Understanding and Teaching Children (102077):
Exam Preparation Guide
| Cognitive domains of Bloom taxonomy in relation to the exam task: | Things you can do throughout the semester to maximise your success in the exam: |
| REMEMBER the information you learned in the unit (lectures, tutorials, textbook, and additional reading) | Pay attention and take notes in lectures & tutorials Read the textbook and relevant articles (especially the pre-tutorial readings for the last three weeks) Try to process new information at a deeper level by making your learning meaningful – e.g., connect theories/research to your personal framework (e.g., your experience and values). |
| UNDERSTAND the main theories and relevant research | Use constructivist learning strategies. E.g., Construct a mind-map of how different theories/concepts relate to each other |
| APPLY your knowledge to a case study | The last three tutorials are specifically designed to scaffold the exam task. The key issue in the exam scenario will be similar the learning and teaching issues discussed in the last three tutorials. To maximise your learning experience, make sure that you actively participate in tutorial discussions. |
| ANALYSE the key issues in the case study | Read the assigned articles (pre-tutorial reading) for each week before the tutorial so you can engage in more in-depth tutorial discussion and connect your analysis to relevant theories and researchPractice higher-level evaluation skill in tutorial discussions (see Table below) |
| EVALUATE the teacher’s approach in the case study | Read the assigned articles (pre-tutorial reading) for each week before the tutorial so you can engage in more in-depth tutorial discussion and connect your evaluation to relevant theories and research.Practice higher-level analytical skill in tutorial discussions (see Table below) |
| CREATE an action plan or provide recommendations | The post-tutorial activities are designed to deepen your understanding of related concepts and research so you can provide evidence-based recommendations. Make sure that you complete these activities. |
