01 Foundations of Educational Psychology Free Online FlashCards

What does educational psychology study?

Educational psychology applies psychological principles and research to understand learning, development, motivation, and teaching in educational settings.

How does the behavioral perspective explain learning?

The behavioral perspective views learning as changes in observable behavior shaped by experience; feedback and reinforcement can support desired skills.

Which mental processes does the cognitive perspective emphasize?

The cognitive perspective emphasizes mental processes such as attention, memory, and problem-solving.

How do learners build understanding according to constructivism?

The constructivist perspective holds that learners actively build understanding by interpreting new information in relation to what they already know.

What influences learning in the social and cultural perspective?

The social and cultural perspective emphasizes how interaction, language, culture, and community tools shape learning.

What should instruction account for in the developmental perspective?

The developmental perspective recognizes that students’ abilities and needs change over time, so instruction should reflect their current knowledge and development while supporting growth.

How do educational psychology’s perspectives relate to one another?

The perspectives are complementary, not mutually exclusive; a lesson can combine explanation, investigation, peer discussion, and feedback.

What can classroom observations reveal about group work?

Classroom observations can reveal how students participate in group work.

What should teachers consider when interpreting research findings?

Consider the evidence’s quality, the students and settings included, and whether the practice fits the learning goals and classroom context.

Does research evidence replace teachers’ professional judgment?

Evidence can guide professional judgment, but it does not replace it; teachers must decide how findings fit their learners and context.

What is the cycle for using research to inform teaching?

Identify a learning need, examine relevant evidence, adapt and use a strategy, check student progress, and adjust instruction based on results.

Which strategies can help students revisit and retain important content?

Spacing learning over time and using quizzes to revisit important content are recommended strategies for supporting learning and retention.