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Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)

5th Edition

ISBN:9780134477961

Author:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White

Publisher:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White

Chapter1: The Science Of Psychology

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Rossetti and Fox (2009) found four main themes related to successful teaching by outstanding professors: Presence: Interaction or relationship with students based on trust, respect, and caring. Promotion of learning: Dedication and commitment to their work. Teachers as learners: Engagement in lifelong learning to keep their practice current. Teaching style marked by enthusiasm and a love for their subject matter. Carraway and Burris (2017) explored common philosophical beliefs about teaching and learning in effective professors: Engaging students in learning Maintaining student interest Getting to know students Assessing student knowledge Setting high expectations for students Participating in professional development activities Research findings on student conceptions of the most effective professor fall into three major categories: Knowledge of the subject taught Personal qualities Knowledge of teaching and learning In a study on teachers who attract or repel, participants listed professionalism, dedication to teaching, preparedness for class, strong ethical values, and caring as the most important characteristics they expect effective professors to possess in the teaching/learning context. The study concluded that understanding students' expectations of their professors is important for establishing a good professor-student type of relationship that inspires student success. This current study utilizes students' conceptions of effective professors as a launching pad to gain further insights into the philosophy that guides their practice. The Theoretical framework for this study draws on the philosophical traditions of idealism, realism, and pragmatism purported by philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Dewey. Persons who identify with the idealist tradition see the teacher's role as one of passing on knowledge of reality and setting an example of what is considered to be the ethical ideal. Realist teachers want to develop the thinking abilities of students who must make judgments based on careful consideration of evidence. Those professors who embrace the philosophy of pragmatism believe that truth is a concept that evolves over time and that reality is not fixed, but it is in a constant state of flux as one's experience broadens. Pragmatist teachers want to provide learning experiences for students that will develop and deepen their problem-solving skills. The study is also built on postmodern epistemology influenced by early proponents such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Husserl, and Heidegger. Generally speaking, postmodern philosophy rejects many positions associated with the perspectives of idealism, realism, and pragmatism; and professors who subscribe to postmodern philosophy stress the importance of skepticism, open-ended conclusions, and ongoing dialogue about significant issues. The purpose of this study was to investigate the philosophy and practice of effective professors operating in the education system of Trinidad and Tobago. Two research questions served to focus this investigation: How do effective professors describe the philosophy that guides their practice? How do effective professors conduct their practice as professionals? A purposive sampling method was used to obtain information from 35 teachers who operate in the Trinidad and Tobago education system. Thirty-five university students were asked to interview one professor whom they believed to be highly effective in the teaching and learning process. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted, the interviews were taped and transcribed verbatim Standardized, open-ended questions were used Goal was to gain insight into the philosophy that guides teachers in the Trinidad and Tobago education system Each interview lasted approximately 30 minutes. The participants were given the opportunity to verify information generated during the interview sessions. Undergraduate students conducted the interviews and were trained in asking probing questions. Member checking or respondent validation was used to establish validity. Data analysis consisted of examining, categorizing, and tabulating the evidence Three themes emerged from the study were: Getting to know students Teacher as lifelong learner Teacher as role model 1)Outline the social scientific paradigm for the study. 2)Explain why this tradition might be appropriate or inappropriate, incorporating a discussion of whether the study is intended to critique, to understand, to change/emancipate or to describe, or whether it is a combination. 3)In-depth discussion of the context and background of the research paradigm. 4)In-depth discussion of the appropriateness of the methodological tradition for the information provided. 5)Critical reflection on strengths and limitations of methodological tradition. 6) Incorporate relevant literature to support the research paradigm chosen in the article. 7)Provide references and website links.

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Step 1: Introducing educational psychology:

Educational psychology is a sub-field of psychology. It seeks to apply psychological principles in the field of education. Therefore, educational psychologists are interested in understanding the philosophies underlying efficient teachers. For this, they can use scientific research methods to uncover and understand the complexities of the same.