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Psychology Applied to Teaching,
Eleventh Edition
Jack Snowman, Southern Illinois University
Robert Biehler
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Thought Questions
Chapter 3: Age-Level Characteristics
- Why is it important for elementary school teachers to understand the developmental characteristics of middle school and high school students? Conversely, why is it important for middle and secondary school teachers to be familiar with the developmental characteristics of elementary school children?
- Teachers are expected to know about the cognitive development of their students. To what extent should teachers have an understanding of their students' social, emotional, and physical development? Why is it important for teachers to know this information?
- What are some ways that teachers can help to bridge the gaps between the various areas of their students' development?
- What are some key ideas or concepts that teachers should consider when teaching a class of elementary school, middle school, or high school students?
- Males and females can differ in their development. Describe some of these gender-related differences. What implications do these findings have for teachers?
- What role can technology play in addressing the developmental issues raised in this chapter?
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