Note the focus area and standard Note the type of Describe the artefact / document and Describe
Describe how the artefact /
descriptor/s the artefact /
document reflects
1.2 Understand how
students learn
Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of research
into how students learn and
the implications for teaching.
artefact / document indicate the possible impact or result on document
teaching and/ or student learning meet the standard descriptors you
have identified.
This artefact is a As part of a cooperative learning unit I This artefact is verification of
slide from a completed I was required to conduct my research into the theory
PowerPoint I research into brain theory and the of learning and subsequent
prepared for a factors affecting student learning. On advice for teaching and
university this slide I identify the key learning (APST: 1.2).
assignment on environmental elements teachers must
cooperative establish for the ultimate learning to
learning. occur. Several factors were identified
including: positive environments,
I chose this artefact constructivism, social interactions and
as it articulates my engagement. Caine (1991) proposed
research and that in order to teach effectively,
knowledge of the educators must accommodate for both
conditions students the needs and design of the human
learn best in. brain.
 References

Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership. (2011). Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Retrieved from:
http://www.aitsl.edu.au/

Caine, R. Caine, G. (1991). Making Connections: Teaching and the Human Brain. Association for Supervision and Curriculum
Development. Retrieved from: http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED335141.pdf