*PP 0102*

PP 0102 - Learning and Development 1

Week 1

Aim:
To impart to student teachers the basic concepts of human growth and development from birth to adolescents. The focus will be upon aspects of cognitive, physical, social and emotional development which have the greatest effects upon teaching and learning by pupils in the pre-operational to the formal stages of development. These correspond with those pupils attending the secondary schools in Brunei Darussalam. Student teachers will learn how to apply relevant principles of cognitive, physical, social and emotional development to classroom teaching in the secondary school.

Assessment:
1. Coursework - 60%
    - One presentation in pair (10%) - 15 minutes each
    - Two tests (30%)
    - One written essay (20%)

2. Examination - 40%
   - 8 Questions (Just answer 4 Questions)
   - Essay form
   - Sub-questions

Presentation (10%)
1. Clearity
2. Fluency, Confidently (Voice projection)
3. Personality (Eye Contact, Interaction with audience)
4. Content of the presentation
5. Preparation of the presentation (Organised, Visible)