ASSIGNMENT 1 – ESSAY (2000 Words) This assignment will demonstrate your ability to explain and analyse complex educational theories and present them in a way that has practical relevance for teaching
ASSIGNMENT 1 – ESSAY (2000 Words)
This assignment will demonstrate your ability to explain and analyse complex educational theories and present them in a way that has practical relevance for teaching professionals seeking to improve their pedagogical approaches. Your essay should address the fundamental theories of knowledge and learning, providing clear explanations of how these theories and models translate into practical teaching situations. You are required to demonstrate your understanding of how different learning theories influence classroom approaches, instructional design, and student engagement.
Therefore, your essay must include a thorough analysis of motivational theories and models that explain what drives learners. You should explore the relationship between motivation and learning outcomes, examining how motivational factors can either enhance or hinder the learning process.
The essay should bridge the gap between educational theory and practical application, helping to understand not only what different theories propose but also how these concepts can be implemented to create more effective learning environments. Your analysis should be grounded in established research. (2000 words).[Total: 100 Marks]
ASSIGNMENT 1 – INDICATIVE MARKING CRITERIA
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A* 80%+ High First |
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A 70 - 79% First Class | All components will have been submitted, and the remaining criteria will be as noted for the 80%+ marking band. However, in one or two areas, the submission will be open to minor criticism. |
B 60 - 69 % Upper Second | A very good answer will have the following attributes;
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C 50 - 59% Lower Second | All components will have been submitted, and the remaining criteria will be as noted for the 60-69% marking band. However, there will be some gaps in knowledge and analysis. |
D 40 – 49% Third Class | The answer in this band of marks will have the following attributes;
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F 30 - 39% Fail |
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F 0 – 29% Poor Fail |
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ASSIGNMENT 2 – Essay (2000 Words)
There has been learning challenges across schools colleges and higher education settings. Write an essay to explain the role of memory in the learning process, drawing on psychological research to address why students are struggling with information retention and recall.
Your explanation should encompass the different types of memory systems and their roles in learning, examine how information moves from sensory to short-term to long-term memory, explore factors that enhance or weaken memory consolidation and retrieval, discuss the relationship between memory and understanding, and provide practical implications for classroom teaching and assessment design.
Taking examples from Education Endowment Foundation`s recommendations on metacognition and self- regulated learning, examine what metacognition and self-regulated learning involve and the key components of effective metacognitive instruction as outlined by EEF, investigate how teachers can develop students` metacognitive skills and strategic thinking, examine specific classroom strategies and interventions that promote self-regulated learning, consider challenges and considerations for implementation.
(2000 words). [Total: 100 Marks]
ASSIGNMENT 2 – INDICATIVE MARKING CRITERIA
| Essay |
A* 80%+ High First |
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A 70 - 79% First Class | All components will have been submitted, and the remaining criteria will be as noted for the 80%+ marking band. However, in one or two areas, the submission will be open to minor criticism. |
B 60 - 69 % Upper Second | A very good answer will have the following attributes;
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C 50 - 59% Lower Second | All components will have been submitted, and the remaining criteria will be as noted for the 60- 69% marking band. However, there will be some gaps in knowledge and analysis. |
D 40 – 49% Third Class | The answer in this band of marks will have the following attributes;
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F 30 - 39% Fail |
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F 0 – 29% Poor Fail |
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COMPLETING THE TASKS
In order to complete the Assignments 1 and 2, you will need to research different information sources such as textbooks, journals, articles and the internet. You are also required to develop skills in explanation, analysis and examination in this assignment.
Explanation requires you to provide clear, evidence-based reasoning that demonstrates your understanding of concepts, supports your arguments with credible sources, an G [(1.92 re W* n BT /F3 11.04
