Exploring the Impact of Play, Centers, and Language on Vocabulary, Identity, and Agency in Early Childhood Education

In this assignment you will be asked to reflect on the readings and video and discuss the following citing your readings as appropriate and relating theory where applicable:
how play and centers support vocabulary
how the language we use with children impacts their identities and agency
how you can create deeper knowledge and transfer
begin to examine your own language choices and biases
how play, centers, and language can be reimagined in your classroom based on the readings and videos so far
what theories seem to be impacting your thinking and choices the most
This paper should be 4-6 pages, double-spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins with APA citation format. You are to use your course texts and videos in this paper; no outside sources. It should be well written and organized, include a reference list when appropriate (in APA format), using proper sentence structure and spellchecked. Be sure to cite any and all sources correctly so that your academic integrity is not called into question. If you mention a source, you must include it on your reference list. The Research and Library Tips will assist you in successfully completing written assignments.
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Assignment Rubric
Outstanding
A
90-99 pts Good
B
80-89 pts Average
C
70-79 pts Poor
D
60-69 pts
Content Student’s writing demonstrates excellent understanding of the readings and course materials, uses clear language to answer the questions, and references course materials Student’s writing demonstrates sound understanding of the readings and course materials, uses clear language to answer the questions, and references course materials Student’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the readings and course materials, uses clear language to answer the questions, and references course materials Student’s writing demonstrates little understanding of the readings and course materials, language answering the questions is not clear, and doesn’t reference course materials that influenced the paper consistently or at all
Structure/organization and length The organization of the assignment is inviting and easy to follow. The structure is well developed and supported. Student submitted an assignment of suitable length.
The organization of the assignment is appropriate. The structure is appropriately developed and supported. Student submitted an assignment of suitable length.
The organization of the outline has errors. Most of the structure is developed and supported. Student submitted an assignment of less than expected length, but it sufficiently addresses the assignment questions.
The outline misses many components and the structure is not well developed or supported. Student submitted an assignment of insufficient length and/or it does not sufficiently address the assignment problems .
Grammar and spelling The assignment is grammatically correct with no misspellings or incomplete sentences. The assignment has some minor grammatical errors, misspellings, or incomplete sentences. The assignment has a lot of minor grammatical errors, misspellings, or incomplete sentences. The assignment has some major grammatical errors, misspellings, or incomplete sentences.
APA Formatting All of the student’s references are cited correctly in proper APA citation style Most of the student’s references are cited correctly in proper APA citation style Several of the student’s references are cited correctly in proper APA citation style Some of the student’s references are cited correctly in proper APA citation style