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Eligibility Are there any eligibility requirements to take Aim4Excellence™? Back to top^ |
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Textbooks and MaterialsDo I need to purchase textbooks or software to take Aim4Excellence™? Back to top^ |
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Time RequirementsHow long does it take to complete a module? How long do I have to complete a module? Note that if you are a scholarship recipient or are participating as a part of a group or cohort, your funder or sponsor may select to shorten the timeline in which you need to complete each module. What happens if I fail to complete a module within the eight weeks? Should you fail to complete a module within eight weeks of initial login, you will need to re-register and repay for that module in order to complete the module and receive your Certificate of Completion. Can I take more than one module at a time? You can certainly register for as many modules as you like at once, but we recommend that you work on only one module at a time. As soon as you complete one module you can begin the next. Do I need to take the modules in order? If you are only registering for a couple of modules, you can certainly take the modules in any order you like. If you plan to attain the Aim4Excellence™ national director credential by completing all nine modules, however, we suggest you take them in sequence, beginning with Module 1. How many clock hours will I receive for each module? Am I required to renew my Aim4Excellence National Director Credential? Back to top^ |
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Assignments and Tests (Evidence of Learning)Are there tests? All the modules include a variety of evidence of learning assignments such as reflections, exercises, classroom observations, and yes, quizzes. Do I need to scan my work or send attachments for the assignments I’ve completed? No. All of the required evidence of learning assignments you need to do are included right in the modules. In some cases, you’ll be asked to print out most of the exercises or field assignment first, jot your answers in writing, then transfer your answers right on the computer and click your mouse to submit your work. Will I be graded on the assignments I do? When will I hear if I successfully completed the module? Within about 10 business days of submitting your module for review, you will receive an email with your scoring summary, faculty feedback, and—assuming your successfully completed the module—your certificate of completion. Is there additional homework if I decide to take Aim4Excellence™ for college credit? Those taking the modules for credit through National Louis University are required only to complete the Evidence of Learning included inside each module. Other institutions offering credit may require additional assignments or requirements. Learn more about college credit options. Your work will be graded according to the institution's standard grading scale. Back to top^ |
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Grading and ScoresDo I get a grade for each module? Note that if you are a scholarship recipient or are participating as a part of a group or cohort, your funder or sponsor may require a higher passing score. Where can I go to find out the point value of each of the Evidence of Learning (EOLs) in a module? At the bottom of the Evidence of Learning (EOL) window you’ll see a Summary button. By clicking this button you can access a summary of the EOLs included in the module, along with their point values. We encourage you to print this summary to have on hand as you work through the module. The EOL summary is a useful tool to help you determine which EOLs require the most attention. The summary also includes a sample rubric to give you a sense of how EOLs are scored. View a screenshot. What happens if I fail to attain the minimum required score? What if I don’t care about receiving a Certificate of Completion for a module or pursuing the Aim4Excellence™ director credential and just want to learn something about the topic. Can I still register? Sure. It is perfectly fine to just audit a module. Note this on the form when you register for a specific module. In fact this is a great way for resource and referral specialists, college instructors, and early childhood consultants to get an update on the management content covered in the specific Aim4Excellence™ modules. You’ll still need to complete the Pre-Assessment of Learning questionnaire that appears at the beginning of the module, though. When this item is submitted, it activates the rest of the content in the module. Will the content of my answers remain confidential? Back to top^ |
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College CreditIs there additional homework if I decide to take Aim4Excellence™ for college credit? Those taking the modules for credit through National Louis University are required only to complete the Evidence of Learning included inside each module. Other institutions offering credit may require additional assignments or requirements. Learn more about college credit options. Your work will be graded according to the institution's standard grading scale. Back to top^ |
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Logging OnDo I need a username and password to log in to Aim4Excellence™? Yes. Once your registration and payment have been verified, you will be issued a username and password which you will use to log in. You have eight weeks from the time you first log into a module to complete that module. After eight weeks your password will no longer activate access to the module. Back to top^
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Is the content of Aim4Excellence™ backed by research?
Drs. Paula Jorde Bloom and Teri Talan, authors of the PAS, were integral in the development of Aim4Excellence™. Throughout the Aim4Excellence™ modules participants learn about and apply the best practices addressed in the PAS. View a matrix of the PAS items covered in Aim4Excellence™. Additionally, during Module 9: Evaluating Program Quality participants learn about the different administrative areas covered on the PAS and practice scoring items. Back to top^ |
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Additional QuestionsWhat if it is hard for me to listen to a video for a long period of time or read things on my computer screen? We certainly appreciate the fact that there are many different learning styles. That is one of the reasons why each module includes a complete transcript of what is said by the Host Instructor and Lead Authors. This transcript appears in the Resources window of each module. All you’ll need to do is click and print.
The McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership at National Louis University seeks to ensure that its programs are accessible to all persons. Students in need of special assistance or an accommodation regarding any of the course requirements as outlined above, the course objectives and/or course evaluation and assessment criteria, are advised to notify the McCormick Center before beginning a module. The student and McCormick Center staff member will discuss a resolution of the issue, which may or may not include and appropriate referral (e.g., a Writing Specialist; the Academic Accommodations Coordinator at the Office of Diversity, Access and Equity; or the Office of Student Affairs). Confidentiality will be maintained regarding a student’s special needs.
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