23 Questions
What is the primary focus of educational psychology?
Applying psychological theories to education
Which best describes educational psychology as an academic discipline?
Theoretical and research branch of psychology
What distinguishes the textbook authors mentioned from the content of the book?
Nationality
Which area of psychology is concerned with learning processes and educational challenges?
Educational Psychology
What does educational psychology aim to understand?
Teaching and learning processes
Why is educational psychology considered interdisciplinary?
It integrates theories from different fields
What distinguishes educational psychology from general psychology?
Focus on educational settings and learners
In what way does educational psychology contribute to professional training?
By providing insights into effective teaching methods
What is the primary focus of the Macrosystem in Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory?
Broader cultural and social values
Which system in Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory deals with the connections between different microsystems?
Mesosystem
How does the Exosystem influence educational opportunities according to Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory?
Indirectly shapes educational opportunities
Which element of Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory focuses on the immediate environment directly impacting development?
Microsystem
How does the Chronosystem influence education and practices according to Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory?
Impacts time and history
What is the primary role of educational psychologists based on the text?
Understand cognitive development and learning factors
Which factor is considered central to learning according to the text?
Social and emotional factors
What type of development is primarily influenced by the Mesosystem according to Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory?
Social development
Which educational initiative focuses on real-world problemsolving and active inquiry?
Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
What does Flipped Learning primarily aim to promote?
Active participation
Which educational initiative encourages small group work and develops teamwork skills?
Collaborative Learning
What strategy does Active Learning involve to enhance understanding and motivation?
Discussions and hands-on activities
Which educational initiative combines face-to-face instruction with online components?
Blended Learning
What is the main focus of Collaborative Learning?
Small group work and diverse perspectives
Which educational initiative shifts traditional classroom activities to promote self-paced learning?
Flipped Learning
Test your knowledge based on the content covered in the first lecture of the course PSYC 5123 Educational Psychology for the 2023-2024 Term 2. Questions may include topics like Self-Introduction, Course Outline, Educational Initiatives, and Introduction to Educational Psychology.
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