Project 700.2 The Learner: Observation Reflections Aligned to Theories of Child Development and Learning Theory
Following the observation of each classroom, identify the activities that are developmentally appropriate. Activities should encompass physical, cognitive and affective development.
• Identify the theorist associated with each developmental level.
• Identify the use of learning styles (Brain-based learning) or multiple intelligences
• Identify the theorist associated with learning styles and multiple intelligences in each instance
• Identify the motivational strategies utilized by the teacher and the theorist associated with the strategies.
• You must have observed at least two classrooms. You may use either on-site or online observations.
• Your paper should be written professionally. You are scored on the organization of the paper and your ability to write professionally. Your reflection and analysis of the classroom are important. See the rubric for specific criteria at each rating level.
Theorists you should utilize in this paper are the following: Jean Piaget, Erik Erikson, Lev Vygotsky, Abraham Maslow, Howard Gardner, Eric Jensen. You may use outside research into these theorists to complete this assignment.
You must score at least 32 out of 40 points. You may submit up to four times or until you reach a passing score. When you have received a passing score on this project, please return to the home page of this course and select the "Course Complete" link to conclude the course.