Pass the PraxisThis brief, 90 page 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. |
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The Principles of Learning and Teaching | 1 |
The Cognitive Development of Students | 5 |
The Psychosocial Development of Students | 12 |
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