Post 2: Review Important concepts of Psychology and Pedagogy

Objectives:

• Recall information from the syllabus.
• Review key concepts in Psychology and Pedagogy and reflect on their application to human learning.
• Introduce a brief study of how the brain learns.

Owl Purdue Writing Lab

Psychology	Pedagogy
What is Psychology?  Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior.	What is Pedagogy? Pedagogy is the art or science of the teaching children profession. It is also the principles, practice and work of a teacher.
Goals  of  Psychology Four  primary  goals  of  psychology  are  to  describe,  explain,  predict,  and  change  behavior.	Goals  of  Pedagogy To send accumulated knowledge, skills and values from one generation to the next trough education.
Five approaches that have guided modern psychology research            Biological Approach            Psychodynamic Approach            Behavioral Approach            Cognitive Approach            Humanistic Approach	Elements of good teaching            Content Knowledge            Quality Of Instruction            Classroom Climate            Classroom Management            Teacher Beliefs            Professional  Behaviors
Educational psychology It is a branch of modern psychology, concerned with the learning processes and psychological problems associated with the teaching and training of students.	Teaching  Methods Teaching theories primarily fall into two categories or "approaches"            Teacher-Centered            Student-Centered
	Teaching Strategies            Lecture Strategies            Problem-Based Learning            Social Networking Tools            Teaching Diverse Students            Team-Based Learning You can also click here to access to more Teaching Strategies.

The Brain

How the brain learns
 

 Discussion questions:

1. What brain structures does learning depend on?

2. About how many neurons does the brain have?

3. Describe the process of learning new information.

4. How are the pathways between neurons created?

5. How would you apply this in your daily work as a teacher?

6. The brain is where emotions originate. Why is it important for a teacher to know this?

7. To be able to function properly and learn efficiently, the brain needs these:

8. What factors can affect the brain negatively?

9. Is everybody capable of learning? of being intelligent?

10. Write 5 things you will do as a teacher to make sure your students learn.

Video: The Learning Brain

How is your brain wired?

HOMEWORK

• Browse through the Owl Purdue Writing Lab 

• Watch the videos and answer the questions.

Source:    Cherry,  K.  What  are  the  Four  Major  Goals  of  Psychology?  About.com Psychology.  Retrieved from http://psychology.about.com/od/psychology101/f/four-goals-of-psychology.htm:

Wittgen, H. The Dummies Guide to Pedagogy Gynzy.com. Retrieved from: https://www.gynzy.com/teachers/smart-board-basics/the-dummies-guide-to-pedagogy/

Pedagogy.  (n.d.).  In New World Encyclopedia.  Retrieved from      http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Pedagogy

Coe,  Robert.,  Aloisi,  Cesare.,  Higgings,  Steve.,  &  Elliot,  Lee.  (2014). what makes great teaching.  [Review of the underpinning research]  Retrieved from https://www.suttontrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/What-makes-great-teaching-FINAL-4.11.14.pdf

Teaching Methods.  (n.d.).  Retrieved from https://teach.com/what/teachers-teach/teaching-methods/