London College of Business Studies

City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma in

Education and Training (6502)

ASSESSMENT BRIEF
Unit: 502 Theories, principles and models in
education and training
 Diploma in
Education and Training
Assessment Brief
Unit Number and Title 502 Theories, principles and models in education and
training

Academic Year 2022/23

Unit Tutor

Issue Date 6th June 2023

Duration 6th June 2023 - 15th September 2023

(Summer Holidays 2nd August - 3rd September 2023)
Author Cristina Prego de Oliver Lopez

IV Name, Date and

signature

Tasks Evidence required Deadline

Task A: Research report 15th September 2023

Task B: Report and presentation 15th September 2023

Task C: Research activity 15th September 2023

Task D: Research report 15th September 2023

Task E: Research and reflective 15th September 2023

account

Aim

The purpose of the unit is to provide the learner with knowledge and understanding of
theories, principles and models applied to education and training. It includes application
of theories, principles and models of learning, communication and assessment in
education and training, the application of theories and models of curriculum
development within own area of specialism, and the application of theories and models
of reflection and evaluation to the evaluation of own practice.

Learning outcomes
1. Understand the application of theories, principles and models of learning in education and training.

2. Understand the application of theories, principles and models of communication in education and
training.

3. Understand the application of theories, principles and models of assessment in education and training.

4. Understand the application of theories and models of curriculum development within own area of
specialism.

5. Understand the application of theories and models of reflection and evaluation to reviewing own
practice.
Minimum Core awareness and academic skills support

Candidates will be supported throughout the duration of the programme throughout a

study skills module (English -including academic writing, Maths, ICT, EDI -Equality,
diversity and Inclusion, and sustainability). The objectives of this module are to:
- Promote the benefits of technology and support learners in its use
- Address the mathematics and English needs of learners and work creatively overcome
individual barriers to learning
- Ensure familiarity with key equalities issues
- Promote the awareness and importance of sustainable practice in 21st century teaching
and learning.

Task A Research report

Assessment criteria covered:

1.1, 1.3, 1.4

Assignment Guidance

Carry out research into the theories, principles and models of learning in education and
training.
Write a report in which you analyse:
a) theories, principles, models of learning and models of learning preferences (ref. 1.1, ref.
1.3)
Drawing on this research and on your own experience, explain:
b) ways in which theories, principles and models of learning can be applied to teaching,
learning and assessment (ref. 1.3)
c) how identifying and taking account of learners’ individual learning preferences enables
inclusive
teaching, learning and assessment. (ref. 1.4)

750 – 1000 words

Task B Report and presentation

Assessment criteria covered:

2.1, 2.2

Assignment Guidance

You are required to prepare a presentation which explains ways in which theories, principles
and models of communication can be applied to teaching, learning and assessment. (ref.
2.2)
To support this presentation, produce a research report which details your analysis of
theories, principles and models of communication. (ref. 2.1)

750 – 1000 words

Task C Research activity

Assessment criteria covered:

3.1, 3.2

Assignment Guidance

In order to broaden your knowledge of assessment, research, then analyse theories,

principles and models of assessment and explain ways in which they can be applied when
assessing learning. (ref. 3.1, ref. 3.2)
Consider how you wish to this evidence this activity; it may be appropriate to use a report,
presentation, essay, table or multi-model.

Presentation or table

Task D Research report

Assessment criteria covered:

4.1, 4.2

Assignment Guidance

Carry out research into the theories and models of curriculum development. Write a report in
which you: a) analyse theories and models of curriculum development (ref. 4.1)
b) explain ways in which theories and models of curriculum development can be applied in
developing curricula in own area of specialism. (ref. 4.2)

750 – 1000 words

Task E Research and reflective account

Assessment criteria covered:

5.1, 5.2

Assignment Guidance

Carry out research into the theories and models of reflection and evaluation.
Write a report in which you:
a) analyse theories and models of reflection and evaluation. (ref. 5.1)
Drawing on this research and your own experience, write a reflective account that explains
ways in which:
b) theories and models of reflection can be applied to reviewing own practice
c) theories and models of evaluation can be applied to reviewing own practice. (ref. 5.2)
Your reflective account and plan may be presented in a professional written format.

750 –1000 words

Additional guidance

Tasks are graded pass or referral.

Opportunity to retake a tasks will be given proven the candidate is ready to undertake the
task.
 Feedback will be provided within 2 weeks of receipt unless exceptional circumstances.
As per awarding body requirements, you need to submit your tasks using the front sheet in
order to prove you identity and verify you are the owner of the work. Unless the task is
conducted online, in which case the information required in the front sheet will be
completed directly on the e-form.
In advance of the deadline you are free to submit a draft to your tutor as a formative
activity, however, we advise the best process before a draft submission to your tutor is to:
- First, self-assess your work against the assessment criteria, and
- Second, peer-assess it during the reading week with your classmates.

Candidates are being judged on whether they have met the assessment criteria and not
solely on presentation, spelling, grammar etc. However a Level 5 qualification requires good
presentation and coherent written skills, evidence of a planned autonomous approach to
reading and research, clear evidence of substantial reading, including professional
publication and the ability to analyse, interpret and evaluate relevant information, concepts
and ideas. Candidates must demonstrate academic referencing and citing to essential
sources including the use of appropriate quotes. Writing must show critical analysis that
links theory and principles to their own practice in accordance with professional values and
there must be clear evidence of reflection.

Plagiarism

LCBS uses the programme Turnitin to check similarity scores.

Plagiarism is a particular form of cheating. Plagiarism must be avoided at all costs and
students who break the rules, however innocently, may be penalised. It is your
responsibility to ensure that you understand correct referencing practices. As a university
level student, you are expected to use appropriate references throughout and keep carefully
detailed notes of all your sources of materials for material you have used in your work,
including any material downloaded from the Internet. Please consult the relevant unit
lecturer or your course tutor if you need any further advice.

LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Learning outcome
The learner will:
1. Understand the application of theories, principles and models of learning in education and training

Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1.1 analyse theories, principles and models of learning
1.2 explain ways in which theories, principles and models of learning can be applied to teaching, learning and
assessment
1.3 analyse models of learning preferences
1.4 explain how identifying and taking into account of learners’ individual learning preferences enables inclusive
teaching, learning and assessment

Learning outcome
The learner will:
2. Understand the application of theories, principles and models of communication in education and training

Assessment criteria
The learner can:
2.1 analyse theories, principles and models of communication
2.2 explain ways in which theories, principles and models of communication can be applied to teaching,
learning and assessment

Learning outcome
The learner will:
3. Understand the application of theories, principles and models of assessment in education and training

Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3.1 analyse theories, principles and models of assessment
3.2 explain ways in which theories, principles and models of assessment can be applied in assessing
learning.
Learning outcome
The learner will:
4. Understand the application of theories and models of curriculum development within own area of specialism.
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4.1 analyse theories and models of curriculum development
4.2 explain ways in which theories and models of curriculum development can be applied in developing curricula in
own area of specialism.
Learning outcome
The learner will:
5. Understand the application of theories and models of reflection and evaluation to reviewing own practice
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5.1 analyse theories and models of reflection and evaluation
5.2 explain ways in which theories and models of reflection and evaluation can be applied to reviewing own
practice.

APPENDIX 1

STUDENT ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION AND DECLARATION

Each student must complete the details below and sign a declaration confirming that the work is their
own. This front page should then be submitted along with your assignment
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6 June 2023 15th September 2023

Programme: City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (6502)

Unit Number and Title: 502 Theories, principles and models in education and training

Task/s:

Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a particular form of cheating. Plagiarism must be avoided at all costs and students who
break the rules, however innocently, may be penalised. It is your responsibility to ensure that you
understand correct referencing practices. As a university level student, you are expected to use
appropriate references throughout and keep carefully detailed notes of all your sources of materials for
material you have used in your work, including any material downloaded from the Internet. Please
consult the relevant unit lecturer or your course tutor if you need any further advice.

Student Declaration
I certify that the assignment submission is entirely my own work and I fully understand
the consequences of plagiarism. I understand that making a false declaration is a form of
malpractice.

Student signature (Type Name for E-Submissions):

Date: