The purpose of this assignment is for students to explore the dynamics of educational psychology in their educational or professional setting.

REFLECTION PAPER

3 PAGES MIN, 3 IN TEXT CITATIONS FROM CHPS 1-4 OF TEXTBOOK The Routledge International Companion to Educational Psychology – Andrew J. Holliman

Requirements:

1. Address each question included in each part demonstrating critical thinking and analysis.

Part A: The Role of the Educational Psychologist in your Educational Setting

Research the nature and role of the educational psychologist in your country of origin. Then think about the educational setting where you plan to direct your career.

1. What is the role of the educational psychologist in this setting?
2. What is the value of this role?

Part B: The ‘Who’s Who’ of Educational Psychology

Read the list of the 18 eminent contributors to the field of educational psychology from its origin till its current status in Chapter 1 ‘A history of educational psychology’ (Hughes, 2014).

1. Choose two names from the list, briefly research their work and familiarize yourself with the ways in which they have had an impact on this field.
2. Briefly explain why you chose them.

Now think about your career-based educational or professional setting.

3) What would your educational setting look like if you implemented the strategies of the theorists you researched? Provide specific examples.

Part C: Reflection

1. How did this assignment help you understand the dynamics of educational psychology in your educational or professional setting?

1. Include 3 in-text citations from the chapters assigned for this lesson demonstrating critical thinking and analysis (try to paraphrase the information and synthesize it).

1. Write your assignment in an essay format.

1. Use headings to separate each question:

For example:

Part A: The Role of the Educational Psychologist in [insert your Educational Setting]

Role of Educational Psychologist

Value of this Role

Part B: The ‘Who’s Who’ of Educational Psychology

Two Educational Psychologists

The Reason Why I Chose Them

Implementing their Strategies in my Educational Setting

Part C: Reflection

1. Format your assignment according to APA style guidelines including:

1. Cover page
2. Headings
3. Font: Times New Roman
4. Size: 12
5. In-text citations
6. References page

1. Review the attached sample APA paper

Submit

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4. Per the syllabus, if the assignment is not submitted by the due date and time assigned no points will be issued (no exceptions).

Tips for Success

1. Review the RUBRIC before you submit your assignment to ensure you have included all of the components necessary.
2. If you adhere to the requirements in the assignment and rubric, it will help ensure you earn full points.

Remember: The dynamics of educational psychology do not necessarily occur in a traditional educational setting. For this assignment, you need to think about YOUR current or future career and analyze how you would apply the dynamics of educational psychology in that setting.