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Module 1 E

Educational Psychology

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Educational Psychology The discipline concerned with teaching and learning processes; applies methods and theories of psychology and has its own as well.
Descriptive studies Studies that collect detailed information about specific situations, often using observation, surveys, interviews, recordings, or a combination of these methods.
Ethnography A descriptive approach to research that focuses on life with in a group and tries to understand the meaning of events to the people involved.
Participant observation A method for conducting descriptive research in which the researcher becomes a participant in the situation in order to better understand life in that group.
Case study Intensive study of one person or one situation.
Correlations Statistical descriptions of how closely two variables are related.
Positive Correlation A relationship between two variables in which the two increase or decrease together. EX. Calorie intake and weight gain.
Negative Correlation A relationship between two variables in which a high value on one is associated with a low value on the other.EX. Height and distance from the top of the head to the ceiling.
Experimentation Research method in which variables are manipulated and the effects recorded.
Participants/Subjects People or animals studied.
Random Without any definite pattern; following no rule.
Statistically Significant Not likely to be a chance occurrence.
Single-subject experimental studies Systematic interventions t study effects with one person, often by applying and then withdrawing a treatment.
Microgenetic studies Detailed observation and analysis of changes in cognitive process as the process unfolds over a several day or week period of time.
Action research Systematic observations or tests of methods conducted by teachers or schools to improve teaching and learning for their students.
Principle Established relationship between factors.
Theory Integrated statement of principles that attempts to explain a phenomenon and make predictions.
Reflective Thoughtful and inventive. Reflective teachers think back over situations to analyze what they did and why and to consider how they might improve learning for their students.
Expert Teachers Experienced, effective teachers who have developed solutions for common classroom problems. Their knowledge of teaching process and content is extensive and well organized.
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