Assessment 1: Literature Review
Assessment 1: Literature Review
Module code ELT2011
Module title Curriculum Studies 2 (STEM)
Submission date, time Friday 8th December 2023 by 9pm to Turnitin
Feedback type & date Written feedback on Turnitin 19/01/24 9pm
Word count 1500 words comprising:
A Literature Review to include processes and principles of planning and assessment (formative and summative) of a chosen specialist subject (1200 words)
An annotated bibliography of sources used in the work (300 words)
Assignment type
A Literature Review and annotated bibliography
Assignment structure, format and details Assignment structure:
Literature Review (1200 words)
Title
Introduction (approx. 50 words)
content and main themes discussed in the review
identify your chosen specialist subject for the review
Main discussion (approx. 1100 words)
Critical discussion on processes and principles of planning and assessment (formative and summative) in relation to your chosen subject
Conclusion (approx. 50 words)
Summarise key points from your discussion
Annotated Bibliography (300 words)
Select three key sources of literature from those included in the bibliography for the literature review
State titles and authors of each source (these details are not included in word count)
Write a brief evaluative summary of each of these three sources (approx. 100 words per source)
Note key content and arguments made by each source
Refer to each sources relevance and currency
Bibliography
Please refer to guidance on Cite Them Right on referencing:
Cite Them Right - Home (mdx.ac.uk)Written Style
Formal academic style using full sentences; you can use headings in the literature review to structure the discussion
The literature review and annotated bibliography should be written in the third person
Assessment Criteria:
Evidence of academic reading and critical analysis of relevant literature on the topic
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the subject
Good use of standard written English
Accurate referencing
Assessed learning outcome (s) Critically analyse the processes of planning, assessment and evaluation relating to curriculum delivery and their application in practice.
Identify how curriculum concepts and principles are applied to learning and teaching contexts.
7. Demonstrate effective communication and justification of own ideas
Assessment weighting % 50%
Key reading and learning resources KeyLinksAssessment Criteria & Grading Sheet
Level 5
Grade Level
Level 5 (Year 2 )Assessed generic academic skills
working towards to
demonstrate and apply Knowledge & Understanding (K&U)
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant subject area; systematic understanding; inter-relationships with relevant fields of study or specialist area
(Key concepts and theories understood & applied relating to module learning outcomes, content & assessment criteria) Reading and Research (R&R)
Demonstrates skilled use of extensive range of sources of information and their application
(Relevant range of module material, literature and research applied; operates in complex & un/predictable context - Acts with minimal direction; limited supervision; limited autonomy) Intellectual & Cognitive Skills(I&C)
Demonstrates analysis, synthesis, creativity, evaluation,
conceptualisation & critical thinking,
Problem solving
(Reading & research is understood, applied, evaluated, critiqued & critically analysed.
Writing/Presentation Skills, & Personal Responsibility
(W&P)
Demonstrates developing competence in using ethical awareness & application; academic writing/presentation & referencing conventions. There will be evidence of development of individual style in the making of meaning; individual responsibility; effective professional & interpersonal communication(Harvard referencing is applied to cite quotes, paraphrase, apply reading & material to support argument.
FIRST 1 - 4
K&U
R&R
I&C
W&P
* Demonstrates extensive and deep knowledge and understanding of different key ideas/theories
* Assignment demonstrates considerable innovation in the selection of content/theory recognition
*Uses a variety of information sources appropriate to the assignment
*Evidence of wider reading and research, placing topic in an appropriate broader context
*Develops coherent, logical and relevant arguments, drawing appropriate conclusions
*Demonstrates depth of critical analysis, perceptive judgment and independent thought throughout
*Writes fluently and effectively using a wide range of vocabulary; clarity of expression is excellent with consistently accurate use of grammar, spelling and punctuation
*Explicit and logical structure designed to maximise development of ideas
*Referencing clear, relevant and consistently accurate using the Harvard System
*Demonstrates sound knowledge & understanding of ethical policy and procedures
UPPER SECOND 5 - 8
K&U
R&R
I&C
W&P
*Demonstrates clear and accurate knowledge and understanding of key ideas/theories
*Insightful and appropriate selection of content /theory in key areas
*Good use of additional background information and reading, using appropriate sources
*Well developed and connected argument
*Demonstrates some evidence of independent thought and critical analysis
*Language fluent; thoughts and ideas clearly expressed; grammar, spelling and punctuation essentially accurate
*Clear structure that facilitates the development of ideas
*Referencing relevant and mostly correct and consistent throughout using the Harvard System
*Demonstrates sound knowledge & understanding of ethical policy and procedures
LOWER SECOND 9 - 12
K&U
R&R
I&C
W&P Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of key aspects of the topic
Some weaknesses in understanding and knowledge
Evidence of additional relevant reading
Some aspects of the topic not fully addressed
Develops some arguments
Demonstrates critical thinking with limited interconnections
Language mainly fluent; work is largely coherent; minor spelling and/or grammar and/or punctuation errors
Structure is fairly clear but the material could be organised more effectively
Harvard Referencing errors evident but of a minor nature
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge & understanding of ethical policy and procedures
THIRD 13 16
K&U
R&R
I&C
W&P
*Adequate knowledge of some aspects of the topic
*Weaknesses in understanding and knowledge of key aspects
*Key aspects of the topic not addressed
*Evidence of some reading around the subject, not always of key relevance
*Assembles ideas
*Weaknesses in development of argument
*Significant errors in grammar and/or spelling and/or punctuation
*Language not always fluent or coherent but meaning is apparent
*Some problems organisation of material/ structure
*Harvard Referencing System present but with major inconsistencies/inaccuracies
*Demonstrates knowledge & understanding of ethical policy and procedures
FAIL 17 - 20
K&U
R&R
I&C
W&P
*Very confused knowledge and understanding of module content
*Inaccurate/inappropriate content
*Very limited or no evidence of background reading
*Sources not acknowledged
*References confined to material given in lecture handouts
*No development of argument
*Account is purely descriptive
*Unsubstantiated claims based on anecdotes/generalisations
*Language far from fluent; meaning unclear; spelling and/or grammar and/or punctuation consistently poor
*Difficult to identify a coherent structure
*Referencing has major inconsistencies/errors or is absent. Or Harvard System not used
*No Bibliography
*Demonstrates limited/no knowledge & understanding of ethical policy and procedures
Guidance on ELT2011 Assignment 1
LOs
Critically analyse the processes of planning, assessment and evaluation relating to curriculum delivery and their application in practice.
Identify how curriculum concepts and principles are applied to learning and teaching contexts.
Demonstrate effective communication and justification of own ideas to others in written and graphic forms.
Title: Literature Review and annotated bibliography
Introduction (approx 50 words)
State what the work will cover
Include reference to both the literature review and annotated bibliography
When referring to the literature review, note your chosen curriculum subject (from EYFS or NC) and state any selected key stage. For Key Stage 2 (KS2), you can select either lower or upper KS2.
Main discussion (approx 1100 words)
Include two or three paragraphs on planning you can include some reference to your selected subject but can also cover key aspects of planning generally
You should refer to short, medium and long term planning and discuss why these forms of planning are used.
Note any issues about planning that have emerged in class sessions/from your reading
Include two or three paragraphs on assessment you can include some reference to your selected subject but can also cover key aspects of assessment generally
You should refer to formative and summative assessment
You should also refer to the link between assessment and planning
Note any issues about assessment that have emerged in class sessions/from your reading
Conclusion (approx 50 words)
Include a few summary points - no new points should be introduced
Annotated bibliography (approx 300 words)
Select three key sources of literature from those included in the bibliography for the literature review
State titles and authors of each source (these details are not included in word count)
Write a brief evaluative summary of each of these three sources (approx. 100 words per source)
Note key content and arguments made by each source - Refer to each sources relevance and currency
Refer to examples in session 3 resources
Structure
1st source Give full reference (for 1st source (not included in the word count)
Summary of content e.g. this report outlines
Evaluative point e.g. the authors summary of XXX clearly indicates ..Repeat the structure for the other 2 sources - all three sources should have been cited in your literature review
General points:
Check the word count matches the assignment brief: Literature Review (1200 words) (+/- 10%)
and annotated bibliography (300 words) (+/- 10%)
See Session PPT slides for guidance on a literature review
Ensure you support your views throughout the literature review
The focus in the literature review is on planning and assessment (not the specialist subject)
Examples from your practice should not be included
Literature review and annotated bibliography should be in 3rd person
