Critically explore how learners learn in a particular knowledge area
Assignment theme:  Critically explore how learners learn in a particular knowledge area

 

Part 1 Introduction (approx. 500 words)

This section should include

·         An overview of the aims of Language education from the PoS for example.

·         (History of Primary Languages)

•       Looking at aim of stories in more detail (what does the literature say)

•       Overview of what you are going to address

Part 2 (1500 words)

Literature Review

•       Overview of Learning Theory

•       Considering Learning Theories and teaching methods when teaching languages

•       Review the theories in a critical light

 

 

Part 3 (750 words)

Focus of Knowledge Area

•       Discuss the knowledge area you have chosen and why they have chosen it (why it is important) (e.g. target language, grammar, assessment, progression, intercultural understanding) linked to the literature you have read

 

 Part 4 (1500 words)

Reflections upon your own teaching the story, relating the method theories

•       The reflections of teaching methods in PMFL

•       Reviewing your story and planning in the light of this.

•       (You can annotate a lesson plan if that is helpful)

 

Your reflections could include:

• how you interpreted the area in your own planning

• how you assessed their learning and provided feedback

Conclusion (500 words)

You conclude with considering

• how this process helped you in understanding how to plan in the knowledge area including any interesting issues you confronted and your implications for the future