You are to produce a persuasive essay in response to the following statement: Teachers need various strategies but for those strategies to be successful, they need to be based on how students learn....

You are to produce a persuasive essay in response to the following statement:

Teachers need various strategies but for those strategies to be successful, they need to be based on how students learn. Student diversity demands a sophisticated approach to teaching, so that all children can achieve to the best of their potential.


To what extent do you agree?

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:

• an analysis of pedagogy and classroom practice, based on your understanding of learning theories and supported by relevant quality literature


• a critical reflection about your personal beliefs regarding learning and teaching and how these relate to theories and practice


• an overview of the influence of child development on learning.

3. A conclusion that summarises the points discussed in your essay and makes one final statement about your respons