Define educational psychology. Also, provide three reasons why ...

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Define educational psychology. Also, provide three reasons why exposure to educational psychology may help you become a better teacher.
 
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Question 2

During algebra class, Mr. Harvey notices that many of his students are not paying attention to his famous Quadratic Equation lecture during which he draws funny chalk pictures to call attention to important steps. He instantly stops using the funny pictures and decides to alter his lecture by making it more interactive and student centered. The students immediately become more interested and begin to pay attention. Later that afternoon during his preparation period, he makes note of his failed attempt to capture the attention of the students with pictures and briefly outlines his altered lecture. Mr. Harvey has
 
  a. failed his class by omitting important funny drawings.
  b. given up on his abilities and skills as an educator.
  c. exhibited some of the qualities of a reflective teacher.
  d. missed the point of reflective instruction.

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Answer to Question 1

Educational psychology is a scientific discipline that studies how students acquire a variety of capabilities through formal instruction in classroom settings. Three pieces of evidence which suggest that exposure to educational psychology can enhance teaching effectiveness include:

a.Teaching is a complex enterprise that requires a reservoir of knowledge and a wide range of instructional skills.

b. A variety of research studies, conducted in realistic classroom settings, have offered useful ideas for improving instructional practices.

c. Success in teacher-education classes is directly related to perceived teacher effectiveness.

Answer to Question 2

C

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