Science of Learning D2

The Science of Learning

Deliverable 2 - Cognitive Function

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Assessments Content

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Competency

Interpret cognitive function in learning.

Student Success Criteria

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Scenario

There are many types of cognitive functions that impact learning among adults. Adult students at the university are struggling with two specific cognitive functions:

· Cognitive Load: Adults typically have many responsibilities (family, career, etc.) that enhance their wisdom and experience and can make studying and testing challenging due to constraints on free time.

· Language Abilities: An increasing number of adult Americans are multi-lingual and have English as a second or third language. Cognitive functioning is high when students need to translate test questions or assignments into their native language.

Prepare a best practices document for Dr. Lydia to help ensure her lesson plans and assessments meet the students’ needs. 

Instructions

In a best practices document, complete the following:

· Identify best practices for assessments and lesson plans.

· Explain how each best practice will improve the cognitive function of students struggling with cognitive load and/or varied language abilities.

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Rubric Details

Maximum Score

80 points

· Best Practices

40 possible points (50%)

Mastery Advanced/exceeds achievement

Thorough and accurate identification of best practices for assessments and lesson plans.

40

Proficiency Clear/effective achievement

Strong identification of best practices for assessments and lesson plans.

35

Competence Adequate/basic achievement

Basic identification of best practices for assessments and lesson plans.

27

Emerging Limited/growing achievement

Vague identification of best practices for assessments and lesson plans.

20

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· Improving Cognitive Function

40 possible points (50%)

Mastery Advanced/exceeds achievement

Thorough and accurate explanation of how each best practice will improve the cognitive function of students struggling with cognitive load and/or varied language abilities.

40

Proficiency Clear/effective achievement

Strong explanation of how each best practice will improve the cognitive function of students struggling with cognitive load and/or varied language abilities.

35

Competence Adequate/basic achievement

Basic explanation of how each best practice will improve the cognitive function of students struggling with cognitive load and/or varied language abilities.

27

Emerging Limited/growing achievement

Vague explanation of how each best practice will improve the cognitive function of students struggling with cognitive load and/or varied language abilities.

20

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Did not submit.