This brief booklet provides an overview of the topics that are covered on the Praxis II (Principles of Learning and Teaching) exam. Topics include: student diversity, student assessment, instructional design, cognition and knowledge construction, among others. The last chapter offers practice test questions to help students prepare to pass the Praxis.
This brief booklet provides an overview of the topics that are covered on the Praxis II (Principles of Learning and Teaching) exam. Topics include: student diversity, student assessment, instructional design, cognition and knowledge construction, among others. The last chapter offers practice test questions to help students prepare to pass the Praxis.
Preparation for Taking the Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching Test 1The Cognitive Development of Students 5The Psychosocial Development of Students 11Student Diversity 19Cognition and Knowledge Construction 24Creating an Environment for Student Learning 31Instructional Design 41Motivation 48Special Education 54Student Assessment 60Teacher Professionalism 65Practice Test Questions 74References 91