Educational Psychology for Learners: Connecting Theory, Research and Application

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· 제목 : Educational Psychology for Learners: Connecting Theory, Research and Application (Paperback, 2)
· 분류 : 외국도서 > 교육/자료 > 교육 > 교육일반
· ISBN : 9781792400193
· 쪽수 : 84쪽
· 출판일 : 2019-08-13

PREFACE
CLUSTER 1–THE BIG PICTURE: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND RESEARCH IN HIGHER EDUCATION
INTRODUCTION – OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVES
MODULE 1.1: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND THE MODERN RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
OBJECTIVE: Describe the function of educational psychology in examining processes of learning for individual learners
OBJECTIVE: Describe the history and guiding purposes of modern research universities, liberal arts traditions, and general education requirements
OBJECTIVE: Outline the various benefits of acquiring transferrable learning skills, engaging in high-impact educational practices, and becoming a self-regulated learner
MODULE 1.2: INFORMATION LITERACY—SCHOLARSHIP, RESEARCH, AND SOURCES
OBJECTIVE: Explain the relationship between information literacy and scholarship
OBJECTIVE: Outline the purpose and characteristics of scholarship in terms of scholarly works, original source materials, general scholarship types, and specific criteria for evaluating scholarly works
OBJECTIVE: Describe how to prepare a research paper in terms of choosing topics, developing thesis statements, finding and evaluating sources, and using citations to avoid plagiarism
ADDITIONAL READINGS
CLUSTER 2–A PLAN OF ACTION: EFFECTIVE GOALS AND GOAL SETTING
INTRODUCTION – CASE STUDY, OVERVIEW, OBJECTIVES
MODULE 2.1: UNDERSTANDING GOALS AND GOAL SETTING
OBJECTIVE: Describe the relationship between values, goals and goal commitment
OBJECTIVE: Describe the characteristics of a useful goal
OBJECTIVE: Describe the types of goals - short-term, long-term and enabling goals – and their relationship to directing behavior
OBJECTIVE: Describe the characteristics of effective goal setting
MODULE 2.2: DEVELOPING A PLAN OF ACTION
OBJECTIVE: Formulate beginning goals and associated goal plans using goal-setting techniques
CASE STUDY RESPONSES
ADDITIONAL READINGS
CLUSTER 3–MAXIMIZING ORGANIZATION: AN INTERACTION OF GOALS, MOTIVATION AND TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
INTRODUCTION – CASE STUDY, OVERVIEW, OBJECTIVES
MODULE 3.1: TIME MANAGEMENT THEORIES, MODELS, AND TECHNIQUES
OBJECTIVE: Describe the different approaches to setting priorities and understanding habits
OBJECTIVE: Describe how perceived time control influences the experience of both stress and time management efforts
OBJECTIVE: Describe how the theories of procrastination can explain decision-making, and how underlying psychological factors can influence chronic procrastination
MODULE 3.2: THE IDEAL SCHEDULE—CREATING BALANCE AND GETTING IT DONE
OBJECTIVE: Construct a master calendar that supports short-, mid-, and long-range planning
OBJECTIVE: Establish a weekly schedule that supports academic and personal goals
MODULE 3.3: STRATEGIES—INCREASING FOCUS, MOTIVATION AND EFFICIENCIES
OBJECTIVE: Describe time management strategies and how they are related to improving focus and motivation
OBJECTIVE: Identify multiple strategies that will help improve personal time management difficulties
CASE STUDY RESPONSES
ADDITIONAL READINGS
CLUSTER 4– UNDERSTANDING MEMORY: INFORMATION PROCESSING FOR THE LONG TERM
INTRODUCTION – CASE STUDY, OVERVIEW, OBJECTIVES
MODULE 4.1: MEMORY AND LEARNING
OBJECTIVE: Describe how the components of memory contribute to storing, encoding, and retrieving information
OBJECTIVE: Describe how the memory continuum is related to processing information
OBJECTIVE: Compare rehearsal and elaboration strategies, and their relationship to processing information
MODULE 4.2: YOU ARE A VISUAL LEARNER
OBJECTIVE: Describe learning strategies that use visual imagery to process information
MODULE 4.3: ACTIVE READING AND NOTE-TAKING
OBJECTIVE: Describe how active reading and note-taking are related to processing information into long-term memory
OBJECTIVE: Describe the processes used in implementing active reading and creating effective lecture notes
CASE STUDY RESPONSES
ADDITIONAL READINGS
CLUSTER 5–MONITORING COMPREHENSION: MEANINGFUL LEARNING AND SUCCESSFUL TEST-TAKING
INTRODUCTION – CASE STUDY, OVERVIEW, OBJECTIVES
MODULE 5.1: COMPREHENSION MONITORING AND LEARNING TAXONOMIES
OBJECTIVE: Outline the purpose and features of comprehension monitoring, and its relationship to self-testing, active reading and listening
OBJECTIVE: Describe self-testing strategies that minimize illusions of knowing
OBJECTIVE: Describe the role of learning taxonomies in the practice of comprehension monitoring, and provide illustrative examples using Bloom's taxonomy
MODULE 5.2: MAXIMIZING EXAM PERFORMANCE
OBJECTIVE: Describe the relationship between stress, anxiety and performance
OBJECTIVE: Identify strategies that will help minimize levels of anxiety
OBJECTIVE: Describe strategies that will help predict exam items
OBJECTIVE: Describe general and specific test-taking strategies related to successful exam performance
CLUSTER 6– THE FUNDAMENTAL CAUSES OF BEHAVIOR: YOUR MOTIVATION
INTRODUCTION – CASE STUDY, OVERVIEW, OBJECTIVES
MODULE 6.1: SOME MOTIVATION THEORIES
OBJECTIVE: Describe the relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and their effect on behaviors
OBJECTIVE: Describe the different kinds of achievement motivation (goal orientations) and their influences on motivation
MODULE 6.2: BELIEFS THAT DRIVE MOTIVATION
OBJECTIVE: Discuss the role of self-efficacy in learning
OBJECTIVE: Describe attributions and their relationship with growth mindset and achievement motivation
MODULE 6.3: GAINING AWARENESS AND TAKING CONTROL
OBJECTIVE: Describe the relationship between motivation and other areas (e.g., goals, time management, etc.,) that influence students' educational experiences.
OBJECTIVE: Identify strategies to promote and maintain higher levels of motivation.
CASE STUDY RESPONSES
ADDITIONAL READINGS
CLUSTER 7–METACOGNITION AND SELF-REGULATED LEARNING: PROMOTING DECISIONS THAT IMPROVE LEARNING AND OUTCOMES
INTRODUCTION – CASE STUDY, OVERVIEW, OBJECTIVES
MODULE 7.1: THINKING AND METACOGNITION
OBJECTIVE: Describe the relationship between cognition, metacognition, and critical thinking, as well as their features
OBJECTIVE: Describe the characteristics of metacognitive knowledge and metacognitive regulation, including their commonalities
OBJECTIVE: Develop an outline for implementing metacognitive strategies on a task
MODULE 7.2: SELF-REGULATED LEARNING
OBJECTIVE: Describe characteristics of self-regulated learning
OBJECTIVE: Explain the similarities and differences among three major models of self-regulated learning
OBJECTIVE: Using the cyclical model of self-regulated learning, develop an outline for approaching a task
CASE STUDY RESPONSES
ADDITIONAL READINGS
CLUSTER 8–UNDERSTANDING AND EXPERIENCING DIVERSITY: AN INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION – CASE STUDY, OVERVIEW, OBJECTIVES
MODULE 8.1: UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING AND FORMS OF DIVERSITY
OBJECTIVE: Define diversity and describe its implications in terms of diversity and inclusivity
OBJECTIVE: Define culture and describe its implications in terms of heritage and identity
OBJECTIVE: Identify the difference between race and ethnicity
OBJECTIVE: Define gender and describe its implications in terms of gender roles and gender identity
OBJECTIVE: Define spirituality and how it differs from religion
MODULE 8.2: UNDERSTANDING BARRIERS TO DIVERSITY
OBJECTIVE: Define prejudice and discrimination, as well as describe their relationship to stereotyping and in-group socialization
OBJECTIVE: Identify the benefits of expanding personal identity and how this can influence your way of thinking about, interacting within, and experiencing the world
OBJECTIVE: Describe the personal and social benefits of experiencing diversity
CASE STUDY RESPONSES
ADDITIONAL READINGS
CLUSTER 9–WELLNESS: ADVANCING PERFORMANCE, LIFE SATISFACTION, AND CRITICAL THINKING
INTRODUCTION – CASE STUDY, OVERVIEW, OBJECTIVES
MODULE 9.1: THE WELLNESS DIMENSIONS
OBJECTIVE: Identify and define the six dimensions of wellness
OBJECTIVE: Describe how the wellness dimensions relate to performance and life satisfaction
MODULE 9.2: TAKING CHARGE OF PERSONAL WELLNESS
OBJECTIVE: Define wellness in terms of nutrition, exercise, sleep, and social media use
OBJECTIVE: Describe the relationship between stress management and wellness
OBJECTIVE: Describe how critical thinking and mindfulness inform wellness
CASE STUDY RESPONSES
ADDITIONAL READINGS
INDEX