Assessment Description
Having a sense and perspective of the history of teaching
Assessment Description
Having a sense and perspective of the history of teaching and learning allows the practitioner to build a foundation of knowledge upon which to construct deeper and larger perspectives of the teaching and learning process. It also allows for a clearly focused understanding of teaching and learning from the American perspective, which provides opportunities to conduct research and gain knowledge in clearly applicable, relevant, and defined ways. In this assignment, you will consider the common perspectives and key theories of teaching and learning in the American context.
General Requirements:
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This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.
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Directions:
Write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) that synthesizes the common perspectives and key theories of teaching and learning in the American context. Include the following in your paper:
An overview of the common historical perspectives of teaching and learning in America.
An overview of the historically key theories of teaching and learning in America.
A synthesis of the common perspectives and key theories of teaching and learning in America. What do these suggest when taken as a single entity?