Blog 10: Anticipating and Preventing Behavior Problems
Jason Kounin states that preventing behavior problems is more effective than reacting to them (Bohlin, Durwin, & Reese-Webber, 2012,...
Blog 9: Creating a Productive Learning Environment
In this blog I will be writing about certain aspects in my CT’s classroom like action zones, environmental cues, and seating arrangements...
Blog 8: Common Causes For Misbehavior
There are many reasons why children choose to misbehave (Boredom, lack of emotional outlets, unclear limits, etc.) but misbehavior can...
Blog 7: Punishment
In this blog, I will be focusing on ineffective punishments that are explained in the course text book. Some ineffective punishments...
Blog 6: Identty
In module 3, the concept of identity is presented. As I observe the fourth grade students in my class, I realize that they are in a state...
Blog 5: Parenting Styles
As I have come to know my focus student through informal interviews and insight from his own teacher, I have acquired some knowledge on...
Blog 4: Constructivism
Module 7 in the course textbook talks about constructivism as being the way in which students can actively construct knowledge either...
Blog 3: Edpsych
In Module 3 the text explains Erik Erikson's 8 developmental stages that run throughout a person's life. I believe that my 4th grade...
Blog 2: Edpsych
In module 7, I learned that scaffolding is when a child needs social support from peers or adults that are on a higher cognitive level...
Blog 1 -Edpsych
Module 2 in Epsych talks about friendships and peer groups. It explains the different levels of peer statuses that vary from popular,...