Assignment hmef5123

ASSIGNMENT
_________________________________________________________________________
HMEF5123
MODELS AND STRATEGIES OF TEACHING
MAY 2019 SEMESTER
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION
1. Answer in English.
2. Number of words : 3000 – 5000 words excluding references.
3. Submit your assignment ONCE only in a SINGLE file.
4. Submit your assignment ONLINE.
5. Submission date : 8th
July 2019 until 22nd
July 2019
6. This assignment accounts for 60% of the total marks for the course.
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ASSIGNMENT QUESTION
INTRODUCTION
An effective teacher is one who has a good knowledge and understanding of a variety of
teaching models and strategies. Therefore, the main aim of this assignment is to help you
gain a good understanding of teaching models and apply them in your practice as an
educator. The assignment consists of two tasks: Task 1 and Task II.
Objectives
The main objectives of the assignment are to provide you the opportunity to:
a) explore a variety of readings in order to possess a better understanding of the
teaching and learning models;
b) synthesise key issues and ideas from reading; and
c) apply the information gained from the course on Models and Strategies of Teaching.
TASK I: Review of Related Literature (60 marks)
The main aim of this task is to write a literature review on the Information Processing
Models in the context of 21st
century teaching and learning.
Based on your readings, write an essay (2500 - 3000 words) focused on the Information
Processing Models (IPM, hereafter) in relation to 21st
century teaching and learning. Your
report must demonstrate your critical reading, understanding and knowledge of the topic
discussed. The details of the assignment are explained below:
• Read a minimum of 10 relevant materials (e.g. journal articles, chapters, books, etc.)
on current theories of teaching and learning.
• Recommended readings should include the following:
• A minimum of five (5) relevant journal articles published between 2010 and
2019.
• A minimum of two (2) book chapters / one (1) book.
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• Read Topics 1, 4, 5 and 6 from the prescribed OUM Module HMEF 5123: Models
and Strategies of Teaching (2015) to gain a better understanding.
• Then write a critical review of literature. Keep in mind that a good essay should
have an Introduction, Body and Conclusion. You may want to discuss the
following:
• Introduction- Define what are teaching models and provide a brief overview
of teaching models used in the teaching and learning process.
• Body (Part 1) – Brief introduction to 21st
century teaching and learning.
• Body (Part II) – Introduction to Information Introduction to Information
Processing Models (IPM): Basic assumptions and principles as well as types of
IPM.
• Body (Part III) – Critical review of the IPM highlighting the strengths and
limitations of each of the following models: (a) Concept Attainment Model,
(b) Picture-Word Inductive Model, (c) Advance Organizers (d) Memorization
(e ) Scientific inquiry Model and (f) Synectics Model.
• Conclusion - Implications for teaching and learning.
• List of References.
TASK II: APPLICATION OF TEACHING MODEL (40 marks)
Read the following scenario:
You have been attending the course HMEF 5123 - Models and Strategies of Teaching and
you have gained some valuable input from the course and you intend to use the knowledge
gained in your classroom.
Select ONE (1) model from the Family of Social Learning Models that best fits your teaching
style. Justify your choice with evidence from the given module. Prepare a lesson based on
the selected model. Adhere to the given stages or phases as stipulated in the module.
Your report should be based on the following areas:
a) brief description of the model and teaching style. Refer to the module on notes
pertaining to teaching style.
b) rationale for your choice of the model
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c) sample lesson based on the phases of one selected model
You may use the following guidelines to frame your final report:
a) A suitable introduction highlighting the main aim of the report;
b) A brief review of literature on the Social Learning Family models, highlighting the
rationale for the selection of the social model; the role of the teacher and the
student, etc.
c) An 80-minute Lesson Plan
• Make sure you identify the subject (e.g. Maths), Level of study (e.g. Year 6),
Number of students (e.g. 30), Ability of Students (e.g. Mixed Ability
classroom), Objective of lesson, Learning Outcomes, etc.
• Your teaching-learning plan adheres to the stages / phases as stipulated in
the approach.
d) Provide a succinct conclusion;
e) List of References; and
f) Documents to be submitted include the following:
• Report;
• Lesson Plan;
• Sample Teaching Aids in Appendices.
[TOTAL: 100 MARKS]
Additional Guidelines
1. Your assignment should be typed on A4 paper using 12-point Times New Roman and
1.5 spacing.
2. You are to submit a softcopy of your assignment on-line through myINSPIRE and a
hardcopy to your facilitator.
3. The assignment must be submitted in the form of a printed report.
4. Documents to be submitted are: The Final Report together with a list references
(Task 1 and Task II), Lesson Plan, Sample Teaching Aids in Appendices (Task II).
5. Give your Reports (Task I and Task II) a suitable title.
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6. Your final paper should be written using the American Psychological Association
(APA) format. Surf the Internet for the latest information on the APA format.
7. Cite latest references (Recommendation – 70% References: Year 2012 onwards)
8. Plagiarised assignments will be rejected. Surf various websites available on the
Internet to learn more about plagiarism.
9. When writing your response to the assignment, keep in mind the following checklist:
Assessment Criteria
Your response to the task will be graded based on the scoring scheme attached. For
maximum credit, be sure that your response addresses each of the scoring criteria
components.
END OF ASSIGNMENT QUESTION
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Task
Fulfillment
All the aspects posed in the questions are covered and answered
correctly.
Accurate
English
Grammar, syntax, no sentence fragments, correct punctuation,
correct spelling, variety of sentence structures and
expressions, coherence and cohesion of thoughts and
ideas etc.
Quotations Short and long quotations handled differently and accurately.
Titles,
referencing
and notes
Titles of books, journal articles, and other readings such as short
essays, monographs and chapters of books are to be cited using the
latest APA Format.
References In alphabetical order of authors; all required information in the right
order and punctuated correctly. Where necessary adhere to APA
Style referencing.

MAY 2019
HMEF5123 MODELS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
TASK I: Review of Related Literature (60 marks)
Marks Descriptors
26-30 • an accurate and excellent understanding of the task;
• an excellent in-depth understanding of the relevant readings;
• excellent synthesis of ideas and communicates ideas exceptionally well;
• lucid and logical progression of ideas linking the models to 21st
century teaching
and learning; and
• report is very well organised, very easy to read with no / minor errors in
grammar, spelling and punctuation as well as accurate APA referencing.
21-25 • a good understanding of the task;
• a good in-depth understanding of the relevant readings;
• good synthesis of ideas and communicates ideas well;
• good logical progression of ideas linking the models to 21st
century teaching and
learning; and
• report is well organised, easy to read with few / minor errors in grammar,
spelling and punctuation as well as accurate APA referencing
16-20 • adequate understanding of the task;
• fair understanding of the relevant readings;
• fair logical progression of ideas linking the models to 21st
learning; and
• report is fairly well organised, fairly easy to read with some gross errors in
grammar, spelling and punctuation as well as accurate APA referencing.
11-15 • a below average understanding of the task;
• some evidence of minimal understanding of the relevant readings;
• limited logical progression of ideas linking the models to 21st
century teaching
and learning; and
• report is fairly well organised, a bit difficult to read as there are some gross
errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation and some errors in APA
referencing.
6-10 • a minimal understanding of the task;
• a minimal understanding of the relevant readings;
• limited logical progression of ideas linking the models to 21st
century teaching
and learning; and
• report is rather poorly organised, difficult to read with numerous gross errors in
grammar, spelling & punctuation and inaccurate APA referencing.
1-5 • does not demonstrate an understanding of the task and does not address the
issues in the task;
• poor understanding of the relevant readings;
• poor logical progression of ideas linking the models to 21st
learning; and
• report is very poorly organised, is difficult to read with numerous gross errors in
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grammar, spelling and punctuation and improper referencing.
(30 X 2 = 60 marks)
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ATTACHMENT
ASSIGNMENT RUBRICS
HMEF5123MODELS AND STRATEGIES OF TEACHING/ MAY 2019
TASK II: APPLICATION OF TEACHING MODEL (40 marks)
Criteria Weight
Excellent Good Fair Poor
Unsatisfactory
Or
No response
Max
Marks
4 3 2 1 0
Introduction
Description and
substantiation of ideas
Understanding
and rationale for selection
1.5
2.5
2
Excellent
introduction
Excellent description
on selected
approach.
Excellent
substantiation of
ideas.
Excellent
understanding of
model and rationale
for selection.
Good Introduction
Good description of the
selected approach.
Good substantiation of
ideas.
Good understanding of
model and rational for
selection.
Satisfactory introduction
Satisfactory description of
approach.
Satisfactory
substantiation of ideas.
Satisfactory
understanding of the
models.
No or poor introduction
No or poor description of
approach.
No or poor rationale for
selection.
Poor understanding of
model
6
10
8
Teaching – learning Lesson
Plan
3 Excellent Lesson Plan
Stages of plan are
well explained and
accordance to the
selected approach.
Plan meets
excellently the
requirements of the
teacher and the
learner in chosen
approach.
Satisfactory Lesson Plan
Stages of plan are in
accordance with the
selected approach.
Plan meets well the
requirements of the
teacher and the learner in
chosen approach.
Fair Lesson Plan
Stages of plan are in some
accordance with the
selected approach.
Plan fairly meets the
requirements of the
teacher and the learner in
chosen approach.
Poor Lesson Plan
Stages of plan not in
accordance with the
selected approach.
Plan does not meet the
requirements of the
teacher and the learner
in the chosen approach.
12
8

Organization and
Mechanics of Writing
1 Paper is very well
organised, has
excellent cohesion of
thoughts and ideas
and very easy to
read.
No / minor errors in
grammar, spelling
and punctuation.
Accurate referencing
Paper is well organised,
has logical cohesion of
thoughts and ideas and is
easy to read.
Few minor errors in
grammar, spelling and
punctuation.
Good referencing.
Paper is fairly well
organised, has limited
cohesion of thoughts and
ideas and is fairly easy to
read.
Some gross errors in
grammar, spelling and
punctuation.
Some errors in
referencing.
Report is very poorly organised,
lacks cohesion of thoughts and
ideas and is difficult to read.
Numerous gross errors
in grammar, spelling and
punctuation.
Improper referencing.
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Total 10 40
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