Homework
Adolescent development is broad and wide-ranging, including physical, socioemotional, and cognitive growth. It is important to have an understanding of cognitive and social development in order to meet the diverse needs of adolescent students.
For this benchmark homework, consider information learned regarding physical development and integrate it with your understanding of the social/emotional and cognitive changes occurring during adolescence.
Write a 750 words essay addressing the following concerns:
i. In what ways do cognitive and social development affect learning? How do individuality, identity development, and personal behavior affect learning differences and development?
ii. How can diverse strengths, interests, and needs of adolescents be accounted for when designing developmentally appropriate instruction that advances learning?
iii. What is the significance of providing an environment that brings multiple perspectives into the discussion of content? What considerations should be made for the cultural norms and the personal, family, and community experiences of students?
iv. Why are school, community, and family supports critical to student learning and the overall well-being of adolescents? How can ongoing support from these stakeholders be assured?
v. How can technology reinforce learning experiences? How can a teacher ensure appropriate use of digital tools in the classroom? In what ways might digital tools support student success and creativity in a collaborative, student-focused classroom environment?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.