level? Yes X:Yes □No Explain: It was based out of Early Childhood Classrooms. Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper? Yes I will X:Yes □No Explain: I would be comfortable using this source because It shows research on the effects of planning (DAP) in early childhood.   3. Authority: the source of the information Who is the creator or author? Loraine Dunn and Susan Kontos What are the author’s credentials or organizational affiliations? Loraine Dunn is a professor in early childhood education at the University of Oklahoma where she teaches early childhood classes, oversees the child development laboratory, and makes student teaching placements. Her research has focused on child care program quality, developmentally appropriate practice, and children’s learning and development. What are the author’s qualifications to write on this top