Research & Technology
What type of research contains a relationship between two variables?
Correlational Research
Jillian walks outside after a day of school and states “It is such a beautiful day outside!” at the same time Jillian’s friend Gregory walks out and says “It is 74 degrees outside today”. Out of Jillian and Gregory who is using their objective judgment and who is using their subjective judgment?
Jillian: Subjective, Gregory: Objective
What are the two processes in adaptation called?
Assimilation & Accommodation
What is educational psychology?
“The discipline concerned with teaching and learning processes; applies the methods and theories of psychology and has its own as well.” (Woolfolk, p. 12)
“Educational psychologists apply theories of human development to understand individual learning and inform the instructional process.” (American Psychological Association)
Which model describes the culture and social contexts that shape development?
Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Model
What is one positive and negative characteristic of technology in schools?
Inequitable access/more engaging opportunities
What type of intelligence is this? "Ability to solve new problems, use logic, and identify patterns in novel situations."
Fluid Intelligence
According to Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development, the process of balancing various cognitive schemas and different environmental information is called...
Cognitive equilibrium
What is NOT an example of a question an Educational Psychologist may ask when conducting educational research?
-Does coffee or tea affect one's sleep?
-What time of day does Arizona get the most Sun?
-What is the average lifespan for male turkeys?
What type of development is the changes in moral beliefs as a person grows older and gains maturity?
Moral Development
Technology helps students become directors of their own learning, and teachers can become guides to help students understand concepts that are difficult on their own. Which theory does technology help teachers implement on a more regular basis?
Vygotsky's theory of zone of Proximal Development
The systems of attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that constitute the distinctive way of life of a people is called
Culture
How do Vygotsky's and Piaget's theories differ in the context of culture?
Vygotsky’s Sociocultural theory states that development occurs in the context of culture while Piaget’s theory states that development is universal across cultures.
-Technology
-More diversity in schools
-Teachers are more accountable
What is the difference between receptive and expressive vocabulary?
Expressive: The words a person can speak
Receptive: The words a person can understand in spoken and written word
What does a positive correlation between two factors indicate?
That they tend to move in an increasing direction
If a teacher has students who learn many different ways (Ex: one student learns visually, one student learns linguistically, one student learns best musically, etc.), which model can the teacher use to diversify her teaching?
Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences
What is Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development?
Area where the child cannot solve a problem alone, but can be successful under adult guidance or in collaboration with a more advanced peer.
What do educational psychologists study?
Child and adolescent development, learning, and motivation
How people learn in general
Social, emotional, and cultural influence on learning, teaching, assessment, and more
What part of language can be referred to as the whole system and structure of a language (the "rules")?
Grammar
What correlation coefficient value indicates the strongest relationship?
+/- 1.00
The educational principle "Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)" means what?
Students with disabilities are entitled to a free education
In Piaget's Theory of Cognitive development, what is object permanence?
The understanding that people, objects, and things continue to exist even when you can’t see, hear, or otherwise sense them
What is one question an educational psychologist might ask?
Examples:
How much does the time of day when new information is introduced influence whether a person retains that information?
What does culture have to do with how we process new ideas?
How does age affect our ability to develop new skills, like language?
How is in-person learning different from remote learning using technology?
How does the choice of a media platform make a difference in learning?
What is the difference between critical and sensitive periods?
A critical period is a period of development that is strict and biologically determined window (Ex: vision). A sensitive period is a period of development that is more flexible, where the skill may be developed at a later time (Ex: language).