Assignment Title
Critically analyse the application of one aspect of cognitive science in the classroom
In this assignment you will critically reflect on how one aspect of cognitive science can support
planning and teaching in your subject*.
planning and teaching in your subject*.
You will be required to critically interrogate existing literature
regarding cognitive science and rigorously explore the potential implications of cognitive science on
your future teaching practice. focus on either Mathematics or Literacy
regarding cognitive science and rigorously explore the potential implications of cognitive science on
your future teaching practice. focus on either Mathematics or Literacy
Assessment Guidance
This guidance is to support anyone who is unclear on how to structure their assignment and requires
a little direction, please feel free not to use this suggestion if you have your own format in mind.
This guidance is to support anyone who is unclear on how to structure their assignment and requires
a little direction, please feel free not to use this suggestion if you have your own format in mind.
Introduction: Introduce cognitive science and justify which one aspect of the sub-discipline you have
chosen. Explore the aims and purpose of your subject. (350 words)
chosen. Explore the aims and purpose of your subject. (350 words)
Thematic Literature review: Carefully interrogate a range of sources which support a deeper
understanding of your chosen aspect of cognitive science and how it links to your subject
area. Include an understanding of how the children learn in your subject. (1400 words)
understanding of your chosen aspect of cognitive science and how it links to your subject
area. Include an understanding of how the children learn in your subject. (1400 words)
Findings and Analysis: Critically reflect on the opportunities and challenges posed by cognitive
science in your teaching practice. (1000 words)
science in your teaching practice. (1000 words)
Conclusion: Draw conclusions and recommendations for future practice based on your reading and
research (250 words)
research (250 words)