The project is designed to help demonstrate your knowledge of the course competencies.
Keep this in mind when working on the project. What can you do to demonstrate your knowledge of the objectives?
It is worth 30 points.
Research Paper – To get 30 points
2 full to 3 pages
on a kindergarten-related topic approved by the instructor
At least 3 good journal (not magazine) or
book references and at least one good
reference from the web.
Done on a word processor
Correct spelling and grammer
Done in APA style
The paper should give an overview of the topic that fully explains the topic, be clear and easy to read and understand. It should provide solid research behind the topic. It should demonstrate the student’s knowledge of some of the course objectives.
5 points - Quality mechanics (Length, APA style, spelling, grammar, etc.)
25 points for:
Overview of the topic is well explained
Content is informative and comprehensive, giving the reader a
good understanding of the topic
Good background research with quality references
Demonstrates student’s knowledge of topic and a course competency
(Such as knowledgeable about issues related to kindergarten
or knowledgeable about topics related to early literacy)
Book Review – To get 30 points
2 full to 3 pages
On a kindergarten-related book approved by the instructor
Done on a word processor
Correct spelling and grammar
Done in APA style
The book review should begin with a broad overview of the book, and could go through chapter-by-chapter, giving summaries of the chapters. Then it should end with an overall summary. Relevant examples could be provided. The book review should be clear and easy to read and understand, and provide the reader with a good summary of the book’s major points. It should demonstrate the student’s knowledge of some of the course objectives.
5 points - Quality mechanics (Length, APA style, spelling, grammar, etc.)
25 points for:
Overall summary of the book well explained
Content is informative and comprehensive, giving the reader a
good understanding of the material
Demonstrates student’s knowledge of topic and a course competency
(Such as knowledgeable about issues related to kindergarten
or knowledgeable about topics related to early literacy)
Check with professor to be sure you will be demonstrating your knowledge of course competencies.
Integrated Kindergarten Unit/Project Plans
Outline of Plan - worth 10 points
Should include:
Topic of Unit/Project - Make sure it’s a rich/interesting topic worth pursuing
Schedule
(can use Bobbie Fisher’s p. 165 or one on website – Shared Reading
Week)
List at least one major goal or kindergarten standard for the unit/project (something you want the children to learn) that goes along with your unit and
At least one activity that will help meet that goal
Give an idea of at least one center you’ll set up to go along with your unit or project topic
At least one book you’ll be reading
(This plan is being turned in so I can give you some feedback – make sure each person in the group has contributed to the outline and each person's name is on the plan.)
To receive all points possible for the project:
List 3 – 5 major goals for the unit or project (what are the Big Ideas you want children to
Learn?)
List at least 5 Kindergarten standards (in at least 4 areas) that can be met through the unit
or project
Describe how you will authentically assess whether the children reached your goals and
standards, including a description of how portfolios might be used in the
assessment
Include a schedule that will be followed throughout the project.
Think of the project as lasting a month. Describe the highlights of what will be
happening each week. Describe field trips that will allow students to learn more
about the topic.
All subject areas should be integrated into the unit/project – List major subject areas and
specifically mention activities that will be included for each area
Include a description of the layout of the room – what centers or interest areas you will
have
Describe at least 5 engaging centers/interest areas designed for the unit/project
List at least 5 quality books and authors that will be used
Include how technology will be used – mention specific software that could be used
Describe how you will include multicultural understanding in the project
Each project group is asked to set up a center for the class that either could be used in their unit or displays materials that could be used in the unit. The unit will provide the students with an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to apply the course objectives.
Students are asked to share highlights of their plans with their classmates.
Turn in this list with the name of the person in charge of each area.