Psychology Introduction ,Definition and history

     Psychology Introduction and Definition                                                 


     It is defined as the scientific study of the human mind and behavior and  It can also be defined as the mental characteristics or attitude of a person.

Terms related to Psychology

  1. Attitude 
  2. Ambition 
  3. Intelligence 
  4. Adolescence 
  5. Perception
  6. Stimulus

Motivation  Reinforcement

1.       Attitude 

       A settled way of thinking or feeling about something.

       Manner, outlook or opinion of something or behavior on others.

     2. Ambition 

       A strong desire to achieve something.

     3. Intelligence 

       Ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skill.

     4. Adolescence 

       A stage during which a young person develops from child to adult.

      5. Perception

How something is regarded understood and interpreted.

       6. Stimulus

       A thing that arouses activity or energy in someone or something.

      7. Motivation 

       The force either internal or external which initiates the activity.

      8.Reinforcement 

       The process of strengthening the belief.


Developmental Psychology

Development means change And
Psychology, as we know, is the study of the human mind and behavior So,
Developmental Psychology means The study of why and how the human mind and behavior change over time from Conception to Death.

                HUMAN LIFE-CYCLE

1.       Pre-Natal stage

2.       Infancy (0-2 years)

3.       Early Childhood (3-5 years)

4.       Middle and Late Childhood (6-12 years)

5.       Adolescence (13-18 years)

6.       Early Adulthood (19-29 years)

7.       Middle Adulthood (30-60 years)

8.       Late Adulthood (61 years & above)

 

                                                              

 Guidelines / Checklist for Teaching Practice
While practicing teaching, the following points should be followed by instructor trainees.

1. Use the correct format of a Lesson Plan for theory
2. Use the correct format of a Demonstration Plan for practical
3. Begin with good rapport
4. Check the seating arrangement
5. Check the tools & teaching aids
6. Write the title of the lesson neatly on the board
7. State the objectives of the lesson clearly
8. Review/link previous knowledge to the present topic
9. Motivate the trainees by telling the purpose of learning with example
10.Present the information in sequence
11. Audibility of voice
12. Teach to the class. Have proper eye contact with the pupil
13. Write neatly on the Board
14. Avoid spelling & procedural mistakes
15. Use color chalks/pens appropriately
16. Use a duster to clean the board
17. Use pointer whenever necessary. Do not shake the pointer
18. Use visual aids at right time and explain
19. Stress the important points
20. Repeat the operation & insist on safety during a demonstration
21. Use the proper type of questions in all the stages
22. Receive, reward, and repeat the answer
23.Summarize the lesson regarding the objectives
24. Finish the lesson on time
25. Extend the teaching process. Tell me what will be the next lesson

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