Educational psychology

Learning and acquiring new knowledge is part of our everyday life. Every day we are faced with new situations and gain knowledge from these interactions. Knowledge is useful and “…valued because it enables us to be more effective in the world” (Doane, Varcoe, 2015, p. 26). In this paper, I will be reflecting on a conflict I had with a partner in a group project. I will be explaining the setting, how the conflict initially occurred and how the conflict was resolved. My experience with this…

child has the freedom, materials, and encouragement to go deeper into a subject based on interest. While Montessori connected me to the worldwide community, it also separated me from that community due to its educational experiences, size of the school, and hands-on approach. The educational experiences that Montessori exposed me to…

* Phony War * Period between 1939- 1940 * there was very little combat as both sides built up their armies and arsenals * Axis * Alliance between Germany, Italy and later Japan * The 'Blitz' * in September of 1940, bombings of London and other major cities occurred in what the British called `the Blitz` * Italian Campaign, 1943 * in July 1943, Canadian, British, and American forces launched an assault on the Italian island of Sicily * by…

The main fear was in foreign people. This was due to the war and the amount of dead bodies, but mainly the fear that foreigners would take American jobs because of their willingness to accept lower wages. Also, many feared their new political ideas especially communism. In order to prevent the inevitable immigration, the United States passed laws that were specifically designed to reduce immigration numbers from foreign countries. The Immigration Quota Act of 1921 was one of the first passed to…

enables schools to provide additional academic and enrichment opportunities. Churches serve as important contributors to the spiritual growth of students and may serve as support systems within the school community. Students are the focus of our educational system. They are the future citizens and…

Unit 012 Principles Of Assessment In Lifelong Learning. Introduction. When teaching it is necessary assess the progress of the learner. As such it is important that the student understands the criteria against which they will be assessed and important for the teacher to use different methods of assessment and keep accurate records to track the progress of the student. Different Types Of Assessment. There are three main types of assessment and each has their place. An initial…

The first major difference from a billiard table is that one end is rounded instead of square. The second diversion is that instead of pockets around the edge, the semi-circular end features nine holes (in the manner of Bar Billiards), one in the middle of the semi-circle and the rest surrounding it evenly in a ring. The hole in the middle is numbered nine, the others are numbered 1 - 8 in a semi-random order. Rather like a Billiards table, Pool table or Darts board, a variety of games can be…

Children with disabilities are considered invisible. They are among the most vulnerable and most excluded in the world. Their rights are usually violated and these children are often hidden at home or placed in special institutions. Children with disabilities are faced with significant hurdles in accessing education and as a result, they miss out on education. Sometimes they grow up apart or hidden from their families. Their parents fear that their children with disabilities will be mocked.…

I have always agreed with saying that states, “it takes a village to raise a child.” I believe everyone on campus should contribute to the creation of a supportive learning environment which inclusive of all students. Ginsberg (2005) found that in order to establish inclusion students and teachers must feel both respected and linked to one another. On my campus I have taken a leadership role by participating on the Differentiated Instruction committee for the last three years. This committee…

The American education system is set up to provide a free and appropriate public education. In America there is a growing gap between low and high socio-economic classes, and this is extremely apparent in the American education system. Schools within just a few miles of each other could differ as much as having an un-safe learning environment to educating students with advanced curricula. Many factors lead to this inequality in the education system, however it is highly influenced by funding and…