Theories, Principles and Models in Education and Training

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 5
Unit No:
A/505/0818
Credits:
20
Guided learning hours:
60 hours

Assessment Guidance

This unit is a prerequisite for the unit Developing teaching, learning and assessment (Level 5).

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Understand the application of theories, principles and models of learning in education and training.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Analyse theories, principles and models of learning.
  • 1.2
    Explain ways in which theories, principles and models of learning can be applied to teaching, learning and assessment.
  • 1.3
    Analyse models of learning preferences.
  • 1.4
    Explain how identifying and taking account of learners’ individual learning preferences enables inclusive teaching, learning and assessment.
2 — Understand the application of theories, principles and models of communication in education and training.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Analyse theories, principles and models of communication.
  • 2.2
    Explain ways in which theories, principles and models of communication can be applied to teaching, learning and assessment.
3 — Understand the application of theories, principles and models of assessment in education and training.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Analyse theories, principles and models of assessment.
  • 3.2
    Explain ways in which theories, principles and models of assessment can be applied in assessing learning.
4 — Understand the application of theories and models of curriculum development within own area of specialism.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Analyse theories and models of curriculum development.
  • 4.2
    Explain ways in which theories and models of curriculum development can be applied in developing curricula in own area of specialism.
5 — Understand the application of theories and models of reflection and evaluation to reviewing own practice.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Analyse theories and models of reflection and evaluation.
  • 5.2
    Explain ways in which theories and models of reflection and evaluation can be applied to reviewing own practice.