2007-02-10 15:42:18 · 4 answers · asked by jocel 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Because you're dealing with children all day, and it's good to know what makes them tick and what they can/can't think of on their own (what's developmentally appropriate, etc.).
2007-02-10 15:50:37 · answer #1 · answered by Laurel W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to know the cognitive development and maturity processes the youth go through...it's important for teachers to understand that so they can better help the students as a group and individually. i'm currently taking adolescent psych...it is a bit boring. plus my teacher's a jerk
2007-02-10 15:46:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are many problems with the children today. Each child is unique and different. Just are we carry baggage with us each moment of the day, so does a child. It truly help to understand what maybe hindering a child from his/her best work.
2007-02-10 15:50:58 · answer #3 · answered by lc7868 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To learn about children and the way they think, their developmental abilities at a certain age and also to learn about and recognize problems that their students are facing.
2007-02-10 15:46:31 · answer #4 · answered by Katie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋