History and Philosophy of Teaching and Learning

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History of Teaching and Learning (220 pts)

Having a sense and perspective of the history of teaching and learning allows the practitioner to build a foundation of knowledge upon which to construct deeper and larger perspectives of the teaching and learning process. It also allows for a clearly focused understanding of teaching and learning from the American perspective, which provides opportunities to conduct research and gain knowledge in clearly applicable, relevant, and defined ways. In this assignment, you will consider the common perspectives and key theories of teaching and learning in the American context.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

· This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

· Use 7th edition of APA style for their writing assignments.

· This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

Directions:

Write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) that synthesizes the common perspectives and key theories of teaching and learning in the American context. Include the following in your paper:

1. An overview of the common historical perspectives of teaching and learning in America. (Section 1)

2. An overview of the historically key theories of teaching and learning in America. (Section 2)

3. A synthesis of the common perspectives and key theories of teaching and learning in America. What do these suggest when taken as a single entity? (Section 3)

Success Tips aligned to Rubric Criteria:

In one document, write your paper with sections designated with APA Headers. The document outline is below:

· Introduction with Thesis and Purpose Statements

· An overview of the common historical perspectives of teaching and learning in America. (Section 1)

· An overview of the historically key theories of teaching and learning in America. (Section 2)

· A synthesis of the common perspectives and key theories of teaching and learning in America. What do these suggest when taken as a single entity? (Section 3)

· Conclusion

· APA formatted reference list

Overview of the Comment Historical Perspectives of Teacher and Learning in America (Section 1)

· Level 1 APA Heading aligned to the criteria of this section. Please see this source for heading format: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/apa_headings_and_seriation.html

· Section Construction in a minimum of two fully developed paragraphs. Sections are like body paragraphs but larger. Have multiple paragraphs organized to have a topic sentence (tell me what you are going to tell me), multiple arguments with evidence to support each argument (might be a paragraph for each point), then conclusion (tell me what you told me). Please see this source for suggestions: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/common_writing_assignments/argument_papers/body_paragraphs.html . Outline of a section:

· Topic Sentence addressing all criteria for this section

· Section Criteria: Overview of the Common Historical Perspectives of Teaching and Learning in America

· Summary of section addressing all criteria for this section

Overview of the Historically Key Theories of Teaching and Learning in America (Section 2)

· Topic Sentence addressing all criteria for this section

· Section Criteria: Overview of the Historically Key Theories of Teaching and Learning in America

· Summary of section addressing all criteria for this section

Synthesis of the Common Perspectives and Key Theories of Teaching and Learning in America (Section 3)

· Topic Sentence addressing all criteria for this section

· Section Criteria: Synthesis of the Common Perspectives and Key Theories of Teaching and Learning in America

· Summary of section addressing all criteria for this section

Two Scholarly Research Sources with In-Text Citations:

· A minimum of two (2) journal articles, properly formatted, on your APA reference list

· Have In-Text Citations throughout your paper; a minimum of one (1) in-text citation per paragraph. Please see this resource for formatting in-text citations: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/in_text_citations_the_basics.html

Thesis Development and Purpose:

· After your title page,

· Title of your Paper (in APA Level 1 format) Please see this source for heading format: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/apa_headings_and_seriation.html

· In your Introduction paragraph, include your Purpose and Thesis Statement. See above post called: GCU Stance on Thesis Statement and APA Format (Please Review) for Purpose Statement, “The purpose of this paper is …” and for the Thesis Statement, “The thesis statement of this paper is …”

Argument Logic and Construction

· This rubric criteria includes a fully developed Introduction and Conclusion paragraphs.

· Introduction:

· Minimum of one (1) fully developed Introduction Paragraph. Please see this source for suggestions: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/everyday-tips-ideas/resources/how-to-write-an-introduction-for-a-research-paper

· Conclusion:

· Level 1 APA Heading “Conclusion.” Please see this source for heading format: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/apa_headings_and_seriation.html

· Minimum of one (1) fully developed Conclusion Paragraph. Be sure to have your thesis statement restated in the conclusion, plus tell me what you told me. Please see this source on writing conclusions: https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/conclusions/

Mechanics of Writing:

· In your APA document:

· Have fully developed paragraphs. A good rule of thumb for a fully developed paragraph is:

· Topic Sentence or Topic sentence for the section

· State a claim in one sentence or two.

· Have evidence with a quote, story, statistic, etc. in a sentence or two (in-text citation)

· State a claim in one sentence or two.

· Have evidence with a quote, story, statistic, etc. in a sentence or two (in-text citation)

· State a claim in one sentence or two.

· Have evidence with a quote, story, statistic, etc. in a sentence or two (in-text citation)

· Summary of paragraph

Paper Format:

· Your entire paper should use APA 7. Please see this sample APA formatted paper with tips: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/apa_sample_paper.html

Research Citations:

· Level 1 APA Heading “Reference List.” Please see this source for heading format: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/apa_headings_and_seriation.html

· Have a reference list page properly formatted. Please use this source: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_basic_rules.html

Attached is an exemplar and a possible resource for this assignment. Please pay attention to the sections above and align sections to the rubric.

Attachments

W2 assignment attachment BL13-.pdf

Exemplar Week 2 SBarnes 801

HistoryTeachingLearning.pdf