Psy 3500 number 4

Preparation

Select a specific population you would like to focus on in Part 2 of this assessment. This may be a population you currently work with, or that you plan to work with, such as children, older adults, autistic individuals, or another special-needs population.

Instructions

• Using course readings, supplemental scholarly literature, and other relevant sources as a basis, develop a presentation on strategies for improving learning and memory using Power Point, Prezi, or a similar alternative file format.
• Your presentation will be in two parts: 
  • Part 1: Focus on three techniques for enhancing learning and memory. These are general techniques that can be used with anyone, including yourself!
  • Part 2: Focus on memory techniques for a specific population you plan to work with (such as children, older adults, autistic individuals or another special needs population).
• The length of your presentation should be 10–15 slides (not including the title page and references). 
  • Slides should contain bullet points or brief phrases as well as images (topic-related pictures or clip art) on select slides. Optionally, you may also insert short video clips.
  • You are also required to use the notes section to include expanded details that elaborate on the slides.
• Use your course resources and at least three peer-reviewed and scholarly resources (no more than five years old) to help support your presentation.
• Review the Strategies for Enhancing Learning and Memory Scoring Guide as you work through this assessment to ensure that you complete all required elements.

Self-Evaluation

When you have finished your presentation, write a separate, one-page self-evaluation of your work compared to the scoring guide criteria.

• Ensure that you have completed all assessment requirements (ideally at the distinguished level).
• Evaluate your performance using the criteria in the scoring guide. 
  • Compare and contrast your self-evaluation from Assessment 1, and with any feedback provided, to align your personal evaluation with faculty expectations.
• Indicate the proficiency level you met for each criterion.
• Include the scoring guide (including comments) with your self-evaluation.
• Submit as a separate attachment when you submit your presentation.

Additional Requirements

• Written communication:Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• Sources: A minimum of three scholarly sources published within the past five years is required.
• APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines.
• Length: 10–15 slides (not including the title and references slides).