Length: 1,000 words

Curriculum Mode: Critical Review

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?:

Choose one theory that explains children’s development from the following:

– Piaget’s cognitive developmental theory

Once you have selected the theory from the above list you need to;

1. Present an overview of the theory and its key concepts; (300 Words)

2. Select one key concept of the theory and critically discuss its applications for teaching and learning in educational contexts; (500 Words)

3. Provide two examples of how you would use that concept in your teaching or promote children’s learning as a teacher in either a prior-to-school or school setting; and (200 Words)

4. Refer to a range of recent literature throughout your assignment. (at least 6 reference)

WHAT DO I NEED TO SUBMIT?:

You need to submit the following to Turnitin.

– An overview of one chosen theory and the key concepts (5 Marks)

– Discussion of one key concept of the theory and its implications for teaching and learning in educational contexts (10 Marks)

– 2 examples of how this concept can be used in your teaching to promote children’s learning as a teacher in either a prior-to-school or school setting (5 Marks)

– Reference list Include references to all readings cited. Use APA 7 style. (5 Marks)

– Academic Writing (5 Marks)

Marking Criteria:

Presents a clear overview of one theory; including clear identification of the theory’s key concepts 5 marks

Clear identification of one theory. Substantial overall understanding of the theory. Clear identification of the theory’s key concepts. Strong links to quality recent literature throughout overview and key concepts.

Identifies one key concept of the selected theory and provides a brief justification of this selection. Critically discusses how this one key concept could be applied for teaching and learning in educational contexts (Birth-12) 10 marks

Clearly identifies one key concept of the selected theory. Clearly justifies the selection of this concept.

Comprehensive discussion of the application of this key idea into teaching AND learning within educational settings (Birth-12). Strong links to quality literature throughout overview and key concepts.

Provides two examples of how this theory could be applied in educational settings 5 marks

Two relevant examples are provided, clearly outlined and have strong connections to the key concept. Examples are specific to identified educational contexts.

Presents work professionally, with clear academic writing and within the word limit 5 Marks

Clear and concise structure; strengthened by relevant research; grammar and syntax mostly correct; cohesive text within word/time limit; discriminating use of appropriate vocabulary; few typographic or spelling errors.

Uses the APA referencing style correctly for both in-text citations and reference list (APA 7) 5 Marks

As for credit, additionally all references and citations consistently demonstrate correct punctuation. Full stops, commas, colons, parenthesis follow APA conventions for particular reference types. See the Library APA guide.

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