Task Description:

Word Count: 2,500

You will work individually to analyse and discuss four learning scenarios and settings provided in video format. You will draw on learning theories encountered in the course to devise a written commentary, including a synthesized, critical analysis of the scenario/setting:

1. Behavioural views of learning,

2. Cognitive explanations of learning,

3. Humanist approaches to learning.

You will critically reflect on observation of learning and teaching practices and how they might influence a development of your professional identity.

Who am I? Where am I as a teacher?

This task will entail:

a set of four videos of learning and teaching practices as the main stimuli for your video analysis;

a template with guiding questions that require you to apply your knowledge about how students learn by drawing on a range of learning theories;

critical reflection on observation of practices and how they might influence a development of your professional identity.

This assessment task provides evidence for these Australian Professional Standards for Teachers-Graduate level: 1.1, 1.2

This assessment item:

is a school based activity

is an individual activity

does not include a self assessment activity

may be available for resubmission (see conditions outlined in Resubmission)