The Principles of Teaching, Learning and Assessment
During this assignment I will be looking at a range of theories relating to how learning takes place. I will consider how different theorist’s suggestions are put into practice in our setting focusing on the Foundation Stage. I will be looking at a range of teaching and learning models and considering how they relate to different styles of learning e.g. visual learners, an auditory learner or a kinesthetic learner (VAK). These teaching and learning models will be related to professional practice as well as how these would be linked with the theorists. I will also be carrying out case studies on two different children. I will observe them and illustrate how differentiation and curriculum accessibility is achieved. I will also be working with a group to discuss the principals of assessments. We as a group have chosen a topic on which we will produce a piece of work. We will be looking at phonics to see what, who and how it is assessed in the setting. At the end there will be a conclusion which will reflect on my learning based on this assignment.
Many different theorists have focused on theories of learning. Over the last century they have influenced our approach to supporting children’s learning, focusing on the role of play in learning and considering the individual needs of children learning at different paces and rates.
According to my research all the theorists have followed their own concept of development to provide a different set of explanations for the development of children‘s learning.
The constructive, social constructive and behaviourist theories are essential strands in finding out about how children learn. The theorists I am considering are all fairly recent.
The constructive theory is developed by Jean Piaget 1896-1980. He worked on the cognitive development of the children. He discovered that children learn and develop in 4 different stages at different ages and that their learning is collaboration between thought and experiences.
Many different theorists have focused on theories of learning. Over the last century they have influenced our approach to supporting children’s learning, focusing on the role of play in learning and considering the individual needs of children learning at different paces and rates.
According to my research all the theorists have followed their own concept of development to provide a different set of explanations for the development of children‘s learning.
The constructive, social constructive and behaviourist theories are essential strands in finding out about how children learn. The theorists I am considering are all fairly recent.
The constructive theory is developed by Jean Piaget 1896-1980. He worked on the cognitive development of the children. He discovered that children learn and develop in 4 different stages at different ages and that their learning is collaboration between thought and experiences.
Bibliography: - Bruce, T. 2001, Learning through play: babies Toddlers and the Foundation Years