Essay Instructions: EDP120 ASSIGNMENT TWO ? Further clarification
Essay (60%)
Write an essay that addresses the following question:
What does it mean to be an effective teacher?
Prepare a thoughtful response to this question that makes good use of appropriate readings and theoretical ideas that you have examined so far in this unit (This may or may not include readings from topics 10 & 11), and good use of your own knowledge and experience.
Your essay should have four major sections:
? Introduction- that establishes the importance of the question and indicates which aspects of it are addressed in the essay. Brieflyoutline the topics that you will discuss in your essay.
? Significant evidence - arranged in some appropriate way such as reasons for and reason against. The source of this evidence should be acknowledged;
This is the body of your essay and structured into paragraphs. Paragraphs should contain a topic sentence, several supporting sentences (which describe the topic, with evidence in the form of examples and references to sources) and a concluding/linking sentence (that finishes the paragraph and links it to the next topic or idea).
In this section of the essay, you need to describe a selection of the key topics/ideas that you have studied in this unit. It is impossible to adequately cover all of the topics in a 2000 word essay. Although many of the topics are interrelated and a good coverage of the unit content is essential ? a minimum of 5 topics from the unit needed to be covered.
You will need to structure your essay to present your ideas and arguments to create depth to your discussion. It is important to develop a clear central theme throughout your essay.
Include citations/ in text referencing to support your ideas. Try not to use too many direct quotes, it is better to paraphrase the information to demonstrate your understanding of the ideas.
Critical analysis of the topics involves you ?comparing and contrasting? the information presentedfrom a variety of readings and credible academic sources. By writing arguments for and against ideas, whilst maintaining your central theme will add depth to your discussion.
You may use headings if you wish (optional in this essay ? however, included in the word count if used).
? Conclusion - This should summarise the main theme/s of your essay. No new information should be introduced.Make clear connections to the central theme of your essay, linking the introduction, body of essay and conclusion together.
? References - You must refer to, and cite from a number of different references from the library catalogue and/or unit reference list.Correct use of APA style. Substantial use of in-text referencing from a wide variety of sources and all source material is cited and end of text reference list included.
Further information relating to essay writing can be found in your Textbook.
Refer to Extract 4: Chapter 9 Academic essay writing
Read through the other chapters in your Text book to assist with your writing;
Extract 1 Chapter 5 Referencing
Extract 2 Chapter 6 Approaches to writing
Extract 6 Chapter 10 Writing professionally: process and style
Ensure you check your spelling and grammar with Spellcheck and Grammar check prior to submitting your assignment.
There is no predetermined ?correct? answer to this question. Your answer will be ?correct? to the extent that it demonstrates that you have thoughtfully examined the topic in terms of your own knowledge, experience, and appropriate key ideas that you have encountered in the unit. Your skill in explaining your ideas clearly and presenting a thoughtful argument will have an important effect on the quality of your assignment.
Your assignment should be 2000 words(+ or - 10%). Please ensure that you adhere to this word limit, which has been specified to keep the task manageable for yourself and the lecturer. If you go beyond this limit, the lecturer will either return the assignment to you for revision, or stop reading at the word limit.
Please present the assignment in this format:
? Justified text
? 11 pt Arial
? 1.5 line spacing
? Numbered pages
? No indent for paragraphs ? miss a line between paragraphs
? All assignments should include appropriate in-text referencing and a reference page
? Use APA (6th ed.) style
? Word count stated at the beginning of assignment
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References and Resources below all must be used and listed on the essay!!!
Hurst, C. & Cooke, A. (2010). Introduction to Teaching. South Melbourne: Cengage.
Barry, K. & King, L. (2004). Beginning teaching and beyond (3rd Ed.).South Melbourne: Social Science Press.
Fetherston, T. (2007). Becoming an effective teacher. South Melbourne: Cengage Learning.
Grellier, J. & Goerke, V. (2010). Communication skills toolkit: Unlocking the secret of tertiary success. South Melbourne: Cengage Learning.
Groundwater-Smith, S., Ewing, R., & Le Cornu, R. (2007). Teaching challenges & dilemmas (3rd. ed). South Melbourne: Thompson.
Killen, R. (2009). Effective teaching strategies: Lessons from research and practice.South Melbourne: Cengage Learning.
Lyons, G., Ford, M., & Arthur-Kelly, M. (2011). Classroom Management: Creative positive learning environments. South Melbourne: Cengage Learning.
Mohan, T., McGregor, H., Saunders, S. & Archee, R. (2008). Communicating as professionals. South Melbourne: Cengage Learning.
Whitton, D., Barker, K., Nosworthy, M., Sinclair, C., & Nanlohy, P. (2008).Communicating as professionals. South Melbourne: Cengage Learning.
Bennett, B., Rolheiser, C. & Stevahn, L. (1991). Cooperative Learning: Where Heart Meets Mind. Toronto: Educational Connections.
Bennett, B. & Smilanich, P. (1994). Classroom management: A Thinking and Caring Approach. Toronto: Educational Connections.
Eby, J.W. & Herrell, A.L. (2005). Teaching in the elementary school: A reflective action approach (4th Ed.) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Marsh, C. (2008). Becoming a teacher (4th Ed.). Frenchs Forest: Pearson Education Australia
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Assignment 2 - Essay (60%)
Write an essay that addresses the following question:
What does it mean to be an effective teacher?
Prepare a thoughtful response to this question that makes good use of appropriate readings and theoretical ideas that you have examined so far in this unit, and good use of your own knowledge and experience.
Your essay should have four major sections:
? Introduction - that establishes the importance of the question and indicates which aspects of it are addressed in the essay
? Significant evidence - arranged in some appropriate way such as reasons for and reason against. The source of this evidence should be acknowledged;
? Conclusion - This should summarise the main theme/s of your essay. No new information should be introduced.
? References - You must refer to, and cite from a number of different references from the library catalogue and/or unit reference list.
There is no predetermined ?correct? answer to this question. Your answer will be ?correct? to the extent that it demonstrates that you have thoughtfully examined the topic in terms of your own knowledge and experience and appropriate key ideas that you have encountered in the unit. Your skill in explaining your ideas clearly and presenting a thoughtful argument will have an important effect on the quality of your assignment.
Your assignment should be 2000 words (+ or - 10%). Please ensure that you adhere to this word limit, which has been specified to keep the task manageable for yourself and the lecturer. If you go beyond this limit, the lecturer will either return the assignment to you for revision, or stop reading at the word limit.
