1. ASSIGNMENT: FINAL PROJECT
Criteria:
*Use Microsoft Word Documents
*Use APA format-refer to Announcement Writing Skills and
APA Format
*Page length-8 to 9 pages, not including Title and Reference
pages
Create a one-week Professional Curriculum Plan that includes
the following components
:
Title Page
Introduction-succinct introduction to unit plan that describes
the contents of the plan and the organization of the contents.
Professional Curriculum Plan
a.
Developmental Age (1 to 2 paragraphs)-Describe the
developmental age/level of the children for whom the unit plan
is designed
(infant and toddler, Preschool or Primary Grades, etc.)
b.
Classroom Management (2 to 3 paragraphs)-Explain your
philosophy of classroom management using examples from our
text.
Example: My classroom management system is a reflection of
the Montessori Method. The classroom environment would be
orderly and calm…………
c.
Theoretical Alignment (2-3 paragraphs)-Describe the theoretical
alignment of your unit using specific examples.
Examples: Does it align with Piaget, Vygotsky, another?

2. d.
Curriculum Approach (2 to 3 paragraphs)-Describe which
approach to curriculum you most closely adhere to using
specific examples.
Approach examples: Montessori, Creative Curriculum, or
another model?
e.
DAP (2 to 3 paragraphs)-Explain how your classroom setting
will foster developmentally appropriate practices using specific
examples.
*Refer to Text-The five elements characterize a
developmentally appropriate curriculum
1.
Supports the creation of a caring community where all are safe,
valued and respected
2.
Balances adult-guided and child-initiated learning opportunities
through planning
3.
Includes clear goals, prioritizes integrated learning, and
provides a useful framework for planning daily activities
4.
Uses multiple ongoing assessment strategies that are goal
oriented, systematic and purposeful
5.
Builds reciprocal, open, and supportive relationships with
families
Connection to Family Plan-one page letter including the
following:

3. a.
An overview of the unit
b.
The purpose of the unit
c.
The objectives for the unit
d.
The recommendations for home support
e.
An overview of the assessments
Content and Development Domain Plans and Assessments
a.
Content Lesson Plan and Assessment-Develop one lesson plan
with an assessment that addresses one content area (language
arts, math, science, social studies, etc.)
Lesson Plan Template (provided in Instructor Guidance):
Goal
Objective
Standards Included
Materials
Introduction
Lesson Development
Differentiation
Practice/Checking for Understanding (Assessment)
Closing
b.
Developmental Domain Lesson Plan and Assessment-Develop
one lesson plan with an assessment that addresses one or more
of the developmental domains (cognitive, affective, and/or

4. psychomotor)
Lesson Plan Template:
Goal
Objective
Standards Included
Materials
Introduction
Lesson Development
Differentiation
Practice/Checking for Understanding (Assessment)
Closing
Free Play/Center Plan
a.
Center Overview (2 paragraphs)-for the center plan that
describes the importance of play.
b.
Centers Plan-completed version of the Centers Plan Template
c.
Center Layout-Using software of your choice, create a
classroom layout center(s)
Conclusion-Write a succinct conclusion to the unit plan that
describes the contents of the plan and major points from the
contents of the plan.
Reference Page-5 scholarly resources in addition to text (at
least two of the sources must come from the Ashford Library)
Media Version-include a link to your media version in the
document that you submit (Weebly.com, Google Sites.com,
NewHive.com, Wix.com, LucidPress.com, PowerPoint)
The focus of the final project is to develop a one-week unit
plan. You will create a curriculum plan as a document using
Microsoft Word and a media version.
The media version can be a website (e.g., using
Weebly.com

5. ,
GoogleSites.com
,
NewHive.com
,
Wix.com
or
LucidPress.com
) or an alternative format (e.g., PowerPoint), which must be
approved in advance by the instructor
The curriculum plan demonstrates your mastery of the four
course learning outcomes and the media version demonstrates
your ability to use technology to communicate your mastery to a
wider audience. The curriculum plan you create will span one
week of instruction and include several components, which are
described in the instructions below. Additionally, review the
Instructor Guidance for Week Five for additional assistance
beyond the instructions provided here with the assignment. Be
sure also to review the
Grading Rubric
associated with this final project to understand how you will be
evaluated. It is recommended you use headings throughout your
writing to organize sections. Sections are indicated below in
italics and bold font and are followed by the instructions for
that section.
Instructions
Professional Curriculum Plan
Developmental Age (1 point):
In one to two paragraphs, describe the developmental age/level
of the children for whom the unit plan is designed.
Classroom Management (1 point):
In two to three paragraphs, explain your philosophy of
classroom management using examples from Jaruszewicz (2013)
for support.
Theoretical Alignment (1 point):
In two to three paragraphs, describe the theoretical alignment

6. of your unit using specific examples (e.g., Does it align to
Piaget, Vygotsky, or another theorist?).
Curriculum Approach (1 point):
In two to three paragraphs, describe which approach to
curriculum you most closely adhere to using specific examples
(e.g., Do you adhere to a Montessori, Creative Curriculum, or
other model?).
Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAPs) (1 point):
In two to three paragraphs, explain how your classroom setting
will foster developmentally appropriate practices using specific
examples.
Connection to Family Plan
Parent Letter (3 points):
In one page, write a letter to parents that includes the following
components:
An overview of the unit.
The purpose of the unit.
The objectives of the unit.
The recommendations for home support.
An overview of the assessments.
Content and Developmental Domain Plans and Assessments
Content Lesson Plan and Assessment (4 points):
Develop one lesson plan with an assessment that addresses one
content area (i.e., language arts, math, science, social studies,
or diversity and character). It is required that you use the
Lesson Plan Template
to complete this portion of your assignment. It is suggested
that you utilize the
Early Childhood and Child Development: Lesson Plan
Handbook
as a guide for how to more effectively plan this lesson.
Developmental Domain Lesson Plan and Assessment (4 points):
Develop one lesson plan with an assessment that addresses one
or more of the developmental domains (i.e., cognitive, affective,
and/or psychomotor). It is required that you use the
Lesson Plan Template

7. to complete this portion of your assignment . It is suggested
that you utilize the
Early Childhood and Child Development: Lesson Plan
Handbook
as a guide for how to more effectively plan this lesson.
Free Play/Center Plan
Center Overview (1 point):
In two paragraphs, write an overview for the center plan that
describes the importance of play.
Centers Plan (2 points):
Include a completed version of the
Centers Plan Template
.
Center Layout (2 points):
Using the software of your choice, create a classroom layout of
the center(s).
Other Instructions
Introduction (.25 points):
Write a succinct introduction to the unit plan that describes the
contents of the plan and the organization of the contents of the
plan.
Conclusion (0.25 points):
Write a succinct conclusion to the unit plan that describes the
contents of the plan and major points from the contents of the
plan.
Media Version (1.5 points):
Include a link to your media version in the document you
submit that contains the components described above. The
media version can be a website (e.g., using Weebly.com, Google
Sites.com, NewHive.com, Wix.com or LucidPress.com) or an
alternative format (e.g., PowerPoint), which must be approved
in advance by the instructor.
APA Formatting (0.25 points):
Use APA formatting, as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center, consistently throughout the assignment, which includes
the title page, references list, and all content in the document

8. and media version.
Syntax and Mechanics (0.25 points):
Display meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax
and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar.
Source Requirement (0.5 points):
References five scholarly sources in addition to Jaruszewicz
(2013) to provide compelling evidence to support ideas,
examples, and so forth.
At least two of the sources must come from the Ashford
University Library
. All sources on the references slide need to be formatted and
cited correctly within the body of the presentation, as outlined
in the Ashford Writing Center.