Why is this topic/theory/approach important (drawing on research literature)? Explain this both in terms of its value to children and the subject/ discipline. What possible approaches exist to teaching this topic/approach (drawing on research literature)? How is this topic/approach currently taught in schools (drawing on experience and literature)? Why might this topic theory/approach not be taught at present?

ASSIGNMENT/COURSEWORK GUIDANCE

• You should produce a six to eight lesson unit plan. A suggested format is given in appendix 2, but students may wish to adapt this.
• This lesson plan should be accompanied by a research-informed scholarly justification of not more than 2500 words (not including references)
• A possible structure for your scholarly justification is as follows (but students may wish to diverge from this.)

• • Why is this topic/theory/approach important (drawing on research literature)? Explain this both in terms of its value to children and the subject/ discipline.
  • What possible approaches exist to teaching this topic/approach (drawing on research literature)? How is this topic/approach currently taught in schools (drawing on experience and literature? Why might this topic theory/approach not be taught at present?
  • What difficulties/ pitfalls are associated with teaching and learning this topic/approach (drawing on literature)?
  • What significant research exists in your subject domain about this topic/approach and how would you incorporate it?  What significant educational research exists which might be relevant?
  • Why have you chosen the resources/ activities/ examples that you have?
  • How would you assess student understanding (drawing on research literature)?