Writing Homework Help

The Prompt: 

Respond to the following prompt(s) for your discussion forum post:

Describe perceptual development.

How is it influenced by brain development?

Explain what capabilities newborns have in the areas of hearing, taste, smell, touch, and sight?

1. What can you as an early childhood professional do to foster children’s perceptual development?
2. Resources:
3. Textbook
4. PowerPoint Presentations

Websites and Video located in the “Additional Resources” section of the Module

Additional research conducted by the student using credible sources

Grading Criteria:

• You will be responsible for creating your own discussion thread (think of this as your response or statement regarding the discussion board topic/question) and for responding to at least two other students’ posts.  
• Responses to the discussion prompt(s) should be written in complete sentences and should contain references to relevant course material from the text and/or other sources within the module. You are expected to respond to each question in the discussion prompt(s) with a minimum of two paragraphs written in complete sentences with no grammatical and/or spelling errors. Additionally, each of those paragraphs must contain aminimum of five sentences .  It is helpful to create your response within Microsoft Word to take advantage of spell check and then copy and paste it into the assignment to submit.  Points will be deducted for spelling and/or grammar errors, use of abbreviated or “texting” language and failure to adequately respond to the question/topic.
• Responses to the posts of other classmates should be a minimum of three sentences in length and address the information contained in the student’s original post, while also expanding on the concepts within the text and course material. When you respond to classmates, please be respectful of other view points and make sure that your response is thoughtful, insightful, and extends the content of the initial discussion question.  Responses such as, “good job”, “I agree”, “I never thought of that,” etc. will not be counted as a productive response and will not receive any credit.
• Responses to the discussion forum prompt should be of high quality and will be graded based on the following criteria:

Initial Response to Discussion Prompt:

0 points

1-3 points

4-6 points

7-9 points

10 points

No response or reply such as “Good job”, “I like your post”, or “I agree”.

Single entry; no evidence of reflection of course content. Incomplete sentences, many grammar and punctuation errors.

The response builds on the ideas of the module and digs deeper into assignment questions or issues. Shows evidence and reference to assigned readings. Some incomplete sentences, grammar, and punctuation errors.

The response cites information from the text, includes individual opinion, and shows value as a seed for reflection. Complete sentences with very few grammatical or punctuation errors.

Response integrates multiple views and shows evidence of additional research which is properly cited in APA format. Complete sentences, no grammar or punctuation errors.

*Please Note:

Responses such as, “Great comment”, “I agree”, “I liked your response”, or “I enjoyed reading your response”, will not receive any credit. If you use such comments, it must be followed by detailed information to support your comment in order to receive credit.

For a top score, you must respond constructively to at least two other students.  Provide detail of what you agree/disagree with and expand briefly on their thought/idea.   More extensive participation will be noted.