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Scenario: //__The beginning of the school year__//
===  It’s the beginning you the school year and your school will have a larger number of beginning teachers commencing. As part of the induction program the plan is to go back to basics and investigate an range of learning theories and they relate to 21st century learning and teaching //Then list the roles and the perspectives they are to take// The schools leading team has been assigned to explore different Learning Theories. The purpose of this task is for the leading team to have an understanding of the different learning theories. Having a better understating of how the brain works empowers educators to support students with their learning. The key focus questions that educators should ask is what aspect of learning theories relate to 21st Century learning. Are all learning theories relevant to 21st century pedagogy? Your mission is to become brain theory champion. You will use the links provided to aide you with your quest. The leading team will work together to create a Group Report that presents your team's answers to the Questions. ===

By completing this Web Quest, you should achieve the following goals:
=== ** 1) develop an interest in the study of Learning Theories 2) use the power of the Internet for advanced exploration 3) Learn information about key aspects of Learning Theories  4) Realize that complex topics can be looked at from various perspectives  5) Formulate and support an opinion based on your roles 6) work with team mates to determine a combined action plan **  ===