Psychology of Education Quiz

Psychology of Education (PED3701) Study Notes

• Learning Unit 1: Introduction to the Adolescent - Development and Learning
  • Adolescence is the period between childhood and adulthood.
  • Storm and stress is a period of significant physical, cognitive, social, emotional, moral and spiritual change.
  • Individual differences in learners are important to consider in diverse learning contexts.
  • Research methods are crucial to study learners' educational experiences.
• Learning Unit 2: The Physical Development of the Adolescent
  • Physical growth accelerates during puberty, with reproductive organs becoming functional.
  • Secondary sexual characteristics emerge.
  • Pituitary gland regulates growth and sexual hormones.
  • Cultural norms may affect how physical changes are perceived.
• Learning Unit 3: The Cognitive Development of the Adolescent
  • Cognitive development involves thinking processes, attention, memory, problem-solving, etc.
  • Piaget's theory identifies distinct stages of cognitive development, including sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational.
  • Vygotsky's sociocultural theory emphasizes social interaction and cultural tools in cognitive development.
  • Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence suggests that intelligence encompasses analytical, creative, and practical aspects.
  • Feuerstein's mediated learning experience highlights the development of cognitive abilities.
  • Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences recognizes diverse cognitive strengths (linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, visual-spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic, and existential).
• Learning Unit 4: The Social Development of the Adolescent
  • Adolescents develop independence and a sense of identity while managing relationships with family, peers, and other significant adults.
  • Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development are important to understanding adolescent identity formation (with a sense of crisis).
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory emphasizes the various contexts (e.g., family, school, community) that influence an individual's development.
  • Self-concept and self-esteem are critical to psychological wellbeing and academic success during adolescence.
  • Defense mechanisms are unconscious psychological strategies to cope with stressful situations.
• Learning Unit 5: The Emotional, Moral and Spiritual Development of the Adolescent
  • Heightened emotionality is characteristic of adolescence.
  • Adolescents develop a sense of morality and ethical values.
  • Spiritual development can include exploring religious beliefs and incorporating personal values,
    • Cognitive development is critical to understanding religious and spiritual ideals and their importance.
    • The role of teachers in fostering emotional and spiritual wellbeing during adolescence is important.
• Learning Unit 6: Developmental Challenges of the Adolescent
  • Eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia) and underachievement/school dropout are common concerns for adolescents.
• Learning Unit 7: Social Concerns in Adolescence
  • Sexuality and the associated risks of STI/HIV, teenage pregnancy, and substance abuse are areas of significant concern during adolescence.
• Learning Unit 8: Motivation, Teaching, and Learning
  • Motivation is crucial for engagement and academic success, as are the different methods for teaching and learning.
  • Learning theories like constructivism are useful for creating activities that enhance learners' understanding.
  • Teachers can use assessments and teaching styles to help learners to realise their potential.