Step 1: Create your learning environment
Choose an age group
2 to 5
Step 2: Written support for your learning environment design
Access the APA template in the online classroom for assistance with the writing process, formatting, documentation, and citations in your written work.
Introduction (one paragraph)
Describe the learning environment that you have designed including the setting of your learning environment (school, home daycare, center, etc.) along with the age of children with whom you will be working.
Physical Domain
Explain how your learning environment design supports the physical development of the children with whom you are working.
Include at least two specific examples from your design.
Cognitive Domain
Explain how your learning environment design supports the cognitive development of the children with whom you are working.
Include at least two specific examples from your design.
Affective Domain
Explain how your learning environment design supports the affective development of the children with whom you are working.
Include at least two specific examples from your design.
Developmental Theories
Discuss which of the developmental theories discussed this week are represented in the learning environment you created.
Include at least two specific examples from your design.
Conclusion (one paragraph)
Summarize the main points of your learning environment design and how it will support the developmental needs of your students.
Step 3: Assignment Submission
Submit your assignment as a two to three page Word document, not including the title and reference page.
Your document should include a screenshot of your classroom along with the written support for your classroom design (answering all questions from Step 2 above).
You will need to include your textbook as a resource.
Be sure to mention your sources in the paper as well as including them on a reference page.
If you need assistance with making sure that your paper or references are properly formatted in APA, please utilize the APA