Learning Theories

Classical Conditioning25Operant Conditioning24Information Processing Theory24Social Cognitive Theory27Piaget s Theory of Cognitive Development25Vygotsky s Sociocultural Theory29Maslow s Hierarchy of Needs25Rogers Person-Centered Theory26

Social and Emotional Learning

Definition of Self-Awareness31Importance of Self-Awareness26Developing Self-Awareness26Definition of Self-Regulation26Importance of Self-Regulation27Developing Self-Regulation26Definition of Motivation26Types of Motivation28Importance of Motivation24Definition of Social Skills23Importance of Social Skills22Developing Social Skills28

Educational Assessment

Types of Assessment29Purposes of Assessment25Principles of Assessment25Methods of Assessment25Grading and Reporting22Scales of Measurement23Reliability26Validity27Item Analysis27Test Development24Assessment of Students with Disabilities27Assessment of English Language Learners26Assessment in Culturally Diverse Classrooms23Assessment in Online and Distance Learning24Assessment in Early Childhood Education30Privacy and Confidentiality25Fairness and Bias26Informed Consent28Professional Responsibilities17Legal Implications24

Motivation and Engagement

Drive Theory22Incentive Theory29Expectancy Theory24Intrinsic Motivation30Extrinsic Motivation27Self-Determination Theory31Goal Setting28Feedback24Rewards24

Technology in Education

Benefits of Technology Integration29Challenges of Technology Integration26Effective Implementation Strategies29Learning Management Systems (LMS)25Interactive Whiteboards29Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)28Computer-Based Testing (CBT)28Digital Portfolios27Data Analytics for Assessment22Privacy and Data Security27Equity and Accessibility25Digital Citizenship27

Cognitive Development

Sensorimotor Stage25Preoperational Stage24Concrete Operational Stage26Formal Operational Stage25Zone of Proximal Development28Scaffolding28Social Interaction25Attention28Memory22Problem Solving22Brain Structures and Functions28Neuroimaging Techniques22Cognitive Disorders31

Instructional Design

ADDIE Model26SAM Model26Dick and Carey Model25Direct Instruction26Inquiry-Based Learning25Cooperative Learning27Formative Assessment30Summative Assessment24Authentic Assessment27

Exceptional Learners

Characteristics of Exceptional Learners26Categories of Exceptionalities27Prevalence and Identification23Inclusive Education26Specialized Education22Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)22Differentiated Instruction22Assistive Technology25Collaboration and Communication24The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)25Ethical Principles in Special Education26Advocacy and Empowerment27