Critically review motivational Theories in Education and examine how these are achieved in the International Baccaleurate Diploma Programme drawing upon educational practice based on my own experience.
The assignment task:
A critical analysis of an educational issue related to learners and learning (5000 words)
Drawing on your professional experience of learners and learning and / or your personal experience of learning undertake a critical investigation of an educational issue, question or problem. The issue should be grounded in an aspect of the course content.
The assignment must be informed by:
at least one learning theory / theoretical perspective (literature)
your professional and/ or personal experience.
Where possible the discussion should lead to suggestions for improvements to educational practices in respect of the issue you have investigated.
To address this task you will have to select from the very extensive literature and theory about learners and learning. You should look for a theoretical perspective that will provide a suitable theoretical framework for guiding your analysis of the issue. Hence we advise you to start some reading relating to your issue in order to help you identify relevant research literature.
It may be helpful to seek advice from your unit tutor on whether the focus (issue and theory) you are considering is appropriate. Your unit tutor will comment on your title when giving feedback on your outline.
Your tutor will provide support with this assignment at the outline stage (see above) and on your draft and then the final assignment. Please note the dates for submission of draft and final assignments for this unit. This is contained in your welcome introductory email.
Please also note the following:
your assignment should be 5,000 words in length (plus or minus 10%)
the published works you mention in your account must be accurately and fully referenced using the Harvard (Bath). system
you are required to submit your final assignment within six months of enrolment for this unit (please see your ULL welcome letter for your exact date);
you should ensure that your assignment meets all the criteria against which it will be assessed as fully as possible
