PSY 120: Educational Psychology

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Course Curriculum

1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. What is Educational Psychology?
3. Main Topics in Educational Psychology
4. Educational Psychology Theories
5. Educational Psychology Examples
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 1.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Learning?
3. Learning Process
4. Types of Learning in Psychology
5. Learning Strategies
6. Lesson Summary
7. FAQs
8. Activities
9. 1.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Introduction and Background
3. Professional Knowledge and Skills
4. Reflection
5. Professional Growth
6. Lesson Summary
7. Lesson Objectives
8. 1.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Behavioral Perspective
3. Cognitive Perspective
4. Developmental Perspective
5. Social Cognitive Perspective
6. Constructivist Perspective
7. Lesson Summary
8. 1.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
3. Individualized Education Program
4. Least Restrictive Environment
5. Free Appropriate Public Education
6. Appropriate Evaluation
7. Parent and Student Participation
8. Procedural Safeguards
9. Lesson Summary
10. Lesson Objectives
11. 1.5 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. What is Cognitive Perspective?
3. Cognitive Approach to Learning: Sensation
4. Cognitive View: Perception
5. Cognitive Perspective Examples
6. Gestalt Principles of Organization
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 2.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Multi-Store Model of Memory
3. Sensory Storage
4. Short-Term Memory
5. Long-Term Memory
6. Stages of Memory
7. Dual Store Model of Memory
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 2.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Types Of Memory
3. Sensory Memory
4. Long-Term Memory
5. Lesson Summary
6. Frequently Asked Questions
7. 2.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. An Auditory Process
3. Storage Capacity of Short-Term Memory
4. The Serial Position Curve
5. Lesson Summary
6. Lesson Objectives
7. Lesson Objectives
8. 2.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Types of Mnemonic Device
3. Summary
4. Lesson Objective
5. 2.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Are Types of Memory Interference?
3. Memory Interference Theory
4. State-Dependent Memory
5. Mood-Dependent Memory
6. Amnesia as Memory Interference
7. Applications of the Types of Memory Interference
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 2.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Schemata Definition
3. History of Scripts and Schemata
4. Types of Schemata
5. Schema Examples
6. How Schemas and Scripts Are Made
7. Importance of Cognitive Scripts
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 2.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Information Transfer Overview
3. Types of Information Transfer
4. Examples of Information Transfer
5. Lesson Summary
6. Frequently Asked Questions
7. 2.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Cognitive Thinking and Creativity
3. Divergent Thinking
4. Convergent Thinking
5. Divergent Thinking vs Convergent Thinking
6. More Types of Thinking
7. Creativity and Intelligence
8. Brainstorming
9. Lesson Summary
10. FAQs
11. Activities
12. 2.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Creativity?
3. Barriers to Thinking Creatively
4. Creative Problem Solving
5. Lesson Summary
6. Lesson Objective
7. 2.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Definition of Problem Solving
3. Difference Between a Problem vs. an Issue
4. A Well-Defined Problem vs. an ill-Defined Problem
5. Problem Solving Strategies
6. The IDEAL Problem Solving Model
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 2.11 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is a Heuristic?
3. What Is the Availability Heuristic?
4. Availability Heuristic Examples
5. Criticisms
6. Lesson Summary
7. FAQs
8. Activities
9. 2.12 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Piaget's Stages of Development
3. Stages One Through Three of Piaget's Development Theory
4. Formal Operational Stage
5. Formal Operational Stage Examples
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 2.13 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. What is Thorndike's Law of Effect?
3. Who Formulated the Law of Effect?
4. Development of the Law
5. Uses and Examples of the Law of Effect
6. Significance of the Law of Effect
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 3.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Classical Conditioning?
3. Ivan Pavlov's Dog Experiment
4. John Watson's "Little Albert" Experiment
5. How Classical Conditioning Works
6. Classical Conditioning Examples
7. Classical Conditioning Phenomena
8. Classical Conditioning in the Classroom
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. 3.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is the Little Albert Experiment?
3. Who was John Watson: Little Albert Experiment
4. Watson Classical Conditioning
5. Baby Albert Experiment Criticism
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 3.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is Operant Conditioning?
3. History of Operant Conditioning
4. Operant Conditioning Experiment
5. B. F. Skinner's Operant Conditioning Theory
6. Reinforcement in Operant Conditioning
7. Punishment in Operant Conditioning
8. Schedules of Reinforcement in Operant Conditioning
9. Operant Behavior Examples
10. Operant Conditioning vs. Classical Conditioning
11. Lesson Summary
12. FAQs
13. Activities
14. 3.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Schedules of Reinforcement
3. Types of Reinforcement Schedules
4. Continuous Reinforcement Schedule
5. Partial Reinforcement Schedules
6. Partial Reinforcement Examples
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 3.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation
3. The Research of David Premack
4. The Premack Principle
5. Another example
6. Lesson Summary
7. Lesson Objectives
8. 3.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Shaping in Psychology?
3. Shaping: Psychology Definition
4. Shaping: Psychology Example
5. Shaping Process: Steps to Shaping Behavior Modification
6. Shaping Behavior Examples in Everyday Life
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 3.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Law of Effect in the Classroom
3. Time Out
4. Corporal Punishment
5. Extinction and Schedules of Reinforcement
6. Token Economies
7. Lesson Summary
8. Lesson Objectives
9. 3.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Externalizing Behavior?
3. Causes of Externalizing Behavior
4. Consequences of Externalizing Behavior
5. Examples of Externalizing Behavior
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 3.9 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Background
3. Principles of Cognitive Development
4. Nature versus Nurture
5. Lesson Summary
6. Lesson Objectives
7. 4.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Background
3. Basic Assumptions
4. Lesson Summary
5. Lesson Objectives
6. 4.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Jean Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
3. Piaget's Learning Theory and Assumptions
4. Children's Motivation to Learn
5. Schemas and The Construction of Knowledge
6. Assimilation and Accommodation
7. Interaction With Physical and Social Environment
8. Equilibrium
9. Stages of Cognitive Development
10. Implementation of Piaget's Theory
11. Lesson Summary
12. Frequently Asked Questions
13. 4.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Assimilation vs Accommodation
3. Assimilation Psychology Definition
4. Assimilation and Accommodation Examples
5. Impact of Accommodation and Assimilation
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 4.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
3. How Piaget Developed The Theory?
4. Piaget Stages
5. Important Concepts in Piaget's Theory
6. Piaget's Theory in Education
7. Challenges To Piaget Stages
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 4.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development
3. Stages of Development
4. Speech and Language Development
5. Zone of Proximal Development
6. Vygotsky's Theory Examples
7. Theory Criticisms
8. Vygotsky vs. Piaget
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. 4.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Lev Vygotsky and the Zone of Proximal Development
3. What is the Zone of Proximal Development?
4. Zone of Proximal Development and Scaffolding
5. Assessing the Zone of Proximal Development
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 4.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is the Theory of Social Constructivism?
3. Individual Constructivism vs Social Constructivism
4. Mediated Learning Experience
5. Guiding Principles of Social Constructivism
6. Benefits of Social Constructivism
7. Social Constructivism in the Classroom
8. Social Constructivism Examples
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. 4.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is a Cognitive Tool?
3. Technical vs. Psychological Tools
4. Early Cognitive Tools
5. Use of Cognitive Tools
6. Cognitive Tool Use in the Classroom
7. Lesson Summary
8. Lesson Objectives
9. 4.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Piaget Vs. Vygotsky
3. Compare and Contrast Piaget and Vygotsky
4. Lesson Summary
5. Frequently Asked Questions
6. 4.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Interpersonal Relationships: Background
3. Functions of Interpersonal Relationships
4. Types of Interpersonal Relationships
5. Promoting Effective Interpersonal Relationships
6. Lesson Summary
7. Lesson Objectives
8. 4.11 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Erikson's Stages of Development: Overview
3. Erik Erikson and Joan Erikson
4. Psychosocial Development: History
5. The 8 Stages of Psychosocial Development Theory and Examples
6. Criticism of Erikson's Theory
7. Lesson Summary
8. FAQs
9. Activities
10. 4.12 quiz
1. Introduction
2. How Does Language Develop?
3. Theoretical Approaches
4. Components of Language
5. Lesson Summary
6. Lesson Objectives
7. 4.13 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Approaches to Bilingual Education
3. Background of Language Education
4. Immersion Approach
5. Bilingual Education Approach
6. Multicultural Education
7. Lesson Summary
8. 4.14 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is Prosocial Behavior?
3. Importance of Prosocial Behavior
4. Prosocial Behavior Examples
5. Development of Prosocial Behavior
6. How to Develop Prosocial Skills
7. Lesson Summary
8. FAQs
9. Activities
10. 4.15 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development
3. Pre-Conventional Level of Moral Reasoning
4. Post-Conventional Level of Moral Reasoning
5. Kohlberg's Stages Criticisms
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 4.16 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Gilligan's Theory of Moral Development
3. Carol Gilligan's Research on Moral Development
4. Gilligan's Stages of Moral Development
5. Critiques of Gilligans Theory
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 4.17 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Gender Differences in the Classroom
3. Cognitive Abilities and Achievement Motivation
4. Interpersonal Behavior and Relationships
5. Sense of Self and Self-Esteem
6. Classroom Behavior
7. Gender Differences at Different Grade Levels
8. Lesson Summary
9. Learning Outcome
10. 4.18 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is the Nature vs. Nurture Debate?
3. History of Nature vs. Nurture Debate
4. Examples of Nature vs. Nurture
5. Nature, Nurture, and the Gender Debate
6. Gender Differences Examples
7. Addressing Gender Equity in Society
8. Conclusion to the Nature vs. Nurture Debate
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. 4.19 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Bronfenbrenner's Microsystem Theory
3. Microsystem Definition
4. Microsystem Examples
5. Lesson Summary
6. Frequently Asked Questions
7. 4.20 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Client-Centered Therapy?
3. Who Developed Client-Centered Therapy?
4. Person-Centered Therapy Techniques
5. Client-Centered Therapy Methods
6. Self-Concept in Client-Centered Therapy
7. Client-Centered Therapy Examples
8. Effectiveness of Client-Centered Therapy
9. Benefits of Client-Centered Therapy
10. Lesson Summary
11. Frequently Asked Questions
12. 4.21 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. What is Motivation?
3. Motivation in Education
4. Why is Student Motivation Important?
5. Impact of Motivation in School
6. Perspectives of Motivation
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 5.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Social Cognitive Theory?
3. Albert Bandura and Social Learning
4. Modeling
5. Rules of Social Cognitive Theory
6. Criticism of Social Cognitive Theory
7. Applications of Social Cognitive Theory
8. Lesson Summary
9. FAQs
10. Activities
11. 5.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
3. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in Order
4. The Maslow Pyramid
5. The Expanded Hierarchy of Needs
6. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Explained
7. Criticism of the Hierarchy of Needs
8. Methodology Problem
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. 5.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Who is Albert Bandura?
3. Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory
4. Vicarious Learning
5. Social Cognitive Theory
6. Criticism of Albert Bandura Theory
7. Publications and Awards
8. Lesson Summary
9. FAQs
10. Activities
11. 5.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Attribution Theory and Model
3. How Attributions Are Communicated to Learners
4. Attributional Biases
5. Lesson Summary
6. Lesson Objectives
7. 5.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Expectancy Value Theory of Motivation
3. EVT in Education
4. EVT in Other Fields
5. Expectancy Value Models
6. EVT and Predicted Outcome Value Theory
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 5.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Goals and Needs
3. Mastery vs. Performance Goals
4. Which Is Best? Mastery or Performance Goals
5. Multiple Goals Dilemma
6. Influences on Goal Orientation
7. Educational Outcomes of Goals
8. Lesson Summary
9. Learning Outcomes
10. 5.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Definitions
3. Classroom Applications of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation
4. Sources of Intrinsic Motivation
5. Use of Rewards
6. Lesson Summary
7. Lesson Objectives
8. 5.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Self-Concept vs. Self-Efficacy vs. Self-Esteem
3. The Development of Healthy and Inflated Self-Concepts
4. Factors That Affect Self-Concept
5. Perceived Self-Efficacy
6. Factors That Affect Self-Efficacy Expectations
7. Differences Between Perceived Self-Efficacy and Self-Concept
8. Self-Efficacy and Self-Concept Examples
9. Applications of Self-Concept and Self-Efficacy Expectations
10. Lesson Summary
11. Frequently Asked Questions
12. 5.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Self-Determination Theory Definition
3. Assumptions of Self-Determination Theory
4. Reason for Motivation: Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness
5. Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Human Behavior
6. Self-Determination Theory Examples
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 5.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Introduction to Self-Regulation
3. Self-Regulation Defined
4. Self-Regulation as a Process
5. Dimensions of Self-Regulation
6. Influences on Self-Regulation
7. Teaching Self-Regulation
8. Lesson Summary
9. 5.11 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Introduction to Attributions
3. Attributions Defined
4. Attributions Communicated
5. The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
6. Teacher Self-Efficacy
7. Setting expectations and Attributions
8. Lesson Summary
9. 5.12 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Definition of Learned Helplessness
3. Types of Learned Helplessness in Children
4. Learned Helplessness Examples
5. Learned Helplessness in Education
6. Tips for Helping Learned Helplessness
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 5.13 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Extrinsic Motivation: Psychology Definition
3. Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation
4. Extrinsic Motivation Examples
5. Types of Extrinsic Motivation
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 5.14 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Measurement of Intelligence: What is IQ?
3. How to Measure IQ
4. Limitations of the IQ Test
5. How to Measure Emotional Intelligence
6. What Does an IQ Test Measure?
7. Available IQ Tests
8. History of Measuring Intelligence
9. The Flynn Effect
10. Lesson Summary
11. FAQs
12. Activities
13. 6.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Intelligence?
3. Origins of Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence
4. Measurement of Fluid Intelligence
5. Can Fluid Intelligence be Improved?
6. Measurement of Crystallized intelligence
7. Application of Fluid and Crystallized Abilities to Problem-Solving
8. Development Across the Life Span
9. Relationship to Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
10. Lesson Summary
11. Frequently Asked Questions
12. 6.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory
3. Gardner's 8 Intelligences
4. Multiple Intelligences Theory vs Learning Styles
5. Criticism of Multiple Intelligences Theory
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 6.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Parenting Style
3. Four Types of Parents
4. Classroom Application
5. Summary
6. Lesson Objectives
7. 6.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Effect of Culture in Education
3. Understanding the Impact of Culture on Education
4. Socialization
5. Lesson Summary
6. Lesson Objectives
7. 6.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Charles Cooley and George Herbert Mead
3. The Looking-Glass Self
4. George Herbert Mead's Stages
5. Lesson Summary
6. Lesson Objectives
7. 6.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Changing Self from Childhood to Adolescence
3. James Marcia
4. Marcia's Four Identities
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 6.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. James Marcia
3. James Marcia's Theory of Development
4. Marcia's Identity Statuses
5. Applicability of Marcia's Identity Status Theory
6. Criticisms of Marcia's Identity Status Theory
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 6.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Educating Students with Special Needs
3. Learning Disability
4. Least Restrictive Environment
5. Least Restrictive Environment
6. Accommodations
7. Modifications
8. Lesson Summary
9. Learning Outcomes
10. 6.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Individual Education Plan in the Classroom
3. Assessing Current Academic Performance
4. Personalized Educational Services
5. Measurable Goals and Objectives
6. Who Needs an IEP?
7. Lesson Summary
8. Lesson Objective
9. 6.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Learning Disabilities in Children
3. How Do You Identify a Learning Disability?
4. Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors
5. Lesson Summary
6. Frequently Asked Questions
7. 6.11 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Understanding ADHD
3. Common Characteristics of ADHD
4. Teaching: Academic Instruction
5. Teaching: Classroom Accommodation
6. Teaching: Behavioral Interventions
7. Lesson Summary
8. 6.12 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Articulation Therapy
3. Syllable Level
4. Word Level
5. Phrase Level
6. Sentence Level
7. Reading Level
8. Conversation Level
9. Lesson Summary
10. 6.13 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is a Speech Sound Disorder?
3. Phonological Errors
4. Articulation Errors
5. Fluency Disorders
6. Diagnosis of Speech Sound Disorders
7. Treatments of Speech Sound Disorders
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 16.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Learning About Differences
3. Autism: A Behavioral Profile
4. Asperger: How Is It Different?
5. Example Scenario
6. Lesson Summary
7. 6.15 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Developmental Milestones
3. Developmental Delay
4. Cognitive Delay
5. Social Delay
6. Teaching Students with a Developmental Delay
7. Lesson Summary
8. 6.16 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Sensory Exercise
3. Sensory Integration
4. Characteristics of Sensory Challenges
5. Hyperreactive and Hyporeactive
6. Adapting the Classroom
7. Lesson Summary
8. 6.17 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Gifted Versus Talented
3. Gifted
4. Academic Aptitude
5. Intellectual Ability
6. Characteristics of Giftedness
7. Renzulli Three-Ring Model
8. Lesson Summary
9. 6.19 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Sorting Students
3. Ability Grouping
4. Tracking
5. Advantages of Tracking
6. Disadvantages of Tracking
7. Lesson Summary
8. 6.19 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Dysgraphia?
3. Is Dysgraphia a Form of Autism?
4. Is Dysgraphia the Same as Dyslexia?
5. Dysgraphia Symptoms, Causes, and Comorbidities
6. Dysgraphia Symptoms
7. Dysgraphia Causes
8. Comorbidities of Dysgraphia
9. Types of Dysgraphia
10. Dysgraphia Treatment
11. Lesson Summary
12. Frequently Asked Questions
13. 6.20 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. What Are Forms of Assessment?
3. Purpose of Different Types of Assessments
4. The Difference between Formal and Informal Assessment
5. Different Types of Assessment Strategies
6. Forms of Assessment Examples
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 7.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Defining Standardized Assessment
3. Formative vs. Summative Assessment
4. Formative vs. Summative Assessment Examples
5. Lesson Summary
6. FAQs
7. Activities
8. 7.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. 4 Qualities of Good Assessments
3. Lesson Summary
4. Learning Outcome
5. 7.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Validity in Assessment?
3. Factors That Impact Validity
4. Measurement of Validity in Assessment
5. Types of Validity
6. The Relationship Between Validity and Reliability
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 7.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Definition
3. Conditions That Impact Reliability
4. Measurement of Reliability: Reliability Coefficient
5. Types of Reliability
6. Increasing Reliability of Classroom Assessments
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcomes
9. 7.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Performance Assessment?
3. Performance Assessment Examples
4. Performance Assessment Tasks
5. Guidelines of Performance Assessment
6. Benefits of Performance Assessment
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 7.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Summarizing Test Results: Raw Score
3. Normal Distribution
4. Standard Deviation
5. Lesson Summary
6. 7.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Standard Score, Stanines and Z-Score
3. Cumulative Percentage and Percentile Rank
4. Lesson Summary
5. 7.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Standard Deviation and Bell Curve
3. Normal Distribution
4. How to Read a Bell Curve
5. Grading on a Curve and Standard Deviation
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 7.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Using Assessments
3. Raw Scores
4. Criterion-Referenced Scores
5. Norm-Referenced Scores
6. Age/Grade Equivalent, Percentile, Standard
7. Lesson Summary
8. Lesson Objectives
9. 7.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Statistics of Classroom Assessment
3. Statistics of Summary: the Mean
4. Statistics of Summary: the Median
5. Statistics of Summary: the Mode
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcome
8. 7.11 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Standardized Testing?
3. Advantages of Standardized Testing
4. Disadvantages of Standardized Testing
5. Factors That Impact Standardized Testing
6. Should Standardized Testing Be Abolished or Promoted?
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 7.12 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Educational Reform and High-Stakes Testing
3. High-Stakes Testing Defined
4. Accountability Defined
5. Use of High-Stakes Testing Results
6. Advantages of High-Stakes Testing
7. Disadvantages of High-Stakes Testing
8. High-Stakes Testing Guidelines
9. Lesson Summary
10. Learning Outcomes
11. 7.13 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Assessment Bias
3. What is Cultural Test Bias?
4. Other Types of Test Bias
5. Test Bias Examples
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 7.14 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Defining Assessment
3. Use of Standardized Assessments
4. Misuse of Standardized Assessments
5. Lesson Summary
6. 7.15 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is an Ecological Assessment?
3. How to Do an Ecological Assessment
4. Ecological Assessment Examples
5. Benefits of Ecological Assessment
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 7.16 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Expository Instruction
3. Interactive Instruction
4. Hands-On Instruction
5. Collaborative Instruction
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcome
8. 8.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Direct and Discovery Instruction in Childhood
3. Direct Instruction
4. Discovery Instruction
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 8.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Today's Diverse Class
3. Definition of Differentiated Instruction
4. Differentiating Content
5. Differentiating Process
6. Differentiating Product
7. Differentiating Learning Environment
8. Lesson Summary
9. Lesson Objectives
10. 8.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Bloom's Taxonomy?
3. Understanding Bloom's Taxonomy
4. Mastery Learning
5. Bloom's Taxonomy Examples
6. Levels of Bloom's Taxonomy Explained
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 8.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Definition of Expository Instruction
3. Characteristics of a Good Expository Approach
4. Advance Organizer Example Advance Organizers
5. Lesson Summary
6. 8.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Advance Organizers
3. Examples of Advance Organizers in the Classroom
4. Analogies
5. Graphic Organizers
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 8.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Cooperative Learning
3. Jigsaw
4. Elements of Cooperative Learning
5. Additional Examples
6. Collaborative Learning
7. Lesson Summary
8. 8.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Why Is Classroom Management Important?
3. Types of Classroom Management
4. Classroom Management Techniques
5. Maintain a Positive Learning Environment
6. Establish Rules and Procedures
7. Enforce Rules and Procedures Consistently
8. Build Excitement for Content and Lesson Plans
9. Student Engagement
10. Remain Positive and Enthusiastic
11. Lesson Summary
12. Frequently Asked Questions
13. 8.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Wait Time in the Classroom?
3. Wait Time Implementation
4. Wait Time and Rote Memorization
5. Lesson Summary
6. Frequently Asked Questions
7. 8.9 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Types of Research Design
3. Cross-Sectional vs. Longitudinal Design
4. Types of Studies
5. Experiments
6. Quasi-Experiments
7. Lesson Summary
8. Lesson Objective
9. 9.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Independent and Dependent Variables
3. Experimental vs. Control Groups
4. Random Assignment
5. Samples
6. Lesson Summary
7. Lesson Objectives
8. 9.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Reliability in Research?
3. What is Validity of a Study?
4. Ensuring Reliability and Validity in Research
5. Types of Reliability of a Study
6. Types of Validity of a Study
7. Importance of Reliability and Validity in Research
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 9.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Does Correlation Tell Us?
3. How to Read a Correlation Matrix
4. How to Interpret Correlation
5. Correlations' Limitations
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 9.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Definition of Inferential Statistics in Psychology
3. Need for Inferential Statistics
4. Inferential Tests
5. Test Procedure
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 9.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Before the Study
3. During the Study
4. After the Study
5. Lesson Summary
6. Lesson Objectives
7. 9.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is stimulus generalization?
3. Stimulus Generalization Definition
4. Stimulus Generalization in Operant and Classical Conditioning
5. Stimulus Generalization Examples
6. Stimulus Discrimination
7. Lesson Summary
8. FAQs
9. Activities
10. 9.7 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Technology and Learning
3. Computers
4. Tablets
5. Smartboards
6. Lesson Summary
7. Additional Activities
8. 10.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Online Learning in the K-12 Classroom?
3. The History and Evolution of Online Learning
4. The Pros and Cons of Online Learning
5. The Characteristics of a Successful Online Learner
6. Online Learning Techniques
7. Online Learning Examples
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 10.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Technological Empowerment
3. Marco's School Day
4. Personal Responsibility
5. Engaging Through Technology
6. Lesson Summary
7. 10.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Future of Technology in the Classroom: An Overview
3. History of Technology in the Classroom Setting
4. Future School Technology
5. Integrating Technology in the Classroom
6. How to Use Technology in the Classroom
7. Types of Future Technology in the Classroom
8. Challenges in the Adoption of Technologies
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. 10.4 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Flashcards
1. Flashcards
1. Flashcards
1. Flashcards
1. Flashcards
1. Flashcards
1. Flashcards
1. Flashcards
1. Flashcards
1. Assignment
1. Final Exam

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Ch 1: History and Educational Aims

Lesson 1.1 Educational Psychology: Applying Psychology in the Classroom

Lesson 1.2 What is Learning? - Understanding Effective Classroom Strategies

Lesson 1.3 Becoming an Effective Teacher

Lesson 1.4 Behavioral, Cognitive, Developmental, Social Cognitive & Constructivist Perspectives

Lesson 1.5 IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - History and Summary

Ch 2: Cognitive Perspective in Psychology

Lesson 2.1 Cognitive Perspective of Learning & Information Processing

Lesson 2.2 The Atkinson & Shiffrin Model of Memory: Types of Memory and Storage

Lesson 2.3 Categories of Memory: Sensory & Long-Term

Lesson 2.4 Short-Term Memory: How STM Works

Lesson 2.5 Improving Retrieval of Memories: Mnemonic Devices

Lesson 2.6 Retrieving Long-Term Memories: Interference, Amnesia & State-Dependent Memory

Lesson 2.7 Knowledge Organization: Schemata and Scripts

Lesson 2.8 Types of Information Transfer

Lesson 2.9 Cognitive Thinking: Creativity, Brainstorming and Convergent & Divergent Thinking

Lesson 2.10 How to Advance Creativity in a Learning Environment

Lesson 2.11 Types of Problems & Problem Solving Strategies

Lesson 2.12 Availability Heuristic: Examples & Definition

Lesson 2.13 Piaget's Formal Operational Stage: Definition & Examples

Ch 3: Behavioral Perspective in Psychology

Lesson 3.1 Behavioral Theory: Thorndike and the Law of Effect

Lesson 3.2 Classical Conditioning in Psychology: Definition, Principles & Examples

Lesson 3.3 Psychologist John Watson & the Little Albert Experiment

Lesson 3.4 Operant Conditioning in Psychology: Definition, Theory & Examples

Lesson 3.5 Schedules of Reinforcement in Psychology: Continuous & Partial

Lesson 3.6 Applying the Premack Principle in the Classroom

Lesson 3.7 What is Shaping in Psychology? - Definition & Examples

Lesson 3.8 Reducing Undesirable Behaviors in the Classroom

Lesson 3.9 Externalizing Behaviors: Examples & Definition

Ch 4: Developmental Psychology in Children and Adolescents

Lesson 4.1 Child and Adolescent Development: Developmental Milestones & Nature vs. Nurture

Lesson 4.2 Using Cognitive Development Psychology in the Classroom

Lesson 4.3 Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development

Lesson 4.4 Assimilation & Accommodation in Psychology: Definition & Examples

Lesson 4.5 Jean Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development

Lesson 4.6 Lev Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development

Lesson 4.7 Zone of Proximal Development and Scaffolding in the Classroom

Lesson 4.8 Social Constructivism and the Mediated Learning Experience

Lesson 4.9 Tools to Advance Cognitive Development

Lesson 4.10 Differences between Piaget & Vygotsky's Cognitive Development Theories

Lesson 4.11 Social & Cognitive Development: Impact on Interpersonal Relationships

Lesson 4.12 Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development: Theory & Examples

Lesson 4.13 Linguistics: Language Development in Children

Lesson 4.14 Bilingual Education, Immersion & Multicultural Education

Lesson 4.15 Moral & Prosocial Behavior: Definitions & Examples of Classroom Applications

Lesson 4.16 Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development

Lesson 4.17 Carol Gilligan's Theory of Moral Development

Lesson 4.18 Gender Differences in the Classroom: Physical, Cognitive & Behavioral

Lesson 4.19 Gender Differences: The Nature Versus Nurture Debate

Lesson 4.20 Bronfenbrenner's Microsystem: Definition & Concept

Lesson 4.21 Client-Centered Therapy by Rogers: Techniques & Definition

Ch 5: Motivation in Learning

Lesson 5.1 The Importance of Motivation in an Educational Environment

Lesson 5.2 Social-Cognitive Learning Theory: Definition and Examples

Lesson 5.3 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Definition, Theory & Pyramid

Lesson 5.4 Albert Bandura: Social-Cognitive Theory and Vicarious Learning

Lesson 5.5 Attribution Theory and the Principle of Locus of Control

Lesson 5.6 Expectancy Value Theory: Age, Gender & Ethnicity Differences

Lesson 5.7 Goal Orientation Theory: How Goals Affect Student Motivation & Behavior

Lesson 5.8 Using Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation to Enhance Learning

Lesson 5.9 Self-Efficacy vs. Self-Concept: Differences & Effects on Outcome Expectations

Lesson 5.10 Self-Determination Theory: Capacity, Strategy & Control Beliefs

Lesson 5.11 The Role of Motivation in Self-Regulated Learning

Lesson 5.12 Teacher Expectations & Attributions

Lesson 5.13 Learned Helplessness in Children: Definition

Lesson 5.14 Extrinsic Motivation in Psychology: Definition, Examples & Types

Ch 6: Individual Differences in Children

Lesson 6.1 Methods of Measuring Intelligence: Interpreting IQ Scores & Score Range

Lesson 6.2 Two Types of Intelligence: Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence

Lesson 6.3 What is Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences?

Lesson 6.4 Impact of Parenting Styles on Different Styles of Learners

Lesson 6.5 The Effect of Culture, Socialization & Culture Shock on Education

Lesson 6.6 Sense of Self and Self-Socialization: The Development of Self-Views

Lesson 6.7 Changes in Sense of Self From Childhood to Adolescence

Lesson 6.8 James Marcia's Identity Theory: Understanding Adolescents' Search For Identity