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1. Bolton, G., 2010. Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development. 3rd ed.
London: Sage
2. Pollard, A., 2014. Readings for Reflective Teaching in Schools. 2nd ed. London:
Bloomsbury
(Particularly chapter 2 for the pre-reading task.)
Using your knowledge from these texts and reliable websites such as
www.simplypyschology.org please research on the following educational theorists.
Guidance questions are provided. High standards of literacy are expected. This research
develops you knowledge of standards 2d, 3c,4a,5c,7c,8d and will support your
reflective journal and assignments across the year. Wherever possible, try to link the
theory to your own observations and experiences.
The task will help you to identify the areas upon which theorists agree/disagree; it will
also show your understanding of key ideas related to the ways children learn. Email your
response to kconroy@billericay.essex.sch.uk by 24.8.15.
When citing references we use the Harvard System introduced by Anglia Ruskin
University. Please ensure you use this system found at
http://libweb.anglia.ac.uk/referencing/harvard.htm
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J Piaget research
Guidance questions
Q1
Give a brief profile then report how Piaget described the reason for, and nature of,
the childs interactions with the environment?
Q2
What is a schema and how does it help the child to achieve equilibrium?
Q3
Q4
What evidence of the impact of his findings may be found in classrooms today?
Q5
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L Vygotsky research
Guidance questions
Q1
Give a brief profile then report on Vygotskys theories about intellectual
development.
Q2
Q3
Q4
In what crucial manner did his theories differ from those of Piaget?
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N Chomsky research
Guidance question
Q1:
What natural skills does Chomsky suggest all humans possess that link with the
work of Piaget, Vygotsky and Bruner?
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J Bruner research
Guidance questions
Q1
How does the work of Bruner and colleagues link with Vygotskys theories?
Q2
In the light of these various connections, what do you feel might be the implications of
impaired language in the learning process?
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H Gardner research
Guidance questions
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Q1
Q2
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J Hattie research
Guidance question
Q1
According to Hattie, what are the attributes of schooling that really make a
difference to pupil learning?
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General child development research
Guidance questions
Q1
What do you see as the implications of behaviourism for the role of the teacher?
Q2
Identify from your own experience some examples of how your learning was (or
is) influenced by your cultural circumstances, social relationships and activities.
How might this apply to the pupils you teach?
Q3
What insights can neuroscientific research provide for teachers into the nature of
learning?
Q4
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