Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: describe the different frameworks of effective teaching; discuss theories based on cognitive development.; articulate the process of moral development and identity formation; outline theories of intelligence and its relation to learning styles; recognize the importance of language diversity; analyze the components of a multicultural classroom; list and expand upon behavioral approaches to learning; explain the role of memory, knowledge, and emotions in learning; Illustrate how metacognition impacts students’ academic performance; detail the fields that are part of the learning sciences; differentiate between self-efficacy, self-concept, and self-regulation; recount the various aspects of motivation; create a practical classroom management plan; characterize the qualities that render a teacher effective; examine the pros and cons of various assessments and grading systems.