A Psychology Teacher Writes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This might play out differently dependent on the level of experience and expertise of each individual teacher: More novice teachers may lack awareness because they literally don’t see things in their classrooms that more expert teachers do (Wolff et al, 2016) and/or because they lack the mental models to analyse and interpret what is happening.

Professional Development 130

Professional Development Psychology Social Science Classroom Management 130

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Instead, we were taught how to structure a lesson and given tips on classroom management. A 2016 study found that not one textbook in commonly used teacher-training programs adequately covered the science of learning. I took “methods” classes that gave me strategies for discussions and activities. Brown, Henry L.

Middle School 145

Middle School Psychology Classroom Management Learning Science 145

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 23, 2021

Herman’s middle school study was first posted online in 2020 by the Journal of Educational Psychology and is slated for publication later in 2021. Herman’s earlier 2018 study of a praise-heavy classroom management program for elementary school students called The Incredible Years also found positive results.

Classroom Management 125

Classroom Management Middle School Charter School Psychology 125

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

26, 2019 in the Journal of Applied Cognitive Psychology, looked at what happened when researchers randomly gave fidget spinners to college students and had them watch educational videos in a laboratory setting at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Assigning them active classroom jobs, such as being the door opener, can help too.

Psychology 136

Psychology Classroom Management Research History 136

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The effects of such practices can reverberate throughout a student’s life, according to the American Psychological Association, leading to worse mental health and lower grades. “We For instance, could their classrooms be in areas where more fights tend to break out?

K-12 118

K-12 Middle School Psychology Classroom Management 118