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UNIT 4: THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES FOR PLANNING AND ENABLING LEARNING
A REPORT INTO FACTORS AFFECTING LEARNING, THEORY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BY: xyz
CONTENTS
Introduction 3
1.1 Factors affecting learning 3
1.2 Learning theory and inclusivity 9
2.1 Teaching and learning strategies 11
2.2 Meeting individual learning needs 15
2.3 Activity and resource development 16
2.4 Effective internal communication 16
2.5 Embedding the Minimum Core 17
3.1 My strengths and development needs 18
3.2 Ways of improving my own practice 20
3.3 Planning opportunities for development 21
Conclusion 22
List of References 23
List of Appendices 24
INTRODUCTION
The aim of this report is to identify and discuss the factors affecting learning by referring to relevant theories and principles of learning and communication, along with external aspects such as the Minimum Core and legislation. The influence of these factors on my professional development as a tutor will then be reflected upon by making reference to a range of such theories and principles and putting them into context by applying these to a particular learning group.
Major consideration will be given to inclusive practice throughout this report due to its pivotal role at the centre of education. Two theories or principles will then be analysed in depth in order that the impact of them on my teaching practice can be established.
To provide this report with a frame of reference, learners following the BTEC Edexcel Level 2 First Diploma in Travel and Tourism European Holiday Destinations module will be referred to throughout. This group is split into two classes of eight and seventeen, which allows for comparisons to be made regarding factors including behaviour, learning styles and...
A REPORT INTO FACTORS AFFECTING LEARNING, THEORY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BY: xyz
CONTENTS
Introduction 3
1.1 Factors affecting learning 3
1.2 Learning theory and inclusivity 9
2.1 Teaching and learning strategies 11
2.2 Meeting individual learning needs 15
2.3 Activity and resource development 16
2.4 Effective internal communication 16
2.5 Embedding the Minimum Core 17
3.1 My strengths and development needs 18
3.2 Ways of improving my own practice 20
3.3 Planning opportunities for development 21
Conclusion 22
List of References 23
List of Appendices 24
INTRODUCTION
The aim of this report is to identify and discuss the factors affecting learning by referring to relevant theories and principles of learning and communication, along with external aspects such as the Minimum Core and legislation. The influence of these factors on my professional development as a tutor will then be reflected upon by making reference to a range of such theories and principles and putting them into context by applying these to a particular learning group.
Major consideration will be given to inclusive practice throughout this report due to its pivotal role at the centre of education. Two theories or principles will then be analysed in depth in order that the impact of them on my teaching practice can be established.
To provide this report with a frame of reference, learners following the BTEC Edexcel Level 2 First Diploma in Travel and Tourism European Holiday Destinations module will be referred to throughout. This group is split into two classes of eight and seventeen, which allows for comparisons to be made regarding factors including behaviour, learning styles and...