Educational Psychology Research

Reading: Educational Psychology - Developing Learners by Jeanne Ellis Ormrod p.191 - 208

Findings:

• Student's can absorb information more effectively when they can relate it to something they know
• Meaningful learning more effective than rehearsal
• The use of multiple examples helps information sink in
• Don't overload students with information
• Asking questions can help keep students focused on subject matter if they know they may be invited to answer immediately
• Students more likely to pay attention in a stimulating classroom environment

Areas to research further:

• Physical Involvement
• Instructional Methods
• Memory
• Teaching Styles and Methods
• Teacher/Student Relationship
• Maintaining Attention