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Critical exploration of your experiences which leads to a personal theory of teaching and learning
You will reflect on how your ideas about teaching and learning in your subject have developed in the light of the completion of your subject task, further teaching experiences you have had and your ongoing engagement with professional and academic reading.
Your exploration will include:
• a brief overview of the key experiences you are going to draw on;
• a critical exploration of your current understanding of how pupils learn in your subject, applying theory to practice;
• a synthesis of arguments drawn from learning theories and evaluation of your teaching and learning experiences;
• a reflection on the development of your personal theory of teaching and learning in your subject;
• a reflection on critical incidents that have shaped the development of your understanding of teaching and learning;
• an analysis of what you have learnt;
• questions to stimulate further thought and discussion about the issues you present;
• critical engagement with professional reading and academic literature.
You will be assessed against the following criteria:
• evidence of your understanding of how children learn in the subject area;
• attempts to synthesise arguments drawn from learning theory and classroom practice;
• appropriate use of professional literature, including: evidence of relevant reading (well-integrated); proper referencing and use of quotations;
• evidence of personal reflection and professional learning;
• confident use of technical aspects of writing and presenting, including: clear, logical structure; fluent style in correct register; accurate presentation (grammar, spelling, punctuation);
• relevant appendices, examples of pupil's work, copies of relevant lesson plans, resources.