You are to produce a persuasive essay, in the first person, in response to the following statement:
‘To be effective, teachers need to understand how students learn.’
Your essay will include:
1. an introduction that summarises the issues to be covered in your essay and introduces the position you will take in response to the statement above
2. a persuasive argument in support of your position that provides evidence of:
o an analysis of pedagogy and classroom practice, based on your understanding of learning theories and supported by relevant and quality literature
o a critical reflection about your personal beliefs regarding learning and teaching and how these relate to theories and practice