[EDUC 40] - Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (28 pages long!)
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Educational psychology- academic discipline that systematically studies the nature of learning, child development, motivation, and related topics. Applies its research to the identi cation and development of effective classroom practices. Qualitative research: research that look at the what and how things happen. Explores complex natures of human behavior, especially in real- world settings. Doesn"t enable predictions or conclusions about cause and effect relationships: mixed-method study. Includes elements from both qualitative and quantitative designs. Theory- integrated set of concepts and principles developed to explain a particular phenomenon. Action research- research done by to address issues and problems in their own school, classrooms, businesses. Keep up to date on research ndings and innovations in education. Learn as my as you can about the subject matter you teach. Learn as much as you can about speci c strategies for teaching your particular subject.