The Importance Of Educational Psychology

Compare and Contrast Two Educators Piaget and Vygotsky are two influential theorists whose contributions are tremendous in the field of developmental and educational psychology (Lourenco, 2012). This paper aims to briefly discuss their theories, shed lights on the similarities and differences in their theories, and consider the educational implications of these two approaches. The Theories of Piaget and Vygotsky Piaget envisioned that cognitive development is a universal process in which he…

The Importance of Problem Based Learning Approach for Students Introduction This topic was selected because of my field of study. As a pursuing healthcare professional the objectives of the health care environment required us to be self-motivated to respond to complicated situations that require skills in problem solving, professional knowledge, decision -making ability, and group collaboration. Problem-based Learning is a practical instructional technique that has positive learning outcomes.…

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…

Motivation to Learn According to (Brophy, 1988) , student motivation to learn is “a student tendency to find academic activities meaningful and worthwhile and to try to derive the intended academic benefits from them”. Student motivation to learn is a critical aspect in learning and student achievement. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivations are the two types of motivation which aid in student success. “Intrinsic motivation is defined as motivation which stems from factors such as interest and…

interactive whiteboard pen to move and manipulate shapes, numbers and images; auditory learners can listen to, and record, songs and rhymes on audio equipment. The use of ICT in mathematics can also be very beneficial for children with special educational needs such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and speech and language difficulties. It can allow them to work more autonomously, communicate using a varied range of means, work on tasks specifically tailored to their needs and "demonstrate achievement in…

motivated and have more positive attributions. The academic success of a student was also increased due to the self-regulated teaching style. The student-centered style then leads children to higher chances of all around success do to their new-found importance. Negative attributions were significantly lowered when this style of teaching was implemented. Student-centered teaching lead children to become more confident in themselves, which in turned can cause more motivation and happiness.…

Most recently, the presidential election has brought to light some concerns. Specifically, my fear comes from the worry having access to health care, educational changes in the future, and the status of immigrants. This election in particular has been especially hard in the realization that history seems to have not come very far. I was under the impression that men and women were moving towards better…

In Ellis’s blog, he reiterates the importance of instructing sociable behaviours, “like sharing, asking permission before taking something, saying please and thank you and learning how to identify feelings through the expression on the faces of classmates and the teacher” (para. 10). These…

presented which object to this theory and believe in a practice known as early learning; during this practice children are educated prior to grade school and are knowledgeable of many aspects before the age of five. However, in “Starting Off Strong: the Importance of Early Learning”, Chrys Dougherty, presents an argument that many disadvantaged students enter kindergarten behind in early reading and mathematics skills, oral language development, vocabulary, and general knowledge. (Dougherty, p.…

My first placement took place at a special educational needs (SEN) secondary school where I was employed as a teaching assistant. My duties were varied as I would often help children who struggled with the work because of their disabilities but also perform menial tasks such as photocopying. However by doing all of this I gained valuable experience of working in a school, knowledge of learning difficulties and improved upon many of my transferable skills. Communication skills Throughout my time…