Introduction

Question 1

Education

Answer 1

A purposeful activity with specific aims

Question 2

Psychology

Answer 2

The scientific study of behaviour and mind, including behaviour and mental processes

Question 3

Behaviour

Answer 3

Observable actions and reactions

Question 4

Mental Processes

Answer 4

Internal activities like thoughts and emotions

Question 5

Educational Psychology

Answer 5

• Studies how people learn and retain information
• Explores teaching methods, instructional processes, and individual differences

Question 6

Human growth and development

Answer 6

includes heredity, environment, physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth

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Learning

Answer 7

motivation, individual differences, reasoning, problem-solving, and transfer of training

Question 8

Personality and adjustment

Answer 8

covers emotions, temperament, social interactions, and mental health

Question 9

Measurement and evaluation

Answer 9

techniques for measuring intelligence, aptitudes, and learning outcomes

Question 10

Methods of study

Answer 10

scientific methods, statistical techniques, and classroom applications

Question 11

Descriptive research

Answer 11

case studies, clinical interviews, and correlational studies

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Experimental studies

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• Manipulating variables to identify cause-and-effect relationship
• Includes ABAB designs for interventions

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Quasi-experimental studies

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Involves predetermined variables like genders or socio-economic status

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Applications of research

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1. explaining relationships between teaching methods and student performance
2. studying the impact of social and environmental factors on learning

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Student factors (Student achievement)

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Self-concept, working memory, self-efficacy, engagement, etc.

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Home factors (student achievement)

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Socio-economic status, parental involvement, and home environment

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School factors (student achievement)

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school climate, leadership, and classroom behavior

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Teacher factor (student achievement)

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teacher-student relationship and expectations

Question 19

Effect sizes

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• quantitative measures showing the strength of relationships between variables
• ex: scaffolding (0.82), feedback (0.70), and mastery learning (0.57)

Question 20

Visible learning

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• a synthesis of over 800 meta-studies showed that teacher interventions improve learning outcomes

Question 21

Educational policies and systems

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• impact of acts like No Child Left Behind and Every Students Succeeds Act
• research contributes to personalized learning models and informed policy-making

Question 22

Teacher’s role in achievement

Answer 22

• designing, conducting, and evaluating programs
• reflecting on their impact and adapting strategies for better outcomes