This assignment explores personal theory of teaching. Writing Assignment. You are required to write a 5 page(double-spaced) personal theory of teaching paper entitled, “My Research-Based Theory of Teaching.”

Personal theory of teaching.

Writing Assignment. You are required to write a 5 page(double-spaced) personal theory of teaching paper entitled, “My Research-Based Theory of Teaching.” The paper is worth 10 points and should clearly state your philosophy of teaching and the research that supports it. You are encouraged to find original academic journal sources (at least two) in order to better understand details of the research reported in your textbook. I hope that you will use this paper as an opportunity to integrate in a practical way what this course has to say about effective teaching and learning. If you volunteer in a school setting, feel free to use examples you see in the classroom this semester to support your 5research findings and your teaching philosophy.

Personal theory of teaching.

Be sure to cite the studies you discuss as suggested below(APA format). Aside from your “teaching philosophy” statements, this is not an opinion piece. Research should be used to support all philosophical (opinion) statements you make. This paper will be assessed on the basis of how well you support your teaching philosophy with current research from the field of educational psychology and how well you incorporate the major topics(avoid one topic papers!) from this course. Some of the “major topics” you will probably want to include are development, learning theory, motivation, teaching strategies, assessment, grading, etc.

Personal theory of teaching.

Start now by highlighting the content from your textbook that fits your teaching philosophy. The biggest mistake you can make is not following these directions. Points to consider:1.It is for you to decide what constitutes “the major topics” from this course.2.Most of the sources you cite will come from Woolfolk. If you are using a source from your textbook, such as the Cook & Cook (2014) source discussed on page 36 of your text, you are asked to do so as follows: “Stimulating environments may help in the pruning process in early life. (Woolfolk, p. 36).”

Personal theory of teaching.

3. If you are using the same study from page 36 of Woolfolk as an original source, you need to find the article in the library or on-line. Now you will cite the original source as follows: This study supported the belief that stimulating environments may help in the pruning process in early life. (Cook & Cook, 2014).Be sure to use each original source in a meaningful way in your paper. Your bibliography should include Woolfolk and each original journal article you use. You might want to consider checking the reference section of Woolfolk (beginning on page R-1) for a guide as to which academic journals are reputable.https://youtu.be/sAxAegfVd00

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