Cliffsnotes Praxis: Principles of Learning and Teaching, Third Edition

<div>The Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) tests assess a new teacher&#39;s knowledge and understanding of educational practices foundational to beginning a career as a professional educator. The tests&#39; content focuses on key indicators of an educator&#39;s knowledge of topics such as human development, learning processes, instructional processes, diverse learners, and professional issues. The four grade-specific PLT tests covered in the test-prep book are Early Childhood, Grades K-6, Grades 5-9, and Grades 7-12.<br><br> Cumulatively, the following states require beginning teachers to pass one or more of the PLT tests: Alabama, Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, and West Virginia, plus D.C., Virgin Islands,Guam, and the Department of Defense.<br><br> Features of the guide focus on what test-takers need to know:<br> &#8226;&#160;Subject review chapters<br> &#8226; One model practice&#160;test with answers and detailed explanations for each of the four PLT tests<br> &#160;</div>

<div>DIANE E. KERN, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Rhode Island and a member of the School of Education&#39;s ad hoc committee on licensure tests. She resides&#160;in&#160;Wakefield, Rhode Island.</div>