The University of Goroka

School of Education
Learning and Teaching Division

EDY 2312/5312 Managing Behaviour in Schools

Assignment One Weighting: 30% Due Date: Week 7 Friday 4 PM

PNG Attitude Problems

So much has been said about Papua New Guineans having attitude problem. If this is true, then it
needs Papua New Guineans to make changes happen for the good of Papua New Guinea.

Identify a negative attitude or behaviour that concerns you either directly or indirectly. Provide a
brief description of the issue and state how it affects you. Select one of the major human
development theories and discuss the main concepts presented by the theory in relation to
human behaviour development. Discuss strategies on how you would change the attitude you
have chosen with the support or application of the theory you have selected.

Marking Criteria:

The following marking scheme will be used to assess your work.

Component Marks

Introduction and rationale 6

Organisation and presentation 8

Strategies and Analysis 10

Academic writing 6

Total 30

Note:
1. Use Roman New Times font size 12.
2. Ensure 1.5 space and 2cm left and right margins
3. Expected length of 2 pages only, excluding cover and reference pages.
4. Any assignment found to be plagiarized will be penalised heavily.
5. Any late work without medical certificate will not be accepted.