Project 700.2 The Learner: Observation Reflections Aligned to Theories of Child Development and Learning Theory

7/18/2020 Project #2: Applying Child Development and Learning Theories to the Classroom Environment

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Project #2: Applying Child Development and Learning Theories to the Classroom Environment

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Applying Teaching and Learning Project – The Learner

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Observe at least two classrooms in your subject area/grade level. Using the theories and strategies taught in your coursework, write a two-page paper identifying the following observations:

1. The teacher’s use of appropriately developmental learning activities 2. The teacher’s use of learning styles/multiple intelligences 3. The teacher’s use of motivation theories and strategies 4. Your overall impression of the classroom, and anything you might consider doing differently. 5. Your 2-page paper must have 1-inch margins, and 1.5 spacing.

7/18/2020 Project #2: Applying Child Development and Learning Theories to the Classroom Environment

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Criteria Ratings Pts

4.0 pts

4.0 pts

4.0 pts

4.0 pts

Identification of Developmentally Appropriate Activities

4.0 pts Correctly identifies presence or lack of presence of developmentally appropriate activities. Correctly aligns activities with physical, cognitive and affective development

3.0 pts Correctly identifies presence or lack of presence of developmentally appropriate activities. Aligns with a few physical, cognitive, or affective developmental stages

2.0 pts Correctly identifies presence or lack of presence of some developmentally appropriate activities; some misidentification is present. Aligns with a few physical, cognitive, or affective developmental stages

1.0 pts Does not correctly identify developmentally appropriate activities; does not align with physical, cognitive, or affective developmental stages

Identification of Varied Strategies (learning styles, multiple intelligences)

4.0 pts Correctly identifies learning styles, multiple intelligences utilized in the classroom. Provides multiple examples and aligns with specific style/intelligence

3.0 pts Correctly identifies most learning styles, multiple intelligences utilized in the classroom. Provides an example and aligns with specific style/intelligence

2.0 pts Correctly identifies some learning styles, multiple intelligences utilized in the classroom. Does not provide examples and/or aligns improperly with specific style/intelligence

1.0 pts Does not correctly identify learning styles, multiple intelligences utilized in the classroom. Does not provide examples and/or aligns improperly with specific style/intelligence

Identification of Motivation Theories and Strategies

4.0 pts Correctly identifies motivation theories and strategies utilized in the classroom. Provides multiple examples and aligns with specific theory/strategy

3.0 pts Correctly identifies most motivation theories and strategies utilized in the classroom. Provides an example and aligns with specific theory/strategy

2.0 pts Correctly identifies some motivation theories and strategies utilized in the classroom. Does not provide examples and/or align with specific theory/strategy

1.0 pts Does not correctly identify motivation theories or strategy used. Does not provide examples or align with theory or strategy.

Requirements of the paper; i.e. number of classrooms

4.0 pts Observes more than 2 classrooms within the grade level/content area. Paper is at least two pages.

3.0 pts Observes at least 2 classrooms within the grade level/content area. Paper is two pages.

2.0 pts Observes 1 or 2 classrooms, or does not observe in a grade level/content area required. Paper is two pages.

1.0 pts Does not observe the required number of classrooms or the correct level of classrooms. Paper is less than two pages.

7/18/2020 Project #2: Applying Child Development and Learning Theories to the Classroom Environment

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Total Points: 24.0

Criteria Ratings Pts

4.0 pts

4.0 pts

Structure of paper

4.0 pts Well structured. Paper is well organized, theorists and examples are thoroughly explained; final classroom observations are thoughtful and reflective

3.0 pts Paper is organized; theorists and examples are explained; examples are adequate. Final classroom observations are thoughtful and observant

2.0 pts Paper is somewhat organized; theorists and examples are explained, although there are some mistakes. Final classroom observation shows a lack of reflection or thoughtfulness

1.0 pts Paper is loosely or not organized. Theorists and examples are not well defined. Final classroom observation is missing or lacking reflective substance.

Mechanics of language

4.0 pts Mechanics and usage of language are excellent.

3.0 pts Mechanics and usage of language are good.

2.0 pts Mechanics and usage of language are adequate.

1.0 pts Mechanics and usage of language are poor.