Unit 1 Flashcards
Concept and foundations of educational psychology - professional profile and functions of the educational psychologist
What is psychology?
it is the scientific study of people, minds, behavior and mental processes
What is educational psychology?
the brand of psychology that specializes in understanding the teaching and learning process in educational settings.
Why is educational psychology important for educators?
it provides insights, knowledge and practical theories that help tackle day-to-day issues encountered in teaching
How is educational psychology distinct as a discipline?
utilizes it’s own theories, research methods and techniques
What do educational psychologists do?
research learning and teaching, and work to improve educational policy and practice.
-> provide guiding principles for teachers to make informed decisions rather than direct instructions.
What is the objective of an educational psychologist?
to reflect on and intervene in human behavior within educational settings by developing the capacities of individuals, groups, and institutions.
-> address all psychological processes that affect learning or stem from it.
What is the relationship between psychology and educational psychology?
- nurtures from basic psychology
- enriches basic psychology
How does educational psychology nurture from basic psychology?
methods, concepts, theories and empirical research
How does educational psychology enriches basic psychology?
by giving explanations and theories to human behavior in educational contexts
What are the most specific functions of the educational psychologist?
- Assessment
- Psychological Counseling
What is Assessment?
Diagnosis in Educational Contexts -> Detection of Disfunction/problems -> Dyslexia, Anorexia, ADHD, ASK, high abilities, school climate, family
What is Psychological Counseling?
for students, parents, teachers and educational authorities
-> Students: intellectual, social, affective
-> Educational Authorities: decision making
What do sociologists analyze to understand behavior in educational psychology?
Sociologists use data to understand behavior at different levels and their interconnections, using micro, meso, and macro-level analysis.
What is the Micro System?
Small Systems - families, relationships, individuals
What is the Meso System?
Medium Systems - organizations, communities, political parties, ethnic groups
What is the Macro System?
Large Systems - Nations, Legal Systems, Economies
What are School, Societies and Family in the Systems?
Micro - Family
Meso - School
Macro - Societies
What is the curriculum?
Lessons and assessments that will be taught in an educational institution by a teacher
What does the success of teaching depend on?
The combination of what teachers know and how they convey that knowledge effectively to their students
What do teachers try every day?
to change the human brain
-> the more they know about how they learn, the more successful they can be
What is the role of educational psychologists in the professional collective?
- represent one of the largest areas within the professional collective
- focusing on improving educational outcomes
- supporting student well-being
What are key functions of a school counselor?
Academic Guidance
Emotional and Social Support
Career Guidance
Crisis Intervention
Conflict Resolution
What is ‘false learning’ and what does it illustrate about teaching?
‘False Learning’ refers to the phenomenon where students may memorize information without truly understanding it.
-> illustrates the importance of asking questions that promote deeper understanding rather than rote memorization.
Who are the founders of educational psychology?
was founded by several pioneers in the late 19th century, including:
William James (1842-1910)
John Dewey (1859-1952)
E.L. Thorndike (1874-1949)