EDUCATIONHOLIC

  Every time you give a test, hand out a rating scale, or fill in an observation checklist, you're using a measurement tool. But not all tools are created equal — and choosing (or designing) the wrong one can quietly distort the picture you get of your students. This post breaks down what "educational measurement" actually means, the tools educators commonly rely on, and — most importantly — the ten characteristics that separate a genuinely good measurement tool from a flawed one. What Is Educational Measurement? Educational measurement is simply the application of measurement principles to the classroom — it's how we quantify student performance on a given test or task. Done well, it lets you: Compare performance across students Identify individual strengths and weaknesses Group students with similar needs Guide educational and vocational decisions Design targeted support for students who are struggling For educational psychologists in particular, measurement i...

  MOTIVATION The process of initiating action is technically called ‘Motivation’. Directing behaviour towards certain goal is the essence of motivation. Motivation is not always directly observable. It is inferred and used to explain behaviour. In other words, motivation refers to the cause or why of behaviour. Psychologists have attempted to classify human needs into two broad categories (I) PRIMARY OR PHYSIOLOGICAL NEEDS (II) SECONDARY OR SOCIO-PSYCHOGENIC NEEDS (I) PRIMARY OR PHYSIOLOGICAL NEEDS The primary needs are rooted in the physiological state of the body. They are innate and include bodily conditions such as hunger, thirst, sex, temperature regulation, sleep and pain. These needs are of recurring type because they can be satisfied for short periods only. (II) SECONDARY OR SOCIO-PSYCHOGENIC NEEDS The secondary or socio-psychogenic needs are unique to human beings. Many of them are learned and they drive the individual toward special kinds of behaviours . Since these needs...

SEMINARS A seminar is a group meeting led by an expert that focuses on a specific topic or discipline, such as business, job searches or a university field such as literature. Seminars typically take place over the course of a few days and involve cooperative discussion, multiple speakers and opportunities to share perspectives and issues related to the topic. Attending a seminar has numerous benefits, including improving communication skills, gaining expert knowledge, networking with others and renewing motivation and confidence.   Oral Communication Seminars can be a comfortable, open environment for practicing professional communication techniques. According to Learning Development with Plymouth University, seminars help you become a better listener, present your arguments and ideas clearly and be open to others' points of view. Group discussions and activities can also let you practice interpersonal skills, such as dealing with conflicting opinions among group members a...

  If you're applying for funding or starting a postgraduate degree, chances are you'll need to write a research proposal. For many early researchers, this is the first time they've had to sell an idea in writing — and it can feel intimidating. Here's the good news: a strong research proposal always does three simple things. It answers what you want to find out, why it matters, and how you plan to find it out. Get those three questions right, and the rest of the writing becomes much easier. 1. What is your research puzzle? This is the heart of your proposal, and it takes the most thought. Start by breaking it into two smaller questions: what do you want to learn, and what question will get you there? Figure out your real objective Most researchers get drawn to a topic because it connects to something personal — an experience, a job, a strong opinion. When someone asks why you chose your topic, it's tempting to just say "it's interesting." But ...