Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in Education and Training

Scenario:
You have recently joined a new college in the UK as a trainee teacher. Your placement mentor has asked you to prepare a report on each question of tasks to demonstrate the link between theory and practice. You are also informed this report will be presented to the staff committee of the college.
Note: You are required to review recent articles, books and other relevant literature. Wikipedia is strictly not allowed to be used for references in your answers or any part of the task. You must reflect practical understanding of each question and required to provide references of any evidence you have in relation to the answer.
Task 1: You are required to produce report
Task 1 You are required to refer to the unit amplification to analyse and evaluate principles in own area.
1.1 Analyse the application of pedagogical principles in own area of specialism REPORT
1.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of use of creative and innovative approaches in own area of specialism REPORT
Task 2: You are required to refer to previous models on lesson and scheme of work to devise and design these resources.
2.1 Use initial and diagnostic assessments to agree learners’ individual goals and learning preferences PORTOFOLIO
2.2 Devise a scheme of work taking account of the
- needs of learners
- the delivery model
- Internal and external requirements. PORTOFOLIO
2.3 Design teaching and learning plans that take account of the
- individual goals, needs and learning preferences of all learners
- curriculum requirements PORTOFOLIO
2.4 Identify opportunities for learners and others to provide feedback to inform inclusive practice PORTOFOLIO
2.5 Explain how own practice in planning inclusive teaching and learning has taken account of theories, principles and models of learning, communication and assessment REPORT
Task 3: You are required to refer to theories such as Belbin team roles, Tuckmans and others in the unit amplification in order to meet the requirements of the assessment criteria
3.1 Analyze theories of behavior management REPORT
3.2 Establish and sustain a safe, inclusive learning environment
3.3 Explain how own practice in creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive teaching and learning environment has taken account of theories of behavior management. REPORT
Task 4: You are required to refer to the unity amplification and practical placement experiences to demonstrate and design these resources to ensure inclusiveness
4.1 Design resources that actively promote equality and value diversity
- meet the identified needs of specific learners PORTOFOLIO
4.2 Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in the use of inclusive teaching and learning approaches and resources, including technologies, to meet the needs of individual learners PORTOFOLIO
4.3 Demonstrate ways to promote equality and value diversity in own teaching REPORT
4.4 Communicate with learners, learning professionals and others to meet individual learning needs and encourage progression PORTOFOLIO
4.5 Explain how own delivery of inclusive teaching and learning has taken account of theories, principles and models of learning and communication REPORT
Task 5: You are required to refer to the unit amplification and practical placement experiences to demonstrate and design these resources to ensure inclusiveness
5.1 Design assessments that meet the individual needs of learners PORTOFOLIO
5.2 Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in using types and methods of assessment to meet individual learning needs and assessment requirements PORTOFOLIO
5.3 Demonstrate the use of assessment data in
- monitoring learners’ achievement, attainment and progress
- setting learners’ targets
- planning subsequent sessions
- recording the outcomes of assessment PORTOFOLIO
5.4 Communicate assessment information to other professionals with an interest in learner achievement PORTOFOLIO
5.5 Explain how own assessment practice has taken account of theories, models and principles of assessment REPORT
Task 6: You are required to refer to the unity amplification and practical placement experiences to apply and analyse the core skills to ensure effective teaching and learning.
6.1 Analyse ways in which minimum core elements can be demonstrated in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning REPORT&PORTOFOLIO
6.2 Apply minimum core elements in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning REPORT&PORTOFOLIO
Task 7: You are required to refer to the unity amplification and practical placement experiences to use and analyse, planning, delivering and assessing to ensure inclusiveness teaching and learning
7.1 Use theories and models of reflection to evaluate the effectiveness of own practice in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning REPORT&PORTOFOLIO
7.2 Analyse ways to improve own practice in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning REPORT&PORTOFOLIO
Please note: To be eligible for the award of credit for this unit, a trainee teacher must be able to provide evidence of a minimum of two assessed observations of practice that meet the required standard of practice
Guidance
⮚ You are required to respond to tasks and ensure you map your response to the assessment criteria.
⮚ You are allowed to choose any education/training operating in the UK with integration to your own practice but you must get approval from the lecturer by email or in class
⮚ This assessment is designed to assess your achievement of all the Learning Outcomes and associated assessment criteria in the relevant unit of the qualification you are undertaking.
⮚ Your lecturer will advise you about the assignment structure, and the date when you must hand in your completed work.
⮚ You should make sure that you plan your work carefully, to ensure that you cover all the requirements of the assignment, and complete it within the time limit specified.
⮚ You must make sure that you acknowledge any sources you have used to complete this assignment, listing reference material and web sites used.
⮚ You must Harvard referencing format throughout your work.