Assessment: Event 2 Fact Sheet, Presentation and Teaching Resources
Subject Code & Title: Cognitive Learning Teaching Resources
Weighting: 40%
Length: 1 x A 4 double sided fact sheet, 1 x side of A4 for each activity
Cognitive Learning Teaching Resources Assessment – Australia.
Learning outcome: 4
For this assessment you will need to:
Part A: Develop a fact sheet for educators covering the following topics:
1.Sustained shared thinking
2.Conceptual thinking and learning
3.Dispositional learning
4.Questioning
Include a clear explanation of how each supports brain development and cognition
Part B: Teacher resources
Create/find three activities (experiences); one for each of these age groups:
a.1 x Babies
b.1 x Toddlers
c.1 x 3-5 year olds
Write up a concise and clear description of each activity, including:
- A rationale based on neuro scientific research
- 4 developmental learning priorities that support:
Executive function
Self-regulated learning
Higher order thinking
Metacognition
1.the resources and preparation needed.
2.specific ways the activity can support brain and cognitive development.
3.specific ways the educator can support brain and cognitive development
Part C: 10 minute Presentation
- demonstration of 1 of the activities above.
- students are to lead/facilitate the activity, involving the others in the class
- The demonstration must show how the activity is facilitated and carried out, using props, materials, etc. as would be done in an early childhood setting.
Your assessment should show evidence that you have read widely on the topic beyond the supplied readings and texts. Your assessment must use correct referencing, in APA style.
Cognitive Learning Teaching Resources Assessment – Australia.
All submissions must comply with the requirements listed in the Student Handbook for this course.
The criteria for marking this assessment are given below.