Pass the Praxis II Test: Principles of Learning and Teaching » (3rd Edition)

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     1
The Cognitive Development of Students     5
The Psychosocial Development of Students     11
Student Diversity     19
Cognition and Knowledge Construction     24
Creating an Environment for Student Learning     31
Instructional Design     41
Motivation     48
Special Education     54
Student Assessment     60
Teacher Professionalism     65
Practice Test Questions     74
References     91