Educational Psychology

What is educational psychology?

• Educational psychology is

  the study of mental illness

• Educational psychology is

  the study of learners, learning, and teaching.

• Educational psychology is

  the study of intelligence tests

• Educational psychology is

  the study of cognitive processes

The link between what the teacher wants students to learn and students' actual learning is called

• Instruction

• Analysis

• Cognition

• Comprehension

One attribute seems to be characteristic of outstanding teachers: intentionality. What do intentional teachers do?

• They have a vast knowledge of the subject.

• They are creative.

• Intentional teachers are those who are constantly thinking about the outcomes they want for their students and about how each decision they make moves children toward those outcomes.

• They are dedicated.

Benjamin Bloom developed which of the following?

• An approach to teaching

  based on operant conditioning

• A problem-solving

  algorithm for teacher training

• A quantitative measure of

  fluid intelligence

• A taxonomy of cognitive

  skills based on a hierarchy of objectives

What is the zone of proximal development (ZPD)?

• The difference between what a child can do on their own, and what they can do with the help of a more knowledgeable other

• An area of research that is dedicated to developing consistent and useful learning and teaching materials

• The difference between what a child can currently do compared to their long-term potential

• The importance of continuity in behavioural methods

A teacher confronted with frequent emotional outbursts on the part of pupil should

• Consider the suitability of demands made upon them.

• Allow them to release tensions in this way.

• Let them express this outside the class.

• None of these.

The primary aim of educational psychology is

• To contribute to an understanding of sound educational practices.

• To provide the teacher with a greater appreciation of his role in the education of the child.

• To provide the academic background essential for effective teaching.

• To provide a theoretical framework for educational research.

Educational psychology should provide prospective teachers with

• Insight into the various aspects of modern education.

• Principles, insights and attitudes as points of departure for effective teaching.

• Research procedures by means of which to evaluate correct teaching procedures.

• Validate procedures to use in their teachings.

The primary task of the teacher is

• To teach the prescribed curriculum.

• To stimulate and guide student learning.

• To promote habits of conformity to adults demands and expectations.

• To provide diagnostic and remedial aid wherever indicated.

The teacher’s major contribution towards the maximum self realization of the child is best effected through

• Constant fulfillment of the child’s needs.

• Strict control of class-room activities.

• Sensitivity to pupil needs, goals and purposes.

• Strict reinforcement of academic standards.