IPS1501 ASSIGNMENT
2 ANSWRES 2024
DUE DATE: 20 JUNE 2024
IPS1501 ASSIGNMENT 2
ANSWRES 2024
, IPS1501
ASSESSMENT 2: WRITTEN ASSESSMENT [100 marks]
UNIQUE NUMBER: 800049
SUBMISSION DATE: 20 June 2024
QUESTION 1 [30 marks]
Respond to the following questions. One mark per fact.
1.1 Discuss the following theories, by naming the theorist and explaining the
importance or relevance of each theory to teachers. In other words, how does
awareness of this theory enable teachers to be more effective?
1.1.1 Hierarchy of needs
- Abraham Maslow - Understanding the hierarchy of needs helps teachers ensure
that students' basic needs are met before expecting them to engage in higher-level
learning activities.
1.1.2 Attachment theory
- John Bowlby - Knowledge of attachment theory helps teachers understand the
impact of early relationships on a child's emotional development and behavior in the
classroom.
1.1.3 Psychosocial theory of development
- Erik Erikson - This theory helps teachers understand the different social and
emotional developmental stages of students and how to best support them at each
stage.
1.1.4 Social Selfhood
- William James - Understanding social selfhood helps teachers understand how
students develop their sense of self in relation to others, which can impact their
social interactions and relationships in the classroom.
1.1.5 Positive Psychology
2 ANSWRES 2024
DUE DATE: 20 JUNE 2024
IPS1501 ASSIGNMENT 2
ANSWRES 2024
, IPS1501
ASSESSMENT 2: WRITTEN ASSESSMENT [100 marks]
UNIQUE NUMBER: 800049
SUBMISSION DATE: 20 June 2024
QUESTION 1 [30 marks]
Respond to the following questions. One mark per fact.
1.1 Discuss the following theories, by naming the theorist and explaining the
importance or relevance of each theory to teachers. In other words, how does
awareness of this theory enable teachers to be more effective?
1.1.1 Hierarchy of needs
- Abraham Maslow - Understanding the hierarchy of needs helps teachers ensure
that students' basic needs are met before expecting them to engage in higher-level
learning activities.
1.1.2 Attachment theory
- John Bowlby - Knowledge of attachment theory helps teachers understand the
impact of early relationships on a child's emotional development and behavior in the
classroom.
1.1.3 Psychosocial theory of development
- Erik Erikson - This theory helps teachers understand the different social and
emotional developmental stages of students and how to best support them at each
stage.
1.1.4 Social Selfhood
- William James - Understanding social selfhood helps teachers understand how
students develop their sense of self in relation to others, which can impact their
social interactions and relationships in the classroom.
1.1.5 Positive Psychology
