Activity Log

Question 1

Use at least 1 field experience hour for interviewing your classroom teacher. You will submit your Activity Log in Topic 8 along with your Benchmark Assignment.

Interview your classroom teacher about how federal policy has influenced his or her early childhood classroom.

Write a 750-1,000 word position paper. Explain the following:

1. The history and current practices in federal policy that affect early childhood education.
2. The historical evolution of policies that govern the separation of church and state, and how it affects schools.
3. Your position regarding the two items above with detailed explanations.

Use 3-5 scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Question 2

A Decent Proposal

• Post your research topic and finalized research problem.
  • Briefly summarize how you will conduct your research. Be sure to state how your research ties into your literature review in your summary.
  • Write one sample question that you could use in your survey.