Perimeter and Circumference
CONTEXT
- The teacher education student is in the second year of a Bachelor of Education degree.
- This resource is an example of a lesson plan and critical reflection where the teacher education student has demonstrated his knowledge of research into how students learn.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching.
EVIDENCE ANNOTATION
The teacher education student demonstrates 1.2.1 ‘Working towards graduate’ through:
- Identifying current research into how students learn and the implications of this for teaching.
- Applying knowledge of research on how students’ skills, interests and prior achievements affect learning.
G: The goal for the teacher education student is 1.2.1.
R: The teacher education student is ‘Working towards achieved’ for 1.2.1.
O: What specific mentoring strategies could you employ with this teacher education student to help him move towards ‘Graduate exceeds’ for 1.2.1?
W: What is the next step you would negotiate as a goal for him? What will you do as a Mentor to help him achieve this goal?
G: To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications of this for teaching.
R: Which level of the graduate continuum are you currently at for 1.2.1? Refer to recent feedback you have received.
O: What specific actions could you take to understand the role of external professionals and community representatives in broadening teachers’ professional knowledge and practice?
- What other teaching strategies could you adopt to cater for a variety of learning needs?
- How could you incorporate hands-on and experiential learning in your lesson planning?
- What kind of self-directed learning opportunities could you instigate in the classroom?
W: What is your next step demonstrating knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications of this for teaching?