Scenario

You are supporting a diverse cohort of first-year university students enrolled in a Psychology module. The upcoming topic is:
"Key Terms in Cognitive Psychology" (e.g. attention, memory, schema, perception).

Task Steps

1. ENGAGEMENT – Stimulate interest and motivation

  • Create a Quizlet set of at least 10 key terms. (Quizlet)

  • Use images, audio, and interactive games (e.g. Match, Gravity) to help learners connect with the content.

  • Consider how these features can help maintain attention and motivation (e.g. gamification, visual cues, autonomy).

 2. REPRESENTATION – Provide content in varied formats

  • Include:

    • Written definitions

    • Example sentences

    • Audio pronunciation

    • Visuals (with alt-text or description)

  • Explain how these formats support different learning needs (e.g. dyslexia, EAL students, auditory learners).

3. ACTION & EXPRESSION – Offer diverse ways to show understanding

  • Ask learners to:

    • Use Quizlet’s Test or Flashcards features.

    • Choose one key term and create a short infographic, audio explanation, or analogy.

  • Provide a choice board and simple rubric for self-assessment.

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