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Biological approachDear Ethan That is not a problem. For example in the experiment I proposed regarding the modality of learning, I am sure this has been investigated before, and the background reading showed me something similar, but the actual experimental methodology,...
Internal Assessment (teacher)Thank you for your help. I am following the "one-year-sl-course." Are there any sections that can be omitted given time constraints? It looks like I need to include all the "unit lesson plans" and then add in the teaching ideas when time allows....
Setting up your courseThank you, John, That makes sense, so I am wondering if the IB has anything to say about the IA aim and methodology, alluding to what extent their proposal needs to be original. It seems that without a very thorough understanding of the quantity...
Internal Assessment (teacher)Piaget is definitely a cognitive model. Vygotsky is also, but is also sociocultural. I think that Piaget is the better option. If writing about Vygotsky, then aspects such as scaffolding is important for the cognitive model.
Human developmentHello John, I would like to ask if Piaget and Vygotsky can be used to explain "cognitive models in human development" because when I have discussion with my students, we can understand that both can be use to explain "The role of one or more cognitive...
Human developmentDear Ethan, As they are supposed to be investigating a current problem, I would definitely encourage them to use modern research. Many of my students how have gone on to study in the Netherlands and UK have told me that they are not allowed...
Internal Assessment (teacher)Hello John and Laura, In terms of the lit review, it is likely students will want to review the older key studies that we often use in class and are easy to find. Is there anything wrong with them using these as long as they can link them to...
Internal Assessment (teacher)Dear Gretchen, The questions do not have to be directional. I have actually told my own students to avoid that because it may introduce bias into the research.
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Cognitive theories of attraction