ONE question to answer from the discussion questions provided for each chapter. The
expected length of this assignment is 1/2-1 pages, double-spaced.
Chpt 1 Understanding Learning as the Core Business of School
Describe your “bifocal lens”—your future vision for students vs. present demands. In what ways do
you find yourself moving between these two perspectives?
Taylor, R.L., Smiley, L.R., & Richards, S.B. (2014). Exceptional Students: Preparing Teachers for the 21 st Century. New York, McGraw-Hill Higher Education.