The Case Assignment for this course will be a 3-5 page essay (excluding cover page and references). You should use a minimum of 3-4 sources in your Case
Assignment.
Student 1: Sophia is in the second grade. She changed schools in November. She loved her old elementary school. Her old school focused on whole word reading.
Her new school only teaches phonics. Sophia is embarrassed that she cannot sound out words like the other students.
Her new school only teaches phonics. Sophia is embarrassed that she cannot sound out words like the other students.
Student 2: Jacob is failing most of his middle school courses. The teachers seem to think he is incompetent and lazy. Jacob agrees with them. He is eager to drop
out of school. Nothing in school seems to pertain to his real life.
out of school. Nothing in school seems to pertain to his real life.
Student 3: Mia has failed Algebra II twice. She wants to graduate this year, more importantly, her parents want her to graduate this year. In order to graduate, she
has to pass Algebra II. She does not believe she is capable of doing math. She also works 25 hours a week in order to save for college.
has to pass Algebra II. She does not believe she is capable of doing math. She also works 25 hours a week in order to save for college.
Choose one student. So far in this course, we have covered cognitive, social, and moral development, learning theories, and motivational theories. Using a
minimum of three resources, analyze the student’s current education difficulties, and develop a plan to encourage this student.
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minimum of three resources, analyze the student’s current education difficulties, and develop a plan to encourage this student.
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Introduction with thesis statement (1 paragraph)
2. Describe the student and the problem (1/2 page)
3. Explain why you chose this student (1/4 page)
4. Choose 2 theories of motivation, explain each theory, and provide examples. Use research to support your answer. (1 page)
5. Explain how you can use these theories to motivate the student. Use research to support your answer. (1 page)
6. What three things would like this student to achieve? (1/2 page)
7. Conclusion (1 paragraph)
Writing expectations include competency in the following:
Sentence Structure
Verb Tense and Agreement
Pronoun Use
Possessive Use
Punctuation
Spelling
Focus and Organization
Thesis Statement
Conclusion
Must be double-spaced with 1-inch margins and typed in 12-point Times New Roman.
Writing expectations include competency in the following:
Sentence Structure
Verb Tense and Agreement
Pronoun Use
Possessive Use
Punctuation
Spelling
Focus and Organization
Thesis Statement
Conclusion
Must be double-spaced with 1-inch margins and typed in 12-point Times New Roman.
Your Essay should have a Cover Page and Reference Page.
Essays should be proofread for spelling and grammar mistakes.
You are expected to do your best at using APA style.
You must cite all texts used, including page numbers to avoid plagiarism.
Your essay must have a thesis statement and conclusion that are both supported by research and analysis.
If you do not turn in your Case Assignment before the deadline, points may be deducted from your score for tardiness. If you anticipate a problem turning in
your assignment on time, please contact your instructor immediately to avoid a failing grade for non-submission
Essays should be proofread for spelling and grammar mistakes.
You are expected to do your best at using APA style.
You must cite all texts used, including page numbers to avoid plagiarism.
Your essay must have a thesis statement and conclusion that are both supported by research and analysis.
If you do not turn in your Case Assignment before the deadline, points may be deducted from your score for tardiness. If you anticipate a problem turning in
your assignment on time, please contact your instructor immediately to avoid a failing grade for non-submission