EDUCATION
Read the following and answer only 2 questions.
QUESTION 1
Imagine you are applying for a job as a teacher, educational psychologist, or counsellor at a school. In the written portion of the interview, you are asked what is your educational philosophy? More specifically, can you explain your view on teaching, learning, and which educational theories you advocate?
Explain and justify in 2-3 pages (or 500-750 words).
QUESTION 2
Imagine you are a practicing teacher, psychologist, or counsellor in a school. Your task is to help students in a particular class improve the way they learn (your choice on the grade and subject). What issues would you expect to encounter? In what ways would you identify and address the issues you face?
Explain and justify in 2-3 pages (or 500-750 words).
QUESTION 3
If you were to create a “learning strategies” course for TWU undergraduate students, what metacognitive strategies and skills would you include in this course and how would you teach it? (See chapter 9 for ideas).
Explain and justify in 2-3 pages (or 500-750 words).
QUESTION 4
You have been subjected to many models of learning including my (in)famous accompanying drawings. You may also recall Josef’s model of learning in relationship to an airplane. Use a metaphor/analogy to explain the major concepts covered in this course.
Explain and justify in 2-3 pages (or 500-750 words).
QUESTION 5
You have heard from several very experienced teachers (Ken Wolgram, Juan Sanchez, Pat Rohla, Jeff Dickson) with a combined professional experience of almost 90 years. Compare and contrast the messages you have taken from them. Describe how their stories/threads/insights have aligned (or not) to the major topics of this course.
Explain and justify in 2-3 pages (or 500-750 words).
