Assessment 2: You are to produce a persuasive essay in response the following statement: 'Effective teachers need a range of strategies to ensure that students learn.' Your essay will include the following: 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: o an analysis of pedagogy and classroom practice, based on your understanding of learning theories and supported by relevant quality literature o a critical reflection about your personal beliefs regarding learning and teaching and how these relate to theories and practice o 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 response. You must use APA style referencing in¬-text and include a reference list (which is not included in the word count and must start on a separate page) with your final submission. For more information and support on this assignment, refer to the Guide to completing Assignment 2: Essay document.