Assignment Problem: There will be two core elements to the assessment:
Part A: Critical analysis of how you have approached teaching and learning in your subject.
Part B: Critical exploration of your experiences which leads to a personal theory of teaching and learning.
Part A: Critical analysis of how you have approached teaching and learning in your subject
This section will be based around a subject specific task - e.g. Scheme of Work, curriculum plan, exploring misconceptions.
Having carried out your subject development above, you will provide a critical commentary about your experiences.
You should explain the thinking behind your approach. You should draw upon theoretical concepts in education literature - both generic and subject specific - to support your discussion.
In your analysis you need to include the following:
a) Your rationale for the pedagogical approach you took;
b) A synthesis of arguments drawn from learning theories and evaluation of your teaching and learning experiences to date;
c) The choices you made to, for example:
- Address the different needs of pupils;
- Assess learning and understanding;
- Plan for progression;
- Plan for challenges and misconceptions.
- An analysis of what happened when you put ideas into practice;
- Potential developments for the future.
You will be assessed against the following criteria:
a) Evidence of your understanding of how children learn in the subject area;
b) Attempts to synthesize arguments drawn from learning theory and classroom practice;
c) Appropriate use of professional literature, including: evidence of relevant reading (well-integrated); proper referencing and use of quotations;
d) Evidence of personal reflection and professional learning;
e) Confident use of technical aspects of writing and presenting, including: clear, logical structure; fluent style in correct register; accurate presentation (grammar, spelling, punctuation);
f) Relevant appendices, examples of pupil's work copies of relevant lesson plans, resources.
Attachment:- Pedagogical approach.rar