Posted: April 17th, 2015

Topic: adolescent learning

Reports are expected to address key issues in adolescent learning including: a) gender, culture & ethnicity; b) motivational issues; c) intelligence, ability and challenging behaviours. In addition, essays should draw on key aspects of the theoretical foundations of learning theories.

 

*SPECIFIC CRITERIA

 

 

1.Understanding of the question or issue and the key concepts involved

identification of the key issues relating to student learning in secondary schools, and how different approaches to learning can respond to these issues

evidence of having some knowledge, respect and understanding of the differing social, ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds of students and how these factors may affect learning

identification of student’s different approaches to learning

2. Depth of analysis and/or critique in response to the task

evaluation of the impact youth culture, ethnicity, cultural identity, social background and gender issues on adolescent learning
development of a diagnoses and intervention drawing on major approaches to learning

 

3. Familiarity with and relevance of professional and/or research literature used to support response

list of material, research and ideas presented in class and associated resources range of research and professional literature to support report diagnoses and intervention (distinct from that listed in the course outline)

 

 

 

 

• plz uses the theories based on the materials from the ppt lessons that I upload it !

 

*Here are some text references for you. Off course you can find more on your own, but the most important thing is that you have to follow the theories from my lesson materials to analyse the report.Alexander, P. (2003). The development of expertise: The journey from acclimation to proficiency. Educational Researcher, 32, 10-14.

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