Chapter 1: Educational Psychology: A Foundation for Teaching Objectives

What Makes a Good Teacher?

• List characteristics of good teaching.
• Identify specific skills of intentional teachers.

What is the Role of Research in Educational Psychology?

• Explain how research in educational psychology is applied to teaching and give examples of research findings that contribute to effective teaching.
• Consider the teacher's responsibility in using research to improve student learning and program evaluation.

What Research Methods Are Used in Educational Psychology?

• Compare and contrast experimental, correlational, and descriptive research; provide an example of each type of research, and explain the differences between correlational and causal relationships.