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What is the correlation between teachers' sense of efficacy and student achievement?
What is the correlation between teachers' sense of efficacy and student achievement?
Which factor contributes to the decline in a teacher's sense of efficacy after their first year?
Which factor contributes to the decline in a teacher's sense of efficacy after their first year?
What legislation was enacted to require standardized testing in schools?
What legislation was enacted to require standardized testing in schools?
Which demographic has been noted to decrease among teachers in recent years?
Which demographic has been noted to decrease among teachers in recent years?
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What age group spends an average of almost 2 hours a day watching TV or videos?
What age group spends an average of almost 2 hours a day watching TV or videos?
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What statistic indicates the importance of educational psychology in teacher retention?
What statistic indicates the importance of educational psychology in teacher retention?
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Which demographic change is projected for the U.S. Latino population by 2050?
Which demographic change is projected for the U.S. Latino population by 2050?
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What is a significant statistic about children with disabilities in American classrooms?
What is a significant statistic about children with disabilities in American classrooms?
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What was the proportion of people born outside the United States in 2010?
What was the proportion of people born outside the United States in 2010?
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Which ethnic group has the largest reported wealth gap compared to White households?
Which ethnic group has the largest reported wealth gap compared to White households?
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Study Notes
Educational Psychology: Importance and Current Classroom Realities
- Educational psychology is crucial for educators, whether in classrooms or consulting roles, for all ages.
- Studies show new teachers with training in development and learning have a higher retention rate.
Student Demographics: Diversity and Technology
- U.S. demographics include increasing diversity: 13% foreign-born in 2010, 20% non-English speakers (60% Spanish), 22% Latino children, projected to be 25% by 2050.
- Canada’s projected diversity shows one-third of the population will be visible minorities by 2031, with South Asians prominent. 17% report a non-French/English first language.
- 60% of students with disabilities are educated in general education settings.
- Significant wealth gaps exist, with White households greatly exceeding Hispanic and Black households.
- 1/6 of American children have significant developmental disabilities (speech, language, or intellectual impairments, cerebral palsy, or autism).
- High school student issues: Physical assault, alcohol/drug use, smoking marijuana, sexual activity, bullying, excessive TV watching, employment, weapon use, ADHD, and eating disorders are prevalent.
Technology's Role in Education
- Infants-8-year-olds average about 2 hours of electronic media per day (TV/videos, music, computer use). Children in 75% of homes with children under 8 have mobile devices.
- Teens have high rates of mobile phone (77%) ownership, and 90% use social media.
Teacher Diversity and Student Inclusion
- Teacher diversity is low compared to student diversity.
- White teachers are increasing (91%); Black teacher percentages are decreasing (about 7%).
Teacher Efficacy and Student Success
- Teacher efficacy (belief in their ability to teach all students) is crucial for student achievement.
- Studies show teacher efficacy predicts pupil achievement.
- Efficacy tends to increase during student teaching but can decline in the first year.
- High school teacher efficacy is related to administrator expectations, and teacher support from principles.
- Efficacy develops from actual success, not abstract support.
High Expectations through NCLB and Beyond
- NCLB (No Child Left Behind Act) mandated annual standardized achievement tests in reading, math and science for grades 3-8 and high school. Schools were judged on AYP (adequate yearly progress) measurements.
- NCLB faced criticism for its blunt accountability and narrow achievement measures, especially for non-native English speakers.
- Proposed reauthorizations of NCLB emphasize student readiness for college/career, improved teaching and leaders, equity, fostering excellence, and innovation. The plan has shifted from punishment systems to reward methods.
Teacher Impact on Student Success
- Studies show teacher effectiveness significantly impacts student achievement. Large differences in scores exist when comparing different teacher effectiveness.
- Teacher-student relationships, particularly in early grades, predict academic and behavioral outcomes.
- High-quality instruction and positive relationships help students with low math skills.
- Accumulated positive teaching produces better gains in achievement, especially for disadvantaged students.
- Poor teaching has a cumulative negative effect. A teacher's effectiveness can greatly affect the academic achievements of their students. More effective teachers can close gaps (like the Black-White test score gap).
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Explore the significant role of educational psychology in shaping classroom experiences and enhancing teacher retention. This quiz delves into current student demographics, diversity in North America, and the inclusion of students with disabilities in mainstream education.
