Kizspy | Question: 34
(Choose 1 answer)
Consider the following example from a university Education course:
"A student, Jane, has just transferred to Mr B's class from a school across the country. After one term in
class, he notices that Jane is not doing her homework. This results in Jane almost failing her mid-semester
test. He decides to transfer her to a lower level class with easier content. However, this actually makes the
problem worse, and Jane's marks continue to decline.
Describe how you would approach this problem and what measures you would take to help Jane.
Assessment Criteria:
Definition of problem
Evidence of reflection on the issues
Evidence of logical development of ideas
Integration of relevant theory and research
Reference to academic sources appropriate to the question
Correct academic referencing: in-text and reference list
Overall level of analysis in reflection."
Using the question and the assessment criteria, which of the following would be an adequate response to this
problem?
A. "I would send Jane to the councilor's office as she is obviously having difficulty settling into the new school
and might miss her old friends. I would organize to meet with her parents and discuss Jane's case with them
as well."
B. An essay that integrates different theoretical explanations of motivation with research into student
transitions into new high-schools and then details some of the major issues that those students usually face.
C. Describe a couple of different reasons why Jane might be acting the way she is. For example, that she is
lazy; that she is actually too intelligent and is acting out because she is bored in class; that she is becoming
depressed because she misses her old school and friends. Support these reasons with research into student
motivation, as well as research into the issues students face when they transfer to new high-schools.
D. Describe your approach to the problem(s) and what measures you would take to help Jane, ensuring that
you support your ideas with evidence such as research into the best ways to motivate students or help
students transition into new schools.
E. Both B and C
F. Both C and D
