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what does educational psychology refer to in a uk setting? - CORRECT
ANSWER-refer to the broad area of training and work ofeducational psychologists
who apply psychological theories, research and techniques to help children and
young people who may have learning difficulties, emotional or behavioural
problems.
what is the 'psychology of education'? - CORRECT ANSWER-is the study of how
psychological theories and research inform and support the work of education
professionals working across the whole range of teaching and learning settings.
The psychology of education is the study of how people learn and develop in
educational settings.
what are the goals of the psychology of education - CORRECT ANSWER-•
Improve teaching practices
, • Enhance student learning outcomes
• Create equitable educational environments
what are the real world applications of psychology of education? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Classroom strategies, curriculum design, educationalpolicy, and
interventions4
what is the study of psychology? - CORRECT ANSWER-Psychology is an
evidence-based study of how people think and behave
Quantitative and experimental approach to collecting evidence
Investigations / experiments/ observations / lab based
why is psychology important when studying education? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Helps us understand how people learn
-Help us to measure the ability & progress of a learner
-Helps make us aware of how each learner is different & unique
-How motivation & engagement impacts on attainment
-Helps to explain how genetic inheritance & life context influence how we learn
describe behaviourism in short bullet points - CORRECT ANSWER--skinner
-stimulus and respornse
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what does educational psychology refer to in a uk setting? - CORRECT
ANSWER-refer to the broad area of training and work ofeducational psychologists
who apply psychological theories, research and techniques to help children and
young people who may have learning difficulties, emotional or behavioural
problems.
what is the 'psychology of education'? - CORRECT ANSWER-is the study of how
psychological theories and research inform and support the work of education
professionals working across the whole range of teaching and learning settings.
The psychology of education is the study of how people learn and develop in
educational settings.
what are the goals of the psychology of education - CORRECT ANSWER-•
Improve teaching practices
, • Enhance student learning outcomes
• Create equitable educational environments
what are the real world applications of psychology of education? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Classroom strategies, curriculum design, educationalpolicy, and
interventions4
what is the study of psychology? - CORRECT ANSWER-Psychology is an
evidence-based study of how people think and behave
Quantitative and experimental approach to collecting evidence
Investigations / experiments/ observations / lab based
why is psychology important when studying education? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Helps us understand how people learn
-Help us to measure the ability & progress of a learner
-Helps make us aware of how each learner is different & unique
-How motivation & engagement impacts on attainment
-Helps to explain how genetic inheritance & life context influence how we learn
describe behaviourism in short bullet points - CORRECT ANSWER--skinner
-stimulus and respornse
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