Assignment task: Cognitive Growth Content Area Study-- Narrative Forms
Part 1: Describe two strategies that might be used to teach on a subject NARRATIVE FORMS in this content area (WRITING)
Include goals (use Standards as a guideline)
Applying principles of cognitive psychology
? In curriculum design (with applications to Learning Standards)
? In instructional planning (practical application)
? To culturally responsive instructional practice
Demonstrating knowledge of:
? A cognitive model of memory
? The nature and development of high-level cognitive processes
? Theories of learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving
Name a specific age group, and describe urban demographic information for the classroom you are choosing. Be specific in describing classroom applications and potential questions, concerns, and challenges. For example are there any students with an IEP or challenges students face? How would they be accommodated during the lesson/ two strategies used?
Be sure to consult research related to a topic area and strategy instruction as well as course readings.
Part 2: Analyze your description. How have you addressed the following three categories?
How do these strategies and learning environments relate to information processing?
How, do these strategies and learning environments relate to the beliefs and cognition of students?
How do these strategies and learning environments relate to the cognitive growth of students?