Educational Psychology. Teachers could apply psychology principles to diagnose and treat behavior and learning problems in their students. They also work with educators and families to address behavioral and academic concern at school and how the family or school could help with the concern and treat it accordingly. Educational psychology both comes from and contributes to cognitive science and the learning sciences. Educational Psychology is useful to determine how an educator and the students’ family can help and work with the student in order for the student to progress.
When an individual becomes a scholar, their in depth knowledge comes from many experiences and practices, not mainly from learned course material, but from integrating with the works of being in the field having hands on knowledge. A practitioner is a learner whom mainly focuses on one who practices a specific professional career such as an occupation, profession, or technique. Practitioners appear to be using traditional and non-traditional strategies to integrate knowledge, skills, and self awareness into their practice. It is a necessity to approach becoming a scholar with the validated knowledge of ones practice. The concept of a practitioner-scholar is has its main focus in graduate programs.
Diverse Nature of Psychology Lawanda Jennings PSY/490 April 2, 2012 Susan Ellis Introduction As a soon to be graduate student of marriage and family therapy, I eek to research and practice with the diversity of my professional in mind. In work, education, health and leisure arenas. It is important to understand diversity in perspectives and how this can applied to various clients. Diversity in psychology has led to applications in various field from medicine to education. The empirical nature of psychology affords psychology the privilege of scientifically explain behavior and establishing a treatment plan to solve or adjust behavior in many settings.
Sample introductions from first-year essays (psychology) Essay title: Compare and contrast, using examples, how ‘knowing’ something has a different meaning for a psychologist compared to a member of the lay public. Introduction 1: According to the Heinemann English Dictionary, ‘knowing’ something simply means ‘to understand’. However, before actually looking at the difference between knowing something as a lay person and as a psychologist, it is paramount to establish what psychology actually is. The definitions of psychology have changed over its lifetime; nonetheless, it is considered a science which looks at part of human behaviour. Introduction 2: There are many facts in life that all people will lay claim to ‘knowing’.
Content theory explains why human needs change with time. Another theory that attempts to explain human behavior is Process theory. Content theory includes the work of David McClelland, Abraham Maslow and other psychologists as they attempted to explain why human needs change, but not how they change. Content theories explain the specific factors that motivate people. In other words, they answer the question What drives behaviour?
I recognize the importance of all of the theories and theorists discussed, and I was able to relate to some more than others. I was able to develop my own personal, intervention theory based on cognitive and multicultural approaches to therapy. My personal intervention theory, along with the rest of the theories and concepts discussed in this course gave me insight into the world of psychotherapy and will aid me in my journey of pursuing a career with troubled youth in the future. References Jones-Smith, E. (2012). Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy: An Integrative Approach.
Linking theory with practice enables practitioners to plan age appropriate activities and experiences for the children in their care and thus enhance their development and help them to acquire new skills and knowledge. In this essay the author will discuss the following theorists whose work has been very influential in the field of childcare. Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), Lev Vygotsky (1896-1943), Jean Piaget (1896-1980), B.F. Skinner (1904-1990). Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) Sigmund Freud’s main area of study was emotional and personality development, he was the first psychologist to recognise the importance of the conscious and unconscious mind. Freud’s work is considered important because he showed that childhood experiences and relationships significantly influence the development of personality in later life, (Beaver et al 2002).
Carl Rogers : In-Depth Perspectives Lydia Friese PSY 330 Theories of Personality Peggy Allen 11/29/2010 In the information to follow I will provide specific information concerning Carl Rogers, as a psychological theorist. The evaluation will be based upon many perspectives of his life achievements as a whole. This Synopsis will include a pertinent historical presentation of Carl Rogers Life. Throughout his life he has acquired a passion for the study of Education for all individuals. This journey into Carl Rogers life will show causes for his motivation.
The Career Journey of a Potential Psychologist: What does it take? Name University of the Virgin Islands Psychology can be seen as “the study of mind and behavior in relation to a particular field of knowledge or activity” (Merrian-Webster, 2011). The study of Psychology can be seen as essential in the career arena seeing that it focuses on the observation of human thoughts and behavior patterns with in society. Psychology is a remarkably diverse subject which is why there are many branches of psychology, from Industrial Psychology to Educational Psychology (Types of Psychology , 2011) . While psychological knowledge is regularly refer to the evaluation and treatment of mental health issues, it is also applies to comprehending and solving problems in various spheres of human activity.
These courses allowed me to be taught by actual elementary school teachers, who have years of experience with working with children, and the knowledge and advice they were able to pass on truly helped me better understand what I was signing up for as an education major, and helped my improve the way I teach so that I could articulate in a way that would be comprehensible to students of a young age. These classes are slowly molding me to become a great teacher. Also, I am doubling majoring in psychology in hopes that it will help me to better understand the mentality of special education students, so that in the future I will be able to teach them in a way that they will be able to grasp. Psychology courses have