EDC 245 Assignment 2: Case Study
Use the below 3 case studies to plan differentiated instruction and assessment from a strength-based perspective that demonstrates your knowledge of approaches to learning for diverse groups of students.
Details:
The aim of this assessment is to give you an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of different theoretical approaches or perspectives on learning, the strategies linked to these perspectives, and how these support the learning of diverse groups of students.
For each case study (in around 700- 750 words for each):
- Briefly outline the key principles associated with the relevant theoretical perspective; and note the extent to which they relate to a developmental theory.
- Provide a detailed example of a teaching strategy aligned with the relevant theoretical perspective that is appropriate for the level of schooling chosen i.e. in your classroom
- Explain how this strategy supports the learning needs of diverse groups of learners with reference to at least two types of diversity
For EACH scenario you should demonstrate:
- Clear, accurate and concise understanding of the theoretical approach
- Clear and detailed description and example of a teaching strategy aligned with this approach that is appropriate for the age group selected i.e. in your classroom
- Understanding of how this strategy supports the needs of at least two types of diverse learners
- Concise and coherent academic writing including appropriate referencing of the set text and a minimum of two additional, scholarly and peer reviewed sources
Case Study One:
Your secondary school /primary school / early learning centre is exploring taking a behaviourist perspective and using direct instruction to improve the basic reading skills of the students who are from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Case Study Two:
Your secondary school / primary school / early learning centre is exploring taking a cognitive perspective and using collaborative learning to improve the basic reading skills of the students who are from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Case Study Three:
Your secondary school / primary school / early learning centre is exploring taking an information processing theory perspective to develop metacognition in the culturally diverse group of students / children with different levels of skills and abilities.