educational psychologist
School mind expert
An educational psychologist is a professional who studies how people learn and applies psychological principles to educational settings.
They assess learning difficulties, design interventions for students with special needs, and advise schools on curriculum and teaching methods.
The educational psychologist recommended accommodations for his dyslexia.
In the UK, they often work within local education authorities; in the US, the role overlaps with school psychologist.
Child cognition researcher
- EriksonPatronymic from Norse lands
- developmental milestonesExpected stages of child progress
- cognitive developmentAcquiring reasoning abilities over time
- attachment theoryStudy of emotional bonds
developmental stages · child development · language acquisition · neurodevelopment · maturation · identity formation · developmental delay · early intervention
Psychological measurement science
- IQ testingMeasuring cognitive abilities numerically
- aptitude testingMeasuring natural capacity for tasks
- standardized testingIdentical assessments across populations
- norm-referencedGraded by comparison
criterion-referenced · formative assessment · cognitive assessment · behavioral assessment · screening · evaluation report
Active knowledge-building theory
- information processingHandling and interpreting data
- metacognitionAwareness of own reasoning
- cognitive loadDemands on working memory
- learning stylesSupposed individual absorption methods
executive function · attention · memory · scaffolding · motivation · engagement · academic achievement · twice-exceptional
Places providing temporary residence
- modificationsChanges to existing things
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
- remediationAct of correcting faults
inclusion · crisis intervention · social skills training · study skills · advocacy
Adding support or encouragement
- token economyRewards exchanged for privileges
- behavior modificationAltering conduct through reinforcement
- antecedentSomething that precedes
- consequenceResult of an action
operant conditioning · classroom management · self-monitoring · extinction · shaping
Principles defining proper behavior
- confidentialityQuality of protecting secrets
- informed consentPermission given with understanding
- report writingComposing formal summaries
- evidence-based practiceMethods backed by research
professional development · licensure · APA · multiculturalism
Piaget
Child cognition researcher
- EriksonPatronymic from Norse lands
- developmental milestonesExpected stages of child progress
- cognitive developmentAcquiring reasoning abilities over time
attachment theory · developmental stages · child development · language acquisition · neurodevelopment · maturation · identity formation · developmental delay · early intervention
psychometrics
Psychological measurement science
- IQ testingMeasuring cognitive abilities numerically
- aptitude testingMeasuring natural capacity for tasks
- standardized testingIdentical assessments across populations
norm-referenced · criterion-referenced · formative assessment · cognitive assessment · behavioral assessment · screening · evaluation report
constructivism
Active knowledge-building theory
- information processingHandling and interpreting data
- metacognitionAwareness of own reasoning
- cognitive loadDemands on working memory
learning styles · executive function · attention · memory · scaffolding · motivation · engagement · academic achievement · twice-exceptional
accommodations
Places providing temporary residence
- modificationsChanges to existing things
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
remediation · inclusion · crisis intervention · social skills training · study skills · advocacy
reinforcement
Adding support or encouragement
- token economyRewards exchanged for privileges
- behavior modificationAltering conduct through reinforcement
- antecedentSomething that precedes
consequence · operant conditioning · classroom management · self-monitoring · extinction · shaping
ethical guidelines
Principles defining proper behavior
- confidentialityQuality of protecting secrets
- informed consentPermission given with understanding
- report writingComposing formal summaries
evidence-based practice · professional development · licensure · APA · multiculturalism
educational psychologistclassroom teacher
Educator of students daily
teaching assistant · instructor · lecturer · substitute teacher · tutor
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