The Science of Learning
Deliverable 2 – Cognitive Function
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Assessments Content
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Competency
Interpret cognitive function in learning.
Student Success Criteria
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Scenario
There are many types of cognitive functions that impact learning among adults. Adult students at the university are struggling with two specific cognitive functions:
· Cognitive Load: Adults typically have many responsibilities (family, career, etc.) that enhance their wisdom and experience and can make studying and testing challenging due to constraints on free time.
· Language Abilities: An increasing number of adult Americans are multi-lingual and have English as a second or third language. Cognitive functioning is high when students need to translate test questions or assignments into their native language.
Prepare a best practices document for Dr. Lydia to help ensure her lesson plans and assessments meet the students’ needs.
Instructions
In a best practices document, complete the following:
· Identify best practices for assessments and lesson plans.
· Explain how each best practice will improve the cognitive function of students struggling with cognitive load and/or varied language abilities.
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Rubric Details
Maximum Score
80 points
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Best Practices
40 possible points (50%)
Mastery Advanced/exceeds achievement
Thorough and accurate identification of best practices for assessments and lesson plans.
40
Proficiency Clear/effective achievement
Strong identification of best practices for assessments and lesson plans.
35
Competence Adequate/basic achievement
Basic identification of best practices for assessments and lesson plans.
27
Emerging Limited/growing achievement
Vague identification of best practices for assessments and lesson plans.
20
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Improving Cognitive Function
40 possible points (50%)
Mastery Advanced/exceeds achievement
Thorough and accurate explanation of how each best practice will improve the cognitive function of students struggling with cognitive load and/or varied language abilities.
40
Proficiency Clear/effective achievement
Strong explanation of how each best practice will improve the cognitive function of students struggling with cognitive load and/or varied language abilities.
35
Competence Adequate/basic achievement
Basic explanation of how each best practice will improve the cognitive function of students struggling with cognitive load and/or varied language abilities.
27
Emerging Limited/growing achievement
Vague explanation of how each best practice will improve the cognitive function of students struggling with cognitive load and/or varied language abilities.
20
Not Submitted
Did not submit.