Assignment Instructions/ Description
Why is it essential to identify children’s chronic health conditions in their early stages? What signs might teachers observe in the classroom that would suggest a child may have a chronic condition? What are teachers supposed to do when they suspect that a child has a chronic health condition? Explain with examples.
Answer ONE (ONLY ONE QUESTION AND NOT ALL THREE) of the following essay questions. Please follow APA 6th edition guidelines. Your final essay should have a cover page, an abstract, and a reference page. Your essay should be at least 5 pages, double spaced (the 5 pages do not include the cover page, abstract, and reference page). You may use your textbook as a reference but you should also use at least two other references in addition to the textbook. Please follow rubric guidelines explained below.
1. Why is it essential to identify children’s chronic health conditions in their early stages? What signs might teachers observe in the classroom that would suggest a child may have a chronic condition? What are teachers supposed to do when they suspect that a child has a chronic health condition? Explain with examples.
2. Discuss how to use the nutrition label to determine whether a food meets the U.S. dietary guidelines for building a healthy diet. How would you change the Food Guide Pyramid if given a chance? What methods of controlling or preventing further weight gain are recommended for use with children?
3. Describe at least eight indoor standards and safety features for early childhood programs. How can safety guidelines be used to improve children’s understanding of safe behaviors? What factors need to be considered when formulating safety guidelines? What factors affect the type and amount of adult supervision necessary for a given activity? What should a teacher do if he/she must leave an activity or area temporarily?
The rubric for final essay grading is as follows:Cover page 10 pointsAbstract 20 pointsContent Analysis 80 pointsRelating to readings and in-text citations 20 pointsReference page (APA format) 20 points--------------------------------------------------------------------Total 150 points
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