[Solved]Explain and describe the use of psychological strategies used within an education setting

Basic description of assessment

Unit code and Title

EDC054-1  “Early Child psychology” 2017/18

Assessment Number

1 of 1

Assessment Value

100% of overall unit grade

Due date and time for submission

12/01/2018 10:00am

Submission is e-copy only through BREO,unless specifically indicated otherwise.

Assessment type

Case Study

Assessment title

Case Study

Aims of assessment

Students will be provided with a case study, they will need to identify the needs of the child in the case study. Students will, using a psychological theory, demonstrate how to work with the child and family in order to prevent barriers to the child accessing education.  The case study MUST be linked to theory and practice using academic sources.

Any specific submission information*

You MUST use a MINIMUM of 6 academic sources, only 2 of which can be websites.

Assessment length

2,000 words or presentation length in minutes (including question time)

Variance allowed in word limit*

+/- 10% (minimum 1,800 words, maximum 2,200 words)

*Note that reference lists, tables and figures do not count in the word limit

Support for the development of your assessment

Available assessment guidance and development

Please refer to the School of Education and English language guidance on support for assessments. The assessment will be discussed in lectures and seminars; it is your responsibility to know when these sessions are and to attend them. Staff members are unable to give individual bespoke guidance if you miss the scheduled sessions.

Relevant support available from Study Hub (PAD)

One to one, on-line (Study Hub) or workshops.  Please see the following sections of the Study Hub website

• Finding and using information
• Referencing and avoiding plagiarism
• Academic and Assignment Writing

Threshold assessment criteria

Threshold criteria for this assessment (in order to pass the assessment (40% or higher) you will need to meet these criteria)

Identify an appropriate psychological theory

Explain and describe the use of psychological strategies used within an education setting

Locate, describe and discuss research in the given area and present it in an appropriate academic style