Topic_1_Introducation_to_Educational_Psychology

What is Educational Psychology?

It involves the study of how people learn, including understanding student outcomes, the instructional process, individual differences, and special education needs.

What elements can educational psychologists help develop?

Educational psychologists are involved in designing learning materials, creating curriculums, developing instructional strategies, and supporting special education.

Characteristics of millennials as learners include:

They like control, prefer choices, are group-oriented, are practiced with technology, and value time off due to uncertainties in life.

What does high teacher self-efficacy predict?

High teacher self-efficacy is a predictor of student achievement and leads to persistence with difficult students.

Fill in the blank: The three typical groups of learners discussed are Baby Boomers, Generation X, and __________.

Millennials.

What two methods are compared in the requirements of video game design and learning design?

Well-defined goals and immediate feedback.

How do longitudinal studies differ from cross-sectional studies?

Longitudinal studies observe the same subjects over time, while cross-sectional studies focus on different age groups at a single point in time.

Define mixed methods research.

Mixed methods research combines qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis to study questions broadly and deeply.

What constitutes good teaching?

Good teaching encourages communication, interaction among learners, active participation, and timely feedback.

What is action research in relation to teaching?

Action research is a problem-solving investigation applied in the classroom to improve teaching and learning practices.