Quiz
Submitted By
Syeda Zoha Fatima
Fa18/BPY/069
Submitted to
Ma’am Iqra Fatima
Course:
Educational Psychology
DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES
COMSATS UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD CAMPUS
Question 1
Difference between structured and unstructured observations
Structured observation is also known as systematic Involves the researchers recording the behavior they
observation, coding scheme is used by researchers, can see; it provide rich data but can be difficult
Researchers gather data without direct involvement without the use of recording equipment
with the participants
It is a planned observation of a phenomena and to This is not systematic and un- planned observation.
follow certain patterns, rules, and designs for the
purpose what. How and when to observe.
in this type researcher specifies in detail what is to be When observation is done without any thought before
observed and how the measurements are to be observation, no restrictions is placed on what the
recorded, in this the observer monitors all aspects of observer would note, all behavior under study is
the phenomenon that seems relevant to the problem monitored
at hand
Example: a developmental psychologist is interested Example: Examining the experiences of elderly
in helping behaviors in toddlers. people admitted to care. In this situation the
researcher will take numerous field notes and may
use tape or video recording. There is a predetermined
schedule of events or activities.
Question: 2
Limitations of Experimental method
Results are highly subjective due to the possibility of human error. ...
Experimental research can create situations that are not realistic. ...
It is a time-consuming process. ...
There may be ethical or practical problems with variable control.
Question: 03
Define educational Process and role of educational psychology in learning issues
Educational process is a structured system of organizational and didactic measures aimed at performing
requirements of a definite educational level according to the state standards of higher education. Educational
process is based on the principles of science, humanism, democracy, lifelong and degree education.
Process steps
Provide relevant information.
Reinforce through exercises.
Clarify and review material.
Test to verify learning.
Role of Educational Psychology in learning issues
Educational Psychology helps teachers to know that how learning takes place. It enables a teacher that how the
learning process should be initiated, how to motivate, how to memorize or learn. It helps teachers to guide the
students in the right direction in order to canalize student's abilities in the right direction.
Educational Psychologists work with children to find out HOW they learn and process information and look for
ways to improve their performance. And it's not just intelligence that affect learning outcomes… Emotional
issues, attitudes, motivation, self-regulation, behavior, and self-esteem all contribute to learning.
One (A teacher) can experiment with different teaching/ assessment methodologies and can trace out its
effectiveness. If a methodology proved failure, he could apply a different one.
A teacher can understand that ‘rewards’ and ‘appreciations can make a learner to achieve better results.
Hence Education psychology helps individuals and learners to perceive, analyze and understand concepts in a
better way and enhance effectiveness and efficiency of the education sector.
Education psychology makes individuals holistic, comprehensive and enhance better decisions making while
dealing with varied kinds of learners.
