Assignment Task: Who Are Today's Students?
1. Read - Who Are Today's Students? (Chapter 5)
2. Review the Learning Outcomes
Answer Questions - in "Review Learning Outcomes", page 84. 2
Review each section of the chapter and answer the following:
Q1. What are the ways in which students can differ from each other.
Q2. What life circumstances may hinder a student's success in school?
Q3. Why is it so necessary for teachers to understand the nature of their student's daily lives?
Q4. How may your students' life histories affect their performance in class?
Q5. Why is it important to assess how your students learn best?
Q6. How can student diversity be a gift for the teacher and others.