The Essentials of Educational Psychology
A 7-part course with Dr. Andy Johnson
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Dr. Andy Johnson is a Professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He specializes in learning, literacy, and reading instruction for students with reading disabilities. View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 33 min
- Lessons 7
- Attachments 3
- Exercises 19
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20 CQ
7 Lessons in This Course
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2 minFREETeaching Skills lesson 1Free2 CQ
This lesson, Dr. Andy Johnson offers a brief overview of educational psychology and its breadth of available theories of the learning, growing human mind.
with Dr. Andy JohnsonThis lesson, Dr. Andy Johnson offers a brief overview of educational psychology and its breadth of available theories of the learning, growing human mind.
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5 minTeaching Skills lesson 23 CQ
In this lesson from Minnesota State University Professor, Dr. Andy Johnson, learn more about the importance of educational philosophy in teaching practices.
with Dr. Andy JohnsonIn this lesson from Minnesota State University Professor, Dr. Andy Johnson, learn more about the importance of educational philosophy in teaching practices.
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5 minPsychology lesson 33 CQ
How does learning occur? Discover some of the theories and ideas within the field of educational psychology, which attempt to explain the learning process.
with Dr. Andy JohnsonHow does learning occur? Discover some of the theories and ideas within the field of educational psychology, which attempt to explain the learning process.
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6 minPsychology lesson 44 CQ
Ever wondered how human learning occurs in the mind? In part two of this two-part lesson, discover two theories of learning—social-cognitive and holistic.
with Dr. Andy JohnsonEver wondered how human learning occurs in the mind? In part two of this two-part lesson, discover two theories of learning—social-cognitive and holistic.
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4 minPsychology lesson 53 CQ
Three important facets of human learning are intelligence, intuition, and creativity. Learn more about these capacities and how they help us learn and grow.
with Dr. Andy JohnsonThree important facets of human learning are intelligence, intuition, and creativity. Learn more about these capacities and how they help us learn and grow.
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5 minPsychology lesson 63 CQ
Ever wondered what style of teaching is the best fit for multiple kinds of learning styles? Learn about various kinds of learning styles and preferences.
with Dr. Andy JohnsonEver wondered what style of teaching is the best fit for multiple kinds of learning styles? Learn about various kinds of learning styles and preferences.
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3 minPsychology lesson 72 CQ
Learn about the habits, perspectives, and attitudes of successful teachers, and discover how much more there is to learn about the art of educating others!
with Dr. Andy JohnsonLearn about the habits, perspectives, and attitudes of successful teachers, and discover how much more there is to learn about the art of educating others!
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411 min4-part Teaching Skills course8 CQ
Learning is more than a means to an end—it's a philosophy, and an ongoing process that begins with introspection. In this course, find out how to look within to discover your passion for teaching.
with Dr. Andy JohnsonLearning is more than a means to an end—it's a philosophy, and an ongoing process that begins with introspection. In this course, find out how to look within to discover your passion for teaching.
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5 minTeaching Skills lesson3 CQ
Learn about Carl Rogers and the person-centered approach to teaching and education. Then, discover some strategies of effective person-centered teachers.
with Dr. Andy JohnsonLearn about Carl Rogers and the person-centered approach to teaching and education. Then, discover some strategies of effective person-centered teachers.
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6 minTeaching Skills lesson4 CQ
The goal of humanistic learning theory is personal human development. Learn more about the basics of humanistic learning theory with Dr. Andy Johnson.
with Dr. Andy JohnsonThe goal of humanistic learning theory is personal human development. Learn more about the basics of humanistic learning theory with Dr. Andy Johnson.
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35451 min35-part Psychology course249 CQ
Psychology is a complex subject—and so is the human brain. In this introductory psychology course, Dr. Lisa Fosbender teaches about common human psychological concepts.
with Dr. LisaPsychology is a complex subject—and so is the human brain. In this introductory psychology course, Dr. Lisa Fosbender teaches about common human psychological concepts.
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12183 min12-part Psychology course97 CQ
Neuro-linguistic programming, or NLP, is a powerful tool for change and growth. Learn how to use it to face challenges, improve communication, and reach success.
with The Thought GymNeuro-linguistic programming, or NLP, is a powerful tool for change and growth. Learn how to use it to face challenges, improve communication, and reach success.
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1492 min14-part Psychology course53 CQ
If you're struggling to lose weight or stick to a healthy diet, committing to your goals can be more difficult than you thought. The proven psychology strategies introduced in this course can help!
with Social PsychologistIf you're struggling to lose weight or stick to a healthy diet, committing to your goals can be more difficult than you thought. The proven psychology strategies introduced in this course can help!
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768 min7-part Psychology course37 CQ
If you're looking to improve your happiness, try this self-help course based on actual psychology research that highlights a range of specific life hacks that reflect the science of happiness!
with Social PsychologistIf you're looking to improve your happiness, try this self-help course based on actual psychology research that highlights a range of specific life hacks that reflect the science of happiness!
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1294 min12-part Psychology course53 CQ
In this social psychology course, explore the study of subliminal persuasion, including its history, the psychology behind it, and studies that prove just how effective it is (and isn't).
with Social PsychologistIn this social psychology course, explore the study of subliminal persuasion, including its history, the psychology behind it, and studies that prove just how effective it is (and isn't).
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932 min9-part Teaching Skills course22 CQ
Learn how to teach an online course, with an emphasis on eliminating public speaking fears, polishing your on-camera presentation skills, and using an effective, engaging teaching style.
with TJ WalkerLearn how to teach an online course, with an emphasis on eliminating public speaking fears, polishing your on-camera presentation skills, and using an effective, engaging teaching style.
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621 min6-part Teaching Skills course14 CQ
This course from educator Mr. Adam Carlson covers how to make an interactive worksheet using Google Sheets and a few formulas that will help you and your students track their work quickly and easily.
with Mr. Adam CarlsonThis course from educator Mr. Adam Carlson covers how to make an interactive worksheet using Google Sheets and a few formulas that will help you and your students track their work quickly and easily.
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415 min4-part Teaching Skills course9 CQ
This course from educator Wynn Godbold discusses how leadership means having influence on your students, ways to bring victory to your class, and how the process of learning to lead is a group effort.
with Wynn GodboldThis course from educator Wynn Godbold discusses how leadership means having influence on your students, ways to bring victory to your class, and how the process of learning to lead is a group effort.
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934 min9-part Math course22 CQ
In elementary math education in second, third, and fourth grade, place value is fundamental, but some kids just don't seem to get it. In this course, get great tips on teaching place value to kids.
with Tom ScherstenIn elementary math education in second, third, and fourth grade, place value is fundamental, but some kids just don't seem to get it. In this course, get great tips on teaching place value to kids.
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24 minFREETeaching Skills courseFree13 CQ
In this conversation, Dr. Michael Crow, president of Arizona State University, explains the need for higher education to evolve to suit the needs of the future.
with Dr. Michael CrowIn this conversation, Dr. Michael Crow, president of Arizona State University, explains the need for higher education to evolve to suit the needs of the future.