Assessment Assessments are used to measure and improve student learning, guide future teaching, and provide feedback to students. There are assessments for, as and of learning. Diagnostic assessment is used to measure student knowledge and is usually conducted prior to the unit is begun. It assists teachers in understanding what the students already know to …
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Hurdle Task – Learner Diversity
Learner Diversity The existence of learner diversity calls for differentiation in teaching activities. Recognising that no two students learn the same, and that a classroom is made up of many students who have different learning needs, teachers will need to plan for learning in many different methods. Part of identifying the best course of action …
Hurdle Task – Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment
Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment This blog is extracted from my in tutorial reflection task This image is from unsplash.com The unit of work we designed was based on the English stage 5 unit outcome ‘EN5-8D a student questions, challenges and evaluates cultural assumptions in texts and their effects on meaning.’ Backwards mapping and constructive alignment were …
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Reference List
Alaghmand, S., Mozaffar, F., Hosseini, S. B., & Sedghpour, B. S. (2018). Investigating Factors Affecting Students’ Self-Actualization At University Spaces. Revista Romaneasca Pentru Educatie Multidimensionala, 10(1.SP), 1. https://doi.org/10.18662/rrem/32 Altman, K. I., & Linton, T. E. (1971). Operant Conditioning in the Classroom Setting: A Review of the Research. The Journal of Educational Research, 64(6), 277–286. https://doi.org/10.1080/00220671.1971.10884161 …
Teaching Philosophy
Image sourced from unsplash.com Learning falls into 5 categories: knowledge, memorising, acquiring, making sense, and interpreting reality (Churchill et al., 2019). It is both a process, as explored in the cognitive theory, and a product, as expressed in the humanist. Assessment may not always accurately measure learning, therefore I believe that formative assessment is just …
Qualifications
WWCC Anaphylaxis training Safeguarding course completed Youth Ministry Safeguarding and Child Protection Training completed 4 week placement completed at a co-educational secondary Catholic School in Nov-Dec 2020 Work experience completed with Australian Catholic University (Campus Ministry: Student Ministry Assistance. AskACU: Service Assistant) Involved with Parish as a Youth Coordinator and Minister Image sourced from unsplash.com
Cognitive
THE COGNITIVE LEARNING THEORY Image sourced from unsplash.com The cognitive learning theory is focused on understanding how students learn to cater to the learning needs in the classroom and alter teaching methods accordingly. It includes linking current and previous knowledge to develop new ideas and learning behaviours (Nespor, 1988). The different memory sources, including the …
Humanism
HUMANISM AND EDUCTION Image sourced from unsplash.com The humanist approach to learning is perhaps the most wholistic approach. Teachers who apply its principles take into consideration all elements, factors, and needs which have an impact on learning behaviours. Erik Erikson developed a psychosocial approach towards education covering 8 phases of psychosocial development. Erikson identifies the …
ICT
INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM Image sourced from unsplash.com The use of Information Communications Technology (ICT) in the classroom has the potential to create both positive and negative learning experiences. When incorporated purposefully, it provides the opportunity to support authentic learning, engage students and promote higher order thinking, amongst other benefits. Google Drive, a …
Behaviourism
BEHAVIOURISM WITH A FOCUS ON OPERANT CONDITIONING Image sourced from unsplash.com Behaviourism (founded by John Watson) focuses on the study of behaviour to better understand learning. Its design is simple in stating that behaviours can be manipulated through conditioning (Hean et al., 2009). Classical conditioning (founded by Ivan Pavlov), and operant conditioning (founded by B.F …
Grace Mokdassi 