Educational psychology

States. The value and the ways it is administered often various from person to person. Michelle Obama and Mike Rose are both advocates of educational value. They exhibit their positions on education in two documents; Blue-Collar Brilliance by Mike Rose and Bowie State University Commencement Speech by Michelle Obama. Rose’s document focuses on the degrading of educational attributes that are not gained in the preferred environment such as school. He seems to argue that the things that are…

There are several factors in a child’s life that can prohibit them from understanding a certain concept. These factors can stem from cultural differences to children living in low-income housing areas, or to children with physical and mental disabilities or handicaps. It is vital for teachers to be sensitive and aware of how to handle students of diversity. Music is a great way to help ease the diversity strain. One way to help is for teachers to get to know their students. Simply knowing their…

Education in values is considered too abstract for students; theoretical and difficult concepts that often remain in the good intentions of the educational team, but which in general, have little influence into the student, precisely for its abstraction. However, for many years, especially in the centennial Universities of the United Kingdom, character education has definitive effects on students. Also in the USA, the well-known chain of KIPP schools, with unprecedented success rates wherever…

The latest discoveries on dyslexia are considering the condition with a new approach, not just as impairment, but also as an advantage and mainly in specific scientific and artistic fields. Dyslexia is a disorder that involves many parts that science does not reveal everything about it yet; however, there is a series of brilliant studies that have presented that many dyslexic people have unique insightful capacities. As an illustration, there are two scientists who have presented a mounting body…

ability to speak, read and write. Because of this difficulty with text, different forms of language representation, such as visual art-making, may provide students with dyslexia the opportunity to communicate their ideas and express themselves in educational settings. Positive outcomes for those with dyslexia include healthy social relationships and emotional development from childhood through adulthood, which can be observed through identity construction, genre interests, artistic dialogs, and…

Philosophy of Education Essay Sharon D. Lewis Walden University Theoretical Framework of Educational Philosophy Pragmatism is a philosophical movement that includes those who claim that an ideology or proposition is true if it works satisfactorily, that the meaning of a proposition is to be found in the practical consequences of accepting it, and that unpractical ideas are to be rejected. The pragmatic method is primarily a method of settling philosophical or spiritual disputes that…

I interviewed Peter Arsenault who is the School Psychologist at Memorial High School in Millville, New Jersey. This is Mr. Arsenault’s third year at the high school level. Previously he worked at the middle school in our district. During the interview we discussed consultation and inclusion, particularly at the high school level. Before we even began to discuss the topics of consultation and inclusion, Mr. Arsenault and I spoke of the differences between middle school and high school. One major…

by Saracho and Dayton was published in the Journal of Educational Psychology in 1980. Saracho and Dayton discuss the relationship between teacher and student cognitive styles and their effectiveness in education. In a country that continues to lose ground on a world ranking for education, the need for reform is an ever present political issue. The study by Saracho and Dayton can prove helpful if a district is looking to change its educational thinking. What if aligning cognitive styles with…

Special Education Final Case Study Sink or Swim? DISCUSSION TOPICS 1. ADHD a. Identify the typical symptoms associated with ADHD. Which do you notice in Randall’s behavior? • Hyperactivity • Inattention • Impulsiveness • I notice hyperactivity in Randall’s behavior. He is talking excessively and becoming animated in his actions. Hyperactivity can also be seen with Randall fidgeting. Randall’s behavior also expresses impulsiveness. Randall wants to complete the work before anyone else can get…

I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in African American studies, a Master of Arts in Teaching and doctorate degree in Educational Studies. My research focused on educational environments and programs that have positive impacts on under-represented students and students of color; and I also assist educational institutions with assessing how their programs are impacting students. I have been an adjunct professor and my work with high school and college/university…