• Theoretical Frameworks for Educational Psychology

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      Educational psychology is essential because it provides scientific explanations for how learners develop, think, feel, behave, and succeed academically. Without it, teaching becomes guesswork; with it, teaching becomes evidence-based, systematic, and effective.

       

       


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      🎯 Objectives

      ▪ Construct a shared academic understanding of Educational Psychology

      ▪ Synthesize multiple theoretical frameworks in one collaborative space
      ▪ Link definitions, theories, quotations, and classroom examples

      🧭 Wiki Task Overview 

      You will collaboratively build a theoretical reference wiki on Educational Psychology based on this lesson.

      Each student (or group) is responsible for ONE theoretical framework or perspective and must contribute academically accurate, well-structured content.


      🗂️ Wiki Structure

      📌 Main Wiki Page 

      Title: Theoretical Frameworks of Educational Psychology

      Intro Text :

      Educational psychology provides scientific frameworks for understanding learners, learning processes, teaching practices, and educational environments.
      This collaborative wiki brings together the main theoretical perspectives discussed in this lesson, supported by scholarly quotations and classroom-based examples.

      🧠 Page Template 

      🔹 1. Name of the Theoretical Framework

      (e.g. Cognitive Framework, Developmental Framework, Applied/Behaviorist Framework, Environmental Framework)


      🔹 2. Core Definition

      ▪ Provide one clear definition
      ▪ Include ONE direct quotation (author + year)

      Example:

      “Learning is a process in which the learner actively constructs meaning.” (Bruner, 1966)

      🔹 3. Explanation 

      ▪ Explain the definition clearly

      • What does it emphasize (learner, teacher, process, environment)?

      🔹 4. Key Theorists

      ▪ Name 1–2 key theorists
      ▪ Briefly state their contribution

      • Skinner → reinforcement

      • Vygotsky → ZPD

      • 🔹 5. Classroom Example

      ▪ Give ONE realistic educational example, such as:

      • Using rewards to increase participation

      • Peer tutoring (ZPD)

      • 👉 The example must clearly reflect the framework

      🔹 6. Didactic Value

      ▪ Explain why this framework is important for teachers
      ▪ Answer:

      • How does it improve teaching or learning?

      • What type of instructional decisions does it support?


      🛑 Wiki Rules

      ⚠ Use your own words (no copy–paste)
      ⚠ Respect academic ethics (no plagiarism, no AI-generated text)

      🧮 Evaluation Criteria

      CriterionWeight
      Accuracy of Theory30%
      Quality of Explanation25%
      Relevance of Example20%
      Didactic Insight15%
      Collaboration & Engagement10%
      Total100%