Topic: Understanding Theories of Teaching, Learning & Development
Order Description
You are to produce a persuasive essay in response to the following statement:
“Effective teachers need a range of strategies to ensure that students.”
This is early childhoold from the ages of 5 to 10 years old that needs to meet the Australian Education guidelines.
This needs to support your argument with academic research to back it up and come to a conclusion.
Your essay will include:
an introduction that summarises the issues to be covered in your essay and introduces the position you will take in response to the statement above
a persuasive argument in support of your position that provides evidence of:
an analysis of pedagogy and classroom practice, based on your understanding of learning theories and supported by relevant quality literature
a critical reflection about your personal beliefs regarding learning and teaching and how these relate to theories and practice
an overview of the influence of child development on learning.
a conclusion that summarises the points discussed in your essay and makes one final statement about your response.
You must use APA style referencing in-text and include a reference list (which is not included in the word count and must start on a separate page) with your final submission.
As this essay represents a personal response incorporating a critical reflection, it should be written in the first person. You should note, however, that this does not mean it is merely a reflection of your personal opinion. Any statements or arguments you make must by supported by literature.

