EDUC 205 Learning Theory and Portfolio Development

Many different learning theories have been formulated over the last two centuries, having great implications in the world of education. Today, teachers are expected to differentiate and personalize instruction to meet the varying needs of all types of learners; therefore, an understanding of human learning is essential for all educators. Additionally, by establishing a practice portfolio at the beginning of the education program, it will become evident what experiences must be further developed; thus providing the opportunity to intentionally bolster the resume and teaching portfolio.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussion

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the candidate is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for the Discussion in this course. The thread must be a minimum of 300 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. The thread must contain 2 citations in current APA format. In addition to the thread, the candidate is required to reply to 2 classmates’ threads. Each reply must be a minimum of 150 words and contain at least 1 citation in current APA format. (CLO: C, E, F)

Practice Portfolio Project Assignments (3)

Cover Letter Assignment

The candidate will prepare a one-page cover letter to submit to the instructor for feedback. This must also be uploaded as an artifact to the Practice Portfolio in Microsoft Sway. (CLO: A)

Resumé Assignment

The candidate will prepare a 1–3-page resumé to submit to the instructor for feedback. This must also be uploaded as an artifact to the Practice Portfolio in Microsoft Sway. (CLO: A)

Update and Share Assignment

The candidate will establish a practice digital portfolio using Microsoft Sway and submit as a hyperlink to Canvas to begin the process of storing essential artifacts such as photographs, resume, and cover letter. (CLO: A)

Teacher Interview: Classroom Management Assignment

For this assignment, the candidate will interview a current or former teacher to learn what type of methods they utilize for classroom management. The candidate will then identify the type of strategy that is exemplified in the teacher’s methods and provide a 3 sentence reflection from a Christian perspective. (CLO: C, D, E, F)

Video Reflection Assignments (2)

The candidate will view a video that features the application of a learning theory in a real-life classroom. After viewing, the candidate will analyze and apply the learning theory by responding to 1-2 prompts on the provided template; each at least 3 sentences in length with at least one citation from the course textbook. (CLO: D, E, F)

Engaging and Maintaining Student Focus Infographic Assignment

The candidate will create an infographic describing 3 Cognitive Learning Theory Strategies that can engage and maintain student focus. The infographic must include a title, at least 3 strategies with at least 1 image per strategy, and properly cite the course textbook in current APA format. Creativity is encouraged. (CLO: B, F)

Presentation: Promoting Effective Study Strategies Assignment

For this assignment, the candidate will use Microsoft Sway or PowerPoint to create a narrated presentation of at least 10 slides/cards to promote effective research-based study strategies. The presentation must contain at least 10 slides/cards, with 1 slide/card describing the candidate’s preferred study strategy, and give at least 5 examples of study strategies discussed in the course text. (CLO: B, E, G)

Choose Your Own Activity: Preferred Learning Theory Assignment

The candidate will select 1 project to discuss the learning theory with which they most identify. The candidate will provide a summary of the major components and theorists associated with the theory and will provide at least 3 examples on how lessons and activities in the classroom can be differentiated to incorporate the selected theory. The candidate will utilize 3 research-supported examples to also discuss how this theory can impact classroom management and student learning, and discuss why they identify with this particular theory. At least 5 scholarly sources published within the last 5 years must be cited in current APA format. (CLO: B, C, E, F)

Personal Reflection: A Positive Classroom Assignment

After studying the required reading, the candidate will reflect on their own experience as a student and the positive or negative effects of classroom environment, and write a 1 paragraph reflection of their experience. (CLO: G)

Quiz: Practice Portfolio Project: Initial Setup Confirmation

After establishing a Practice Portfolio using Microsoft Sway, the candidate will confirm the creation of this portfolio by taking a brief quiz. (CLO: A)

Quizzes (4)

Each quiz will cover the Textbook material for the assigned module: week. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 20 multiple-choice questions, and have a 1-hour time limit. The candidate is allowed 2 attempts to complete each quiz. The highest score will be recorded. (CLO: B, E, F)