Preparation
Select a specific population you would like to focus on in Part 2 of this assessment. This may be a population you currently work with, or that you plan to work with, such as children, older adults, autistic individuals, or another special-needs population.
Instructions
- Using course readings, supplemental scholarly literature, and other relevant sources as a basis, develop a presentation on strategies for improving learning and memory using Power Point, Prezi, or a similar alternative file format.
- Your presentation will be in two parts:
- Part 1: Focus on three techniques for enhancing learning and memory. These are general techniques that can be used with anyone, including yourself!
- Part 2: Focus on memory techniques for a specific population you plan to work with (such as children, older adults, autistic individuals or another special needs population).
- The length of your presentation should be 10–15 slides (not including the title page and references).
- Slides should contain bullet points or brief phrases as well as images (topic-related pictures or clip art) on select slides. Optionally, you may also insert short video clips.
- You are also required to use the notes section to include expanded details that elaborate on the slides.
- Use your course resources and at least three peer-reviewed and scholarly resources (no more than five years old) to help support your presentation.
- Review the Strategies for Enhancing Learning and Memory Scoring Guide as you work through this assessment to ensure that you complete all required elements.
Self-Evaluation
When you have finished your presentation, write a separate, one-page self-evaluation of your work compared to the scoring guide criteria.
- Ensure that you have completed all assessment requirements (ideally at the distinguished level).
- Evaluate your performance using the criteria in the scoring guide.
- Compare and contrast your self-evaluation from Assessment 1, and with any feedback provided, to align your personal evaluation with faculty expectations.
- Indicate the proficiency level you met for each criterion.
- Include the scoring guide (including comments) with your self-evaluation.
- Submit as a separate attachment when you submit your presentation.
Additional Requirements
- Written communication:Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- Sources: A minimum of three scholarly sources published within the past five years is required.
- APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines.
- Length: 10–15 slides (not including the title and references slides).
