Learning Theories and Effective Curriculum Design Arlinda Hairston Walden University Pam Fitzgerald Designing Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment EDUC -6640 March 3, 2012 paper ID: 233289042 author: Hairston, Arlinda 40% Similarity score Learning Theories and Effective Curriculum Design Teaching 21st century learners requires the use of multiple methods to meet learning goals and differentiation of instruction for varied learning styles. According to (Marzano, 2010) teachers are responsible for utilizing several learning theories to keep students engaged and motivated (Marazona, 2010). Teachers integrate their knowledge of how students develop and learn and recognize that learning is not” one dimensional” (NBPTS, Para 4, p.2). Formulating a and implementing a theory of learning will help teachers capitalize on student’s strengths and experiences as well as using their own experience in the classroom to focus on ways to build on student’s academic abilities. Teachers need direction in order to meet academic proficiencies and to keep student’s interest (Laureate Education, Inc., 2010).
Award in Education and Training – Assignment One Learner name : Wesley Westaway Award in Education and Training – Assignment One Answer the below questions in paragraphs researching your answers from the course, books and the internet. Make sure you save your work to your computer. Learning outcome 1: Understand the teaching role and responsibilities in education and training Task 1 Unit 1 (U1) Assessment Criteria (AC 1.1) – Complete the following table and question to identify your roles and responsibilities as a teacher. (Please attach additional pagers and/or evidence as required.) Tick the box of those responsibilities that relate to your role: Teach/train learners – Large groups Teach/train learners – small groups Mark assignments and give feedback Work with learners on a 1:1 basis Register the learner with the awarding body Assess the learner’s work product Observe the learner in situ Mark the work against national standards Make regular appointments to support the learner to achievement Give positive feedback Submit assessed work for formative/summative internal assurance and standardisation Carry out internal quality assurance Attend training meetings and gain feedback Be a positive role model for your learners Tick Task 2 U1 AC 1.1 - Now we have identified some of your roles and responsibilities, explain the teaching role and responsibilities in education and training.
Award in Education and Training – Assignment One Answer the below questions in paragraphs researching your answers from the course, books and the internet. Make sure you save your work to your computer. Learning outcome 1: Understand the teaching role and responsibilities in education and training Task 1 Unit 1 (U1) Assessment Criteria (AC 1.1) – Complete the following table and question to identify your roles and responsibilities as a teacher. (Please attach additional pagers and/or evidence as required.) Tick the box of those responsibilities that relate to your role: Tick Teach/train learners – Large groups / Teach/train learners – small groups / Mark assignments and give feedback / Work with learners on a 1:1 basis / Register the learner with the awarding body / Assess the learner’s work product / Observe the learner in situ / Mark the work against national standards / Make regular appointments to support the learner to achievement / Give positive feedback / Submit assessed work for formative/summative internal assurance and standardisation / Carry out internal quality assurance / Attend training meetings and gain feedback / Be a positive role model for your learners / Task 2 U1 AC 1.1 - Now we have identified some of your roles and responsibilities, explain the teaching role and responsibilities in education and training.
My conclusion is that Care Workers need more time in the service users home to be able to carry out all tasks required of them and to offer more flexibility. However, due to financial constraints from the employers and the amount of people requiring care this seems an impossible task. Carers are doing the best they can in the short time they have
Further it will become evident that often there are no clear-cut decisions regarding correct solutions; dealing with ambiguity is often the situation in reality. Thus, students will learn to formulate, organize, plan and assemble policies and procedures to challenging situations requiring a thorough understanding of options available for building an organization from the ground
Running head: UNWRAPPING THE TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS Unwrapping the Technology Standards Larry Kuykendall Grand Canyon University Instructional Technology EDU 225 Jennifer Taylor September 14, 2011 Unwrapping the Technology Standards Comparison Chart |NETS for Teachers |Master Technology Teacher Standards | |Teachers utilize their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and |The Master Technology Teacher successfully model and relate classroom | |learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance |teaching methodology and curriculum models that support active student | |student learning, creativity, and innovation in both
(English, 2009). Subject positions emerged: (1) Classroom teacher: Too many responsibilities, time management, responsible for covering the curriculum, role of expert instructional decision maker, and role of learning facilitator; (2) ESL department: Completely responsible for all ELLs, responsible for constructing a fun community for ELLs, and supporting teachers with small group instruction and data; (3) English language learners: ELLs are responsible for their own success or failure, role of deficient and passive students who need special help, and the student’s role is determined by different labels either mainstream, ELL, or Special Education. (English, 2009, p. 6). What is your opinion of the literature review? Is it comprehensive?
Too much emphasis is being placed on testing and accountability thus creating discomfort and stress for educators. The main people that have made
“The institutions traditionally procure, provide and control the technology for learning but now students are acquiring their own personal technologies for learning and institutions are challenged to keep pace” (Research in Technology Learning, 2010). Computers and other technical devices that are being used to enhance student learning helps to make teaching more creative and effective; however, it has also caused a lot of confusion and chaos in regards to ethics. Once teachers only had to be concerned about the basic rules of classroom etiquette and they could govern their classroom visually. Now teachers have to implement rules and guidelines to ensure that technology in the classroom is being used for its intended purpose to protect students from lurking dangers that might not always be detected by human
Running head: MY PERSONAL CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT My Personal Classroom Management Grand Canyon University EDU430N: Classroom Management Professor Allison Atkins June 20, 2010 My Personal Classroom Management Plan In order to establish an optimal system of discipline, teachers need an encompassing viewpoint that includes the purpose of discipline as well as the elements that comprise discipline and how those elements work to improve behavior while still maintaining motivation and dignity (Charles, 2008). There are various approaches to discipline that are effective in the classroom. Almost any disciplinary approach can be organized to focus on helpfulness and positive relations with students (Charles, 2008). Therefore, when teachers