Learning Theories
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learning_theories_paper_instructions.docxEDUC 205
EDUC 205
Learning Theories Paper Instructions
At this point, you have learned about several learning theories such as behaviorism, social cognitive theory, information processing theory, and constructivism. For this paper, you must discuss 1of these theories (behaviorism) in a 5–7-page paper, utilizing at least 5 scholarly sources. Choose the theory with which you most identify as a learner. Your paper must include the following sections:
· A summary of the major components and theorists associated with the theory,
· A discussion of how the lessons and activities in the classroom would be differentiated to incorporate this theory,
· A discussion of how this learning theory will impact classroom management and student learning, and
· A discussion of why you most closely identify with this particular theory.
Within these sections, the following items must be addressed. In order to fall in to the Proficient category on the grading rubric for this assignment, you will need to demonstrate the following:
PRE-A1.
· Discuss and present a basic comprehensive summary of the learning theory.
· Demonstrate a Christian worldview and approach to teaching and learning throughout the paper.
PRE-B2.
· Discuss and present more than 1 way to plan instructional time for students based upon the students’ individual developmental learning needs, referencing the selected learning theory.
PRE-B3.
· Discuss and present more than 1 way to differentiate instruction in the classroom to meet the students’ various learning needs, referencing the selected learning theory.
PRE-B4.
· Discuss and present more than 1 way to manage and motivate students in order to maximize the learning of the students who identify with the selected learning theory.
PRE-C5.
· Discuss and present why you, as a learner and professional, most closely identify with this selected theory.
· Describe how you can utilize your knowledge of this theory to assist students in your classroom.
Learning Theories Paper Grading Rubric
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Criteria |
Levels of Achievement |
Points Earned |
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Proficient |
Competent |
Novice |
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Theory Described |
7 to 10 points Paper includes description of theory and lists theorist(s) involved with theory. |
3 to 6 points Paper includes theory but does not describe in detail or does not specify theorist(s). |
0 to 2 points Theory is irrelevant and/or not included. |
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Instruction Implementation |
7 to 10 points Paper accurately describes ways to incorporate theory into instruction. At least 3 ways are discussed. |
3 to 6 points 1–2 ways to incorporate theory into instruction are presented. |
0 to 2 points Paper does not present ways to incorporate theory into instruction. |
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Differentiation |
7 to 10 points Understanding of differentiated instruction is evident; more than 1 example of classroom integration is noted. |
3 to 6 points Understanding of differentiated instruction is evident; no examples are provided. |
0 to 2 points No understanding of differentiated instruction is evident. |
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Classroom Management |
7 to 10 points At least 3 examples are provided of how theory is applied to classroom management and motivation. |
3 to 6 points 1–2 examples are provided of how theory is applied to classroom management and motivation. |
0 to 2 points No examples are provided of how theory is applied to classroom management and motivation. |
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Focus/Clarity |
7 to 10 points Paper is focused, organized, clear, and coherent. |
3 to 6 points Overall paper is organized, but some elements lack focus/clarity/organization. |
0 to 2 points Paper lacks focus, organization, clarity. |
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Idea Development |
7 to 10 points Substantive; good development of ideas, concepts, theory, and application. |
3 to 6 points Paper can improve by increasing support or elaboration in certain areas (see comments in document for details). |
0 to 2 points Ideas/theory/application is not well developed. Portions are vague or lack support. |
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Assertions/Citations |
7 to 10 points Assertions are clearly supported with at least 5 relevant, scholarly, professional sources. |
3 to 6 points 3–4 sources are used to support paper, OR sources are not scholarly or relevant. |
0 to 2 points 0–2 sources are used to support paper; OR sources are not scholarly or relevant. |
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Sentence Quality |
7 to 10 points Sentence structure is complete, concise, clear; fluency is coherent, unified, varied. |
3 to 6 points Some sentences lack organization, structure, appropriate fluency. |
0 to 2 points Sentences lack organization, appropriate structure. |
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Spelling and Punctuation |
7 to 10 points Fewer than 5 errors in spelling and punctuation. |
3 to 6 points 6–10 errors in spelling and punctuation. |
0 to 2 points Greater than 10 errors in spelling and punctuation. |
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Current APA Style |
7 to 10 points Correct, current APA style (font, margins, title page formatting, etc.) |
3 to 6 points Minor errors in current APA style. |
0 to 2 points Major elements of current APA style are not included. Appearance is not that of a current APA style paper. |
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References: Formatting |
7 to 10 points Reference page is in current APA format with fewer than 3 errors. |
3 to 6 points Reference page has more than 3 errors in current APA formatting. |
0 to 2 points Reference page is not in current APA format. |
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Wording |
7 to 10 points Wording is appropriate, precise, clear. |
3 to 6 points Occasional misuse/overuse of words. |
0 to 2 points Wording lacks relevancy; may be vague or inappropriate.
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Total |
/120 |
Instructor’s Comments:
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