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Assignment 3: Case study

Assignment 3: Case study

Teaching Period 1, 2020

EDU10004: Theories of Teaching and Learning

Assignment 3: Case study

Word limit: 1500 (+/- 10%)Weighting: 30%Due date: 5pm AEST Monday 1 June 2020 (Week 12)

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Assignment overviewLinks to an external site.

Case studies depict real-life scenarios or problems that help people consider multiple ways of looking at a topic. They also provide opportunities to link theory with practice, because they bring theory alive with a real-world scenario.

This assignment requires you to work both individually and collaboratively to:

analyse a case study in relation to theories encountered in this unitdevelop an ‘improved’ case studyreflect on your learning through this task and in this unit of study.This assignment supports unit learning outcomes 2, 3 and 5Links to an external site..

Assignment detailsLinks to an external site.

For this assignment, you will work in teams of three to four. Your eLA will assign you into teams in Week 7.

Use the Assignment 3 template (DOC 57 KB)Links to an external site. to collate all your work.

The following scenario is central to this assignment. Additionally, to support your success on this assignment, be sure to engage with the learning materials in this unit—specifically Chapter 13 (Links to an external site.) of your eText (pp. 480–505)—and participate in the following discussions and activities:

Links to an external site.7.6 Team discussion: Getting to know your teamLinks to an external site..Links to an external site.8.5 Team discussion: Assignment 3 – Step 1Links to an external site..9.5 Activity: Assignment 3 – Step 2Links to an external site..10.5 Team discussion: Assignment 3 – Step 3Links to an external site.Links to an external site..Scenario

Michael, the teacher in a Grade One classroom, is finding it hard to communicate with a newly arrived refugee family from Syria who have enrolled their six-year-old son, Farid. Farid speaks three languages including English with a good level of understanding, and is learning to read and write in English.

Farid sits at a table with Hudson and Grace and sometimes they can be seen laughing at his accent. However, other times they work well together and are able to complete their learning tasks. Farid is very quiet and has made friends with another child, Macey, and they are often seen together outside in the playground.

Requirements

Follow Steps 1–5 to complete this assignment. In your submission, include the headings for each of the steps and follow the approximate word allocations for each section to guide your process.

Step 1: Analysis of the scenario in relation to theoretical perspectives (Team: 250 words)

In 8.5 Team discussion: Assignment 3 – Step 1Links to an external site.Links to an external site., with your allocated team members, you will collaboratively reflect on your understanding of the key issues in the scenario.

What concerns are presented in the scenario? Consider the children, teachers and families.Which of the seven theories encountered in this unit might offer the best lens through which to understand what is happening in this scenario? Why? Explain your thinking.What are the benefits and limitations of the theory you think best explains what is happening in this scenario?What factors may be affecting the learning environment in this scenario, and how could the environment be improved?Step 2: Apply a theoretical perspective to the scenario (Individual: 400 words)

In 9.5 Activity: Assignment 3 – Step 2Links to an external site., you will choose one of the seven theories explored in the unit to apply to the scenario. This summary will be shared with your team members in Step 3.

For your chosen theory:

Write a brief summary of the theory.Apply the theory to the scenario and provide examples and descriptions of how children would learn if this theory underpinned the teacher’s practice.Define and describe specific teaching strategies informed by your theory that could support learning. For example, ‘According to a post-structuralist paradigm or perspective, children learn through…’, or, ‘Teachers’ strategies within this perspective would include…’. Step 3: Review and compare theoretical perspectives to the scenario (Team: 200 words)

You will complete this section in a small team discussion board, 10.5 Team discussion: Assignment 3 – Step 3Links to an external site.. Share your work in Step 2 with your team. Together with your team, decide which of the theories you have shared offers the most effective solution to the scenario and explain why by giving some examples. There is no right or wrong theory here.

Step 4: Write an improved scenario (Individual: 300 words)

Using the new understanding gained in Step 3, write an improved scenario that meets the learning requirements of all the children through the lens of your team’s selected theory.

Ensure that your new scenario:

aligns with your team’s selected theoryenables learning for all the childrenincludes factors that contribute to effective learning environments (such as time, resources and space)includes teaching tools and strategies that align with your team’s selected theory.Step 5: Reflection (Individual component: 350 words)

Reflect on your experience working on this task and your learning in this unit.Include the following in your reflection:

 Identify your key learnings and any benefits or challenges you encountered during this experience and during this task. What worked? What didn’t work? How could you link this back to a teaching theory?Make comparisons between your learning, what you now understand about learning theories, and how you now view the role of the teacher.Step 6: Appendix (record of collaboration)  

Include an appendix (maximum 2 pages) that demonstrates you have  met Criteria 1: Team collaborating. Screenshots of conversations are sufficient.

Note: Throughout your assignment be sure to use in-text citations and provide a reference list.

Supporting resources

The following resources will assist you with completing this assignment:  

View the Teamwork study resources section in the Student Portal for support and tips on teamwork and working in high performing teams.Reflective essay (Links to an external site.) will assist with information on how to write reflectively.APA style guide will help you with citing and referencing your work.Assignment support has helpful guides, including how to use the Turnitin originality report.Assignment 3 template (DOC 57 KB).Links to an external site.Submission details overviewLinks to an external site.

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This assignment will be submitted via Turnitin. You will find the relevant submission point below.

Please allow a 24-hour turnaround for an originality report to be generated. See the Turnitin originality reportLinks to an external site. area of Study Resources for several guides to assist with the submission process.

Assignment support

Don’t forget that in addition to your eLAs who provide discipline-specific content advice, you can access the 24/7 draft writing service from Studiosity.

If you need assistance with academic feedback on a draft of your assignment task see Assignment support: StudiosityLinks to an external site..

Assignment criteriaLinks to an external site.

Team collaboration (Steps 1 and 3):Contribution and participation in team activities.Application of theoretical perspective—individual and team (Steps 2 and 3):Describe and compare different theoretical perspectives, and link them to learning.Creation of improved scenario—individual (Step 4):Creation of a scenario-based problem and learning environments.Reflection—individual (Step 5).Written and academic skills—individual (the whole document):Composition including research and referencing.Your work will be assessed using the following marking guide:

CriteriaNo PassPass50–59%Credit60–69%Distinction70–79%High Distinction80–100%Team collaboration (Steps 1 and 3):Contribution and participation in team activities.(20%) Did not meet criterion.Some evidence of collaborative team participation.Limited sharing of relevant learning theories and supporting evidence.As per Pass and: relevant and thoughtful discussion surrounding scenario issues, benefits and limitations and contributing factors.As per Credit and: strong evidence of collaborative team participation with allocated roles and clear communication.As per Distinction and: sharing of ideas and knowledge is evident. Discussion is informative, clearly written and makes use of relevant examples and research.Application of theoretical perspective—individual and team (Steps 2 and 3): Describe and compare different theoretical perspectives, and link them to learning.(25%) Did not meet criterion.Limited connections made between theories, research and learning.As per Pass and: linkage between the chosen theories and research is evident and supported by discussion of the benefits and limitations of the chosen theories.As per Credit and: the alignment between the theories and research is supported by strong examples and relevant literature. Learning theories are explained with clarity and understanding of the benefits and limitations of the chosen theories.As per Distinction and: theories discussed with a breadth and depth of understanding that align with the new scenario, enabling better learning outcomes to take place. Examples and analysis illustrate high level of understandings of how the theories link to practice.Creation of improved scenario—individual (Step 4): Creation of a scenario-based problem and learning environments. (25%)Did not meet criterion.Minimum analysis of the scenario and/or a basic level of understanding expressed in the creation of a new scenario.Some attempt to align with the team’s selected theory.As per Pass and: the ideas and strategies demonstrate understanding of the key issues identified.New scenario includes factors contributing to effective learning environments and teaching tools and strategies.As per Credit and: the learning is evident. All stakeholders are included, understandings of the environment have been integrated and teaching tools and strategies are clearly outlined.As per Distinction and: the choice of theory is justified with a detailed level of understanding of how it aligns with the new scenario. Highly effective learning opportunities are integrated within a supportive teaching environment.Reflection—individual (Step 5)(20%) Did not meet criterion.Basic reflection on your learning during this task or unit, with simple comparisons between learning, learning theories and the role of the teacher.As per Pass and: reflections offer some insights to the processes and influences of learning including some analysis of learning theories and the role of the teacher.As per Credit and: clear reflection and communication of ideas with a good connection to the learning materials.As per Distinction and: in-depth reflections, use of literature to illustrate ideas and identify processes of learning.Written and academic skills—individual (The whole document): Composition including research and referencing.(10%)Did not meet criterion.Minimum requirements met for spelling, referencing, grammar and expression. Attempt to reference to relevant readings and resources.Submissions are generally clear in both purpose and execution.Spelling, grammar and English expression, and APA referencing is mostly on track.As per Credit and: submissions are clear, well structured and easy to read. Significant reference to relevant readings and resources, and APA referencing has been consistently followed.As per Distinction and: relationships between concepts are clearly explained and easy to follow. Professional standard for spelling, grammar and English expression with no errors.48 Hour Extension request

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