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  • Foundational Definitions, Goals, and Paradigms

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      Lesson 2: Foundational Definitions, Goals, and Paradigms

       

       

      Learning Objectives

      By the end of this session, Master 1 students will be able to:

      1. Analyze the synergistic relationship between educational psychology, didactics, and instructional design.
      2. Evaluate the four core goals of educational psychology as a framework for pedagogical research.
      3. Critically distinguish between the major learning paradigms (Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism) and their implications for teaching methodology, supported by direct quotations.

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      From Theory to Didactic Practice: Learning Paradigms in Educational Psychology
      Opened: Friday, 20 November 2015, 12:00 AM
      Due: Friday, 27 November 2015, 12:00 AM

      🎯🔹 Purpose of the Assignment

      This assignment aims to help Master 1 students develop a deep and critical understanding of Educational Psychology as a core foundation for didactics and instructional practice.

      🔹 What this assignment focuses on

      Through this task, students are expected to:

      ▪ Understand Educational Psychology as a descriptive, explanatory, predictive, and intervention-oriented discipline
      ▪ Analyze the four core goals of Educational Psychology and their relevance to pedagogical research
      ▪ Distinguish clearly between major learning paradigms:

      • Behaviorism

      • Cognitivism

      • Constructivism

      • Humanism

      ▪ Examine how each paradigm shapes:

      • The role of the learner

      • The role of the teacher

      • Instructional methods and classroom practices


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