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What is one of the challenges faced by South African teachers?
What is one of the challenges faced by South African teachers?
What is the nature of good teaching, according to the text?
What is the nature of good teaching, according to the text?
What is reflective teaching?
What is reflective teaching?
Why is learning about Educational Psychology important for teachers?
Why is learning about Educational Psychology important for teachers?
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What are the complicating factors in the study of behavior and thought processes?
What are the complicating factors in the study of behavior and thought processes?
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Study Notes
Applying Psychology to Teaching in the Faculty of Education
- The text discusses the importance of understanding educational psychology for teachers to improve their teaching skills.
- It mentions that good teaching is a combination of art and science.
- Reflective teaching is highlighted as a process that helps teachers grow from novice to expert.
- South African teachers face challenges such as an increasing number of linguistically diverse learners in their classrooms.
- Cultural diversity among learners is another challenge faced by South African teachers.
- Learners also vary in terms of learning styles, which teachers need to consider.
- The text suggests that one way to address these challenges is by applying psychology to teaching.
- The copyright for the material belongs to Cengage Learning.
- The text refers to Theme 1, which includes Units 1 and 2.
- The nature and values of science are discussed in relation to educational psychology.
- The study of behavior and thought processes is described as having complicating factors.
- The text emphasizes the importance of educational psychology in helping teachers become better at their profession.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of educational psychology and its application in teaching. Explore the nature of science, factors that influence behavior and thought processes, and the benefits of studying educational psychology for teacher development.
