Referencing Styles : APA
This assessment requires you to draw on your learning from weeks 1-7, in relation to theories of
learning and development, and respond to a statement in the form of a scholarly essay with
academic referencing.
Theories stem from questions that are tested, verified and approved by research. Theories of
learning and development sometimes contradict each other and sometimes complement as they
are influenced by many factors, including:
cultural, historical and social factors
values and beliefs
‘images’ of the child.
Assessment details
Deconstruct the following statement, in light of your understanding of theories relating to learning
and development, and images of the child:
Identify and discuss theories from your learning in this unit from weeks 1-7 that
complement and contradict this statement.
Explore the implications of these theories and ‘images’ for teaching and learning.