create an Integrated Lesson plan of 4 specific areas in the classrooms to assist and accommodate children with special needs. •Rationale: Give a brief description and overview of teachers not knowing

For this Capstone, you will create a multi-media portfolio that showcases your ability to apply your knowledge and skill in authentic ways in three of the following areas of expertise:

• Early Childhood Development

• Perspectives on Diversity and Equity

• Communication and Collaboration in the Early Childhood Field

• Foundations: Early Childhood Studies

• Issues and Trends in the Early Childhood Field

• Effective Programs &Practices

• An Area of Expertise from your specialization

Note: You must obtain written permission to use photographs or video of all individuals who appear in still photos or videos. If minors appear in your photos or video, you must obtain permission from parents or legal guardians. Use the Walden University Release Form provided. Be sure to save the original copies of the permission forms in your files.

Also, if you are creating a video, be mindful of the file size and try to reduce it, if needed, according to the instructions provided here.

Submit the following Portfolio of items:

1. Signed Capstone Proposal Form

2. Three artifacts

3. Written rationale for each artifact (2–3 pages each)

Note: Due to the length and complexity of the Capstone, please be aware the Assessor has up to five (5) days (120 hours) to return results to you.

Before you begin to construct your Portfolio, you will need to obtain the approval of the Faculty member who is serving as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Capstone. Arrange a time to discuss your portfolio with the SME and submit the Capstone Proposal Form to your SME for a signature. Attach the signed form to your Portfolio before final submission to the platform.

For each area of expertise chosen:

1. Create an original artifact that provides evidence of your ability to apply your knowledge and skills. The artifacts must provide evidence of your ability to effectively use technology tools and use effective oral presentation skills.

2. Provide a written rationale that explains the relevance of your artifact to a real-world issue or challenge in the early childhood field.

Here are a few examples of the kinds of artifacts that might effectively evidence your knowledge and skills. These examples should not be construed as recommendations or limitations. They are intended to provide you with a starting point for your own ideas.

• A series of 7–10 podcasts highlighting relevant child development topics for families in an early childhood care and education program

• A “Day in the Life” video, photo essay, or slide presentation of you, showcasing your effective classroom or administrative practices

• A workshop related to specific professional values that you design and implement to promote the professional development of early childhood professionals in an authentic setting

• A 360⁰ review of your leadership in your current professional role, including a written, audio, or video reflection of what you learned from the process

• A preschool curricular unit that integrates three or more content areas that includes use of technology and incorporates differentiated instruction to addresses the needs English language learners and children with exceptionalities

• A professional development workshop focusing on preschool teaching and learning that you design and implement to promote the professional growth of early childhood professionals in a preschool setting