EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERACTIVE
Readings in Educational Psychology

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Introduction to Education

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Educational Psychology

Education, Schooling, and Psychology in Context

Higher Education

The Scientific Method

Research and Statistics

Ethics and Research

Educational Research

Philosophy and Worldviews

Science and Religion As Sources of Knowledge

Dynamic Systems and Cybernetics

Quantum Theory and Dynamic Systems

Feedback and Associated Mechanisms

Dynamic Systems and Psychology

Quantum Theory and Psychology

Organizing Knowledge

Dynamic Systems and Education

Systems Theory and Organizations

Information Age, Conceptual Age, and the Future (Sociocultural Evolution)

The Ecology of Development

Social Capital

Overview

Spiritual (Religious) Capital

Family [Expanded list]

  • Parent-School Relationships
  • Parent-Community Relationships
  • Parent-Community-School Relationships
  • Huffman, L., Mehlinger, S., & Kerivan, A. (2000). Risk factors for academic and behavioral problems at the beginning of school. Bethesda, MD: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Retrieved March 2002, from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/childhp/huffman.pdf
  • Other Issues
Friendships and Networking

Work and Career

Community

Culture [See Culture]

Globalization and Global Citizenship

Other Context Factors

Holistic/Integral/Integrative/Integrated Education (Expanded list)

Educational Reform

School Choice and Privatization (Charter Schools, Vouchers, Homeschooling, etc.)

School Characteristics and Processes

International Schools and Schooling

Leadership

Teacher Characteristics

Student Characteristics

Overview Personality, Temperament Learning Style

Desired Student Outcomes

Managing Change and Transformation

Human Development

Overview

Infancy, Toddlerhood, Early Childhood

Middle Childhood and Adolescence

Adulthood

Integral Views of Psychology and Human Development

Development of the Self

Overview

Personality

Self-Esteem/Self-Concept

Self-Efficacy

Subjective Well-Being (SWB)

Student Learning Disabilities

Adult Learning

Brain and Biology

Overview
Limbic System
Mind-Brain Connection
Development and Aging
Brain and Learning, Education
Other Topics

Mind and Behavior  

Consciousness

Spiritual Development

Spirituality

Science and Spirituality Spirituality and Society/Culture
Spirituality and Education/Schooling Science and Design Science and Religion Religion and Schooling

Physical Development

Genetics

  • Baker, K. (2004). Behavioral genetics: An introduction to how genes and environments interact through development to shape differences in mood, personality, and intelligence. Washington, DC: American Association for the Advancement of Science and The Hastings Center. Retrieved October 2004, from http://www.aaas.org/spp/bgenes/publications.shtml
  • Bornholdt, S. (2001). Modeling genetic networks and their evolution: A complex dynamical systems perspective. Biological Chemistry, 382, 1289-1299. Retrieved August 2001, from http://www.degruyter.com/journals/bc/2001/pdf/382_1289.pdf

The Body

Nutrition

Drug-free

Learning Theories (Overview)

Behavioral Learning Theories (Classical and Operant Conditioning)

Sensation, Perception, and Awareness

Cognition, Thinking, and Knowing

Overview

Information Processing

Memory

Cognitive and Concept Maps

Cognitive Domain

Cognitive Task Analysis

Cognitive Intelligence

Cognitive Development

Epistemologic Development/Ways of Knowing

Critical Thinking

Creative Thinking

Critical vs. Creative Thinking

Metacognition

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Wisdom

Study Methods

Affect and Emotion (Emotions, Socioemotional Development,Values)

Overview

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Regulation

Compassion and Empathy

Happiness

Forgiveness

Optimism

Positive Emotions

Resiliency

Stress Management

Subjective Well-Being

Values

Affect/Emotion & Learning

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

  • Cohen, J. (1999). Social and emotional learning: past and present: A psychoeducational dialogue. In J. Cohen ( Ed.), Educating minds and hearts: Social emotional learning and the passage into adolescence. New York: Teachers College, Columbia University. Retrieved November 2002, from http://www.ascd.org/readingroom/books/cohen99book.html
  • Denham, S., & Weissberg, R. (2003). Social-emotional learning in early childhood: What we know and where to go from here. In M. Bloom & T. P. Gullotta (Eds.), A blueprint for the promotion of prosocial behavior in early childhood. New York: Kluwer/Academic Publishers. Retrieved May 2003, from http://www.casel.org/downloads/SELearlychildhood.pdf
  • Elias, M. (2003). Academic and social emotional learning. Brussels, Belgium: International Academy of Education. Retrieved May 2003, from http://www.casel.org/BIE_Practices_11.pdf
  • Fredericks, L. (2003). Making the case for social and emotional learning and service-learning. Cooperative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning. Retrieved March 2004, from http://ecs.org/clearinghouse/44/04/4404.pdf
  • Payton, J., Weissberg, R., Durlak, J., Dymnicki, A., Taylor, R., Schellinger, K., & Pachan, M. (2008). The positive impact of social and emotional learning for kindergarten to eighth-grade students: Findings from three scientific reviews. Chicago, IL: Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). Retrieved September 2010, from http://www.casel.org/downloads/PackardTR.pdf 
  • Peth-Pierce, R. (2000). A good beginning: Sending America's children to school with the social and emotional competence they need to succeed. Bethesda, MD: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Retrieved June 2001, from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/childhp/monograph.pdf
  • Smith, L. (2000). Combining academics with social-emotional learning. Seattle, WA: Committee for Children. Retrieved March 2004, from http://www.cfchildren.org/article_smith.shtml

Humanistic/Open Education

Positive Psychology

Conation, Volition, and Self-regulation (Paradigms, Goals/Needs, Will)

Overview

Purpose of Life

Goals/Needs

Self-regulation/Self-control/Self-discipline

Applications

Relationship of Cognition, Affect, and Conation

Overview

Multiple Intelligences

Social Learning, Social Cognition, and Situated Cognition

Overview

Social Constructivism--Bandura et al.

Human Agency

Self-Directed Learning

Social Intelligence, Social Development and Relationships

Moral Development and Character Education

Overview

Theory

Practice

Programs

Specific Virtues, Values, Strengths, Attributes

Motivation

Overview

Study Skills

Human Flourishing

Classroom Practice

Curriculum and Lesson Planning

Classroom Instruction

Instructional Design

Connectivism

Considering Individual Differences

Cooperative Learning

Curriculum Issues

Overview Mathematics Mathematics and the Arts Reading/Language Arts Science Science & Religion
  • Barlow, C. (forthcoming). The epic of evolution in children's religious education. In F. Muir, Sleeping with the fishes: Charles Darwin and the spirit of liberal religion. Retrieved December 2009, from http://www.thegreatstory.org/evol-children.pdf
Social Studies
  • National Council for the Social Studies. (2010). National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies: A Framework for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment. [Executive Summary]. Silver Spring, MD: Author. Retrieved August 2011, from http://www.socialstudies.org/standards/execsummary

Arts & Humanities Second Language
  • DeVane, A. (1997). Efficacy of Latin studies in the information age. Paper submitted for PSY 702: Conditions of Learning. Valdosta, GA: Valdosta State University. Retrieved December 1999, from http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/files/Latin.html
  • Genesse, F. (2000).  Brain research: Implications for second language learning. Santa Cruz, CA: Center for Research on Education Diversity and Excellence Santa Cruz CA. Retrieved May 2004, from http://www.ericdigests.org/2001-3/brain.htm

Physical Development

Classroom Management

Compensatory Education and Drop-out Prevention

Technology and Education

Distance/Online Learning

Service Learning

Assessment, Measurement, and Evaluation

Overview

  • American Educational Research Association. (2000). AERA position statement concerning high-stakes testing in PreK-12 education. Washington, DC: Author. Retrieved December 2001, from http://www.aera.net/about/policy/stakes.htm
  • Gibble, J., and others. (2004). Taming the assessment dragon. York, PA: Penn State University-York Campus. Retrieved November 2009, from http://www2.yk.psu.edu/~jlg18/dragon/index.html
  • Sanders, W., & Horn, S. (1995). Educational assessment reassessed: The usefulness of standardized and alternative methods of student achievement as indicators for the assessment of educational outcomes. Educational Policy Analysis Archives, 3(6). Retrieved May 1999, from http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v3n6.html
  • Shavelson, R. & others. (1991). What are educational indicators and indicator systems? Washington, DC: ERIC Clearinghouse on Tests, Measurement, and Evaluation. Retrieved May 1992, from http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/files/indicatorsystems.html

Overview: Classroom Assessment and Evaluation

Traditional Approaches

Constructivistic/Progress Approaches

Standardized Testing

Student Achievement in Basic Skills
  • Alliance for Excellent Education. (2008). How does the United States stack up? International comparisons of academic achievement. Washington, DC: Author. Retrieved December 2009, from http://www.all4ed.org/files/IntlComp_FactSheet.pdf
  • Covaleskie, J. (2002). Two cheers for standardized testing . International Electronic Journal for Leadership in Learning, 6(2). Retrieved September 2002, from http://www.ucalgary.ca/~iejll/volume6/covaleskie.html
  • Damore, S. (2005). Why can't you improve my child's test score? The Charter Schools Resource Journal, 1(1),  1-9. Retrieved May 2006, from http://www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~tcsrj/damore3.pdf
  • Darling-Hammond, L. (2001) Teacher quality and student achievement.  Education Policy,8(1). Retrieved December 2001, from http://epaa.asu.edu/v8n1.html
  • Feuer, M., Holland, P., Bertenthal, M., Hemphill, C. F., Green, B. (Eds.). (1998). Coming to terms: Assumptions, definitions, and goals of linkage (7-12). Equivalency and linkage of educational tests: Interim report. Washington, DC:  National Academy Press. Retrieved December 1999, from http://www.asbj.com/achievement/aa/aa1.html
  • Haynes, R., & Chalker, D. (1997, May). World-class schools: What does it mean to be "world class"? And how close are U.S. schools to getting there? American School Board Journal. Retrieved July 1999, from http://www.asbj.com/achievement/aa/aa1.html
  • Huitt, W., Huitt, M., Monetti, D., & Hummel, J. (2009). A systems-based synthesis of research related to improving students' academic performance. Paper presented at the 3rd International City Break Conference sponsored by the Athens Institute for Education and Research (AITNER), Athens, Greece, October 16-19. Available online at http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/papers/improving-school-achievement.pdf
  • Jones, L. (2000). National tests and education reform: Are they compatible? William H. Angoff Memorial Lecture Series. Princeton, NJ: Educational Testing Service. Retrieved July 2001, from http://www.ets.org/research/pic/jones.html
  • Jurich, S., & Estes, S. (2000). Raising academic achievement: A study of 20 successful programs. Washington, DC: American Youth Policy Forum. Retrieved March 2000, from http://www.aypf.org/RAA/index.htm
  • Laczko-Kerr, I., & Berliner, D. (2002). The effectiveness of Teach for America and other under-certified teachers on student academic achievement:  A case of harmful public policy. Educational Policy Analysis Archives, 10 (37). Retrieved December 2002, from  http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v10n37
  • McCaslin, M., Burross, H. L., & Good, T. L. (2005). Change and continuity in student achievement from grades 3 to 5: A policy dilemma. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 13(1). Retrieved January 2005, from http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v13n1/
  • Mehrens, W. (1999). Consequences of assessment: What is the evidence? Education Policy Analysis Archives, 6(13). Retrieved December 1999, from http://olam.ed.asu.edu/epaa/v6n13.html
  • National Center for Educational Statistics. (2002). Science and engineering indicators--2002. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement. Retrieved October 2003, from http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/srs/seind02/c0/c0s1.htm
  • National Center for Educational Statistics. (2007). Mapping 2005 state proficiency standards onto the NAEP scales. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved July 2007, from  http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/pdf/studies/2007482.pdf
  • Neill, M., Guisbond, L., & Schaeffer, B. with J. Madden & L. Legeros. (2004). Failing our children: How "No Child Left Behind" undermines quality and equity in education. Cambridge, MA: Fairtest: The National Center for Fair & Open Testing. Retrieved July 2004, from http://www.fairtest.org/Failing%20Our%20Children/exec%20summary%20-%20final%20color.pdf
  • O'Donald, S., & Micklethwaite, C. (2000). Thematic probe: Science for the 21st century. International Review of Curriculum and Assessment Frameworks. Retrieved May 2003, from http://www.inca.org.uk/pdf/science2000.pdf
  • Olson, L. (2001, January 10). Test debate: What counts as multiple? Education Week. Retrieved March 2002, from http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=16single.h20
  • Poisson, M . (2000). Final report of the International Workshop on the Reform in the Teaching of Science and Technology at Primary and Secondary Level in Asia: Comparative References to Europe, Beijing, 2000. Geneva, International Bureau of Education. Retrieved May 2003, from http://www.ibe.unesco.org/National/China/chifinal.htm
  • Reeves, D. (2000). The 90/90/90 schools: A case study (Chapter 19). Accountability in Action: A blueprint for learning organizations. Denver: Advanced Learning Press. Retrieved April 2003, from http://www.makingstandardswork.com/Downloads/AinA%20Ch19.pdf
  • Stake, R. (1999). Some comments on assessment in U.S. education. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 6(14). Retrieved May 2000, from http://olam.ed.asu.edu/epaa/v6n14.html
  • Stoneberg, B. (2007). Using NAEP to confirm state test results in the No Child Left Behind act. Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 12(5). Retrieved December 2009, from http://pareonline.net/pdf/v12n5.pdf
  • Tienken, C., & Wilson, M. (2001). Using state standards and tests to improve instruction. Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 7(13). Retrieved December 2001, from http://ericae.net/pare/getvn.asp?v=7&n=13
  • Wenglinsky, H. (2002). How schools matter: The link between teacher classroom practices and student academic performance. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 10(12). Retrieved December 2002, from http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v10n12/

Outcomes-Based Education

  • Battistini, J. (1995). From theory to practice: Classroom application of outcome-based education. Bloomington, IN: ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication. Retrieved July 1998, from http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/files/obe.html

Data-based Decision Making

Program Evaluation

Teacher Education and Teacher Certification  

  • Berliner, D. (1994). Expertise: The wonder of exemplary performances. In J. Mangieri & C. C. Block (Eds.), Creating powerful thinking in teachers and students. Ft. Worth, TX: Holt, Rinehart & Winston. Retrieved December 1999, from http://courses.ed.asu.edu/berliner/readings/expertise.htm
  • Cochran-Smith, M. (2000). Constructing outcomes in teacher education: Policy, practice and pitfalls. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 9(11). Retrieved December 2000, from http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v9n11.html
  • Cross, C., &  Rigden, D. (2002). Improving teacher quality. American School Board Journal, 189(4). Retrieved May 2003, from http://www.asbj.com/2002/04/0402coverstory2.html
  • Darling-Hammond, L. (2002). Research and rhetoric on teacher certification: A response to "Teacher Certification Reconsidered," Education Policy Analysis Archives, 10(36). Retrieved September 2002, from http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v10n36.html
  • Darling-Hammond, L., & Sykes, G. (2003, September 17). Wanted: A national teacher supply policy for education: The right way to meet the "Highly Qualified Teacher" challenge. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 11(33). Retrieved September 2003, from http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v11n33/
  • Darling-Hammond, L., Holtzman, D. J., Gatlin, S. J., & Heilig, J. V. (2005, October 12). Does teacher preparation matter? Evidence about teacher certification, Teach for America, and teacher effectiveness. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 13(42). Retrieved October 2005, from http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v13n42/
  • Dobozy, E. & Pospisil, R. (2008). ‘Just-in-time’ virtual assignment help: A case study of first year teacher education students. In Hello! Where are you in the landscape of educational technology? Proceedings ascilite Melbourne 2008. Retrieved November 2009, from http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/melbourne08/procs/dobozy.pdf
  • Henke, R. R., Chen, X., Geis, S., & Knepper, P. (2000). Progress through the teacher pipeline: 1992-93 college graduates and elementary/secondary teaching as of 1997. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 2003, from http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2000152
  • Hummel, J., Wiley, L., Huitt, W., Roesch, M., & Richardson, J. (2004). Implementing Corrected Reading: Coaching issues. Georgia Educational Researcher, 2(1). Retrieved June 2004, from http://coefaculty.valdosta.edu/lschmert/gera/used_vol2_no1/Hummel7USE.pdf
  • Milankowski, A. (2003). An exploration of the pay levels needed to attract students with mathematics, science, and technology skills to a career in K-12 teaching. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 11(50). Retrieved January 2004, from http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v11n50/
  • National Middle School Association. (n.d.). Student teaching at the middle level. Westerville, OH: Author. Retrieved February 2005, from http://www.nmsa.org/news/pospapstuteach.html
  • Newmann, F., Smith, B., Allensworth, E., & Bryk, A. (2001). School instructional program coherence: Benefits and challenges. Chicago:  Consortium on Chicago School Research. Retrieved October 2003, from http://www.consortium-chicago.org/publications/p0d02.html
  • Ryan, K. (1986). The induction of new teachers. Bloomington, IN: Phi Delta Kappa. Retrieved December 1999, from http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/32/25/24.pdf
  • Schempp, P. G., Tan, S., Manross, D., & Fincher, M. (1998). Differences in novice and competent teachers' knowledge. Teachers and Teaching: theory and practice. 4(1), 9-20. Retrieved December 2002, from http://www.coe.uga.edu/sportlab/labresearch/completed/knowledge/cidiffnov.html
  • Scribner, J. P. (2003). Teacher learning in context: The special case of rural high school teachers . Education Policy Analysis Archives, 11(12). Retrieved April 2003, from http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v11n12/
  • Stroot, S., Keil, V., Stedman, P., Lohr, L., Faust, R., Schincariol-Randall, L., Sullivan, A., Czerniak, G., Kuchcinski, J., Orel, N., & Richter, M. (1998). Peer assistance and review guidebook: Stages in development. Columbus, OH: Ohio Department of Education. Retrieved April 2005, from http://education.utoledo.edu/par/Stages.html
  • Wang, A., Coleman, A., Coley, R. & Phelps, R. (2003). Preparing teachers around the world. Princeton, NJ: Educational Testing Service. Retrieved September 2003, from  http://www.ets.org/research/pic/prepteach.pdf
  • Wayne, A. (2000). Teacher supply and demand: Surprises from primary research. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 8(47). Retrieved December 2000, from http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v8n47.html
  • Wenglinsky, H. (2000). Teaching the teachers: Different settings, different results. Policy Information Report. Princeton, NJ: Educational Testing Service (ETS). Retrieved May 2001, from  http://www.ets.org/research/pic/tt.pdf
  • Whitebook, M. (2003). Bachelor's degrees are best: Higher qualifications for pre-kindergarten teachers lead to better learning environments for children. Washington, DC: Trust for Early Childhood Education. Retrieved November 2003, from http://www.trustforearlyed.org/docs/whitebookfinal.pdf

Teacher and Faculty Performance

  • Gordon, P. (1998). Student evaluations of college instructors: An overview. Educational Psychology Interactive. Valdosta, GA: Valdosta State University. Retrieved December 1998, from http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/files/tcheval.pdf
  • Langdon, D., & Marrelli, A. (2002). A new model for systematic competency identification. Performance Improvement, 41(4). Retrieved June 2003, from http://www.warewithal.com/visitors/team_strategies/SystematicCompetency.pdf
  • Ho, B. T., & Toh, K. A. (2001). Examining teachers' thinking behind their classroom practices: Breakthroughs in teachers' self-awareness of their knowledge development. Paper presented at the Ninth International Conference on Thinking, Auckland, New Zealand, January. Retrieved June 2002, from http://www.breakthroughs.co.nz/bt/Ho.pdf
  • Johnson, S., Kardos, S., Kauffman, D., Liu, E. & Donaldson, M. (2004). The support gap: New teachers’ early experiences in high-income and low-income schools. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 12(61). Retrieved November 2004, from http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v12n61/
  • Keen, C. (2007). UF study: Teacher merit pay boosts student standardized test scores. Retrieved January 2009, from http://news.ufl.edu/2007/01/04/teacher-merit-pay/
  • Milanowski, A. (2003). The varieties of knowledge and skill-based pay design: A comparison of seven new pay systems for K-12 teachers. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 11(4). Retrieved January 2003, from http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v11n4/
  • Minor, L. C., Hertzog, P. A., Monetti, D. M., & Reed, M. M. (2005). Self-assessment for accomplished teaching. Educational Psychology Interactive. Valdosta, GA: Valdosta State University. Retrieved December 2006, from  http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/papers/self-assessment.doc
  • Sproule, R. (2000). Student evaluation of teaching: A methodological critique of conventional practices. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 8(50). Retrieved December 2000, from http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v8n50.html

School Counseling

  • Eilers, A. (2004). Below the accountability radar screen: What does state policy say about school counseling? Education Policy Analysis Archives, 12(3). Retrieved January 2004 from http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v12n3/

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Dept. of Psychology & Counseling
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA 31698-0001

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