Assignment:
This assignment will allow you to create your own customized theory of human learning and development. Everyone operates with a theory of what makes the best learning environment and how people grow and develop. The problem is that most education professionals' theories are neitherwell-informed norclearly articulated. Thus, for this paper, you will articulate your theoryof how to establishthe best learning environment. You will support it byusing theoretical perspectives of what defines the best in educationfroma Christian perspective.Your completedpaper will give you a conceptual framework from which to draw strategies and practices for the success of all parties involved in the teaching-learning process.
The paper must be a total of 7 pages: 5 pages for the body, 1 title page, and 1 reference page. It mustincludeat least 6scholarlysources from theJerry Falwell Library, plus both textbooks (Slavin& Schunk and VanBrummelen). All sources must be published within the past 5 years. Points will not be deducted if the number of sources you use exceeds the minimum requirement.
Throughout your paper, you must also weave a solid biblical basis for your theorythat is supported byspecific scriptures referenced by chapter and verse. Your FinalPaper mustbe concise, well-developed, and followcurrent APA format.
You may find it useful to focus on the educational area in which you intend to serve (elementary, middle, high school, gifted, ADHD, special education, etc.).
Throughout thispaper, it is essential that you demonstrate your understanding of the readings and course work. Your learning theory must be unified and congruent. Organizeyour paper using the following headings:
1) Introduction
2) Learning Theory and Its Importance
3) Description of an Effective Teacher
4) Description of an Effective Learning Environment (Include discussions of direct instruction, technology, motivation,classroom management.)
5) Actively Including and Engaging Learners with Diverse Needs and Exceptionalities
6) Addressing Behavior and Character Development
7) Engaging Students in Learning, Building Self-Efficacy and Motivation
8) Personal Reflections/Conclusion
Throughout your paper, be sure to include principles of the developmental learning theories (i.e., Piaget, Kohlberg, Vvgotsky, Erickson, Bandura, etc.) studied in this course, as they relate to your educational area and population.Incorporate specific theoretical terminology that demonstrates your understanding of each of the theories. Then, support your customized learning theory from both a developmental and biblical perspectivethroughout your paper.You will find valuable information for each of these sections in your course textbooks.