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Customized Learning Theory Paper Final Instructions

Paper : your own customized theory human learning development. Everyone with a "theory" of what makes best learning and how people grow and develop. The problem is that most professionals' theories are not well- nor are articulated clearly.

Thus, for this paper, you will your idea of "the best learning environment" support it using the theoretical perspectives what defines the "best of" in education.

This assignment be completed in 2 stages: an annotated bibliography a final paper.

Finished paper give you a conceptual framework from which to draw strategies and for the success of parties involved in the teaching-learning process.

The paper must be 8 pages excluding cover page, and references page. It must use at least 8 references and include a solid biblical basis for your theory. If you have more than 1 page of references after meeting your 8-page content requirement, be assured that points will not be deducted.

You may find it useful to focus on the educational area in which you intend to serve (high school, gifted, ADHD, etc). Information for your educational theory can be found throughout all the activities completed during this course. Your resources must include both of your textbooks.

Throughout the paper, it is essential that you demonstrate your understanding of the readings and course work. You will be graded on how well you integrate 1 or more of the theories studied in this course; your theory must be unified and congruent. You must design your paper by using the following headings:

Introduction

Learning Theory and Its Importance
Description of an Effective Teacher and Learning Environment (Be sure to include discussions of direct instruction, technology, motivation, classroom management. See below.)

Learning Characteristics (How does your customized theory address multimodalities and ability grouping?)

Personal Reflection (What is the relationship of your personal Learning Styles Profile, Study Skills Inventory, and Philosophical Methodology of Learning Profile to creating your customized learning theory?)

Conclusion
When writing third section-the description of an effective teacher and learning environment-you will gather some valuable information from Chapter 1 of your Slavin textbook where it discusses an effective teacher. Think about what influence direct instruction has on your learning theory from Chapter 7. Or, for example, consider what ability-grouping methods would be most prevalent according to your learning theory, and why, from Chapter 8? Do not forget to discuss technology in your learning environment from Chapter 9. The type of motivations that would be included in your theory could be gleaned from Chapter 10. How you can prevent problems or distractions in your learning environment can be found in Chapter 11.

The fifth section of your paper is going to be a personal reflection on all of the different profiles you take throughout the course. You will be describing your personal learning styles and study skills. The use of first person is acceptable where appropriate. Substantiate your assumptions with authoritative references. Why is understanding the way you learn important for having an effective learning theory?