Cognitive Variations and Teachers Who Have Impact

Video Clip 1: Cognitive Variations

1		Some classrooms may have a combination of concrete operational and formal operational thinkers. How can teachers accommodate the individual needs of these students when presenting new learning materials?
2		What are some particular areas of concern teachers should consider when teaching girls versus boys?

Video Clip 2: Teachers Who Have Impact

3		What are positive teacher traits as described by the students in this video clip? Do these traits reflect what you've learned in the text?
4		How do you think these students' teachers met the individual needs of these students in the clip?