Educational Psychology (Primary classes)

In this assessment task, you will critically analyse three instructional strategies that are designed to support student learning and development. Choose from the following list of instructional strategies:

 

Scaffolding

Schema activation

Chunking

Think-pair-share

Inquiry-based learning

Direct instruction

Brainstorming

Cooperative learning/group work

Using the template provided below, you will need to address the following for each strategy:

Description of the strategy, including an example of how it could be used in a primary classroom ( a clear example of how we can use it in class with children between the ages of 5 and 12)

Rationale for the use of this strategy, supported by cognitive explanations of learning and your understanding of cognitive development.

Limitations or problems that may arise with the implementation of this strategy.

Assessment 1 Template

Instructional strategy and example

Rationale

Limitations or potential problems