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Applying Psychology At Mt. Zion Elementary

Applying Psychology At Mt. Zion Elementary. By: Zaahidah Walker. Description. Mt. Zion Elementary School Kindergarten 20 students; 60% White American, 30% Mexican-American, and 10% African American 5 groups of 4 1 head teacher and 1 paraprofessional Lots of freedom 8 school days.

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Applying Psychology At Mt. Zion Elementary

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  1. Applying Psychology At Mt. Zion Elementary By: Zaahidah Walker

  2. Description • Mt. Zion Elementary School • Kindergarten • 20 students; 60% White American, 30% Mexican-American, and 10% African American • 5 groups of 4 • 1 head teacher and 1 paraprofessional • Lots of freedom • 8 school days

  3. Theories • Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs • Accommodation • Short and long term memory • Cognitive Development

  4. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

  5. Accommodation

  6. Short Term Memory

  7. Cognitive Development

  8. Pedagogical Implications • Provide an environment that allows students to think and express themselves freely. • If able, help the child meet unmet needs. • Encourage thought and creativity but correct students when they are mistaken. • Create creative yet effective ways of presenting information.

  9. Refrences • Huitt, W. (2007). Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Educational Psychology Interactive. Valdosta, GA: Valdosta State University. Retrieved [date] from, http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/topics/regsys/maslow.html • McLeod, S. A. (2009). Simply Psychology; Piaget | Cognitive Stages of Development. Retrieved 4 April 2012, fromhttp://www.simplypsychology.org/piaget.html

  10. References Cont’d • McLeod, S. A. (2010). Simply Psychology; Preoperational Stage. Retrieved 4 April 2012, from http://www.simplypsychology.org/preoperational.html • McLeod, S. A. (2008). Simply Psychology; Working Memory.Retrieved 4 April 2012, from http://www.simplypsychology.org/working%20memory.html

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