Level 5 Assignment 1

Cognitivism Discovery - Learning Advantages Disadvantages

occurs as the students One advantage of As it relies mostly on
research cognitivism is that it realization upon
information,manipulate relies on logic and oneself, the validity
objects, conduct experiments as the of it may be
experiments, engaging basis for its research questioned specially
in debates and method. Meaning it because internal
postulating arguments, dabbles with only memory can be
looking for each facts that is proven affected by change
other’s perspective, by science. It is in characteristics and
asking deeper applicable in many behavior. It also
questions and fields that relies ignores other
discussing ideas and heavily in logic to psychological factors
common prove something. that may be
misconceptions. observed in different
minds.
Humanism Self Worth - often Advantages Disadvantages
defined as the driving It is student centered This type of learning
force behind human meaning it allows does not take in
behavior. It student to learn at account the different
determines the their own will. human behaviors. It
perspective in which Learning will most usually assumes that
humans view likely happen when all humans are
themselves and how children is the one instrinsically good
they relate with other who decides when and will choose to
people. he wants to study better themselves.
and learn, this allows
them to focus on
what they actually
love and what
actually interests
them.
Andragogy Adult Learning - it is Advantages Disadvantages
commonly known as As it usually makes However this may be
the practice in which the learners liable for reason in which
adults engage in self themselves it offers learners do not learn
sustaining and a sense of at all. Too much
systematic activities in responsibility and a freedom specially in
order to gain new sense of freedom one’s education may
information and that base on the result into lack of
knowledge. thrive of the learners interest and not
to learn. It makes gaining new
them view education experiences.
as a hobby and
results to them being
for interactive.
Constructivism Active - it is an Advantages Disadvantages
approach in which It promotes Some students learn
learners gain engagement and in a more standard
knowledge by actively participation curriculum therefore
constructing it from specially in class. It since constructivism
experiences of offers to the learners is more disregarding
oneself. a chance to relate the standard
their experiences in curriculum in may
order to find the cause other children
lesson and gain new to learn less and be
information. less interactive.
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Theory/Model/ Teaching Learning Assessment

Principle of Learning
Constructivism Constructivism can As to learning using You can assess
be used as an the constructivism learners by using
approach in teaching approach you can collaborative
when you want to learn by relating your activities that
make the learning experiences and promotes a brand of
experience more knowledge and interaction and
interactive. You can reflect to it in order to active participation.
ask student to get the information
integrate their past you want.
experiences and
gain lesson or new
knowledge from it.

Cognitivism Cognitivism can be In learning you can You can assess

used as an approach find answers in learners by letting
in teaching lessons problems if you them write all they
that includes perform experiments have learned after
concrete data and and formulate conducting the
and facts. You can hypothesis as to why experiment.
perform experiments things happen.
and formulate data
in order to reach the
lesson.

Humanism Humanistic Humanistic approach You can assess

approach in teaching in learning is them by giving them
is letting your studying at your own free time in which
learners to enjoy will. Learning when it they can do anything
learning by letting feels comfortable to they want. You can
them study in their you. see the people who
own time and their wants to use that
own will. time as studying and
change your
approach for those
who doesn’t.
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Activity 3

Theory of Learning Advantages Disadvantages

Behaviorism One advantage of One disadvantage of
behaviorism is that it tries to behaviorism is that it
explain, understand and focuses much on behavioral
manipulate behavior and approach and it does not
behavioral changes. It also put on account changes in
utilizes the “here and now”. the learning environment
It can applied through meaning it becomes
teaching and learning as a unrealistic in the long run.
way to learn using our own
behaviors.
Cognitivism It’s one characteristic that It strongly relies on one’s
accounts for it advantages understanding and internal
is that it makes learners memory and factors like
and teachers be wary of the that can easily be shaped
facts and how science and or forgotten. It means that it
experiments shape the truth solely depends on the
of the world. learners ability to store and
understand information.
Constructivism It makes the learning It relies too much on
experience more interactive experiences of oneself
and it promotes those who learn better with
participation. It becomes a facts and information will
mode of learning that have a hard time relating to
enables learners to be the this way of teaching. It also
best versions of negates factors such as
themselves. being an introvert.
Humanism It makes the learners be It relies heavily on the moral
more responsible of their compass of a child. It gives
own learning because this a sense of free will that may
method gives them freedom be the reason for a child to
to learn at their own pace. It not learn specially children
helps to develop not only that needs a little bit more
the brain but also their guidance.
attitudes and habits towards
learning,
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Activity 4
1.4 Explain how identifying and taking account of learners’ individual learning
preferences enables inclusive teaching, learning and assessment.
Explain how you can use learners’ individual learning preferences to ensure
inclusion when you:
• Plan your lessons & create your resources (planning)
• Deliver your lessons (learning/ teaching)
• Assess that learning has taken place (assessment)

Identifying and taking on account the learner’s individual learning preference

enables inclusive teaching, learning and assessment by ensuring that each
child will learn based on their type of learning preference. A teacher can plan
how to maximize each resources that enables children to learn at their own
pace. The teacher can deliver the lesson better since she already knows how
to activate the child’s learning environment with this a learner can easily be
attentive and reasoned with. Individual assessment also comes in handy
when you know the type of learning environment a child prefers.
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Activity 5

Explain and compare two different models/ principles of communication and

explain how they can be applied to teaching, learning and assessment.
Explain how are they relevant to your teaching practice?
Explain the factors that are not considered the communication models that
you may have to take into account in a ‘real-life’ scenario/ in your own
teaching practice.

The two different models of communication are Verbal and Non Verbal
Communication it differs in a literal sense, Verbal is a type of communication
in which words are used in order to deliver the message while Non Verbal
communication uses non verbal cues such as body language and eye
contact. They can be both used in learning and teaching. In teaching you can
verbally communicate to the learners in order for them to receive your
message and communicate non verbally when words are not enough.
Through verbal learning children can learn by listening. You can assess
learners as well by communicating with them verbally and non verbally.

Factors to be considered when taking into account ‘real life’ scenarios in

teaching are Communication barriers such as background noise it can hinder
the ability of a child to focus you must overcome instances such as these in
order to have a better quality of learning.
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Explain which theories, principles and models of assessment you can use
to develop your assessment strategy How can you use the research to
support your assessment of learning? Have a go… Design a draft
assessment for learning outcomes in your specific curriculum area
incorporating the best practice models from your knowledge of assessment
models. Explain how you have applied the model of assessment to your
design.

The key theories of assessment are formative and summative. Both

model of assessment is key to finding out the impact of learning that you have
imparted to the children. You can use formative assessment in between
classes in order to be affirmative that children are actually learning. Then
proceed to have a summative assessment after each class.

A draft assessment may look like:

In between discussion I will ask a question that is based from the topic in
will ensure me that children has learned something afterwards a summative
assessment in form a very short quiz based also on the topic may be used.
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Activity 7

For a scheme of work you have created in the past or need to create;
explain which theories and models of curriculum development you have (or
will) use, to inform your approach to developing curricula in own area of
specialism. Explain how and why you have used a specific approach.
Investigate and analyse 2 other theories and models of curriculum
development which could be used. Explain the benefits and limitations of each
for your own area of specialism (pros/cons).

The theory best suited in developing a curricula in own area of specialism

is the Wheeler Model. It is a curriculum model that enables one to find out the
aims and objective and integrate them into a suitable learning experience. It
can be used to filter and select proper content. Organize and integrate past
experiences and to finally evaluate the children’s learning.

The other models are:

Traditional Model by Ralph Tyler

Pros - it has a traditional view, it is the most used, it is easy and definitive.

Cons - it is simple and it does not take on account the modern learning
problems such as behavioral changes and psychological factors.

Hilda Taba’s Curriculum Theory

Pros - It maximize interaction between teacher and learner it develops a

certain interactive type of learning that aim to integrate experiences to
learning.

Cons - It does not take on account introverted learners or learners that strive
well when they are silent and just listening. It solely bases on the participation
of the students for it to be useful.
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Activity 8

Explain how you could use 2 different theories and models of reflection, to
reflect upon and evaluate at least 2 of the lessons which you have delivered,
either as part of your observations for this programme or as part of your
teaching hours so far.

The two theories of reflection you can use are Kolb and Schon models.
The Kolb is a four stage reflection theory that is know for its experiential
learning cycle. The Schon is a two method model that base on reflection in
action and reflection on action.

I can reflect on two lessons all through out the the programme:

The Constructivism Approach is an eye opener specially to teachers because

based on my experience it is opens oneself and in allows one to know
yourself in order to find new learning.

The Humanistic Approach is another eye opener lesson because it focuses on

the integration of free will. Letting learners learn at their own pace it also
develops a sense of friendship between teacher and learner base on my
experience because it develops a friendship type of relation.