1. List five characteristics of an effective teacher and find a research article that addresses at least one of these characteristics. Provide the complete citation (i.e. reference) for the article and summarize the main findings of the research. You may want to use the online databases to find a research article.
2. Why are theories of human development important for teaching? Create a chart and contrast the theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, Bronfenbrenner, and Kohlberg by using the following categories:
a. Basic assumptions about human development/ Philosophical viewpoint
b. Terminology
c. Methods of Investigation
d. Implications for teaching
3. Should teachers bolster the self-esteem of their students? Using a graphic organizer, discuss the pros and cons of bolstering children's self-esteem.
4. Who is an exceptional learner? Why are intelligence tests used to assess exceptionally? What do they tell us? Describe two limitations of intelligence tests.