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  • The Scope of Educational Psychology

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      The Scope of Educational Psychology

      Learning Objectives

      By the end of this session, students will be able to:

      1.     Define the comprehensive scope of Educational Psychology across its major sub-disciplines, referencing key foundational theorists (Santrock, 2018).

      2.     Differentiate between the theoretical focus and practical didactic relevance of each core area (Woolfolk, 2019).

      3.     Analyze how different psychological perspectives (e.g., Cognitive vs. Behavioral) lead to distinct instructional strategies.

      4.     Identify which area of study is most relevant when diagnosing specific educational challenges. 

       

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      Applying the Scope of Educational Psychology to Real Educational Situations

      ⏱️ Duration

      1 week (asynchronous)
      Approx. student workload: 3–4 hours

      🎯 Learning Outcomes (Aligned with Your Lesson)

      By the end of this workshop, students will be able to:

      1. Accurately identify and define the major areas within the scope of Educational Psychology.

      2. Apply psychological perspectives (cognitive, behavioral, constructivist, etc.) to real classroom problems.

      3. Justify pedagogical choices based on relevant psychological theories and theorists.

      4. Critically evaluate peers’ analyses using academic criteria.

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