Write a 5–7 page analysis on a featured debate on learning theory. You will explore how the evolution of learning theories and neuroscience has shaped a current learning controversy.
In this assessment, you will explore how the evolution of learning theories and neuroscience has shaped a current learning debate.
Select one of the following learning topics:
Multiple intelligences.
Learning styles.
Brain hemisphere dominance (left versus right brain).
The Mozart effect.
Homework is essential for learning.
The use of technology and “screens” in learning.
Learning happens best in a school.
Research the historical approaches for the learning controversy and how this issue is currently being debated.
Looking at this learning controversy through the lens of learning theories and neuroscience, identify what has changed or been discovered.
Analyze the multiple perspectives of the selected theoretical concept.
Present arguments on both sides of the debate—both for and against the idea.
Assess the effect of the selected theoretical concept on your area of specialization.
To complete this assessment, you will need to do the following:
Evaluate multiple perspectives on both sides of the selected theoretical concept.
Present the arguments from both sides of the debate.
Discuss the current state of the debate in the field.
Assess the quality of available research being used to support a current debate in learning theory.
Examine the nature of the research that is being used by each side of the debate.
Determine the quality of this research by determining if the articles are theoretical in nature, are opinions, or are quality academic research.
Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
Exhibit adherence to stylistic conventions, document structure, and source attributions.
Requirements: 5-7