EDU70104
Philosophy and Schooling
Assignment 1
SEPTEMBER 2024
The use of AI for assignments
Using generative AI and AI-assisted technologies such as Chatbots to help with idea generation or planning is appropriate for this module, though your context and the nature of your assignment must be considered. It is not acceptable to use these tools to write your entire essay or assignment. Also, please bear in mind that words and ideas generated by some AI make use of other authors' ideas without referencing them, which is controversial in itself and is considered to be a form. of plagiarism and academic misconduct. Please note that students are responsible for the originality and contents of their work. If AI is used, please acknowledge - see examples below:
AI Usage Guidelines:
1. AI for Idea Generation: You may use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to help generate ideas for your analysis. For instance, AI may assist in brainstorming various educational philosophies or curriculum models from global contexts.
2. AI for Structuring: AI can help you organize your thoughts and structure your essay. For example, you can prompt AI to create an outline for comparing curriculum approaches or aligning learning outcomes.
3. Independent Work: Your final analysis and writing must be independent. AI should not write the content of your essay. You are responsible for ensuring the originality and coherence of your submission.
4. AI Acknowledgment: You must clearly acknowledge AI use in your assignment. Provide details of how you used AI to support your planning or idea generation.
Here is an example of how to do so:
“I used ChatGPT to generate ideas for structuring my discussion on educational philosophies and to research global curriculum examples. All final analysis and writing are my own.”
Example AI Prompts to Guide Students Level 2: AI Planning:
1. Generate an outline for comparing different educational philosophies in curriculum design.
2. What are some key differences between global curriculum models in primary education?
3. Provide a list of potential learning outcomes aligned with constructivist principles.
4. How can learning outcomes be aligned with teaching and assessment methods at the course level?”
Examples of ChatGPT responses to prompts:
Assignment Title:
My Educational Experiences: Evaluating Curriculum Document
The intention of this assignment is to evaluate learners' ability to analyze the relationship between educational philosophies, curriculum design, and teaching. Learners are strongly encouraged to draw upon their own past or present academic experiences. If you are currently teaching, you may leverage your current experience, or you may reflect on your own learning experience as a student to address these questions. Please note that the length of the response is less important than the accuracy of the answers. You are required to produce a systematic written report based on the provided curriculum document. Please ensure your report is well-structured and meets the following expectations:
● Comprehensive Analysis: Your report should thoroughly analyze the relationship between educational philosophies, curriculum design, and teaching practices. Make sure to reference your own past or present academic experiences as part of this analysis.
● Structured Format: Follow the sections outlined in the assignment, including:
1. Institution Profile
2. Foundations of Curriculum
3. Constructive Alignment at the Programme Level
4. Constructive Alignment at the Classroom Level
5. Moving Forward: Suggested Improvement
6. Reflection on AI Use
● Systematic Approach: Ensure that your report flows logically from one section to the next. Use headings and subheadings to organize your thoughts, and provide a clear narrative that addresses each component of the assignment.
● APA Referencing: Use academic references to support your analysis, following APA 7th edition format. Ensure that your references are relevant and properly cited (highly encouraged)
● AI Use: If you use AI tools for brainstorming or structuring, please acknowledge their use in your reflection section. Be transparent about how AI assisted you without using it to write the entire report.
● Presentation: Your report should be professionally presented with
1. Font: Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced.
2. Length: The focus should be on the quality and depth of analysis rather than word count.
3. Turnitin Report: Ensure that your similarity index is below 30%.
4. Please refer to the rubric provided for detailed assessment criteria and submit your report via myTiMES in PDF format by 24th October 2024.
1. INSTITUTION PROFILE (5%)
a) Institution Name: (Provide the name of the institution you are teaching or analyzing)
b) State and Country: (Where is the institution located?)
c) Demographic Details of Students: (Briefly describe the demographic details, including age range, socioeconomic background, etc.)
d) Curriculum/Programme Name:(Specify the curriculum or programme you will analyze)
e) Module/Course/Subject Name: (Pick one module or course to focus on)
f) Institutional Vision and Mission:(Provide a brief description of the institution’s vision and mission)
g) Unique Features of the Institution:
● Geography: (What makes the location unique?)
● Socioeconomic Status: (Describe the community’s socioeconomic status)
● Language: (What languages are spoken at the institution?)
● Other Unique Features: (Any other distinguishing factors that affect student learning)
2. FOUNDATIONS OF CURRICULUM (10%)
a) Practical example of educational philosophy in practice: (Provide one practical example of how an educational philosophy is applied in the classroom. Choose one educational philosophy. Max 200 words)
b) Combination of curriculum approaches: (Explain how multiple approaches to curriculum can be combined to create a more holistic curriculum. Max 200 words)
c) Educational philosophy that best explains the curriculum:
(Identify which philosophy is best suited to the curriculum you are analyzing)
d) Justification of the educational philosophy chosen:
(Justify your choice of philosophy for the curriculum. Max 150 words)
e) Foundations of curriculum influence: (Describe how psychological, societal, and historical foundations have shaped the curriculum. Max 250 words)
3. CONSTRUCTIVE ALIGNMENT AT THE PROGRAMME LEVEL (10%)
a) Programme Educational Objectives (PEO): (List the educational objectives of the programme in point form)
b) Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO):
● Knowledge: (List key knowledge areas at the programme level)
● Skills: (List key skills taught at the programme level)
● Predispositions:(List attitudes or predispositions promoted at the programme level)
c) Module/Course/Subject Learning Outcomes (LOs). Include min 2 LOs
● Knowledge at the module/course/subject level:
(List key knowledge areas students should acquire at this level)
● Skills at the module/course/subject level:
(List key skills students should acquire at this level)
● Predispositions at the module/course/subject level:
(List attitudes or predispositions students should develop at this level)
d) Evaluation of alignment: (Evaluate whether there is alignment between thePEO, PLO, and LO in the curriculum you are evaluating. Max 200 words)
4. CONSTRUCTIVE ALIGNMENT AT THE CLASSROOM LEVEL (10%)
a) Identify the following elements for the module/course/subject
● Learning Outcomes (LOs):
List the specific learning outcomes for the module/course/subject. You may pick one from 4(a). Learning outcomes describe what students are expected to know, be able to do, or value by the end of the course. Ensure that your learning outcomes are clear, measurable, and achievable.
● Teaching and Learning Activities:
Describe the teaching and learning activities that will help students achieve each learning outcome. The activities should directly support the learning outcomes and engage students in active learning.
● Assessments:
Identify the assessment methods that relate to each learning outcome. Assessments should measure whether the students have successfully achieved the learning outcomes.
Sample table you may use
b) Evaluation of alignment: (Evaluate whether there is alignment between the learning outcomes, teaching activities, and assessments. Max 200 words)
c) S.M.A.R.T Goals Evaluation: (Evaluate whether 2 learning outcomes meet the S.M.A.R.T criteria.
d) ABCD Method Evaluation: (Evaluate whether 2 learning outcomes meet the ABCD criteria.
5. MOVING FORWARD: SUGGESTED IMPROVEMENTS (5%)
a) Improved Learning Outcomes: (Propose new learning outcomes, and justify your changes)
b) Improving Constructive Alignment: (Propose changes to the learning outcomes, teaching activities, and assessments to improve alignment)
Sample table you may use
6. REFLECTION ON AI USE:
a) As part of your assignment, include a brief (100-150 words) reflection on how AI tools supported your planning process. In your reflection, address the following questions:
● How did AI support your thinking or idea generation?
● What were the strengths or limitations of AI in this process?
● How did you ensure the originality of your final analysis?